Crafting Leaders,
Building Legacies

At Paula Bolton Coaching & Consulting, we help business owners and leadership teams cut through the noise, tackle what’s really holding them back, and grow in a way that actually feels right.

Led by experienced business coach Paula Bolton, we bring clarity, challenge, and support — so you can scale your business without losing yourself in the process.

About Us - Paula Bolton

CURIOSITY

KINDNESS

REALNESS

DRIVE

Small business coaching UK

Proven experience. Practical support. Powerful growth.

This journey, across industries, roles, and challenges, means our team brings both strategic insight and lived experience into the businesses we support.

Now we help founders and leadership teams create clarity, drive growth, and build businesses they’re proud of,  with the right blend of challenge, support, and practical strategy.

Selling Tapes To
Scaling Businesses

My path into business wasn’t linear — and that variety of experience shapes the way we work today.

  • At 8, I was selling cartoon video tapes from a market stall (because who doesn’t love a Tom & Jerry, classic?) That’s where I first learned the value of negotiation and spotting what people actually want.

  • I spent 14 years touring internationally as a singer, performing for crowds of over 47,000. That experience built resilience, adaptability, and the ability to engage any audience — skills I now bring to leadership rooms and strategy sessions.

  • At 24, I launched one of the UK’s top entertainment companies. We scaled fast, worked with major brands and household names, and I eventually exited through a successful sale.

  • Franklin James Credit Management came next. We built it from the ground up, recovered over £25 million in debt, and sold it online during the first lockdown. Strategy, execution and timing was everything.

Trusted By

Mission

To help bold business owners and leadership teams grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose — turning ambition into action, and strategy into real results.

Values

Curiosity

Endlessly learning, listening and questioning.

Kindness

Do what’s right, say what matters, and still win.

Realness

Speak honestly, decide with data, and keep it human.

Drive

All in, fully committed, no half-measures.

How we work

Four ways we work with clients to deliver meaningful growth.
Executive Coaching

1:1 support for leaders who want clarity, confidence, and better decisions.

Business Consultancy

Expert consultancy to refine your strategy, align your teams, and scale smart.

Sales Mastery

Boost performance with smart, confident sales techniques and processes that actually work.

Training & workshops

Engaging, practical learning built around real challenges and real results.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Founders. Leaders.
Ambitious Teams.

We work with business owners and leadership teams who are ready to think bigger and grow with clarity, focus, and intention.

Whether you’re scaling a team, leading change, planning an exit, building capability, or simply aiming to operate at a higher level, we help you move forward with strategy, structure, and momentum.

From funded start-ups to established organisations, our clients come to us for clarity, progress, and sustainable growth that lasts.

Supporting:

Founders

Balancing growth, pressure, and purpose

Leadership Teams

Aligning people, strategy, and performance

Scaling Businesses

Growing fast, staying focused, and keeping up

Established
SMEs

Wanting structure, clarity, and a smarter path forward

Let’s turn your plans into progress

Book a free 30-minute session to talk through where you’re at
and where you want to go.

What our clients say

Stacey Steele - Diametric

“Paula has been fantastic in supporting me with identifying key areas to focus on and helped me to think about my own personal development. I have been really grateful for Paula’s advice and encouragement, and have already gained so much from working with her.”

Nicola Stopps -
Simply Sustainable

"Paula has been an extraordinary mentor to me. Her sharing of experiences and deep listening skills have greatly benefited me. She not only helped me refine my business operations but also encouraged me to think bigger. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking business growth."

Steve Burch -
Envelo

“Paula has been just what we needed to drive our business forwards. Her outputs are really high quality, and she continues to question and challenge the team to elevate our performance as a whole. I would highly commend Paula to any business looking for support from a sales and marketing professional.”

FAQ's answered

Essential insights to guide you on your path to growth and success.

Still have more questions? No problem, reach out to us today.

Yes, we offer both online and face-to-face sessions, based on your preference and convenience.

We work across a broad range of industries, offering tailored advice, proven methods and strategies to meet your specific business challenges.

Sessions typically last between 60 to 90 minutes, but can be adjusted to meet your specific requirements.

The process begins with a consultation to understand your needs, followed by a proposal of services tailored to your objectives.