Guillemot is an independent brand culture and coaching practice, founded by Director Steph Matthews who leads client engagements solo or with trusted associates when the brief requires it. We support brave, purposeful people and organisations who want to take wild leaps to transform their working worlds for good.
We love variety, and that's reflected in our clients and their brands. Whether we are crafting the brand DNA for a startup like Ticho Wellness, sharpening the groundbreaking international charity Waterloo Uncovered's vision and mission, or helping the University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM) cultivate its values-led culture, the connecting thread is a belief in better business and the desire to create a positive impact in the world.
For us, ethos is everything. We work with ethically-minded, purposeful clients who share our commitment to more sustainable and regenerative futures.
Find out more about Guillemot's services here.
FOUNDER
Steph Matthews
Steph has over 20 years' experience in C-suite level brand consulting, specialising in brand strategy, culture design and development, change facilitation, strategic storytelling, employer branding (Employee Value Propositions), and employee engagement.
She has held senior roles at stellar international consultancies (Wolff Olins, Sparknow, Interbrand, Yonder Consulting), advising clients across a fabulous mix of sectors, geographies, and growth stages; from solo entrepreneurs and fledgling start-ups to big global corporates and everything in between.
Past clients include BGF (formerly Business Growth Fund), British Airways, British Council, Budgens, Cambridge Assessment, C&A, City & Guilds Group, Coty, Godrej, Grant Thornton, Great British Railways, Hays, International Alert, Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Janus Henderson, King / Activision Blizzard, King & Wood Mallesons, Lane Crawford, Musgrave, Nissan, Network Rail, Pearson, Royal Ballet School, Rosewood Hotel Group, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), THEUNSEEN, Ticho Wellness, University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM), UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and Waterloo Uncovered to name a few.
A seasoned professional, C-Suite advisor, and Board-level presenter, her approach is infused with insight and imagination in equal measure. She is also mum to two magnificent girls, a maker of natural soaps and beauty products, and an avid wild swimmer.
Don't hesitate to contact Steph if you'd like to chat about what Guillemot could do for you.
WHY 'GUILLEMOT'?
The company was named after the extraordinarily brave and resourceful Guillemots who nest on the cliffs of Durlston, near Swanage on the nearby Jurassic Coast. Their "jumplings" leave the nest earlier than most seabirds, and are amongst the deepest divers. Their beautiful, uniquely patterned, conical eggs are cleverly adapted to their environment. It all felt very apt.
Check out John Hegley's wonderful poem, 'Guillemot' for his brilliant take.
