Helping leadership teams turn stalled change into delivered outcomes - quickly and sustainably.

Most execution drag comes from misalignment inside leadership systems.

We help to surface execution and integration risk early, then establish the operating rhythm that turns intent into sustained momentum in 30 days, not years.

Because friction builds over time, and silently:

  • Assumed alignment

  • Unclear decision rights

  • Reactive operating rhythms

  • Leadership confidence erosion

  • Integration optimism masking divergence

It rarely shows up in dashboards, but it always shows up in performance.

The problem:

Why does execution feel heavier than the strategy suggests it should?

A structured leadership diagnostic that provides:

  • A neutral mirror of execution capability

  • Visibility of alignment gaps

  • Early signals of operating risk

  • A 30-day action recommendation

You don’t need to know what you need yet, so start with clarity. 

The starting point:

The Free Change Stack Map (Leader View)

Your Path Forward

Once clarity is established, the journey typically moves in one of three directions:

  • Change Stack Map – Team View + 30-Day Success Roadmap

    For leadership teams who need:

    • Alignment surfaced

    • Priorities clarified

    • Delivery cadence established

    Outcome:
    A visible operating rhythm and 30-day success roadmap.

  • Leadership Confidence Flywheel

    For teams where trust, challenge and accountability need strengthening.

    Includes:

    • Quarterly Leadership Confidence Pulse

    • Behavioural flywheel tracking

    • Leadership Confidence Score

    Outcome:
    Sustained cohesion and confidence under pressure.

  • Leadership Integration Readiness Index (LIRI)

    For pre- and post-deal leadership integration.

    Measures:

    • Cross-team divergence

    • Decision friction risk

    • Cultural compatibility

    • Leadership drag

    Outcome:
    Faster integration, reduced value leakage, stronger alignment to commercial milestones.

How we work

Most engagements follow a simple structure:

Phase 1: Diagnostic & 30-Day Clarity

Structured assessment and visible roadmap.

Phase 2: Operating Rhythm & Leadership Reinforcement

Monthly cadence to sustain execution and behavioural discipline.

Testimonials

  • "Change Stack Advisory helped us cut through the noise and focus on what really mattered. Within weeks we had a clear picture of where we were strong, where we were weak, and a simple plan to move forward. For the first time in years, our people, processes and systems are pulling in the same direction."

    Managing Director

    National Manufacturing Company

  • "What stood out with Change Stack Advisory was how quickly they got to the heart of our challenges. Charlie didn’t drown us in theory - he gave us clarity, accountability and a way of working that kept our teams aligned. For an industry that lives on deadlines, having that rhythm has been a game-changer."

    Chief Operating Officer

    Global Events & Exhibits Agency

  • "We’d run several transformation programmes before, but none really stuck. Change Stack Advisory's approach gave us a framework to join everything up - culture, process, tools, and partners. It’s practical, it’s measurable, and it gave leadership the confidence that this time the change will last."

    Change Manager

    FTSE 500 Chemicals Business

Who we work with:

Executive teams and portfolio leaders navigating growth, integration or transformation in complex organisations.

Leaders accountable for value creation milestones who need early visibility of execution and integration risk.

Organisations where misalignment is slowing decisions, duplicating effort or leaking value.

Teams committed to building durable leadership rhythm, not long-term consulting reliance.

Execution doesn’t need to feel this heavy. Start with clarity.