everyone has their ORIGIN STORY....so here's a bit of mine

I was 7 years old, thumping my fists on Dad’s big desk, sitting in his huge, tall-backed chair in his home office (our dining room).

In reality, I was an incredibly shy child. But in that moment, I was copying what I had seen on TV. With a stern expression, I barked orders to my imaginary employees. I knew then I wanted my own business—I just didn't know what it would be.

Back then, I thought being a 'boss' meant making noise.

Thankfully, my understanding has evolved. (Although, looking at some businesses today, not everyone else’s has!)

The Kitchen Table Reality

I didn't just learn about business in a textbook. I grew up inside one.

My Dad started his firm, Doherty Pension & Investment Consultancy (Doherty PIC), from our home, with Mum's unwavering support.

I saw firsthand the "hard graft" it takes to build something from scratch.

I saw the impact hiring decisions had—not just on the balance sheet, but on our family life.

When you grow up in a family business, you know that a bad hire doesn't just annoy the team; it ripples out from the boardroom to the kitchen table. It causes stress, sleepless nights, and conversations that overshadow Sunday dinner.

Why I do this work

My career started in Financial Services, not HR. That matters.

I didn't come up through the personnel route of filing forms and ticking boxes. I came from the commercial side, where I learned that if the people don't work, the numbers don't work.  

I eventually realised that I wanted to gather the best experience possible and bring it back to help business owners just like my Dad.

Here is the truth:

I often wish I could time travel. I wish I could go back and support Dad with the knowledge, the spine, and the strategies I have now. He is long retired, but I would have loved for him to have the 'me' I am today in his corner.

I can't go back and help him. So I help you instead.

The Legacy Weaver

Today, you benefit from that experience. I help founders and leaders spot the PMT (Predatory, Manipulative, Toxic) traits before they get in the door. I help you have the hard conversations you’ve been avoiding.

I do this because I know what is at stake. It isn’t just "HR." It’s your legacy.

It is your business, and you will always be in it more than I will. My goal isn't to make you dependent on me; it's to give you the skills to steer your own ship, so you can stop refereeing squabbles and start building a culture that lasts.

Who do you have in your corner?