Tracy Duggan
Leadership, Culture and Organisational Development
English
Tracy brings over 30 years’ experience supporting founders, CEOs and leadership teams who want to grow successful organisations without losing what matters most, their people.
As a culture expert, leadership coach and Investors in People practitioner, Tracy helps organisations strengthen leadership capability, build positive workplace cultures and create environments where people feel they belong and perform at their best.
She is the creator of the , a practical model that helps organisations align leadership, culture and performance to support sustainable growth.
Short Summary
I work with founders, CEOs and leadership teams who want their organisations to grow successfully without becoming chaotic or losing the culture that made them successful in the first place.
In many growing businesses, success brings complexity. Founders become stretched, communication becomes less clear, and leaders are expected to step up quickly into roles they have never been supported to develop.
My role is to help leadership teams pause, gain clarity and build the leadership capability needed for the next stage of growth.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across leadership development, organisational growth and coaching, I support organisations to strengthen leadership confidence, improve communication and create cultures where people feel valued, trusted and able to contribute.
I am also an accredited Investors in People practitioner, helping organisations improve employee engagement, retention and leadership capability while working towards recognised standards of good people management.
Alongside my coaching work, I developed the Flourish™ Framework, a practical model designed to help organisations align leadership, culture and performance so they can grow sustainably and build workplaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging
Coaching Profile
Coaching Background
I work with founders, CEOs and leadership teams who want their organisations to grow successfully without becoming chaotic or losing the culture that made them successful in the first place.
In many growing businesses, success brings complexity. Founders become stretched, communication becomes less clear, and leaders are expected to step up quickly into roles they have never been supported to develop.
My role is to help leadership teams pause, gain clarity and build the leadership capability needed for the next stage of growth. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across leadership development, organisational growth and coaching, I support organisations to strengthen leadership confidence, improve communication and create cultures where people feel valued, trusted and able to contribute.
My coaching practice is underpinned by a strong professional foundation. I trained with Barefoot Coaching, hold a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Business and Personal Coaching from the University of Chester, and an ILM Level 7 in Coaching and Mentoring. I am also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a Fellow of the Association for Business Mentoring (ABM), and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
I am also an accredited Investors in People practitioner, supporting organisations to strengthen employee engagement, retention and leadership capability while working towards recognised standards of good people management.
Alongside my coaching work, I developed the Flourish™ Framework, a practical model designed to help organisations align leadership, culture and performance so they can grow sustainably and build workplaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Through my work with Tricres, I support organisations looking to strengthen culture, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness.
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership Development
Organisational Culture
People Strategy
Executive Coaching
Leadership Team Development
Scaling Founder-Led Businesses
Organisational Growth and Change
Investors in People Accreditation
Key Skills:
Strategic Leadership Coaching
Facilitating Leadership Team Alignment
Strengthening Organisational Culture
Building Leadership Capability
Communication and Leadership Confidence
Supporting Founder Transitions
Developing High-Performing Teams
Types of Clients I Work With:
Founder-led businesses
Growing SMEs and scale-ups
Leadership teams navigating organisational growth
Family businesses transitioning leadership
Organisations strengthening culture and leadership capability
A Little More About Tracy...
Tracy lives in the Peak District and often balances business with travelling across Europe in a motorhome with her husband and their two energetic cocker spaniels.
When she’s not working with leaders or facilitating workshops, you’ll usually find her walking in the hills. Her dogs are excellent reminders that confidence and belonging come naturally when you know exactly who you are — something Tracy helps many leaders rediscover in their own professional journeys.
My website is - www.skillslocal.co.uk
Book a call: https://calendly.com/tracyskillslocal/strategy-session
Testimonials
"Our business has grown rapidly to over 160 employees and a multimillion-pound turnover, built on strong partnerships, innovation, and a people-first culture. We’ve grown as leaders as much as the business has. Tracy’s coaching, mentoring and facilitation has helped us reflect, challenge ourselves, and lead with more confidence and clarity."
~ Keith Ahmed, Group Managing Director, Sort Group