We start with a genuine commitment to your business and people.

Framework Leadership is a business consultancy for professional services firms, led by Russell Pollard.

We focus on marketing, business development, and brand for professional services firms and support on talent management, workplace culture and leadership development.

Marketing, Brand and Business Development

Professional services firms require approaches to marketing and business development that build brand. We work to help clients win work with clients that value their services, and to support sustainable business and client practices.

Workplace Culture and Leadership Development

Our training programmes support leadership that empowers staff productivity and confidence in their roles. We view leadership as a key contributor to business success and embed industry-specific research into training programmes. Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our work.

Strategic Planning and Change Management

Manageable, sustainable businesses benefit from clarity on what their objectives are and how they will achieve them. We work to clarify, align and articulate strategic needs. Where change is required, we work with individuals and teams to make progress, learn and grow.

Internal Workshops and Presentations

Engaging workshops and presentations, delivered by Russell Pollard, are designed to support learning of and improvements to workplace culture, leadership, and business development for your business and people. Programs support participant discussion and decisions on how learning will be applied.

Our training is available a-la-carte or as a customized program for your team and organization.

Establish confidence in your business with marketing, workplace culture, and leadership.

Russell Pollard facilitates business change and strategy in the areas of Marketing and Business Development, Leadership Development Training, and Workplace Culture.

He works as a trusted partner to both business and people with principles to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and make sure change actually happens.

  • “Russell embodies integrity and heart-centered engagement. He listens and supports you with your dreams, while encouraging you to be clear about your offerings. He is current in his observations and advice and encourages you to dig deep to find what unique value you can provide. I highly recommend Russell as someone who will provide a professional yet brave experience. He provides bold intentional leadership in his role as a true partner in this process.” — Sybil Allen, PhD, CEO of The Human Factor

    — Sybil Allen, PhD, CEO of The Human Factor

  • “Our organization strives to deliver high-quality programming and Russell helped us to deliver on that mandate. He is a professional and well-prepared educator who applied his lesson specifically for our industry. Russell is mindful of creating a comfortable virtual space for discussing important subjects and asking challenging questions about diversity and inclusion.”

    — Anna Sampson, Past Executive Chair, Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic Canada

  • “One of the best training courses I have attended! Russell is a fantastic mentor and I learned much from the experiences of my peers on the course. I can honestly say the lessons I have gained from this course have changed the way I approach my work in all situations which has been hugely beneficial.” — Joya Zaman, Associate Architect

    — Joya Zaman, Associate Architect

  • “The session felt perfectly tuned and focussed on the roles, issues and people at Stanton Williams. I have already seen people putting your approaches into action. You definitely exceeded our expectations - thank you so much! "

    — Stuart Bourne, Senior Associate