ABOUT US
We are Growth Space
We’re not just another training company; we’re your partners in growth. Our approach is collaborative, results-driven, and always tailored to you and your organisation.
Who we are
We are experienced learning and development professionals, facilitators, coaches, and consultants committed to helping people and businesses grow and succeed. With years of experience in leadership, management, culture, employee engagement and organisational development, we bring a practical, down-to-earth approach to every client we work with..
Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including hospitality, travel, not-for-profit, and professional services. We’ve worked with start-ups, SMEs and established global businesses and with founders, senior leadership, first time managers and whole teams, tailoring our approach to meet the needs of every individual we support.
At Growth Space, we believe that every organisation can be a place where people aspire to work, feel valued, and have opportunities to grow. We’re here to help you:
Develop confident, emotionally intelligent leaders.
Build motivated, resilient teams.
Create a workplace culture that inspires long-term commitment and success.
Our Values
What we believe
People First: We are focused on the growth and well-being of individuals - from senior leaders to new starters.
Collaboration: We believe the best solutions come from working together, with open communication and shared goals.
Authenticity: We bring honesty, transparency, and a genuine passion for making a difference to every interaction.
Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in everything we deliver, ensuring measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
Sustainability: We focus on long-term growth by equipping leaders and teams with tools and strategies that lead to lasting behavioural change and ongoing business success.
Our Credentials
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Years of Experience
Years of experience in Leadership Development and Management Training, Executive and Leadership Coaching, and Culture Consulting.
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Qualified Coach
Accredited coaching professionals with expertise in emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and leadership development
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Real World Experience
Practical insights and tools from years of running our own businesses and d others that can be applied immediately to make a difference to you, your team and your business.
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Proven Results
We’ve helped leaders and managers to be more confident, to improve relationships, to cope with challenges and reach goals.
And supported businesses to reduce turnover, improve team morale, and build strong cultures of engagement and innovation.
Polly Robinson
Founder, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Learning Strategist
Polly is the founder of Growth Space, where she designs and delivers tailored leadership development and management training programmes, and Executive Coaching to help leaders unlock potential and create sustainable, people-first workplaces.
Polly Robinson is a qualified Executive Coach (ILM Level 7 Executive Coach & Mentor), Leadership specialist, Facilitator and Culture Consultant. Having built her career in fast-paced, people-focused roles of marketing, brand and communications in sectors including Management Consultancy, Financial Services, Charities and Food & Drink, Polly understands the challenges leaders face in creating high-performing teams and thriving workplace cultures.
Her expertise lies in helping businesses navigate growth, align teams with shared values and goals, and build resilient, motivated teams. Polly’s hands-on approach combines strategic insight with practical tools to drive real, lasting change. Whether working with senior leaders or entire teams, she is dedicated to making businesses better places to work, where people can succeed and grow.
Thought Leadership and Writing
Polly writes about leadership, culture and people engagement in publications including The Guardian, Restaurant Online (formerly Big Hospitality), The Staff Canteen, Speciality Food and Hospitality Mavericks Podcast.
Polly speaks at industry events such as the Restaurant Show and Abergavenny Food Festival.
Help to Grow Facilitator and Coach;
University of Leicester School of Business
Help to Grow Management Coach and Facilitator
Polly is a Coach and Facilitator at the School of Business at the University of Leicester working with SME business founders and leaders on the national government-backed business growth programme, Help to Grow Management and teaches modules on leadership, culture and change management.
Over three years, she has worked with over 100 business leaders to support them to achieve their business goals, build innovative and profitable businesses and strong, happy and engaged teams.
Polly was a Coach/Facilitator coach/facilitator for Henley Business School on the Senior Leaders and Future Leaders Senior Apprenticeship Programmes (Level 7) on programmes including Strategy, Leadership and Innovation & Change
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Working with Polly is a pleasure. She brings an abundance of talent and ability to anything she takes on. She always receives fantastic feedback and is reliable and efficient.
Polly is a massive asset to the University of Leicester School of Business as a coach and facilitator. She has supported 100s of SME businesses through the government-funded Small Business Leadership Programme and the Help to Grow Management Programme since 2020.”
Voluntary experience
Polly was a Trustee of Framlingham Youth Partnership a community youth club and support service in Suffolk. She was a committee member of the Guild of Food Writers from 2015-2021 and a Board member of the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival.
Outside work
Polly lives in Bristol and enjoy the city’s vibrant food and cultural scene as well as exploring the Somerset countryside.
“I switch off by swimming - preferably in the sea, yoga, cycling and sometimes trying to run up Bristol’s hills. I love seeing live music, visiting an art gallery, cooking or relaxing with a good novel.”