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Tweaking your performance engine

I am Chief Engineer in my business – I’ve created a wonderful machine which has many components. And as Chief Engineer it’s up to me to make sure they are all performing. We have, shall we say, a cleansing month here at diamond HQ. I’ve basically addressed some areas in the office of under […]

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A little less conversation a little more action.

A little less conversation a little more action. I think it’s important to talk. I think a prompt guided meeting is good for sharing information, gaining c onsensus and ensuring that we are all following the right strategic path is THE most productive time you can have. But – and this is a massive BUT […]

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First woman to receive Services to Industry Award at the House of Lords

So far 2018 has been a momentous year for Kate Lester, founder of diamondlogistics as she begins to receive multiple awards, for both new and repeat awards from previous years. From the first woman to receive Services to Industry Award at the House of Lords, to continuing to be the fastest growing logistics company in […]

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"Kate, we don't know each other and for you to take the time to address your advice to a total stranger is genuinely appreciated – thank you very much. It's only been a few months since I found you – through your two books and then this website – all of which has been truly inspirational."
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Tony Donnelly - Goodwood Fleet & Rental Management
"Kate is an inspiration! Any business person can learn from this gifted lady."
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Darren - Chin Chin Bar and Kitchen
"Kate has high energy and her enthusiasm is infectious. Her direct approach is refreshing."
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Simon Meredith - Freight First
"Kate an immense force to be reckoned with and it’s a privilege to share so much of her life and her business."
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Katherine Melville Wright - Friends 1st
"Kate is the sort of business person who is fairly unique. Not only is she successful but, as with lots of high performers, she ensures that her determination to succeed and business acumen are balanced by a great sense of humour and a very approachable manner. During the Surrey Office Star Award there were many people vying for her time and yet she made everyon"
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Emma Hanney - Herrington Carmichael
"Kate’s approach to achieving goals both on a professional and personal level is one that produces immediate results. Her credibility and business background ensures she is a sounding-board for ideas, setting out an appropriate path to realise long-held aspirations and ambitions. Be prepared for change!"
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Melanie Betts -
"Kate empowers people, recognises potential in them and enables them to realise this potential. That’s one big reason why she has such a loyal team."
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Dave Reith - Diamond Logistics
"Kate’s involvement in the Surrey business community goes way beyond her own business interests. She has inspired others (myself included) to set up and run their own businesses in Surrey. She continues to push boundaries, creating new ideas and schemes to help her own and other organisations."
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Vanessa Green - Wigwam PR
"I known Kate for the last decade and have always been impressed with her sheer dynamism, drive, energy and ability to analyse a given situation, cut through any extraneous crap and get to the root of the issue at hand – then deal with it quickly and efficiently. Her skills range from sales and marketing through to finance and HR. I would love to see her take "
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Shaun Merrick - Speed Couriers
"I have known and worked with Kate over the past four years, firstly when she volunteered to assisted me in improving the marketing of my professional sports team Guildford Heat Basketball Club and its charitable foundation. This was where I saw for the first time her rare ability to drive change into an organisation while at the same time maintaining the enthusia"
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Alan McClafferty - Managing Director, John Dennis Coachbuilders Ltd
"I could have left after day one and implemented some life-changing actions to my business! Day two blew my mind!"
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