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ABOUT US

Who are
Simple Scaling?

We are scaling experts with over 50 years of combined experience in helping SMEs scale with purpose. We have used our knowledge to develop ScaleX™, the most holistic and comprehensive framework for scaling globally.

ABOUT SIMPLE SCALING

Our Story

After spending 20+ years transforming SMEs into successful, global companies, scaling experts Brendan McGurgan and Claire Colvin came together in 2020 to form Simple Scaling. Their aim was simple: to inspire, connect and enable the leaders of SMEs to scale their business with purpose.

Claire and Brendan carried out extensive research into high-growth, long-standing and successfully scaled businesses around the world. Using these insights along with their wealth of industry expertise, they authored the Amazon best-selling book, ‘Simple Scaling – 10 Proven Principles to 10x your business’.

They used these tried-and-tested principles to form ScaleX™, the most holistic and comprehensive framework for scaling globally.

The ScaleX™ Framework forms the foundation of the ScaleX™ Accelerator Programme and enterprise-focused Scaling Solutions, which are helping SME leaders all over to grow, thrive and scale their businesses with purpose. Together with the Simple Scaling Team, Brendan and Claire are driven to remove the mystery around scaling up a business and create transformational change in leaders, their companies and the wider community.

WHAT WE DO

We Help Businesses
Scale With Purpose

We offer the ScaleX™ Accelerator Programme alongside a suite of enterprise-focused solutions to Inspire, Connect and Enable the ambitious leaders of SME to scale with purpose.

Inspire

Leaders come to us with natural fears and internal barriers about their skills, potential and vision for the future. We provide access to evocative thinking and practical techniques that open the mind and instil the courage to find your voice and move forward with confidence.By inspiring the leader, we also create a positive ripple effect that inspires the employees, family and wider community.

Connect

Leading a company can often feel very isolating. We provide you with a community of like-minded, passionate CEOs and business leaders, all on the same journey of personal and professional growth.From these connections, friendships and partnerships are formed that enrich your journey even more.

Enable

We create the right conditions for lasting transformation to take place. We provide you with the structure, steps, tools and knowledge to bring your vision to life, enabling you to lead with joy, flow and ease.

Looking forward

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a thriving community of 1 million ambitious SME leaders worldwide, all united by the ScaleX™ framework.

We will:

Inspire, connect and enable millions of ambitious leaders of SMEs across the globe to scale with purpose.
Enable the creation of 1000’s of new jobs through our services.
Achieve global recognition of the ScaleX™ 10P Framework.
SIMPLE Scaling

Our Values

Our values are a big part of what makes us, us. We wrote them to remind ourselves how to do business in the right way, so we make sure we live by each and every one.

Ambition

We foster a culture where leaders can dream big and unlock their potential. We empower people to channel their ambition into clear, actionable strategies that help them reach new personal and professional heights.

Well-being

We value and prioritize health and well-being as this is the enabler for personal and organisational scaling. Our commitment helps foster a positive culture, driving engagement, collaboration, and innovation. We uphold that every leader should prioritise self-leadership (mental, physical and emotional) to cultivate a healthy team and organisation.

Authenticity

We understand the challenges, fears and exhilaration of scaling and have lived these first-hand. We are open, honest and transparent at every level of engagement with our clients so that they can learn from us and chart their course effectively.

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The SimpleScaling Team

Meet our team

We have a Team of passionate and dedicated people, each an expert in their respective field and committed to helping businesses scale with purpose.

Brendan McGurgan

Director and Co Founder

Brendan is a global business leader with 25 years of building profitable, scalable businesses.

Claire Colvin

Director and Co Founder

An experienced Leader, Claire specialises in building the right people-centred systems to accelerate scaling.

Niamh Donnelly

Head of Engagement and Operations

Having honed her skills at powerhouse companies like Amazon and Almac, Niamh masterfully steers our operations.

Eoghan McErlean

Head of Connections/Head of SYSTEMology®

When it comes to finding the right people, Eoghan has extensive experience in HR and talent development.

David Maxwell

ScaleX Programme Lead (Dublin)

David shares his knowledge and experience, raising awareness around the importance of mental wellbeing and Inspiring, Connecting and Enabling Ambitious Leaders of SMEs to Scale with Purpose.

Oisin Lappin

Investments Director, ScaleX™ Investments

Oisin heads up ScaleX™ Investments, made up of a syndicate of SME leaders who are inspired to help financially support the next wave of ambitious leaders to scale

Cathy Keeley

Talent Acquisition Specialist

With over a decade of experience in Business Management leading to a calling in Talent Acquisition, Cathy possesses a deep expertise in how business and people converge.

Sarah Cleary

Programme Scheduling & Administration

Sarah is skilled at supporting complex projects and turning creative ideas into practical plans. With her adaptability and problem-solving expertise, she ensures smooth processes and contributes to the success of our programmes.

SCALEX™ Accelerator Programme

Scale
With
Purpose.

Discover our 12-month programme that helps the world’s most promising SMEs to accelerate their growth and unlock the key to successful scaling.

We don’t discover powerful leaders, we help people in leadership positions unlock the power of their own voice.

Net promoter score 10/10

Simple Scaling Opportunities

Let’s work together to help businesses scale with purpose.

Become a Simple Scaling Specialist

Have you successfully scaled a business? Are you passionate about bringing your experience and expertise to other companies? Join our tribe of Scaling Specialists.

Careers

Level up your career and empower businesses to reach new heights by joining the Simple Scaling Team.

Want to find out more about
Simple Scaling?

Get in touch with us.