Oddly for a successful person, you’re stuck in a rut.

Maybe you’re loving the new normal, but are wary to shake off the old?

Maybe you’ve been let go and wondering what, how, next?

Maybe you’ve sold the business, but can’t let business go.

Maybe you’re longing to quit, but think you can’t afford to.

Maybe you’re nearing retirement, but don’t feel retiring.

What next? Where do you start?

What if you fail?

We’re Rutbusters.

And we’re here to help people like you make your next change the best in your working life.

Call us on 0203 130 0295 or email [email protected]

Some ruts we’ve busted

How did a single father pivot from journalist to communications consultancy and gain a family?
How did a successful banker learn to bank on herself?
Find out how a lawyer turned coach and is helping other professionals win.
And share the adventures of a serial expense account luncher as he sets up a budget restaurant.

Miles, 51

‘‘I can’t tell you how much you have helped me over the past few months. I am not just back…’

Sally, 54

‘It has been such a long road – I would like to thank you for all that you have done…’

David, 55

‘I cannot thank you enough – you helped me see clearly, explore the options from a position of strength and…’

Bimpe, 51

‘I’d feared as I approached 50 that I might be heading for retirement – instead I’m embracing a whole new…’

Simon, 47

‘‘I had no idea someone like you existed to help me think through everything, guide me on the right decisions…’

Claire, 63

‘‘Liberation!’’

Andy, 52

‘'The time for paralysis and prevarication was over. Rutbusters gave me the confidence to take that leap'’

Johnny, 44

‘I thoroughly recommend Rutbusters. I was uncertain about what I wanted to achieve; Rutbusters helped me organise my loose ambitions…’

Who we are

Rutbusters is a group of leading professionals and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds spanning government, business, the military, medicine and not-for-profit sectors, including experienced coaches, psychologists and mentors. We have all experienced significant change and life transitions and each of us brings a wealth of advice and support from this first-hand knowledge.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Victor Frankl

Kedge Martin
Founder, CEO, Coach

“We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.”
Harrison Ford

Catherine Carleton-Smith
Head of Operations

“Any transition is easier if your believe in yourself and your talent.”
Priyanka Chopra

David
Coach

“There’s a little
bit of pain in every transition, but we can’t let that stop us. If we did, we would never make any progress at all.”
Phil Schiller

Lucean
Psychologist, Leadership Developer

“Switching from one career to another can be scarey, but it can also be a thrilling experience.”
Jack Canfield

Tara
Coach

“Much as we
may wish to make a new beginning, some parts of us resist doing so as though we were making the first step towards disaster.”
William Throsby Bridges

Graham
Coach

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
Seneca

Nicola
Advisory Board

“Wherever you go, there you are – so you may as well make it the best you.”
Jon Kabat-Zin

Liz
Coach

“Our greatest
fear is not that we’re inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.”
Marianne Williamson

Luke
Coach

“It’s not the days in your life, but the life in your days that counts.”
Brian White

Anamaria
Coach

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
Confucius

Hamish
Coach

“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs

Antonia
Coach

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”
Jim Rohn

Paul
Coach

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
Albert Einstein

Claire
Coach

What our clients say about us

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The Second Act: How to Create a Fulfilling Encore Career

The Second Act: How to Create a Fulfilling Encore Career For many high-level professionals, reaching the top of their career success in the corporate […]

Oddly for a successful person, you’re stuck in a rut.

Maybe you’re loving the new normal, but are wary to shake off the old?

Maybe you’ve been let go and wondering what, how, next?

Maybe you’ve sold the business, but can’t let business go.

Maybe you’re longing to quit, but think you can’t afford to.

Maybe you’re nearing retirement, but don’t feel retiring.

What next? Where do you start?

What if you fail?

We’re Rutbusters.

And we’re here to help people like you make your next change the best in your working life.

Some ruts we’ve busted

Miles, 51

Sally, 54

David, 55

Bimpe, 51

Simon, 47

Claire, 63

Andy, 52

Johnny, 44

Who we are

“When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl

“We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.” Harrison Ford

“Any transition is easier if your believe in yourself and your talent.” Priyanka Chopra

“There’s a little bit of pain in every transition, but we can’t let that stop us. If we did, we would never make any progress at all.” Phil Schiller

“Switching from one career to another can be scarey, but it can also be a thrilling experience.” Jack Canfield

“Much as we may wish to make a new beginning, some parts of us resist doing so as though we were making the first step towards disaster.” William Throsby Bridges

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Seneca

“Wherever you go, there you are – so you may as well make it the best you.” Jon Kabat-Zin

“Our greatest fear is not that we’re inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.” Marianne Williamson

“It’s not the days in your life, but the life in your days that counts.” Brian White

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Confucius

“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” Jim Rohn

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein

Insights

Staying On The Radar

Managing the Stresses of the Sandwich Generation: Tips and Strategies

The Second Act: How to Create a Fulfilling Encore Career

I’d Like to Keep in Touch

“When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Victor Frankl

“We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.”
Harrison Ford

“Any transition is easier if your believe in yourself and your talent.”
Priyanka Chopra

“There’s a little
bit of pain in every transition, but we can’t let that stop us. If we did, we would never make any progress at all.”
Phil Schiller

“Switching from one career to another can be scarey, but it can also be a thrilling experience.”
Jack Canfield

“Much as we
may wish to make a new beginning, some parts of us resist doing so as though we were making the first step towards disaster.”
William Throsby Bridges

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
Seneca

“Wherever you go, there you are – so you may as well make it the best you.”
Jon Kabat-Zin

“Our greatest
fear is not that we’re inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.”
Marianne Williamson

“It’s not the days in your life, but the life in your days that counts.”
Brian White

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
Confucius

“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”
Jim Rohn

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
Albert Einstein