Esther empowers small business owners and self-employed creatives to regain control of their time, reduce overwhelm, protect their boundaries, and intentionally build businesses that support lasting, value-aligned success and happiness.
Two sides of my work.
One common purpose.
Executive Commercial & Creative Strategy for Brands and Businesses
and
Coaching & Mentoring for the Creative Sector & Entrepreneurs
Drawing on decades of experience leading design and commercial strategy for major UK retailers, Esther Young helps artists, makers, and creative brands trade operational overwhelm for clear, sustainable growth.
Build a Thriving Business - On your terms
My work sits across two complementary worlds - commercial strategy for brands and businesses, and coaching, mentoring and strategic support for the creative sector, small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Both are important to me.
On one side, I draw on decades of experience working within corporate, commercial, retail and creative environments to provide strategic consultancy for brands and established businesses. I understand the bigger picture - vision, strategy, people, planning, positioning, commerciality and how to turn ideas into action and challenge into change.
On the other, I follow my passion for working closely with the small but mighty - supporting creative individuals, start-ups and small business owners who are building something of their own.
And this is where the two worlds connect.
I bring the knowledge, experience and strategic thinking of big business to the small business world - making it accessible, practical and relevant, without losing the creativity, personality and heart that makes a small business special.
Because you don't have to be a big business to think strategically. You just need the right support, perspective and space to work out what really matters - and specifically how to make it happen.
Strategic Commercial Consultancy
High-level strategic advisory and fractional executive leadership for established creative businesses and brands. A scope of expertise spanning brand development, digital infrastructure, marketing production, sales support, stakeholder management, training and full-spectrum business operations.
Coaching & Mentoring
Replace anxiety and overwhelm with structured confidence. 1:1 mentoring, capacity planning, and intentional foundations designed specifically for artists, designers, makers and creative founders.
Speaking, Events & Keynotes
As an industry speaker, Esther challenges traditional hustle culture with practical strategies for capacity management, pricing, and operational clarity. Delivering warm, grounded, and deeply encouraging keynotes and workshops for creative summits, trade bodies, and founder communities.
WHO I AM
I am experienced Creative Consultant and Certified Coach. I pride myself in Creative vision, Art Direction, Brand Styling, Product, Coaching & Mentoring for Creatives, Sustainable Design, Strategy & Navigation, and so much more. I know that’s a lot, but I draw upon what you need, when you need it.
WHAT I DO
If you need a new thinker, a thoughtful and engaged leader, an inspiring motivator, a strategic conversationalist, an ideas person, an agile emotionally aware creative, or a kind but assertive decision maker, I can support you and your business.
WHY CHOOSE ME
What I offer is unique. I blend coaching, with mentoring, and leadership with hands on creativity, and brand vision with strategy. I listen, I talk, I create, advise and encourage.
Let’s talk
I am your injection of ideas, the de-tangler of confusion, and the thinking partner you wish you had sooner.
I am here to help.
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