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About Quarterdeck

Established in 1987, Quarterdeck is a premier leadership training and coaching company dedicated to developing exceptional leaders across the UK. We believe that strong leadership is not innate but developed through effective training and practice. Our proven methodologies have helped thousands of professionals across hundreds of organisations transform their leadership capabilities and achieve measurable business results.

With over three decades of experience, Quarterdeck has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and organisational performance.

£1 Million Milestone

As of May 2025, Quarterdeck has proudly given away over £1,000,000 in free leadership training to more than 4,000 professionals across the UK. This significant milestone underscores our commitment to making world-class leadership development accessible to organisations of all sizes.

Our complimentary leadership seminars have welcomed participants from startups to multinational corporations, providing practical leadership tools that deliver immediate results in the workplace.

Leadership Team

Laura Bouttell - Managing Director
Laura leads Quarterdeck's strategic direction and oversees the development of our leadership programs. With extensive experience in organisational development, Laura is passionate about creating practical leadership solutions that generate real-world results.

Kris Northfield - Operations Director
Kris oversees all operational aspects of Quarterdeck, ensuring seamless delivery of our leadership programs across the UK. His focus on operational excellence enables Quarterdeck to maintain the highest standards of service quality and client satisfaction.

Our Approach

Quarterdeck's leadership programs are engineered to deliver tangible, lasting results where traditional approaches often fall short. We focus on practical skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace, combining:

Personalised 360° assessments
One-to-one coaching
Group learning experiences
Consistent practice and accountability
Real-world application

Our training methodology transforms theoretical knowledge into lasting behavioral change, helping leaders maximise the potential of their teams and organisations.