Hi, I’m Ian Pickles – business coach, family man, and Sheffield United supporter (yes, I know... it builds resilience!).

My journey into business coaching started long before

Get Pickles ever existed. With over 25 years in sales and marketing, I held senior roles at big names like Pfizer, Accenture, and McCann – learning how strategy, communication, and customer focus come together to drive results.

But it was launching and growing imoves, an education business my wife and I co-founded, that truly shaped me. Over six years, we scaled it 20-fold, reaching thousands of schools and facing all the real-world highs and lows of running a business. That hands-on experience – from sleepless nights to scaling systems – is what I bring to my coaching clients today.

Now, I help small business owners get clarity, take control, and build businesses they’re proud of. Whether you're stuck in the weeds or ready to grow, I offer grounded, practical support to help you get results without burning out.

Outside of work, life is busy and full – I’m a proud dad to a sparky 9-year-old and dog-dad to a very energetic Hungarian Vizsla. We’re lucky to live near the Peak District, where we spend weekends walking, recharging, and getting muddy.

If you're looking for someone who’s been in the trenches, understands the reality of running a business, and genuinely wants to help – you’re in the right place.

Let’s get to work.