We help our clients grow their career, network, and confidence.

It’s all about intentional serendipity.

Being a leader is challenging if you don’t have the right support or network.

Fortunately, we happen to specialise in networking and provide award winning 1:1s.

For us, it’s  all about collaboration.

Clients past and present

We’re proud to have played a pivotol role in helping our clients grow over the past decade. Business leaders from all walks of life have put their trust in us. From High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) to angel investors, embassies, family offices, SMEs and FTSE-listed businesses.

What our clients say

  • Lenna has a provided a much needed reality check and helped me reset my aspirations and the confidence I have. She's pushed me to consider things outside of my comfort zone. and hasn't held back in telling me when I need to up my game. I'd recommend any senior leader looking for a mentor to benefit from her guidance.

    Ross Everett, Group Financial Controller, Monzo Bank

  • Lenna has been instrumental in guiding the launch of my portfolio career. What sets Lenna apart is her practical support, complete with concrete next steps, specific links, groups and contacts to follow up on. Lenna went above and beyond to support my journey. Her engaging personality made our mentoring sessions both productive and enjoyable, creating a truly transformative experience. Her guidance was crucial in helping me navigate significant career decisions with confidence.

    Gus Morse, International Business Development Manager

  • Lenna's approach to mentorship is truly transformative. Her ability to understand and address the unique needs of her mentees is unparalleled. From our first interaction, Lenna took the time to understand my goals and challenges, providing tailored advice that has significantly enhanced my career trajectory. Her insights, especially in areas of strategic growth and business development, have been invaluable.

    Adriana Nita, Director ImpactIT Business Solutions Ltd

  • Lenna’s CV was one of three I was sent by a company I was doing non-exec training with to choose a mentor. We weren't able to talk to any of the candidates so I had to use my intuition - I'll be honest it was the professional nosey parker that caught my attention. I am so glad and grateful that I chose Lenna, I was unsure what to expect but from the start she was an inspiration! She was the perfect mix of tough love and supportive – she immediately sparked confidence in me that she knew exactly what she was talking about and I felt excited to see how my sessions would progress. In 3 sessions I went from being slightly daunted by my new role as NED/Board Advisor to recognising my transferable skills and more than that my real strengths and unique gifts that I can bring to the board of any company big or small.

    Helen Valentino, Director

  • Lenna is an incredible business coach and mentor who really cares about helping you to be you. Lenna helped me to elevate my personal brand and build more strategic relationships for my business and built my confidence and skill in the process. If you are looking for a real authentic champion to help you to be a better business leader, then Lenna is the obvious choice and you won’t regret investing in yourself and the benefit of working with Lenna.

    llona Brannen - CEO Slate Digital

Case study: How a mentee secured their first NED role.

Interested in building your portfolio career? Wondering how having a business mentor can help?

Find out more about our process in this case study.

We support you through mentorship. Once you’re ready - we connect you with the right people to make magic happen..

Through our private community of business leaders: The L Factor Club.

Meet the leader’s trusted advisor

Lenna Lou is an award-winning business mentor. More than a decade since we’ve been on the scene, we’ve taught over hundreds of Founders, investors, senior executives and boards how to get out of their own way and grow.

At The L Factor Ltd, we’re collaborative, and care about the clients we work with. Here, growth – whether through your business, character or career, isn’t just a goal. It’s a journey enriched by community, support, and the power of intentional serendipity.

Isn’t it time you reached your aspirations?

– Lenna Lou, Founder and Director, The L Factor Ltd

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