Transform Differently

Socium10X was never about just consulting but making transformation REAL. 

Now, that mission is scaling.

Socium10X is now part of Transform Differently, a venture built to take everything that worked and drive impact at an even greater scale. Alongside Paul Cobban, Nicola Tyler, and Steve Robson, we’re cutting through the noise and making sure businesses stop wasting time on change that doesn’t stick.

We don’t do change the usual way.

➡️ Where others sell transformation, we make sure results happen.
➡️ Where others drown in strategy decks, the focus stays on what moves the needle.
➡️ Where others complicate, the goal is always simple: people, results, and action.

My role? Helping leaders stop wasting time on change that looks good on paper but fails in reality.

Transformation keeps businesses alive.

Most leaders believe more consultants, more processes, and more engagement programs will fix the problem. That approach makes everything harder than necessary.

At Transform Differently, everything that slows businesses down gets stripped away, including pointless reports, unnecessary approvals, and outdated thinking. The focus stays on what makes real change work: people who own what they build.

What Makes Us Different?

➔  No fake engagement programs. Surveys do not create buy-in. People commit when work leads to something real.

➔  No empty leadership slogans. Mission statements do not drive action. Leaders who back their words with real change do.

➔  No wasted talent. Too many businesses lose great people by killing creativity and slowing down decisions. The goal is to build workplaces that move fast and make sense.

Nothing changes until leaders stop getting in their own way.

If your organisation needs real, lasting change, not another report, let’s talk.

https://transformdifferently.com/

Founder

The Lekker Network

The Lekker Network is a community for South Africans (Saffas) to connect, share opportunities, and do business together on a global scale. As a founding member, I’ve been involved in shaping an environment that promotes collaboration and growth. Our mission is to create meaningful pathways for South Africans, wherever they are in the world.

Founding Member

TheChangeCo

As the Founder & Transformation Specialist at TheChangeCo, I am committed to meeting customers' needs and delivering real, measurable objectives and results.   Our philosophy is that technology is only part of the solution; real success comes from the people who drive these solutions forward. 

Notable transformations include:

Leadership Development | HFW | 2024-2025
Leadership development providing expert guidance and tailored strategies to help individuals and teams  enhance their leadership skills, improve team performance, and achieve their goals effectively.

Transformation | People’s Partnership, ITV, HSBC, Deloitte | 2016-2022
Led digital transformation initiatives, creating agile methods, optimising platforms, and achieving cost efficiencies.

Strategy, TOM, and Cost Efficiencies | Liberty Insurance | 2015
Created a 3-year roadmap, delivered 30%+ cost savings, and led a contact centre outsourcing, saving £6M annually.

Strategy, Change, IT, and Operations | Harrods Bank | 2013-2014
Delivered a regulatory plan and re-issued the banking licence. Negotiated a £20M+ digital platform outsource. Developed a TOM to reform IT and operations, launching new products.

Business Strategy and Growth | Aldermore | 2012-2013
Defined and executed the 3-year strategic roadmap, achieving 30%+ ROI.

Internet Banking Transformation | Lloyds TSB | 2007-2008
Enabled online customer interactions, anticipating a £100M revenue increase over five years.

Infrastructure and Technology Transformation | Barclays | 2005-2006
Transitioned 5,000 staff to the new Global Head Office, including an infrastructure refresh as part of a £100M programme.

These experiences allowed me to transform businesses, empower teams, harness technology, and put customers first in delivering sustainable results.

My passion for transforming organisations by empowering teams, simplifying processes, and leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences is at the core of my work at TheChangeCo.

Founder and Transformation Specialist

Socium10X

We're not your usual consultancy.

➡️ Where others land and expand, we help you simplify to amplify.

➡️ Where others focus on everything, we focus only on what adds exponential value.

➡️ Where others might fix symptoms with technology, we create lasting ones.

My role? Encouraging dreamers to see their biggest goals as achievable. I streamline challenges so clients can maximise their potential. Through our 10X philosophy, we remove self-imposed limits on ambition.

Within organisations, I promptly streamline the obstacles hindering 10X progress—talent gaps, innovation paralysis, and outdated tech constraints. This process optimises operations to maximise the team's potential.

Our services are holistic, integrated, bespoke to your needs, and delivered by global experts.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲
Our solutions are tailored to your people and designed to meet them where they're at. We do this by making use of the latest neuroscience and behavioural psychology strategies to coach and empower them, tapping into the 10X potential within each person to ignite transformation from the inside out.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆
We look to understand your bold vision, and we aren't afraid to make it even bolder, providing unparalleled focus and simplicity in achieving your objectives.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Simplicity is the cornerstone of 10X thinking. We refine your systems and processes to amplify efficiency, focusing on the critical 20% that will drive remarkable results for you.

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We make change fast, fun, and purposeful, harnessing the power of innovation to create cutting-edge products, services, and solutions that captivate your customers and fuel your business growth.

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
We use technology as a catalyst for growth, not just a solution to problems. We'll help you prepare for the future with capabilities in AI, data, RPA, and more.

Founder & CEO, Transformation Specialist and Coach

Partners in Change Consulting Limited

As Digital Delivery Director, I applied my expertise in strategy, digital solutions, technology, and agile methodologies to support clients through digital transformations.

Partners in Change Consulting Limited strongly believes that successful and sustainable change demands a partnership approach from everyone involved at every stage. They pride themselves on being remarkably flexible, allowing clients to buy exactly what they want, how they want it, without paying for full-time consultants unless needed.

The company is calm, caring, and collaborative, taking the stress and heavy lifting out of change programmes. With their in-house team and a network of over 900 change experts, Partners in Change Consulting Limited can build the team needed to deliver brilliant change at prices often 25% or more below their "big consulting" competitors.

With over 25 years of experience in transforming companies across banking, insurance, investment management, legal, utilities, media & entertainment, and professional services, I was well-equipped to guide organisations through their change initiatives.

My strong track record in leading start-ups & turnarounds, driving business and technology transformations, and holding executive accountability for Strategy, Change, IT, and Operations positioned me as a valuable asset to Partners in Change Consulting Limited and its clients.

As a trusted advisor to senior executives and a skilled leader who had managed large teams and budgets, I brought a customer-centric approach to my role. I focused on delivering digital solutions that enhanced customer experiences and drove business growth.

Digital Delivery Director

Accenture

As a Senior Manager at Accenture in the early 2000s, I played an important role in the company's Financial Services eCommerce practice, which was based in London. 

My primary responsibilities were client delivery, business development for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, and driving change initiatives.

Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a wide range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital technology, and operations. With a workforce of over 700,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture is at the forefront of creating 360° value for its stakeholders.

I led a Chordiant CRM implementation for the Bank of Ireland, targeting a £50M revenue boost in 3 years. I also led a Chordiant CRM implementation for Lloyds TSB, improving customer process efficiency and reducing their annual operating expenses by an estimated £15 million.

I was nominated for the Accenture Partnership for the 2001/2002 global promotion cycle.

I had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, collaborating and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions. The exposure to clients, projects, and methodologies honed my skills in strategic thinking, client management, and leading high-performing teams.

My experience at Accenture was transformative, shaping my approach to problem-solving, client engagement, and delivering value-driven solutions. The knowledge and skills I acquired during this time are a solid foundation, enabling me to move forward confidently and quickly in the ever-evolving business and technology domains.

Senior Manager

ea Change Group

As a Senior Associate at ea Change Group in the late 1990s, I played a key role in growing the company's eBusiness practice and consulting on numerous engagements across the financial services industry. 

ea Change Group was founded in 1998 to address issues surrounding euro integration but subsequently expanded into providing project and program management services. I reported directly to the CEO and was responsible for expanding the eBusiness practice.

ea Change Group is a people-conscious and socially responsible resourcing company that prioritises long-term partnerships with clients, ensures the well-being of candidates, and trains the next generation of consultants. The company's values resonated deeply with me, as they believed in making a positive difference in people's lives.

I worked closely with clients to understand their unique requirements and collaboratively develop tailored solutions. The company's consultants are subject matter experts, allowing for flexibility in service delivery.

One of my key achievements was contributing to the successful changeover to the Euro for Deutsche Bank in 1999. Additionally, I developed a business case for a dot-com venture that sought an investment of £25 million, with an estimated incremental revenue of £100 million over five years.

My experience at ea Change Group was deeply enriching and aligned with my values. The knowledge and skills I acquired have served as a solid foundation for my professional growth.

Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan

Global ERP and Process re-engineering specialist

Project Manager

Andersen Consulting

Developer, Integration and ERP specialist

Senior Consultant

I've spent 30 years helping people and organisations turn "impossible" into real, measurable success. 

Not through long-winded strategies but through unlocking the potential that's already there.

Now, I'm taking it further.

I co-founded Transform Differently to change the way organisations grow, adapt, and succeed. Too many businesses overcomplicate change, adding more layers, more consultants, and more processes that slow everything down. That doesn't work.

Real transformation happens when leaders remove barriers, give people ownership, and focus on results that matter. That's what I do. 

I coach, consult, and challenge leaders to make change real, not a corporate slogan or a one-time project, but something people believe in.

What drives me?

✅ Keeping things simple because clarity moves businesses forward faster.
✅ Helping leaders remove obstacles instead of creating more rules.
✅ Building high-performance cultures and teams that don't rely on engagement programs.
✅ Creating transformation that lasts because people drive it, not because a policy says so.

Success comes from people, not processes. If you're ready to build something that works, let's talk.

Craig Gillham

🚀 New in The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap, Part 2: Getting Your Head Straight

The first month of any transformation is where most leaders stumble. It is rarely because they do not know what to do, but because they avoid the uncomfortable truth of facing reality.

This edition is about cutting through the noise, uncovering what is really holding your organisation back, and building the clarity, alignment and courage to lead meaningful change.

👉 Read Part 2: Days 1–30, Getting Your Head Straight.

Delivering Growth, Turnaround & Value Creation | Transformation Leader | £100m+ Change Led Across PE, Founder-Led & Corporate Businesses | Making Change Stick

Part 2: Getting Your Head Straight 👋 Welcome back This is Part 2 of my four-part series, The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap — a practical guide for le

Open article: 🧭 The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap by Craig Gillham • 3 min read

It's that time again, everyone.  Happy Friday 😊

If you work with people (and let’s face it, we all do), this one’s a must-read.

I’m currently deep into Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson and it’s one of those books that makes you laugh, wince, and nod in recognition, often all at the same time.

It’s a brilliant exploration of why we misread each other at work, why some conversations flow and others crash, and how small shifts in understanding can change everything about how we connect.

Erikson uses colour profiles (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) to bring personality dynamics to life and the humour in it is gold. It’s not about labelling people, it’s about learning to listen, adapt, and stop assuming everyone thinks like we do.

What I love most is how it makes you laugh at yourself first. It’s a reminder that real leadership isn’t about managing others, it’s about understanding them.

If you get the chance, pick this one up. It’s fun, sharp, and surprisingly humbling.

💡 Favourite takeaway so far:
“When you realise everyone else isn’t an idiot, you start to lead differently.”  
…and it got me looking in the mirror too 😆

#Leadership #Communication #SelfAwareness #Transformation #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning

We all have self-doubt. The difference is what we do with it.

Kobe reminds us — confidence isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the courage to move with it.

Self-doubt can be a teacher if we let it. 💭🔥

#Leadership #Growth #Mindset #KobeBryant #Resilience

💥 90-Day Transformation Roadmap | Part 4 of 4
Days 61–90: Embedding Change and Handing Over the Keys

If you’ve followed this series with me, you’ll know the first 60 days were all about getting aligned, earning trust, and building momentum.  Now we’re in the final stretch, where it’s time to prove it works.

This stage is where theory meets reality. It’s about execution that sticks, creating feedback loops that keep learning alive, and helping your people take ownership so change outlives the programme.

If you’ve ever wondered why some transformations fade while others fly, this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full piece below and discover what it really takes to make change last.

#Transformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement #Culture #Execution

💥 90-Day Transformation Roadmap | Part 4 of 4 Days 61–90: Embedding Change and Handing Over the Keys The final stretch. You’ve done the alignment. Ma

🔹 Welcome back to The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap

Part 3: Days 31–60: Designing With Reality
“Not in a Conference Room.”

The hardest part of transformation isn’t strategy, it’s honesty.

This next phase is all about designing with reality, not against it.  It’s where you step out of the slide deck and into the business, mapping how work really happens, not how we wish it did.

Over the next 30 days, we’ll focus on:
✅ Finding the truth in your processes, not the theory
✅ Identifying what really drives or delays value
✅ Building networks of people who make change stick

Because transformation doesn’t fail in design.
It fails when the design ignores reality.

Newsletter 3 – Days 31–60: Designing With Reality (Not in a Conference Room) By this stage, the groundwork is complete: reality has been faced, the po

Open article: 🧭 The 90-Day Transformation Roadmap by Craig Gillham • 2 min read

After Monday’s post about Surrounded by Idiots and how we all see (and misread) each other at work… I couldn’t resist sharing this absolute gem.

🎥 https://lnkd.in/e6N4eqhr

If you’ve ever wondered why people do the things they do — and you fancy a good laugh while learning something real about human behaviour — this one’s worth 20 minutes of your day. (skip the advertisement)

It’s funny, sharp, and full of those “yep, that’s me” moments.
Trust me… It’s time well spent. 😄

#Leadership #People #SelfAwareness #Communication #ContinuousLearning

Open video: Know Their COLOR and Influence Anyone [Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson] on youtu.be

Know Their COLOR and Influence Anyone [Surrounded by Idiots – Thomas Erikson]

Emma Valahu Consulting

I help experiential travel founders build an automated system that turns website visitors and social media followers into warm, qualified leads—without them having to manually nurture every prospect.

Alpha Lead Academy

Self Employed

Communication is everything. If you can't get your message across in a compelling and and persuasive way, you've lost. Doing that in a second language brings a whole new level of stress. This was how I helped:
Coaching with people all over the world who want to feel confident, professional and above all effective communicating in the work environment.

Communication Coach for Professionals

My English Team

In a world where communication is 99.99% in English, it's vital that we can ALL communicate effectively, no matter where we were born. I provided training to ensure that those who wanted to take part in the global conversation, could do so through English.

Communication specialist for non-native English speakers

italki

I teach English online to students all over the world. 
General English courses and targeted speaking and listening courses.
Preparation courses for IELTS and other exams.
Academic skills for students going to study or already studying in English at  university.

Online EFL teacher

Alpha Omega College

Training the next generation of EFL/ESL teachers so they could go out into the world and help others communicate effectively and with confidence.

Assistant Course Tutor (CELTA)

Southern Cross Teacher Trianing Centre Ecuador

Assistant Course Tutor CELTA

Bell Educational Services Ltd

Student Services Manager

EFL Co-Ordinator

British Council

Teaching adults and children a range of courses including General English, Cambridge exams and Business English.
Delivering a series of Professional Development sessions to colleagues.
Presenting at IATEFL Poland.

English Language Teacher

Helping Consultants turn curious visitors into high-ticket clients with Educational Email Courses | Making your prospects feel like VIP clients before you even meet.

You create extraordinary experiences that travelers dream about 

But does this sound familiar?

❌ Website visitors browse your trips… then disappear, never to return.
❌ Social media followers engage, but never take action.
❌ Your email list is filled with cold leads who rarely convert.

To get more traffic to your site you try:

🔹 Posting more on social media—but engagement doesn’t equal bookings.
🔹 Running ads—but the moment you stop paying, the leads dry up.
🔹 Offering a generic ‘Sign up for updates’ button—but no one’s excited to join.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚—𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.

They browse, leave, and never return. And all that effort (and money) driving traffic goes to waste.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻.
I create Educational Email Journeys that capture website visitors, nurture them on autopilot, and turn curiosity into bookings by:

✅ Giving potential travelers a reason to stay connected—so they don’t just visit once and disappear forever.
✅ Delivering valuable insights and behind-the-scenes storytelling—so they move from passive interest to active desire.
✅ Keeping them engaged until the moment they’re ready to book—so your trips stay top of mind while they weigh their options.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
Because booking an experiential trip isn’t a quick decision—it’s a big investment. And people don’t just buy the trip; they buy trust in you.

A free email course builds that trust by:

✔️ Providing multiple touchpoints over time, so potential travelers become familiar with your brand and feel confident making a big purchase.
✔️ Removing every hesitation, one by one, so nothing stands in the way of saying ‘yes.’
✔️ Positioning you as the expert, so travelers feel secure choosing you over competitors.
✔️ Creating a personal connection, so when they’re finally ready to book, you feel like a trusted friend—not just another travel company.

What others say:
“Thanks to Emma’s work, I saw rapid growth in my email list and a return on investment within just a few weeks.” – A.B.

“I've downloaded a LOT of lead magnets, and your email course is definitely at the top of the list for actual value.” – E.J.

“Emma came prepared, needed little from me, and wrote fantastic copy. She handled all the technical details and troubleshooting, which freed me up to focus on my clients.” – J.G.

Ready to turn ‘Sounds amazing, but…’ into ‘Where do I sign up?’
DM me for a quick chat about how an email journey could transform your bookings.

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