The Founders

Built by Entrepreneurs.
For Entrepreneurs.

PowerUp Retreat was created by two entrepreneurs who've lived the journey — and know what it takes to break through.

Meet the Founders

Two entrepreneurs with decades of experience, united by a mission to transform how business owners grow.

Michael Crane - Co-Founder
Co-Founder

Michael Crane

Business Owner & Entrepreneur Coach

Michael has been a successful business owner for over twenty years. He built his business from nothing, sometimes getting things wrong or learning lessons the hard way, but never giving up on his goals.

Now he is passionate about sharing some of those lessons and encouraging other business owners in their own journeys. In these series of podcasts, he talks with other experienced business owners and entrepreneurs; they share insights, practical tips and inspiration to inform and motivate.

He has also set up a new opportunity for people to run their own businesses under his guidance.

Simon Teague - Co-Founder
Co-Founder

Simon Teague

Business Coach, Scale-Up Expert, Author & Speaker

I'm the Co-Founder and Director of New Level Results Ltd (NLR) — a professional coaching organisation redefining how businesses experience growth and measure success.

Our mission is to change the world of coaching. Most coaching is remedial by helping individuals solve their problems, but this does not lead to long term transformation and success.

Where our coaching is so different is we help individuals, teams and corporations create a plan of where they want to be in 12 months time. This ONE PAGE PLAN approach looks at your vision, values, culture, beliefs and behaviours as well as what big goals you want to achieve over the next 12 months. We call this generative coaching.

Our team of 50 world-class coaches are trained in our transformational coaching methodology and supported by The Curve — our award-winning software platform that maps, measures and proves the progress of coaching in real time as well as the ROI.

Impact That Speaks for Itself

✓ Helped 4 women set 2 new world records rowing across the Pacific Ocean

✓ Supported 500+ companies to grow their people, productivity and market position

✓ Global Award Winners

✓ Recognised by the ScaleUp Institute as one of just 17 Exemplar Programmes across the UK

As a Business Coach, Scale-Up Expert, Author and Speaker, I help ambitious business owners and executives to:

  • Craft a compelling vision and actionable plan for growth
  • Unlock the full potential of their people and teams
  • Navigate family business succession with confidence and clarity

My mission is to change the way the world thinks about coaching by delivering tangible, measurable results.

Our Philosophy

We don't believe in quick fixes or cookie-cutter frameworks.

We believe in creating the conditions for breakthroughs to happen naturally.

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Small Groups, Big Impact

We cap every retreat at six participants. This isn't about scale — it's about depth. Real transformation happens in intimate settings where everyone has space to be heard.

Experience Over Theory

We don't lecture. We create experiences that force you to think differently. The lessons come from doing, not listening.

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Peer-to-Peer Learning

The best insights often come from other entrepreneurs who've walked the path. We facilitate connection, not just content.

Ready to Meet Us?

If our approach resonates with you, let's talk. PowerUp Retreat is designed for entrepreneurs ready to break through to their next level.

Limited to 6 participants per retreat • Application required