Mentoring & Coaching

Empower individuals and organisations with personalised mentoring and coaching.

At The Knowlogy, we are passionate about unlocking the full potential of individuals and organisations through transformative mentoring and coaching services.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to meet your unique needs and requirements, whether you seek immediate support for specific skills development or long-term career guidance to navigate complex professional challenges.

Personalised guidance for immediate and long-term success

Our experienced mentors and coaches work closely with you to understand your aspirations, identify areas for growth, and develop a personalised plan to achieve your goals. We provide structured guidance for a wide range of areas, including:

Auditing
Business leadership and strategy
Sales Leadership
Marketing
QA

Tailored Solutions that Meet Your Unique Needs

We ensure that you receive the most relevant and effective support by drawing upon our diverse expertise and experience to provide:

Comprehensive personal and professional development
We take a holistic approach to your growth, addressing both personal and professional aspects of your journey.
Structured guidance for immediate and long-term success
We provide immediate support to address current challenges while also laying the groundwork for long-term career advancement.

Tailored solutions that meet unique needs
We understand that no two individuals or organisations are alike, so we create customised plans that align with your specific goals and aspirations.
Access to diverse perspectives and best practices
Our mentors and coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from various industries and backgrounds, ensuring you gain valuable insights from diverse perspectives.

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Transformative power of mentoring & coaching

Our clients have consistently praised our services, highlighting the positive impact on their performance, job satisfaction, and career advancement. We are committed to helping you reach your full potential and achieve your long-term aspirations.

Partner with us to achieve success

We are committed to providing you with the personalised support you need to achieve your goals. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and let us help you create your plan for tomorrow.

Meet some of your mentors

Cate Ovington
Founder & Managing Director

Cate’s career in the regulatory industry started in the Quality Control laboratory for a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer. Before moving into quality assurance in 2000.

Cate has worked in quality assurance R&D for diverse organisations; BAS Analytics, Sequani, University of London, Covance Laboratories, Smith and Nephew, and latterly as a consultant with Tower Mains, before starting a new venture at the beginning of June 2021, with The Knowlogy.

With over 20-years in Good Laboratory Practice, Good Clinical Practice specialising with laboratories, Computer Systems Validation, UK Human Tissue Act, and ISO Standards as an auditor, internal and external and implementing quality management systems.

She is a member of the Research Quality Association (where she serves on the Northern Regional Forum Committee and the GLP Committee) and the Society for Quality Assurance, from whom she has been certified as a Registered Quality Assurance Professional in GLP (RQAP-GLP). She is a qualified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Assessor and ISO 17025.

Outside of work, Cate is a keen campanologist and cyclist. She is also a charity trustee and on committees managing events to support local causes.

Stuart Ovington
Company Director

A seasoned and strategic business leader with an extensive background in delivering remarkable results across diverse sectors such as warehouse racking, marine, wholesale, safety equipment, and retail. Stuart’s career is marked by a strong track record in formulating and executing strategic plans, driving business transformations, achieving significant sales growth, and leading team development.

Recent achievements have involved a 46% sales increase within two years, along with significant market share expansion for an industrial company and for another, streamlining operations from the merger of two companies while launching new revenue-generating innovations.

Stuart enjoys giving back to the community through my role as a volunteer mentor for The Help to Grow program. My personal interests include long-distance running, woodworking, and spending quality time with my grandson, which keep me grounded and provide a balanced perspective on life and work.

Elaine McLachlan
Quality Consultant

Elaine has broad experience across quality assurance, especially Quality Management Systems (QMS), having worked as a quality assurance supervisor at a leading global genomic service provider. With a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Master’s degree in Genomic Medicine.

Elaine career as a Molecular Biology scientist at a genomic service provider and soon took responsibility in the laboratory as part of the management team.
Leading the design, documentation and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in the laboratory, to comply with the requirements of ISO 17025:2017, the Human Tissue Act (HT Act), and GCLP.

Elaine is a keen musician, a singer and a pianist, passionate about classical music and musical theatre.