Helping leaders turn strategy into action.

I'm Sam Goudie, and I work alongside leadership teams to cut through complexity, make decisions, and build momentum—bridging the gap between vision and execution.

Portrait of Sam Goudie - Founder of Field Guide

01/ Trailhead

Are you here?

Many organisations struggle to translate vision into action.

Strategies look great on paper but stall in execution—lost in complexity, misalignment, or inertia.

  • Walking in circles – Unclear direction and misalignment stall progress.
  • Unsure which path to take (or make) – Decision-making paralysis slows strategy execution.
  • Going nowhere – Without the right structure and momentum, initiatives fail to gain traction.

The result? Wasted effort, misaligned teams, and lost opportunities.

02/ The Approach

Bridging the gap between strategy and execution.

I help organisations move from strategy to execution, providing a fresh perspective, structure, and momentum to navigate uncertainty and turn ideas into impact.

As a strategic partner, I support leaders in making real-time decisions—navigating uncertainty, taking action, and refining strategy along the way.

  • See Clearly – Cut through complexity, broaden your perspective, and clarify challenges and opportunities.
  • Navigate the terrain – Shape an authentic adaptive strategy aligned with your organisation’s strengths and context.
  • Move as a team – Build traction through alignment, action, and iteration.

03/ How we work

We'll walk the trail together.

I work as an extension of your leadership team, providing structure, challenge, and accountability to move strategy forward.

Field Guide engagements are built on a collaborative, high-trust partnership, delivered as focused projects or long-term strategic support.

Through coaching, facilitation, and strategic design, I help you keep momentum, challenge assumptions, and turn vision into action.

  • Basecamp

    Workshop

    A focused half-day workshop for leadership teams to get aligned, clear, and ready to make their next move.

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  • Expeditions

    Facilitation

    Facilitated strategic projects designed to explore, unlock, or resolve a key area of your organisation.

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  • The Walk

    Coaching

    A structured, seasonal coaching rhythm for leaders looking for clarity, momentum, and strategic decision-making.

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04/ Who we help

Field Guide supports leaders and decision-makers on their strategic journey.

  • CEOs & Senior Leadership Teams - Clarifying vision, aligning teams, and enabling decisive action to transform the organisation and execute strategy.
  • Innovation Leaders - Exploring new paths to the company’s vision, translating strategy, navigating uncertainty, and shaping new propositions and business models.
  • Project & Function Leaders - Translating strategy into action, aligning teams, making decisions, and delivering meaningful progress within their scope.

"Sam has become one of my most trusted advisors."

"His unique value comes from combining strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up his sleeves and deliver results.

What sets Sam apart is not just his consultancy and direction, but his ability to transform ideas into reality.

You can rely on him as I do"

Portrait of Paul Evans - CEO of Box UK

Paul Evans

CEO / Box UK

"Sam excels at understanding the core problem"

His external perspective brings fresh insights we couldn't see internally, while his structured methodology guides us from abstract concepts to tangible, implementable outcomes.

Sam continues to support us with the facilitation and design of new models, solutions, and services as a valuable ongoing partner.”

Portrait of Mike Bray - VP of Innovation at RS Group

Mike Bray

VP Innovation / RS Group

05/ Get Started

The journey begins...

  1. Send a Message – Share a little about your business and challenges. If we’re a good fit, we’ll arrange a conversation.
  2. Get to Basecamp – The best place to start. We'll arrange a focused leadership session to clarify direction, align priorities, and define your next steps.
  3. Hit the Trail – Whether it’s deep strategic work or a targeted project, we’ll design a tailored engagement that fits your needs.

Ready to Turn Strategy into Action?

Send a message with a little about you and your organisation – and we’ll find the right starting point together.