The Path
Working in a family business brings emotional depth and complexity that can’t be solved by strategy alone. Beneath the surface of roles and decisions lie personal expectations, deep loyalties, and unspoken assumptions.
The Path helps you strengthen your inner foundations so you can show up with more calm, confidence and clarity, whatever challenge you’re facing.
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“The Path doesn’t just help you get through the day—it helps you grow into the person your family and business need you to be.”
the capacity to stay grounded when emotions run high
the ability to speak clearly, listen deeply, and reduce friction
knowing what matters to you and how to live in line with it
at work and home, even when views differ
whether you’re stepping up, stepping back, or simply trying to contribute well
THE FAMILY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Coach | Facilitator | Family Business Adviser
I am a UK based specialist family business adviser and I have been working with families in business for 15 years. My passion for this work has seen me move from a successful career in financial planning and wealth management to setting up this business.
I hold the Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising, awarded by the Family Firm Institute and recognised globally as one of the leading qualifications for those providing advice to family owned businesses.
Mindfulness Coach | Mentor
Martin is a leading mindfulness teacher and long-time supporter of family businesses. A former director of his own family’s business, he went on to found the Scottish Family Business Association and has spent over 20 years helping others navigate the personal and emotional complexities of business and family life.
He discovered mindfulness in the late 1990s and has since become one of the UK’s most respected teachers, working with everyone from schoolchildren to business leaders. Martin is also an author, poet, and historian, and lives in Hamilton with his wife Christine.
Family Business Adviser
I work with families in business together to make sense of their challenges, communicate more effectively, and develop a shared purpose so they can move forward with clarity.
I’m proud to be part of The Family Business Partnership, alongside the founder, Russ Haworth and Martin Stepek. We support families, and the individuals in them, to explore what success means to them, and to create the conditions where that can happen…
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Flexible. Private. Reflective.
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Structured. Supported. Shared.
Limited Spaces
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We believe deeply in the value of The Path. If, by week four of your guided experience, you don’t feel the benefit of being part of the cohort, we’ll buy your place back for the full price — no questions asked.
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Hear stories and strategies from others in similar positions
Reflect with people who truly understand your context
Gentle structure helps you stay engaged and on track
Build a common language for tricky topics
What really matters, and how to notice it
Calm the mind and sharpen your thoughts
Handle pressure without losing yourself
Practical tools for daily overwhelm
Stay steady during transition
Respond wisely, not impulsively
Move from coping to living meaningfully
Create your own plan for lasting change
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we blend deep personal insight with real business context
it’s practical, human and grounded
examples and exercises come from actual family business experiences
just a calm, compassionate, and structured approach
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The Family Business Partnership
We believe deeply in the value of The Path. If, by week four of your guided experience, you don’t feel the benefit of being part of the cohort, we’ll buy your place back for the full price — no questions asked.
