About Us

Combining global expertise with a legacy of courage and loyalty.

Leadership Team

Expertise driven by experience and creativity.

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Stephen Bradley-Carter

Founder & CEO

Stephen worked in the BPO industry running service delivery and improvement teams across four continents. He founded Barlass Consulting Associates to bring the same global quality to organisations in the UK. He’s on a mission to make consulting affordable for organisations of all sizes.

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Chelsea Bradley-Carter

Chief Creative Officer

Chelsea’s background is in makeup artistry, designing new looks and working to fit designs to all her clients. Working now alongside her husband Stephen to bring a creative viewpoint to marketing. She also brings in event planning experience and oversees client events where required.

The Legacy of "Barlass"

Barlass Consulting Associates was named in honour of Catherine Douglas. In 1437 she risked her life to attempt to protect King James I of Scotland from assassins.

She placed her arm through the door handles of his room after the locks had been removed by those executing a coup. Although in the end she did not prevent the assassination, her arm was broken in the attempt.

Her courage and loyalty earned her the nickname “Barlass”, meaning “Girl of the Bar”.

Our Modern Mission

Today, we aim to bring that same dedication and spirit to every client engagement. We always aim to:

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    Act with Courage Challenging “conventional” ideas where necessary.
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    Demonstrate Loyalty Putting client interests at the top of our tasks, rather than our bottom line.
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    Uphold Principles Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all we do.
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    Go Above and Beyond Delivering results that exceed expectations.

Common Questions

How we work and who we help.

What Industries Do You Serve?

We work across all industries, including:

Retail Hospitality B2B Services B2C Services Creative

Do You Work With Charities?

Yes! We are passionate about helping charities make the most out of their resources! Our Strategy-Led approach enables us to fit to your mission, whilst still bringing a premium consulting service.

How Do We Get Started?

Book a call with our team or arrange a callback! Our consultants will hold a free initial consultation to give you an indication of how we can help you!

Why Should I Hire A Consultant?

Many different reasons! Whether you’re a start-up looking to start the right way, you’re struggling, planning growth, or maybe just want a second opinion, a consultant provides a sense of external clarity and can help you and your operations run more smoothly.

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