“For nearly over 20 years, our partnership with Veronica Murphy of The Discovery Partnership has played a pivotal role in the development and evolution of our business as a leading supplier of passive house building solutions- Passive House Systems. Throughout this time, Veronica has provided consistent, strategic consultancy alongside tailored training across our teams, supporting us through multiple stages of growth, change, and increasing market complexity.
What has always set this work apart is the depth of understanding brought as we developed from early stage to scaling. The strategic guidance we received helped shape clearer direction, stronger leadership capability, and a more aligned organisation as the business has evolved . Equally, the training delivered across our teams strengthened confidence, collaboration, and accountability at every level.
The longevity of this relationship speaks to the value created. Veronica’s ability to combine strategic clarity with practical, people-focused development has had a lasting impact on how we operate, make decisions, and plan for the future.
We would confidently recommend Veronica Murphy, The Discovery Partnership to any organisation seeking sustained strategic support, meaningful capability building, and a trusted advisor who understands both the commercial and human dimensions of business.”
NZEB limited – Passive House SystemsPatrick Wycherley CEO
“The Discovery Partnership supported us in evaluating our existing training programme and exploring opportunities for digital transformation and sustainable growth. Their consultancy brought both strategic clarity and practical direction at a critical point in our development.
Working initially with Veronica and then with Siobhán The Discovery Partnership, we were guided through a structured process that helped us refine our learning programme content and structure, identify viable digital product opportunities, and understand how we could scale our offer. Through targeted technical and product and market research into the EdTech and learning marketplace, we gained valuable insight into technology, demand, audience needs, and market fit.
The outcome was a clear, actionable product development roadmap aligned with our strategic objectives, supporting innovation and new product development. This work resulted in a more digital proposition with strong commercial potential.
The momentum generated during the consultancy has already had a tangible impact on our business, including an increase in headcount during the project itself. We highly recommend The Discovery Partnership to organisations seeking strategic support that delivers real commercial value and supports confident, future-focused growth.”
Inspiring ChangeScott McInnes Founder
“As Director of the Small Firms Association, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding mentoring, consultancy, and training provided by The Discovery Partnership team since 2020. Through their dedicated support of thousands of SME businesses via the SFA MentorsWork Skillnet, they have delivered practical solutions across lean productivity, sales, marketing, finance, funding, scaling, and digitalisation. Their work has led to tangible results, including increased job creation, improved margins, greater business viability, and consistently high satisfaction among SMEs for both service delivery and positive impact.”
Small Firms AssociationDavid Broderick Director
“As a multi-generational family business delivering specialist services to the dairy sector, Over the past 10 years, Connolly Dairy Services has worked closely with Veronica Murphy of The Discovery Partnership as our strategic advisor across finance, legal matters, business growth and scaling, and family succession planning.
Throughout this period, Veronica has supported us in navigating the increasing complexity of the business while remaining true to the values and foundations of a family enterprise. Her strategic guidance brought clarity and structure across all facets of the organisation, enabling us to make informed decisions with confidence and balance both commercial and family considerations effectively.
The impact of this work has been evident across the business. We have strengthened our capability, management and operational structures, and built a more resilient, future-focused organisation. Growth has been achieved in a considered way.
Veronica brings a combination of strategic rigour, practical insight, and deep understanding of family business dynamics. Her long-term association with Connolly Dairy Services has been instrumental in helping the business grow, evolve, and prepare confidently for the next generation.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Veronica Murphy and The Discovery Partnership to family-owned businesses seeking trusted strategic support, clarity through growth, and enduring leadership development.”
Connolly Dairy ServicesBarbara and Dan Connolly
“Working with Veronica and The Discovery Partnership through Mentorswork has been an exceptionally valuable experience for our business. From the outset, their approach was thoughtful, insightful, and tailored specifically to our needs. They took the time to truly understand our challenges and opportunities, translating complex ideas into clear, practical actions. With them, we have worked on financial, digitalisation, exporting, management and leadership development, strategy to enable us to build a robust organisation to drive achievement of our goals.
The impact of their support was evident not only in our strategic clarity but also their guidance helped us sharpen our focus, refine our direction, and unlock growth.
We would confidently recommend The Discovery Partnership to any organisation seeking meaningful progress, Scaling, expert insight, and a trusted partner who genuinely cares about results.”
Aztec MedicalOrla Connaughton CEO
“As a female-led childcare business, our partnership with Veronica Murphy and The Discovery Partnership has been central to our growth and success for over a decade. During this time, Veronica has acted as our trusted strategic advisor, supporting us through every major phase of expansion and development.
Her guidance has been instrumental across business growth, funding applications, commercialisation, and complex legal considerations, consistently delivering excellent results. With her support, we have successfully scaled the organisation to over 40 staff across multiple locations, while maintaining a strong, values-driven culture and clear strategic focus.
In addition, through MentorsWork, we worked closely with Veronica and The Discovery Partnership to design and develop a bespoke Management Development Academy tailored specifically to the childcare sector. This ground-breaking initiative has transformed our internal leadership pathway, strengthening capability, confidence, and consistency across our management team. The Academy now underpins our organisational culture, supports structured learning and progression, and plays a critical role in future-proofing the business for continued growth.
Veronica brings rare depth across strategy, people development, and commercial thinking, combined with a genuine understanding of the realities of scaling a childcare organisation. Her long-term partnership has had a lasting and measurable impact on our business, and we would wholeheartedly recommend The Discovery Partnership to organisations seeking strategic support that delivers both growth and sustainability.”
Muin
“The consultancy support we received from The Discovery Partnership delivered exceptional value at a critical time for our business, as we managed demanding deadlines alongside rapid growth. During a particularly intensive period—including our Summit delivery, PM Programme sales cycle, and ongoing membership and cross-selling activity—their input was both timely and highly effective.
Noel worked with speed, focus, and clarity, delivering a full suite of lead magnets, refined messaging, and high-quality digital assets that directly supported our commercial activity across multiple fronts. His ability to move quickly without compromising strategic alignment was invaluable.
Beyond the delivery work, Noel provided a steady and trusted sounding board as we onboarded new staff and prepared for further recruitment. The Insights Discovery profiling he facilitated—including the inclusion of an additional team member at no extra cost—had a significant positive impact on team communication, self-awareness, and our approach to future hiring decisions.
As an award-winning company specialising in GP Practice management, we place high value on partners who understand pace, pressure, and performance. The Discovery Partnership exceeded our expectations, and we would strongly recommend them to growing organisations seeking practical, commercially grounded consultancy with real momentum.”
GP Practice AllyRachel Bothwell
“What did working with The Discovery Partnership mean for your business?
As an award-winning coaching company, we have always prided ourselves on our commitment to excellence, yet partnering with Mentorswork and accessing The Discovery Partnership for business consultancy marked a turning point for us. Their expertise in driving our marketing strategy was nothing short of transformative—a quantum shift that propelled our business into a new era of growth and visibility. Since commencing our work with them, we not only achieved remarkable results but also received recognition in the form of a prestigious business award, testament to the positive impact of their guidance.
To any business owner contemplating consultancy, we wholeheartedly recommend The Discovery Partnership. The quality of their input, the depth of their understanding, and the tangible outcomes surpassed all our expectations. Their approach changed our entire perspective on the value of consultancy, demonstrating that with the right partner, the possibilities for business growth are limitless. If you want to see profound results and unlock new potential within your organisation, look no further than The Discovery Partnership.”
People & WellnessDonna Reilly
