Strategy for Business.
The right moves.
Business coach and mentor :: Al Ramos
The right moves to grow business profits & value
Profit growth
Unlock your business’s potential with targeted strategies that drive profit growth.
Business value growth
Elevate your business’s worth by building intrinsic value and operational independence.
Value realisation
Transform your business success into personal wealth so you can achieve the lifestyle choices you desire.
Unlock your business potential with strategies designed specifically for your unique challenges
At Chess, we keep solutions simple. We offer tailored support to enhance your knowledge, resources, and capabilities, helping you achieve the results you truly desire.
Business Coaching Support
Our Business Coaching Support (BCS) provides the structured framework, resources, and accountability you need to achieve measurable results. Each BCS program is tailored to your specific objectives, ensuring that your unique business goals are met. With fixed pricing and customisable options, we offer a flexible approach that adapts to your individual needs, delivering the right support to drive your success.
Business Optimisation Support
If you’re looking to fast-track key business objectives, our Business Optimisation Support offers a focused, tailored solution. Whether you’re part of our BCS program or not, we provide a clear scope for implementing these initiatives as dedicated projects.
Focused on performance improvement, these projects can include: Strategic & Business Planning, Leadership Development, Board Advisory Support, and Event Presentations and Facilitation. Each project is customised and priced to fit your specific needs, helping you achieve your goals cost effectively.
Buying and
setting-up a
business
successfully
Preparing a
business for
sale and
selling it well
Navigating and
profiting in
uncertain and
disrupted times
Developing and
implementing
business
strategy
Improving
business results
and growing
business value
Managing
cashflow and
building
financial security
Attracting,
engaging,
retaining and
rewarding talent
Building
effective
succession options
in the business
Building
confidence and
leadership
capabilities
Meet your business coach and mentor – Al Ramos
Al Ramos, founder of Chess, Strategy for Business, is a seasoned advisor based in Canberra with over 35 years of experience spanning local, national, and international markets. His expertise lies in advising and mentoring private business owners and their teams, guiding them toward sustainable growth and success.
With a specialisation in helping private business owners for more than three decades, Al has honed his skills in developing and implementing effective, differentiated strategies. His approach not only drives business success but also enriches the quality of life for his clients by aligning business achievements with personal aspirations.
Al’s extensive experience is complemented by his unique perspective as both a small business owner and a corporate leader. As the former Lead Partner of Deloitte Private Canberra and the founder of a successful professional services firm, which he grew and sold, Al brings a rare blend of empathy, insight, and corporate rigor to his coaching relationships.
From emerging enterprises to global giants like Cisco Systems in the US, Al has inspired a diverse range of clients by fostering teamwork and challenging them to explore new possibilities. His journey is a testament to his commitment and ability to “walk the talk” in the world of business coaching and mentorship.
Leverage our proven expertise and resources to help achieve a balanced and fulfilling business life.
At Chess, our value proposition is built on empowering private business leaders to enhance their capabilities, confidence and leadership effectiveness.
We focus on equipping you not only to meet today’s business challenges but also to seize future opportunities.
What sets us apart is the proven expertise, tools, and resources we bring to the table, helping you leverage your own strengths to achieve the results you desire. With decades of personal experience and Al’s senior member access to the global Mindshop consultants network, we provide the support needed to drive your success.
"It can, at times, feel lonely as the leader and having such a trusted advisor as Al, is a godsend."
Read more from Dr Mark Ethell
Success through collaboration
Al Ramos drives business success through active collaboration, combining the deep industry insights of business owners with his own proven expertise and resources. His approach empowers owners and their teams to lead and grow their businesses with enhanced capability and confidence.
From the outset, Al ensures a shared commitment to align all efforts and resources with the owner’s goals. He challenges assumptions to uncover the real barriers to success. Together with his clients, Al co-creates customised strategies and action plans, ensuring they are not just designed but executed. This hands-on, partnership-driven approach propels businesses forward, ensuring sustainable growth and lasting success.
