What Sets Protostar Apart?
Consultancy-Led Expertise
Every project is designed, delivered and interpreted by experienced consultants, giving you practical advice as well as powerful insights.
Director-Level Experience
Our consultants have held senior HR and leadership roles, bringing real-world experience and strategic expertise to every project.
Fully Managed Service
From employee surveys and 360 feedback to executive coaching, we manage every stage, reducing the workload for your HR team.
Research-Led Insights
Our original research and practical thought leadership help organisations make informed people decisions with confidence.
International Delivery
We deliver consultancy-led programmes across multiple countries and languages, helping organisations engage employees worldwide.
Trusted Since 2007
For nearly two decades we've helped organisations improve employee engagement, leadership and workplace culture.
Managed Employee Surveys That Deliver Meaningful Insight
Our consultants design and manage employee surveys tailored to your organisation, providing expert analysis and practical recommendations to turn employee feedback into meaningful improvements.
Leadership Development Through 360 Feedback
Our consultants use 360 feedback to help managers understand strengths, identify development opportunities and build effective leadership. Every assessment includes expert interpretation and practical coaching.
Turn Managers Into Leaders With Executive Coaching
Our executive coaches help leaders build confidence, strengthen performance and overcome challenges through tailored one-to-one coaching and practical development.

Many SGRE managers have completed a 360-degree feedback process, supported by up to three hours of facilitated feedback to help them identify development opportunities and create meaningful action plans. Some have also received ongoing coaching to support their leadership growth or transition into new management roles, with sessions tailored around shift patterns and remote locations.
During a major organisational merger, Protostar surveyed employees every six weeks to track integration progress and, later, to identify wellbeing concerns. Protostar is proud to continue supporting SGRE and its managers today.
“The variation of work we have completed together has helped us build a mutual understanding of how we like to work and create a very trusting relationship. I have worked with the Protostar team in three different organisations, using their expertise to deliver engagement surveys and one-to-one coaching. On a personal level, Protostar’s MD, Michael, is my go-to person when I need an alternative perspective or help with people-related matters, given his vast experience. It’s always a pleasure working with Protostar, and I know exactly what I will get in terms of an honest, straightforward working relationship.”
Trusted and Highly Reviewed by a
Wide Range Of Clients
Michael at protostar has provided a great service. Getting us set up with a new bespoke 360 feedback tool and providing some excellent coaching for our staff.
Andy Self
Michael from Protostar has been very supportive in my 360-degree feedback, explaining how to interpret the results and working with me on identified areas of improvement. Moreover, he quickly adapted ... Read more
Ana-Maria Costea
I have worked with the Protostar team for over 15 years on and off and view Micheal as my coach, mentor and friend. The variation of work we have completed together has helped us build a mutual under... Read more
Carl Robb
Michael at Protostar is a fantastic supplier of 360-degree feedback for our organisation, the University of Edinburgh. We have received a 5 star quality service and experience throughout our time work... Read more
Joanna O’Donnell
We worked with Michael at Protostar for the first time earlier this year. I found Michael's guidance knowledge, expertise, flexibility invaluable when running our survey. Michael was credible and pr... Read more
Alison Henderson
We've now worked with Protostar 2-years in a row and are very impressed with the level of service and support provided by Michael and the team. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Friendly yet extremely... Read more
Caroline Hope
We engaged with Protostar to conduct a comprehensive Staff survey within our organisation, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final report, ... Read more
Sonia Treacy
We have been really pleased with the service and advice that we have received from Michael from Protostar. Our surveys have hit the button in terms of the kinds of data that we need in order to help u... Read more
Mark Moorton
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