Beyond Advisory.Into Action.
Fractional C-suite, HR services, workplace investigations, and market entry — embedded with mid-market Ontario companies. Based in Oakville, operating across Canada.
We embed with your team, own the hard problems, and deliver results that outlast the engagement. From 90-day sprints to multi-year partnerships.
Results That Speak
Real outcomes from real engagements. Every metric below is from a 1205 Consulting client.
clinic network scaled in 14 months
Healthcare · Fractional COO
demand forecasting improvement
Luxury Brand · AI Strategy
SOPs built for investor-grade operations
Healthcare · Operational Systems
market entry compressed from 18-month timeline
International Firm · Canadian Market Entry
conversion rate lift from AI implementation
Luxury Brand · Digital Transformation
client retention rate across all engagements
Across Industries · All Services
Clients across 4 countries · 6+ industries · Average engagement tenure 18+ months
Client Voices
“Their investigation was thorough, impartial, and delivered exactly the clarity we needed. The remediation program that followed transformed our team culture within six months.”
“We brought them in as a fractional COO during a critical growth phase. They built the operational systems we needed without slowing down our entrepreneurial pace. Exactly the balance we were looking for.”
“Their market entry work compressed what would have been an 18-month timeline into 5 months. They understood the regulatory landscape, activated the right networks, and got us operational in Canada faster than we thought possible.”
“We needed someone who could professionalize operations without alienating a 30-year culture. They embedded with our leadership team, built succession-ready systems, and our margins improved 18% in the first year.”
“Most HR consultants hand you a report and leave. 1205 stayed through implementation — restructured our people operations, trained our managers, and left us with a team that actually runs itself now.”
“We were scaling fast and breaking things faster. They came in as interim CTO, stabilized the tech org, hired three directors, and transitioned out cleanly in under a year. No drama, just results.”
Five practices.
One standard: measurable outcomes.
Each engagement is scoped to your challenge — not sold from a catalogue. We right-size the team, the timeline, and the deliverables.
Selected engagements.
Fractional CRO Drives $500M in Client Cost Savings for a Mining Analytics Platform
A UK-based mining benchmarking platform needed operational leadership to retain enterprise clients, build credibility, and position for acquisition. A fractional CRO secured customer renewals, led enterprise sales into new verticals, and built the go-to-market infrastructure that made the company exit-ready.
From Founder-Led to Investor-Ready: Strategy Transformation for a Multi-Clinic Healthcare Network
A fast-growing fertility clinic network with $5.7M in revenue and 4 locations had no formal strategy, fragmented operations, and a COVID crisis on the horizon. We built a 5-pillar corporate strategy, executed 30+ strategic initiatives, and positioned the organization for a capital raise — all while navigating a pandemic.
From Fragmented AI Pilots to Competitive Advantage at a Global Luxury Brand
A €4B+ luxury goods company transformed scattered AI initiatives into a coherent strategy — delivering 12% forecasting improvement, 8% conversion lift, and an approved 3-year AI investment roadmap.
Knowledge for immediate impact.
Latest Articles
The Complete Guide to Entering the Canadian Market in 2026
Everything international companies need to know about entering the Canadian market in 2026 — from market assessment and regulatory requirements to go-to-market strategy and scaling operations.
The CEO's Guide to Hiring a Fractional Executive
Fractional executives are the fastest-growing segment of the C-suite talent market. But most CEOs have never hired one before. Here's how to scope the role, structure the engagement, and avoid the most common mistakes.
Bill C-65 Investigation Requirements: What Employers Need to Know
Bill C-65 changed how federally regulated employers handle harassment investigations. Here's what the qualified person requirement and new rules mean.
The Complete Guide to Workplace Investigations in Ontario
Complete guide to workplace investigations in Ontario. Legal obligations, process, costs, and how to choose an investigator. Free consultation available.
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the work sticks.
Consultants advise. We operate. Every engagement ends with your team owning the capability — not dependent on ours.
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