Ikigai Impact

I help businesses grow profit, cash, and impact—without the overwhelm. As a Scaling Up coach, board advisor, and former Chief Operating & Impact Officer, I specialise in business transformation, capital strategy, and sustainable growth. My approach is grounded in the proven Scaling Up framework and backed by two decades of experience in strategy, investment, and scaling purpose-driven businesses. While Jim Collins’ Hedgehog Concept aligns passion, competency, and economic engine, I believe the missing link is impact—the ability to create meaningful change. That’s where Ikigai comes in: the intersection of what you love, what you’re great at, what drives your economic engine, and what the world needs. Because true success isn’t just about making money—it’s about making a difference. Who I Help I work with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders -t ypically with $5M–$50M in revenue and 20–200 employees - who: ✔️ Are hitting a ceiling and want to scale without chaos ✔️ Have complexity creeping in — silos, unclear strategy, or execution struggles ✔️ Need to build leadership capacity, not just rely on founder-driven growth ✔️ Are committed to building a financially sustainable organisation ✔️ Want repeatable systems Client Testimonial "Working with Benn Lim on Scaling Up at Learning Links has been transformative. Benn makes complex strategic concepts clear and actionable, helping our leadership team understand the critical importance of disciplined execution and daily habits to achieve our goals. One of the most valuable outcomes has been gaining clarity on financial sustainability. Benn reinforced that cash flow is the oxygen that keeps us thriving as a not-for-profit. His guidance sharpened our focus on ensuring financial health underpins our ability to support more children and families. The team feels more confident about delivering sustainable growth. I truly value how he’s helped us build a strong foundation for the future." — Jill Reich, CEO, Learning Links