Described recently as a highly strategic and forward-thinking person with a deep sense of purpose and a well-rounded approach to life and business. With age comes wisdom.
Gillian is co-founder of Anatomic Consulting with her partner Steve. With over 40 years of global experience across five continents, she brings a unique blend of transformational technology strategies, business improvement, human dynamics, and ethical consulting, which she is now using to help care home owners and property professionals streamline operations, increase efficiency, and deliver greater value.
After a fulfilling career that spanned international banking, government consulting, child protection, and SME business transformation projects, she has returned to her roots in the UK with a mission: to empower organisations that serve others—particularly in care homes and the property sector.
Gillian’s background enables her to deliver high-impact solutions, combining cutting-edge AI with a deep understanding of the human side of business. For her, success isn’t just about optimising processes; it’s about creating positive, lasting change and amazing cultures for those at the heart of your business.
Stephen is Gillian’s partner in both business and in life. He makes sure everything runs smoothly with their systems and processes.
Stephen Baxendale is a co-owner of Anatomic Consulting. With a career spanning 40 years, Steve brings unparalleled expertise in IT, business transformation, project management, and business reengineering, making him an invaluable asset to clients in the care home and property sectors.
Steve’s background is built on a wealth of experience across both the UK and Australia, where he successfully delivered numerous large-scale, complex projects, as well as smaller projects for SMEs. As a seasoned property developer, project manager, and business analyst, he has consistently driven results through a balanced approach of strategic insight and hands-on execution. His projects have ranged from IT transformations to business-wide operational improvements, equipping him with a deep understanding of how AI and automation can enhance efficiency and profitability.
Having spent five decades in Australia, Steve has returned to the UK, bringing his extensive financial and management consulting experience to our clients. His ability to streamline operations and implement sustainable solutions helps organisations reduce costs, optimise resources, and navigate today’s competitive landscape.
Steve and Gillian met as colleagues in 2000 and have been in business together since 2005; they married in 2007. They have six children and sixteen grandchildren between them and love the combination of being both life and business partners.
Our passion for improving care homes is personal. Like many, we’ve experienced the complexities of finding quality care for our elderly parents and family members, and we understand the unique challenges faced by care home owners. In an industry that relies on people, care, and attention, administrative and operational burdens often steal valuable time from residents. We aim to reduce these burdens through workflow redesign, AI and automation, allowing your staff to focus on what truly matters—providing exceptional care.
For property professionals, we bring insights into how AI and workflow automation can transform the lettings and property management processes, creating efficiencies that benefit both tenants and landlords. Through many years of experience as property owners and developers, we understand the pressures you face, from compliance demands to the ongoing need for effective tenant management. My goal is to provide tools and processes that reduce administrative time, optimise workflows, and ultimately improve client satisfaction.
Our passion for improving care homes is personal. Like many, we’ve experienced the complexities of finding quality care for our elderly parents and family members, and we understand the unique challenges faced by care home owners. In an industry that relies on people, care, and attention, administrative and operational burdens often steal valuable time from residents. We aim to reduce these burdens through workflow redesign, AI and automation, allowing your staff to focus on what truly matters—providing exceptional care.
For property professionals, we bring insights into how AI and workflow automation can transform the lettings and property management processes, creating efficiencies that benefit both tenants and landlords. Through many years of experience as property owners and developers, we understand the pressures you face, from compliance demands to the ongoing need for effective tenant management. My goal is to provide tools and processes that reduce administrative time, optimise workflows, and ultimately improve client satisfaction.
In addition to our technical expertise in AI and automation and our years of experience redesigning workflows is our human behaviour expertise. Gillian is a certified Wealth Dynamics practitioner which means that our approach goes beyond technology and business but to the personalities themselves working in the businesses. We work with clients to align AI strategies whilst strengthening the team to become world class, making sure solutions fit not only the business needs but also the people behind them. Our consulting style is hands-on and personalised. we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” solutions—each business is unique, and we work closely with you to understand your specific challenges, goals, and values. Our approach allows you to implement AI and automation in ways that are practical, sustainable, and aligned with your mission and values.
Whether you’re a care home owner looking to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and want to introduce technologies for better care, or a property professional seeking innovative ways to enhance tenant satisfaction, we are here to support you. Together, we can design a future where your team’s energy is freed up for the people you serve and where technology enhances—not replaces—the human touch.
If you’re ready to explore how AI and automation can help your business thrive, we’d love to connect. Please reach out, and let’s start this journey together.
Supporting Gillian and Stephen are a team of professional advisors and administrators. They believe that it is important to know when another professional can offer better support and knowledge than they can provide, especially in the world of AI where changes happen daily. Their network is extensive, and they will work with you to find the right people to help.
At Anatomic Consulting we embrace the C.A.R.E approach:
Customer Centric:
We are committed to putting our customers first and providing tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and objectives. No two customers are treated the same.
Awareness:
The power of awareness of people’s individuality, values and needs. How by understanding and strategically managing the different personalities, this is the secret sauce to success both in business and in personal life.
Respect:
Relationships to thrive are based on respect, especially respect for each others uniqueness. Respect, trust and authenticity are at the heart of our business.
Empathy:
We approach our work with empathy and non-judgement, every business and couple have their own story with its challenges and opportunities, and we are committed to providing solutions that address their specific needs and help them achieve a commitment for success.
We bring a wealth of experience garnered from years of working in the corporate world and with small businesses. We combine this with our extensive knowledge of human behaviours, relationship & family mentoring and entrepreneurial training.
Confidentiality is paramount – it stands as our foremost commitment. Your shared information is held in the strictest confidence, and rest assured, we uphold an unwavering policy of non-disclosure to any external party. Additionally, our team is highly qualified and experienced, ensuring that the services we provide are delivered with the utmost expertise and proficiency.
We operate a no judgement policy. We are all where we are by the choices and decisions we have made. We are about moving forward, and whilst we may look backwards for lessons learned or trends the emphasis is to change direction for the future.
We really CARE.
“Our mission is to empower businesses to operate with both heart and efficiency. By partnering with management teams, we implement cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and reduce costs—freeing your team to provide exceptional, personalised care to their clients.
We believe in building future-ready businesses that place human wellbeing at their core, ensuring that every improvement we make benefits not just your bottom line but the lives of those you serve.”