About us

BACKGROUND STORY

MGH Performance was founded 2017 by Miia Kankaanpaa. With over 16 years of experience in senior sales roles and creating high performance sales teams at Walt Disney, Nokia and Microsoft, Miia has both lead sales teams as well as driving strategic development work at the global level. Miia has often been described as possessing a rare combination of strategic thought and a practical hands-on approach. A set of acutely honed analytical skills gives her the ability to provide clarity when faced with complex problems.  

Originally from Finland, Miia has lived in Germany, Australia and Hong Kong, before settling in the UK. Throughout her career, Miia has experienced the power of diversity in the quality of ideas and innovation which has driven her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

With a Master of Economics from Aalto University Business School, in Helsinki, and coaching qualifications, from Academy of Executive Coaching in London, Miia is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Miia has also been involved in extensive leadership training while working at Nokia and Microsoft, which included a period at Wharton Business School. Miia is also a mentor at TechManchester and Business Growth Hub in Manchester.   

Miia Kankaanpaa - CEO

OUR VISION

We at MGH Performance believe in selling as a way to serve and share, as opposed to pitching your view at potential customers. Our ethos promotes enabling your people to understand and work through their own challenges, instead of simply telling them how to do it. Our approach is agile, lean and always puts customer at the core of our focus. For us, MGH is more than a formula for energy in physics – it highlights the need to continuously move forward, while still delivering measurable results and a structured approach to growth.

What our customers are saying about us?

Don't just take our words for it. Here is what our clients think of us

MGH Performance went above and beyond with their support and also gave me a number of ideas for future developments. Lots of creative energy combined with impeccable professionalism.

Alex Taiwo - Think ADesign

2017-11-27T14:59:56+00:00

Alex Taiwo - Think ADesign

MGH Performance went above and beyond with their support and also gave me a number of ideas for future developments. Lots of creative energy combined with impeccable professionalism.

Every one of our sessions not only left me thinking about new solutions to everyday challenges but also re-evaluating approaches to sales leadership in general. Miia has the unique ability of an active listener who can capture the big picture concepts and distill it down to specific actionable next steps that bring real results. Miia is the real deal and I highly encourage you to reach out if you're interested in elevating your leadership methodology.

Eric J Bartosz - US Director of Business Development Contravision

2017-11-27T15:46:06+00:00

Eric J Bartosz - US Director of Business Development Contravision

Every one of our sessions not only left me thinking about new solutions to everyday challenges but also re-evaluating approaches to sales leadership in general. Miia has the unique ability of an active listener who can capture the big picture concepts and distill it down to specific actionable next steps that bring real results. Miia is the real deal and I highly encourage you to reach out if you're interested in elevating your leadership methodology.

Let's continue the conversation.

 

Call Miia Kankaanpaa on: +44 (0)7776 385568

Email: miia@mghperformance.co.uk , alternatively complete the contact form here.