Collaborative Coaching: Clarity, Challenge, Momentum

I coach senior leaders, founders, and high-performing professionals who want to lead with purpose and deliver meaningful results.

You’ll get:

  • Straight-talking challenge.

  • Calm under pressure.

  • The ability to cut through complexity quickly.

Grounded in 35+ years across the military, business, education, and entrepreneurship.

Coaching

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What You Can Expect

  • A true partnership. We work as equals. No lectures — just powerful conversations that unlock your best thinking.

  • Constructive challenge. Direct questions, honest feedback, and a focus on what really moves the needle.

  • Values-led, results-driven. Purpose connects to performance, so progress lasts.

  • Practical outcomes. Every session ends with clear commitments and actionable next steps.

  • Psychological safety. Conversations are fully confidential under a clear coaching agreement.

Infographic titled 'The Coaching Journey' with five steps: Chemistry Call, Discovery & Goal Setting, Coaching Sessions, Between Session Support, and Review & Close.

The Coaching Journey

Step 0: Chemistry Call (30 minutes, free)
A relaxed, no-obligation conversation. You share your goals, I explain my approach. If it feels right, we move forward.

Step 1: Discovery & Goal Setting (90 minutes)
We map your priorities and define outcomes, success measures, and first steps. Where useful, we’ll include stakeholder inputs or light diagnostics.

Step 2: Coaching Sessions (60–90 minutes)
Bi-weekly or monthly, online or in person. Sessions combine strategic thinking, perspective shifts, and practical planning. Between sessions, you’ll test ideas and bring back learning.

Step 3: Between-Session Support
Light-touch accountability via email or voice notes. I’ll share tools, prompts, or frameworks when useful.

Step 4: Review & Close (60 minutes)
We assess progress, capture lessons, and build a forward plan. You leave with clarity, confidence, and sustainable practices.

Ways to Engage

Executive Coaching Retainer (3–6 months)
For senior leaders facing change or complexity. Includes 2 sessions per month plus ongoing support. Clear goals, regular check-ins, and defined results.

Sprint Coaching (6–8 weeks)
Short, focused help for specific goals—like board transitions, funding rounds, performance boosts, or key presentations. Weekly sessions with quick feedback.

Leadership Team Coaching
Programs to align team purpose, priorities, and working styles. Usually involves a team assessment, workshops, and follow-up coaching.

Focused Intensives (Half or Full Day)
In-depth work on critical issues such as strategy, decisions, roles, or culture. Best before important events.

Not sure which to choose? Book a chemistry call, and we'll help you find the right fit.

How We Measure Progress

  • Co-created success metrics. We define what “good” looks like — behaviours, decisions, business outcomes.

  • Check-ins every 4–6 weeks. Quick pulse on what’s shifting, what’s stuck, and where to focus next.

  • Stakeholder feedback (optional). Light input from colleagues to track visible change.

  • End-of-engagement review. Evidence of progress, lessons learned, and sustainment plan.

Practicalities

  • Format & Location — Virtual (Zoom/Teams) or in person (UK & internationally).

  • Cadence — Most 1:1 engagements run 3–6 months. Sessions are 60–90 mins, bi-weekly or monthly.

  • Time Zone & Language — UK time (Europe/London), English.

  • Confidentiality & Data — Clear contract. Fully confidential. UK GDPR compliant.

  • Sponsoring Organisations — Goals and reporting agreed upfront. Confidentiality respected.

  • Cancellations — 24–48 hours’ notice requested.

Is Coaching With Me Right for You?

This partnership tends to work best if you:

  • Face high-stakes decisions, complex change, or a step up in scope.

  • Value direct challenge paired with empathy.

  • Want to connect purpose to performance — and are ready to do the work.

If you’re seeking training or technical consulting, I’ll happily refer you to trusted specialists.

FAQs

How is coaching different from mentoring or therapy?
Mentoring shares advice; therapy addresses past trauma. Coaching is forward-focused — it improves your thinking, decisions, and leadership impact.

Do I need a clear goal to begin?
No. Many clients start with ambiguity. We’ll clarify direction quickly in Discovery and refine as we go.

What if we’re not a fit?
Fit matters. If it’s not right after the chemistry call or early sessions, we’ll close out cleanly and I’ll suggest alternatives.

Can my company sponsor the coaching?
Yes. I work with HR/People teams and sponsors. Objectives and updates are agreed upfront.

Do you work with teams?
Yes. Team engagements are tailored — from alignment sessions to full coaching programmes.