Leadership Coaching
Helping you navigate powerfully in challenging times
By creating powerful conversations, I help you to see your world differently, so you can take more effective action. The approach is grounded in a simple proposition; by developing a greater awareness of the world, you have new opportunities for action.
Coaching Services
You can have anything you really want in life, you just have to actually want it.
Would you benefit from:
- support to set your direction, solve problems, plan and make decisions?
- challenge to create and stay on the path towards your goals?
- an ability to develop deeper awareness and clarity?
The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as 'partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential'.
However, the truth is coaching is hard to describe. The best way to know what it is, is to experiencing it. So if you are interested to know more, take a moment to find out more below, then get in touch for a free conversation to discover if working together is the right solution for you.
I offer bespoke leadership coaching designed to help you transform how you show up at work. You'll develop greater self-awareness, commit to behavior change, and drive forward your team and organisation's success. Uniquely tailored, you'll explore new perspectives to challenge complex situations.
I offer individual coaching designed to help you answer questions around your purpose, and life's challenges. In a safe and confidential environment, you'll discover what's been stopping you achieve what you want, explore the possibilities to shape the life you truly want, and find your very own way forward.
I work with people from all walks of life, but who all have one thing in common; a bias for action.
Get in touch to discuss whether working with me is the next step.
About me
I live in Leeds, UK. I’ve previously lived in Edinburgh, Singapore, Taipei, Colombo, and Barcelona. I work in a senior leadership role at the University of Leeds and have worked previously for the British Council.
Highly motivated leaders, teams and individuals work with me to identify their purpose and fulfil their true potential. Having lived and worked in a diverse range of countries and contexts, I appreciate different perspectives and insights which allows me to support leaders, teams and business to navigate complex professional, personal and intercultural challenges.
Mindfulness and the ability to train my mind to develop greater self-awareness has had a profound factor in my career, and now on my coaching practice. Working for many years as a Senior Consultant with Potential Project, I am skilled at incorporating practical techniques and strategies that support my clients to thrive personally and professionally.
Coaching approach
I don’t give you the answers, I help you realise them. You'll experience a transformation in thinking to bring about action and change. You'll experience greater confidence, a fresh perspective and reprioritisation to what really matters in terms of your performance, development and satisfaction, both in work and personal life. I'll support you and challenge you in equal measure so you can develop your thinking, draw your own conclusions, and choose the path that's right for you.
I am an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation, a trained mentor coach, and team coach. I am Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and am an accredited SEI EQ Assessor, TMS Team Management Profile, and QO2 Opportunities-Obstacles Quotient trainer.
Testimonials
When I first reached out to Simon, I know there were approaches I was taking that were holding me back. Simon quickly helped me identify a common thread among them and with his guidance, I was able to confront and work through those challenges, and realise a whole new potential. The sessions with Simon have been incredibly valuable. Simon created a safe space for sharing and deep thinking, giving me the flexibility to explore new ideas whilst keeping me focused. I’ve seen tremendous personal growth, and that’s why I wholeheartedly recommend working with Simon.
Returning from maternity leave to a new role as a Team Manager was both exciting and challenging. From the moment I began my coaching relationship with Simon, the support I’ve received has been nothing short of invaluable. Simon has not only guided me through specific management challenges but has also played a pivotal role in my personal development, particularly in strengthening my leadership skills. Thanks to Simon’s coaching, I’ve seen a significant boost in my confidence, both in terms of managing people and in my own personal self-assurance. He has been an incredible sounding board, offering thoughtful insights and pushing me to navigate through different situations with clarity. What I truly appreciate is how Simon challenges me to focus on actionable steps, always bringing me back to what I am going to do to overcome obstacles. His guidance has been a key factor in my growth as a leader, and I am incredibly grateful for the ongoing support he provides.
It has been incredibly valuable to have some time with Simon to focus on thinking about what I wanted from my career and to help me make an immediate decision regarding the Director of Research role. Simon has an excellent way of asking probing questions that's really helped me to articulate my thoughts and crystallize my next steps. I would highly recommend Simon.
Working with Simon has been an incredibly valuable experience, and I am deeply appreciative of the support he provided during our time together. His expertise and skill as a coach guided me through the process while consistently steering me toward practical tasks and measurable progress at every stage. Simon possesses a remarkable ability to listen attentively, analyze complex information, and distill it to the core of an issue. His approach to challenging my thought process is both intuitive and thoughtful, always delivered in a balanced and constructive way.
I started working with Simon after experiencing some struggles and uncertainties in my role. I found it an incredibly useful experience. Simon has the ability to really hear what is being said. He posed considered questions that allowed me to better understand my own perspectives. I felt I was able to distil down the issues through his questioning and the exercises we did so that I could then address them through the coaching sessions. I found his guidance insightful and empowering and the sessions really challenged me to think about what I wanted and how to achieve it. I have grown in confidence and now feel better able to manage my future challenges and direction. Thank you!
My decision to commit to working with Simon was a strategic choice to create meaningful change, both in overcoming my own limitations and helping my team do the same. My initial goal was to successfully grow my business and we certainly achieved that. However, the journey delivered far more than that through the personal growth I’ve gained along the way. Simon’s approach combines deep inquiry with genuine listening. He’s an excellent business coach who transforms both professional and personal aspects of life.
Coaching has helped me have a sense of the direction in which I want to go with my work and the obstacles I face in doing so. Simon's non-judgemental style has helped me to feel focused on my own ways of processing things - this is particularly helpful since I'm neurodivergent and often feel other people's ways of doing things aren't quite right for me. Simon is an excellent listener and through the questions he asks me I’ve found a greater sense of purpose.
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