Executive coaching and mentoring for CEOs and startup founders
My tailored executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programmes support CEOs, C-suite, and startup founders with their specific challenges and objectives, and milestone career transition.
I’m a certified and accredited leadership and executive coach and mentor, a seasoned corporate leader, board advisor, and a member of the Trusted Coach Directory.
Here’s what I bring to the table:
Business leadership
I’ve enjoyed a decades-long career as a board advisor, Chair, CEO, MD, interim director, and senior executive in publishing, PR, distribution, sales agency, and B2B vendor services.
Coaching credentials
I’m certified and accredited, holding an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. I’m a member of the EMCC, Trusted Coach Directory, Edtech Hub Network, and IPG.
Tailored programmes
My personalised executive coaching, career coaching, and mentoring programmes are designed to support your specific business and leadership challenges and goals, and pivotal career change.
Collaborative approach
I ask challenging questions that sometimes take my clients outside their comfort zone, but always with support, empathy and trust, and an often-needed sense of humour!
Level up your leadership
Even experienced CEOs, C-suite executives, and company directors can find navigating the demands of business and leadership lonely and isolating. For first-time CEOs and startup founders, these challenges — often including Imposter Syndrome — feel even more overwhelming and stressful.
Ready to lead through change?
Here are some scenarios where my coaching and mentoring has been transformational for my clients:
~ First-time CEO stepping up from their previous position as a functional head.
~ CEO experiencing Imposter Syndrome and a loss in confidence.
~ Founder transitioning their startup to an established business, needing to scale.
~ Seasoned leader looking to restructure and resize in challenging market conditions.
~ Business owners preparing for sale or acquisition integration.
~ COO looking to hone their leadership skills in advance of targeting a CEO role.
~ CTO grappling with a toxic culture, planning to seek a CEO position elsewhere.
About me
Who do you confide in when you need to share ideas?
Who questions your assumptions and identifies areas for improvement?
Who unlocks your potential to achieve your specific business, leadership development, and career goals?
That’s where I step in!
I’m an experienced CEO, MD, and startup founder; I understand the pressures under which senior executives operate. I’ve been there and done that!
I’m my clients’ sounding board and trusted leadership co-pilot!
My services include:
Business mentoring
A business mentor is more than just a source of advice; they’re a trusted confidant and steadfast companion, offering unwavering support as you navigate the complexities of business and leadership. They will bring objectivity and a wide range of experience to the table, along with candid and tailored guidance.
First-time CEO coaching
As a first-time CEO stepping up from a functional management role, you’ll need to shift your mindset. You’re expected to set the strategic direction of the company, manage diverse stakeholders, and make high-stakes decisions; all the while leading a team and maintaining your vision.
Startup founder coaching
As a startup founder, you’re driven by passion and an ambitious vision. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by competing priorities, navigating rapid growth, securing funding, managing a team, and balancing well-being with the relentless demands of building a new business.
Career coaching
You may be contemplating a career change or aiming for advancement in your current role. Career coaching helps you navigate this journey by providing personalised guidance, support, and objective advice, empowering you to make informed decisions about your career.
Testimonials
Di Page, Director – Critical Publishing
“Tim mentored myself and my fellow director for a number of years which were very tricky due to the pandemic. We found him very easy to work with. He was always well-prepared, structured our meetings well and provided excellent insights as well as challenging our assumptions. He was definitely an asset to the business and I would have no hesitation in recommending Tim as a coach or mentor to others.”
Richard Davies, Founder & MD – First Line Family Law
“I had the pleasure of working with Tim shortly before I opened my own law practice and during the initial months of the business. His coaching was offered appropriately, respectfully, and always with good humour, and he was not afraid to broach difficult issues to achieve the best outcome… I would have no hesitation in recommending Tim as a coach or mentor (and have done on several occasions).”
CEO & Executive Chair – UK media distribution firm
“Just wanted to thank you for our recent sessions. I found the whole process enjoyable and fulfilling. You provided a platform that allowed my thoughts to breath. A coach’s role is basically to enable the subject to find within themselves what they need to proceed, and I feel you did this very effectively. I have a renewed energy and satisfaction with my present.“
Get started today!
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