My coaching approach
Supporting leaders with trust, challenging questions, and a sense of humour!
My clients appreciate my fresh perspective and insightful questioning; always delivered with empathy, support, and a frequently needed laugh along the way!
I am passionate about the importance for leaders of a culture of trust, a climate of psychological safety, and an empathetic approach as a platform for success. Mirroring that passion, I work on a trust-building basis with my clients; I believe in a reciprocally open and honest relationship, progressing steadily towards their goals. My style is empathetic but direct; I’m not afraid to take my clients outside their comfort zone or ‘call them out’ if I believe this will help facilitate their mobility.
My business background is as a senior exec., MD, CEO and board advisor. I’m interested in transition, innovation and technology, and I love working with start-ups and new business models, as well as established organisations.
The importance of trust and psychological safety
For CEOs and startup founders, building trust company-wide is a strategic imperative. With that trust comes psychological safety.
When employees trust their leaders and each other, communication flows freely, collaboration flourishes, and innovation accelerates.
It’s not about being “nice”; rather it’s about creating an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up, admit mistakes, take calculated risks, and ask for help without fear. This means empowering your team, transparently sharing information, and committing fully to shared goals.
A culture of trust and a climate of psychological safety leads to higher engagement, lower staff turnover, and sustained success.
The importance of empathy for leaders
Empathy is a crucial quality for CEOs and startup founders. This means seeing things from others’ perspectives; truly understanding the feelings of employees and stakeholders.
For employees, leadership empathy cultivates psychological safety, boosting morale, engagement, and productivity. It enables leaders to anticipate needs, resolve conflicts proactively, and build cohesive teams.
Additionally, an empathetic approach to customers leads to products and services that genuinely resonate with them, driving brand advocacy.
Strong empathy helps CEOs and startup founders navigate challenges, adapt to feedback, and build resilient organizations.
Start your journey today
Get in touch to arrange an exploratory phone or video call to discuss your leadership challenges and objectives.
My services include:
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.
Fast-track coaching
You may be a newly appointed C-Suite executive transitioning to your new role. Or a CEO preparing for a sale or integrating an acquisition. You may need to re-engineer or resize your business to reflect challenging market conditions. You may even be experiencing imposter syndrome.
Startup founder coaching
Building a startup is exciting but demanding. My tailored coaching helps founders navigate rapid growth, make strategic decisions, and lead with confidence. With personalised support, you’ll refine your leadership skills, build resilience, and scale your business sustainably.