Executive Coach and Mentor, Co-pilot to CEOs, Startup Founders and SME Leaders
My executive coaching, business mentoring and leadership development helps both seasoned and first-time CEOs with their immediate and long-term challenges, and supports startup founders and SME leaders as they grow and scale.
I’m a certified and accredited leadership and executive coach and business mentor, and a seasoned corporate leader and board advisor. I use coaching and mentoring in a tailored combination that draws on my 30+ years’ experience as a Chair, CEO, MD and senior executive.
I’d be delighted to arrange a complimentary 30-45 minute exploratory call to discuss where you are now, where you want to be and how I can help you get there.
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 (Oxford Brookes). I’m a member of the EMCC, Trusted Coach Directory, Edtech Hub Network and IPG.
Tailored programmes
My personalised executive coaching, business mentoring and career coaching 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 and C-suite executives can find navigating the demands of business and leadership lonely and isolating. For first-time CEOs, startup founders and SME leaders, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming and stressful.
Are you ready to lead through change?
You may be familiar with these challenges faced by some of my clients:
CEOs and MDs…
~ promoted to first-time CEO from a previous role as a functional head.
~ integrating an acquired business or preparing for sale.
~ looking to restructure or resize in difficult market conditions.
Startup founders and SME owners…
~ looking to shift from ‘Vision Bearer’ to GM and CEO.
~ transitioning from startup to established business.
~ experiencing Imposter Syndrome and a loss in confidence.
C-suite executives…
~ externally hired, needing to navigate organisational complexity and an established culture.
~ newly promoted, experiencing resentment or obstruction from failed candidates.
~ requiring soft skills coaching to manage conflict and difficult conversations.
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 leadership development and career goals?
That’s where I step in! I understand the pressures under which senior execs. operate. I’ve ‘been there and done that’. I’m my clients’ trusted leadership co-pilot!
I’m a qualified and accredited executive coach and business mentor, board advisor, ex-CEO and MD, and startup founder.
I live in Stratford upon Avon, working mainly from my home office. The majority of my clients are UK-based; I also work with startup founders and C-suite executives in the US, Africa, France, and the Philippines.
Check out the ‘Services’ and ‘About’ menus to learn about how I support my clients, my coaching credentials and my business background. The video below also gives a sense of who I am and what I do.
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.
Fast-track coaching
Designed for startup founders, first-time CEOs, and C-Suite executives, to help you overcome immediate challenges, build confidence and lead with impact. Through the course of your programme, we’ll refine your leadership skills, decision-making and communication to drive lasting success.
Testimonials selection (More on ‘Testimonials’ page)
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tim as my coach for 6 months and honestly, what a game-changer… He challenged us in big areas like strategic planning, held space for the tough conversations, and always brought clarity when things felt messy or uncertain… If you get the chance to work with him, take it. You’ll grow faster, lead stronger, and have a few laughs while you’re at it!”
Mago Hasfa – Founder and CEO, Read to Learn Foundation
“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 respectfully and always with good humour.
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).”
Richard Davies – Barrister
“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 highly effectively. I have a renewed energy and satisfaction with my present.“
CEO & Executive Chair, UK media distribution firm
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