CHRIS — LEADERSHIP COACH

New or aspiring leader?

The pressure to perform in the modern world is enormous and the prospect or responsibility of leadership can be daunting, especially if you are new to it. In a world driven by technology, don’t forget that leadership is all about people and how you interact with them.

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Why Coaching?

Coaching is a great way to improve your performance in most things. I’m interested in helping you feel more confident in your performance and ambitions as a leader, especially if you are new to it or in the earlier phases of your working life – I firmly believe that’s where it can be most impactive!

As important as managerial skills are, leadership isn’t about managing people; it’s about getting the best out the people around you and the best out of yourself.

Leadership is all about you.

Being a new leader and navigating the challenges it will throw at you can be hard but also rewarding like nothing else. To do it well, you need to be self-aware, you need clarity of thought and you to know where you want to go. If you struggle with that at times, you’re not alone and I’m sure I can help you through 1:1 Coaching sessions.

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About ME

Hi, I’m Chris. I have spent nearly twenty years working across the military and law enforcement sectors. I have extensive experience in developing new leaders and I am an accredited Level 7 Senior & Executive Coach, through the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

I started my working life as a British Army Officer and trained in leadership at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. It was there that I started to understand what leadership is and how powerful it can be, as well as the challenges and rewards that come with it.

During my time in the Army, I also learned what leadership is not. It is NOT about managing people. It is NOT about being the most confident person. It is NOT about telling people what to do.

If you strive to get the best out of people to achieve something, you are a leader. Above all, it is about being yourself.

If you are at the earlier stages of your career or the start of your own leadership journey, you may well be feeling overwhelmed by the pace of things, the expectations, the responsibility on your shoulders or the array of different problems that are thrown at you by people.

Regardless of the role or sector you’re in, if that’s the stage you’re at and how you’re feeling, I believe I can help you. I am sure I will have been there myself and if not, together we will come up with a plan!

I Can Help You Improve Your Skills in Areas Such as...

  • Managing workplace conflict
  • Approaching difficult conversations
  • Persuasion and influence
  • Authentic leadership
  • Presenting / public speaking
  • Managing upwards
  • Time management
  • Preparing for significant challenges
  • Career goal setting
  • Making difficult choices
  • Delegation
  • Leading effectively
  • High-pressure decision making

You may not be sure what the problem is – that’s fine too!

What You Can Expect from Our Sessions...

After a free initial call to understand if you’d like us to work together, we can schedule a number of 1:1 sessions which can take place virtually or, if you live in Yorkshire or Greater Manchester, we can aim to meet face to face which is always better!

We will establish where you feel you need support, where you are now and where you want to go before coming up with a plan to get you there. As long as you have a goal and a desire to overcome your challenges, the rest we can do together.

All our sessions will be totally confidential and I pride myself on establishing an environment where you should never feel embarrassed or judged. It will be totally relaxed but once we come up with a plan, we’ll put some energy into it!

My Services

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Foundation Coaching session (1.5 hours)

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As many Coaching sessions as you want (1.5 hours each)

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HAPPY CLIENTS

★★★★★

“Chris helped me approach a significant leadership challenge for which I needed assistance despite having years of professional experience. His patient manner and way of helping me communicate my thoughts in to actionable plans was a game-changer for me. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their skills and confidence.”

★★★★★
“I’m not the most naturally outgoing person but Chris’s coaching style and approach to leadership development helped my confidence enormously. I think it was the reason I managed to secure a place on a competitive graduate scheme, by giving me a confidence I didn’t have before.”
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“I’m in a leadership role and I do believe in myself but I struggle to show that to others and I needed to learn to delegate. Chris really helped me clarify my thoughts and together we came up with practical ways of addressing the problem. I really enjoyed going through the coaching process with him.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coaching?
It is a development process where a Coach helps a Client to overcome challenges or improve performance in a particular skill. This takes place by the Coach facilitating conversations which are focussed on the Client’s goals and helping them to establish plans to achieve them. 
What is Mentoring?
A development process where a Mentor guides and supports a less experienced person through a particulars set of skills or processes. This normally requires the Mentor to have personal experience of the skill themselves, probably by having been in that position or role previously. So, if your goals are related to things I have personally been through, I can and will offer my experience and opinion to help you get where you want to be, but it will always be about your goals and it will be your plan.
Is Coaching the same as Therapy?
No and I am NOT a qualified Therapist. There is a clear overlap between the two processes in that both involve structured conversations, self-reflection, honesty and have an aim of overcoming challenges. However, Therapy often focusses on improving mental health and addressing past trauma, whereas Coaching is about improving future performance. 
How many sessions would I need?
It very much depends on the nature of your goals and where you are currently. The types of goals that lend themselves to Coaching are probably quite difficult to make progress on over one session. I would recommend at least three sessions but we can discuss your particular circumstances during your free initial chat. 
How much does it cost?
Our first conversation is free and that will be to establish if you would like us to work together.

1:1 Coaching sessions after that are £90 for each 90-minute session.

I offer 20% discount for University Students and 10% discount for members of Uniformed Services, NHS and Civil Service (identification required).

You can book one session at a time or, if you book three sessions in advance, I offer a further 5% discount on the total price.