I start with our relationship. Research shows it’s not the models or techniques that matter most, but the quality of the coach–client connection. So that’s where I begin. I listen. I mean really listen. No rushing, judging or fixing. I look for ways to acknowledge and validate you. You might feel properly heard for the first time in a long while.
You tell me about your outcomes. What do you want to be different in six months? Why is that important to you? From there, sessions are typically monthly. You set the agenda. We work with what emerges, because you are evolving as our work evolves.
What do you want to be different in six months? Why is that important to you?
I hold a systemic lens throughout. We look at you in your different contexts. We work with what you already know and surface new thinking and feeling. I might suggest different creative approaches where useful, to surprise you with what wisdom you already have. Trust me, it’s there waiting to be called upon.
This is therapeutic work but not therapy. It goes beyond skill-building or acquiring more knowledge (‘horizontal development’). This is ‘vertical development’ – updating how you make sense of your reality, so you can lead with greater range and resilience in our increasingly complex world.
Oh and where? Online, on the phone, in-person, in a London park or art gallery; the environment is important and personal, so you decide. Together, we create sessions that serve you. As one client put it, ‘it’s my special time!’. Book a chat to talk it through. It would be a pleasure to hear from you.
Here’s what often changes for leaders I work with:
Personal Leadership
- Leading authentically, not performatively
- Emotional regulation under pressure
- More confidence and self-trust
- A quieter inner critic, less imposter syndrome
Thinking & Perspective
- Holding competing demands without overwhelm
- Greater comfort with uncertainty and complexity
- Clearer prioritisation and focus
Organisational Relationships & Influence
- Handling conflict and tension with ease
- Enhanced presence and credibility in senior settings
- Letting go and developing others more effectively
- Stronger and healthier organisational and team cultures
Jess was outstanding. A real professional coach who knows how to unleash the best from a team of academics and practitioners. We really saw the value and the dedication. Beautiful work.