One to One

Coaching

I coach leaders in fast paced, dynamic businesses.

Supporting them as they take on new challenges.

And helping them navigate the opportunities and uncertainties of driving growth and change.

The leaders I coach work in a diverse mix of companies and organisations.

They include:

  • Executives and “heads of” working in Venture (series A & B) and PE backed startups & scaleups

  • C-Suite, VPs and Directors in scaled enterprises as they navigate transformation and unlock growth through innovation

  • Social entrepreneurs, founders and execs in mission driven organisations as they work to deliver impact at scale

What unites them is a shared passion for driving growth and change, together with a recognition of their need for outside perspective and support in navigating the uncertainty and pressure that brings.

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Recent clients I’ve worked with include*:

A finance leader at a high growth scale up…

...​ as they elevated themselves from a functional finance leadership role and took a seat at the executive table as a true, high performing, CFO.

A rising star in a leading marketing services agency...

... as they embraced the opportunity (and navigated the risks) of a “create your own adventure” global transformation role, and accelerated their transition from client service delivery expert to true business leader, set fair on the path to an executive role.

An experienced head of enterprise and innovation…

... as they step-changed their career, navigated options and possibilities and accelerated on their path to becoming a chief executive.

A senior commercial and innovation executive...

... as they successfully navigated through an ambiguous and unsettling period of change in leadership, strategy and organisational structure to deliver on an exciting new mandate for growth.

* The work I do with my clients is held in strict confidentiality.

I have endeavoured to bring to life the types of leader we partner with and the types of problems I help them solve without naming the names of individuals or the companies they work for or in any other way compromising the confidentiality that is central to our work as coaches.

The types of issues and challenges I have helped these and other clients work through include:

Finding their voice on the Exec and showing up as a peer to Co-Founders and other leaders who had previously been above them in the hierarchy

Clarifying their ambition and goals for the next 5 years of their career

Creating the space and time to lean into strategic thinking and people leadership

Resetting their relationship to work to protect more time to be present, physically and emotionally, with their nearest and dearest

Charting an adaptive road map towards mid term goals and building forward momentum in progressing along it

Whilst the specific context and challenges of every coaching relationship are unique, my core approach remains constant.

I help leaders find their way of being not neutral, drawing on a range of tools and approaches that enable them to:

Face Reality

Exploring individual strengths and blindspots, building a true picture of where they are in work and life.

Choose What They Are For

Digging deep into what they really want, both what they want to do with their time and energy, and how they want to be as a person along the way.

Establish Powerful Practices

Putting new ways of doing and being into practice, building new habits, translating intention into sustainable action.

What Do I Offer?

Transformation

A 6-9 month coaching journey to build clarity and confidence in the face of a major transition or complex challenges

£4,000

    • 1 x 90 minute initial “Discovery” session to agree goals and ways of working

    • 10 x 60 minute coaching sessions, taking place every 2-3 weeks

    • 1 x 90 minute program end “Landing” session to map out a self sustaining forward plan for ongoing personal growth

    • Sessions online, with the option for occasional in person sessions within the UK

    • £4,000 + VAT (or applicable taxes if outside the UK)

Renovation

A 3-4 month coaching journey to build clarity and confidence, with a clear, pre-identified focus on a single issue or topic

£2,000

    • 1 x 60 minute initial Discovery session to agree goals and ways of working

    • 4 x 60 minute coaching sessions, taking place every 2-3 weeks

    • 1 x 60 minute program end Landing session to map out a self sustaining forward plan for ongoing personal growth;

    • Sessions online, with the option for occasional in person sessions within the UK

    • £2,000 + VAT (or applicable taxes if outside the UK).

Acceleration

A 6 week sprint to build productive habits, for leaders who are clear on their goals, but struggle with capacity constraints and competing priorities

£1,750

    • 1 x 60 minute Kick Off session to explore context, clarify the objective and align diaries

    • 6 x 30 minute weekly Pit Stop sessions to design and launch a 5 day learning plan

    • 6 x 15 minute weekly Accountability sessions to review actions and land learnings

    • Sessions online

    • £1,750 + VAT (or applicable taxes if outside the UK)

Please note each coaching relationship I establish is tailored to individual needs - through dialogue with my client, involving sponsors, line managers and people teams in that process as appropriate.

I am able to offer preferential rates to a limited number of clients who are covering their coaching costs out of pocket or working in non-profit organisations.

This is something we can discuss if you are keen to work together and price is an obstacle.

  • Lu - CFO at Grantify

    “I started working with Phil when our business reached 100 headcount and started to scale.

    He provided great advice on my management and communication styles as a first time CFO, how to deliver messages among the executive team, also how to lead the team through change as the business grows. I've learnt a lot!

    Phil also kept all the logs for our sessions so that I could review and think about these topics between sessions. I would recommend Phil to all the executives and teams in my network!”

  • Charlie

    “When I first started working with Phil, I didn’t have full clarity on what I wanted when it came to my career.

    Working together we explored that specific topic in detail, where he introduced different activities and techniques which allowed me to truly decide what I stand for, and what I needed to thrive in my career and beyond.

    I am now in a position where I can walk into difficult situations with greater levels of confidence and clarity.”

  • Rae - Consultant

    “I have had the pleasure of learning from Phil since the start of my innovation journey many years ago. I was only a few weeks into a fresh junior consultant role.

    Despite my inexperience, Phil coached me into taking on some presenting parts in a big session he was running.

    He knew I had ambitions to get there at some point but instead of dilly-dallying, he made the space, gave me the tools and built up my confidence right away.

    Phil is highly adept at picking up on the best coaching approach for the person he’s speaking to.

    I’ve learned a lot from Phil as I progressed in my career. I count myself lucky to still be learning from him to this day- as does anyone else who’s had the pleasure of “working” with him.”

  • Helen - CEO

    “Phil has been a dynamic, enthusiastic, and honest coach and supporter throughout the past 2.5 years.

    Our journey began when I was exploring opportunities beyond my role at a university, and he provided invaluable guidance as I navigated redundancy, freelancing, and ultimately securing my next great role.

    When I stepped into my first CEO position, Phil’s support became even more essential. He helped me lead with authenticity, stay grounded in my values, and reflect on my goals—ensuring I approached leadership with both confidence and integrity. This period was anything but smooth, yet Phil’s unwavering support, insightful guidance, and innovative thinking helped me navigate the challenges effectively.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Phil to anyone seeking a coach who combines wisdom, encouragement, and practical strategies to drive real growth.”

  • Freddie - CFO, Bright Network

    “I started working with Phil just as I took my first CFO role.

    Despite it being an internal promotion there was a lot of uncertainty I had to navigate in order to find my voice on the Executive team. Through a combination of structure, theory and discovery Phil helped me understand what value I could bring with some tangible tools and frameworks to enable this.

    Phil takes a more holistic approach to his work, so deciding what I stood for beyond the office was an important part in our journey together. I’ve found this incredibly useful when making personal decisions too, in particular having just become a dad for the first time! 

    My time spent with Phil has already helped guide me through current challenges and lead with confidence. Whether or not my future lies as a CFO, I feel like I have the tools to thrive in whatever environment I find myself in which is a great testament to the longer term benefits Phil also provides."

  • Adam - Head of Engineering

    “After having had a series of group coaching sessions from Phil whilst part of the leadership team, I knew I'd be comfortable having follow on 1:1 coaching sessions with him over a period of 6 months.

    Day to day work life can be very busy with many different priorities, it was a great to be able to set aside specific regular time for myself.

    Not only is Phil fantastic at listening, but gives sound advice on real world challenges and is great on challenging thoughts and giving a different take on things. Not only has Phil introduced me to new tools, techniques and frameworks that have been extremely useful so far, he's also given me the additional confidence in my leadership style and a deeper understanding of what energises me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phil to anyone looking for a coach.”

  • Joe

    “Working with Phil helped me to figure out the uncertainty I had around my career direction and purpose.”