My story
I’m Steve and I’m a former Marketer turned Coach now living in a village near Bristol and Bath.
My own shift was a long time coming. My problem was I enjoyed my job but struggled to get my energy and delivery of a big role in a marketing agency in good balance. I longed for the ability to focus on those things I was great at – and be honest with myself about those things others were better placed to do.
Within this, developing as a leader took time – and with the help of coaching I was able to sort through my areas of strength and weakness so that I could lead my team in a way that was right for me. I learnt that there’s no off-the-shelf way to lead, you have to uncover it yourself - and I realised doing this was a missing step for many people and businesses.
For me, the impact of doing this meant I discovered my motivations and drivers and what it was that I brought to the role and business that no one else could. I was able to package this up and implement my own style. I developed a conviction I hadn’t previously had, and was able to live a new, more confident style. It took time. It took energy. But I was proud of the shift and the impact it had. Over time, this led me to become fascinated by how I could help other people define their goals and make those shifts important to them.
Not everyone has an identical path to me, of course. But everyone has those moments that matter; those windows of opportunity where reflection, focus and space can give you the confidence and power to make a shift.
“Steve's coaching has had a tremendous impact on my life. He has helped me to manage the stress of balancing a busy career with my responsibilities as a husband and father. What has impressed me most is the way his calm and supportive approach has guided me to finding my own solutions. Before I worked with Steve, I struggled with stress and work/life balance; after several weeks of coaching, I now feel that I have better self-awareness and the agency to manage my time and emotions. Thank you for your support and guidance, Steve.”
— Tom, Head of World Languages
How I can help you
Through my experience, I broke through and made my own shifts happen.
In business, I shifted my mindset and worked through things to uncover how I could bring the best of myself to the fore excel in a new, complex and further-reaching role.
And ultimately personally – I shifted my career to focus on something new, exciting and which brought all of my strengths to the fore: helping other people make the shifts that are important to them; personally or in their role.
Whether you’re undergoing change as part of an organisation or looking to make a personal shift - I can help.
In businesses, I work with you at those moments that matter. You might be new to leadership or a rising star coming through; you might be changing roles, being promoted, returning to work or having your role changed. I can help at these moments: combining your goal and your energy to bring the best of yourself to these shifts.
If you’re an individual and you’ve a goal and will to make a shift, I can help through an express, process-driven coaching package that gives you space, energy and momentum to make it happen.
Making your shift. Together
To find out more and have an initial, free 30 minute discussion, you can book here. We’ll use this time to find out more about each other. You see how I work and what I’m about, I hear about you and the shift/s you’d like to make and I’ll suggest an approach that would work for you.