My background
A coach, facilitator and former public sector and consultancy leader who has spent decades helping technical people become humane leaders. I trained in London with international expert coaches and hold an ICF credential; I also have a PhD from Oxford and a deep, lived familiarity with scientific cultures and the ways they both support and limit people.
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I’ve led teams, run workshops and designed leadership pathways for people moving from specialist technical roles into broader leadership responsibility. I blend practical leadership tools with practices that help you reconnect to body, breath and voice, so you can lead with presence, not just logic.
Qualifications & experience
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ICF-credentialed coach (ACC); Diploma in Coaching (Coaching Development)
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PhD (Oxford D.Phil): lived experience of academic and scientific research cultures
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senior leadership experience in the public sector (Environment Agency) and private consultancy; designing and delivering leadership programmes and change work
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decades of practice with techniques drawn from acting, voice, fitness and mindfulness, that amplify presence and confidence.
My approach
I design individualised coaching and programmes for people who are (quite rightly) sceptical of ‘touchy-feely’ approaches. We start with the work you must do: influencing, decision-making, stakeholder communication, team performance. Then we gently build habits of presence and self-awareness that make the practical work easier and more sustainable.
We will uncover and refine your personal style. Expect experiments, real-world practice, and measurable impact.
What people notice quickly
clearer messages, braver conversations, less anxiety, more contentment, greater confidence.