Executive Coaching for Leaders, Founders &

High Potentials

Executive Coaching for Leaders,

Founders & High Potentials

Who I Work With

• Senior leaders navigating growth, transitions, or high-pressure decision making
• Founders and entrepreneurs scaling ventures
• High-potential talent stepping into senior roles

Whether leading established organisations or building something new, your decisions carry weight. I help you act with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Experience That Matters

• 20+ years leading teams and managing P&L across sales, media, advertising, and technology
• Leadership roles at Mail Metro Media, Autotrader, WPP, Shpock, Interactive Investor
• ICF International Coaching Federation & Barefoot Coaching accredited, combining executive experience with coaching expertise

I understand the realities of high-stakes leadership and the pressures that can push even top performers toward unsustainable patterns.

Coaching qualifications and accreditations

How I Work

• Clarify your goals and define what success looks like
• Blend practical action with deeper exploration of values, purpose, and untapped strengths
• Provide a safe, structured space for reflection, insight, and action

My role is to help you uncover your own answers, translate insight into action, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Tangible Outcomes & ROI

• Stronger leadership presence and confidence
• Clearer strategic decision-making under pressure
• Team alignment, accountability, and improved performance
• Enhanced stakeholder impact and authentic personal brand
• Measurable progress tracked via 360° feedback, KPIs, and agreed success metrics

Why Executive Coaching Works

• Creates a structured space for reflection and deliberate action
• Helps leaders move beyond feeling stuck or overwhelmed
• Turns insight into practical, measurable results for leaders and their teams
  

Experience of leading commercial teams in fast growing sectors

Head of Display Advertising - Mail Online

Commercial Director - Xaxis (24/7 Real Media WPP)

Advertising Sales Director - Interactive Investor

Sales Director Manufacturer & Agency - Autotrader

Global Head Advertising Sales - Shpock (Adevinta)

Head of Display Advertising - Mail Online

Commercial Director - Xaxis (24/7 Real Media WPP)

Advertising Sales Director - Interactive Investor

Sales Director Manufacturer & Agency - Autotrader

Global Head Advertising Sales - Shpock (Adevinta)

Testimonials

I really enjoy working with Chris.

He has a calm style in his coaching, utilising many different approaches that helped me focus on what's important to me, and to aid me in finding ways of tackling my challenges.

He can be direct when needed, which enabled myself to evaluate my priorities and how to face into difficult decisions.

Throughout one's career, it can be challenging to find individuals who are willing to provide constructive feedback on both weaknesses and strengths, enabling other individuals to reach their full potential.

Chris excels in this area, thanks to his extensive business expertise and remarkable ability to empathize with others. His authentic leadership qualities shine through, making him an exceptional coach.

I can 100% recommend Chris to anyone who feels that a coach may add value - and even if you don't think a coach can add value to you!

Ben Padley - Global Marketing & Commercial Director at Dyson

Chris is easy to connect with, building trust right away, and he's a pro at asking those big, soul-searching questions that make you pause and really think about who you are and what you want.

He creates a space that's both safe and challenging. That kind of unfiltered input becomes increasingly rare as you grow in your career, and it's exactly what makes working with Chris so valuable.

If you're looking for a coach who combines empathy with real candour, I can't recommend him enough.

Darren Scott - National Specification Sales Manager at Daikin UK

It’s not often that you encounter someone who deeply influences both your career trajectory and personal outlook, but I consider myself fortunate to have found that in Chris as my executive coach.

When I began searching for a new role in a highly competitive and complex market, I quickly realised how much the landscape had changed. Chris became both a steadying force and a trusted confidant. He helped sharpen my interview technique with specific, actionable feedback, while also supporting me through the emotional ups and downs of the process.



He was instrumental in helping me stay focused on my values and aspirations rather than getting lost in the noise. Now, as I step into my new role, I’m immensely grateful for his continued support and the clarity, perspective, and honest feedback he brings.

I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking not just an advisor, but a true partner in their professional journey.

Ian Gibbons - Director Technical Solutions at MyCardium AI

Leadership carries weight. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you’re carrying significant responsibility and want a space to think clearly about what matters most, let’s have a conversation.