Hello, I’m Simon

I am an executive coach, holding qualifications from Henley Business School and accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

With over 20 years of experience leading global teams, I have lived and worked internationally in Germany, the Netherlands, India, the USA and Australia, gaining a diverse and enriched understanding of different business landscapes and cultures.

I have coached teams and individuals in companies such as Publicis, Dentsu, Havas and Lego, DHL as well as in start ups, NGOs and the UK Government.

I am also proud to be an associate coach at Working With Cancer, a social enterprise that supports employers and individuals to manage the impact of cancer on their working lives.

My journey

Coaching has become a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason, it works. I’ve been coached myself and found it transformational, and it’s this potential for transformation that excites me and inspired me to train as a coach.

After spending the first half of my career working in large-scale creative agencies as both an employee and later a director, I felt frustrated by the obstacles and constraints in the way of both personal and professional progress. It was something I wanted to fix.

I first worked with a coach when I was looking to make a change in my career and later, as a business leader, I explored coaching techniques to build leadership skills and better my performance. My leadership style was empathetic and I recognised the importance of actively listening to my team and clients, working to understand how we could work together to achieve our goals.

This journey has enabled me to build a strong commercial and spiritual foundation as a coach, and I feel lucky to be in a position to help people and businesses work in a healthier way.

I believe there is a better way.

My values

Appreciate craft

I value the skill, craft and effort of others, noticing and celebrating beauty, skill, intellect, quality and excellence.

Laugh often

Laughter is medicine. I welcome this simple act, and actively share it with others.

Stay curious

I’m interested and interesting, actively working to build knowledge and experiences and looking to explore new ideas and ways of doing things.

Kindness is strength

Good deeds are the measure of a good day. I’m sustained by looking outwards, beyond myself. I believe that kindness is key in all aspects of my life.

Trust and understanding

Listening to others is key to effective coaching. I value close relationships. Building connections built on sharing and caring.