I had a fantastic career in the military and will always be thankful for the amazing experiences, the many people who helped me along the way, and the many friendships I made. But in my early forties, I knew it wasn’t a good fit for me anymore. Outwardly, I had a successful career and on a trajectory to further success. I wanted to leave – it misaligned in too many ways. It wasn’t an easy decision, especially with a young family and not really knowing what I wanted to do. So, I set out on a journey to discover the path I wanted to follow. I had always coached throughout my career – in physical development, medical rehabilitation, as a boss, and in helping others in their careers. I knew this was where I found the greatest sense of purpose fulfilment. I haven’t looked back and hope I can help you on discovering your own path, in the right role, the right tribe and with the right vibe.

When I left the military, I had the opportunity to Chair several Cultural Reviews for UK Sport, across their World Class Programme. It was a fantastic experience, gaining insight into world-class environment and working with people who were experts and leaders in their field. It taught me the importance of environment and its power to influence, shape, and drive the right behaviours, mindset, values, and attitude towards high-performance. Whilst the world of elite sport can often be punishingly hard, I witnessed first-hand the factors that allow people to thrive, relish their role, and feel a deep sense of fulfilment and belonging - even when the pressures of elite sport and competing were against them - can be achieved. I bring this knowledge to my coaching and helping you understand where you might thrive and achieve a greater sense of purpose and wellbeing.

As an independent consultant, I worked across various industries in the public and private sector as well as several major infrastructure projects across the UK. I cut my teeth in the corporate world - designing and then delivering leadership, personal, and team development programmes. It was a great experience to see how businesses worked and the different approaches to supporting and developing their people, especially in the rapidly changing landscape of economic pressure, employment churn, and a pandemic!

As the co-founder of Dark Swan, a challenge-based learning company, I've experienced both the highs of ambition and the lows of burnout firsthand, underscoring the vital importance of having a solid support system and maintaining clear boundaries between work, family, and personal recharge time. This journey through the dynamics of running a business with limited resources profoundly shapes my coaching, offering a unique blend of real-world experience and strategic insights. It equips me to guide clients through similar challenges, highlighting the significance of support networks and work-life blend in sustaining success.

My approach to coaching is straightforward: I help you find a career that matches what's important to you and makes you feel good, not stressed. I focus on finding work where you'll be excited to contribute, grow, and eventually, really succeed. I take the time to really get what you're going through and encourage you to think deeply about what you want. It's important to really know yourself and find where you'll fit best. This understanding is key to figuring out your next steps and planning how to get there. Whether it's through a quick chat to get clearer ideas (Discovery and Clarity Call) or a more in-depth 4-week one-on-one coaching, I'm here to support you. My aim is to help you see all your options clearly, so you can choose a path that's just right for you, leading to a fulfilling and balanced life.