About Adrian
I know what it feels like to stand at a crossroads with no clear map. After more than 20 years as a British Army Officer, I made the crossing into civilian life. The military gives you identity, purpose, structure and tribe. All of it, in one package. And then one day it's gone. Nobody sat me down and helped me work out what I actually wanted next. Just what was available.
I figured it out. I built a successful commercial career - and I've spent the last 15 years in senior leadership, navigating complexity, leading people through change and making decisions where the consequences really mattered.
That experience is what I bring to every coaching engagement. Not frameworks from a textbook. Scar tissue from the real thing.
Today I work with senior professionals who are facing their own crossroads - a career transition, a leadership challenge, or simply the question of what comes next. My role isn't to give you answers. It's to create the space and ask the questions that help you find your own.
The more responsibility you carry, the fewer people you can think aloud with. Coaching changes that.
My Coaching Philosophy
Coaching isn't about advice. It's about better thinking.
Every coaching relationship is different, but my approach remains the same. I'll provide a confidential space where you can think aloud without judgement. I'll listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and challenge your assumptions when needed - not to give you the answers, but to help you discover them for yourself.
Whether we're exploring a career transition, a leadership challenge or an important life decision, my aim is always to help you gain clarity, build confidence and move forward with purpose. Coaching creates the space to step back, see your situation more clearly and make decisions you can stand behind.
Professional Credentials
Professional coaching is built on trust, experience and recognised standards. I hold the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (PCEC) from Henley Business School, and I'm a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Accredited Senior Practitioner - an internationally recognised accreditation awarded to experienced coaches who demonstrate high professional standards, reflective practice and a commitment to ongoing development.
While qualifications alone don't make a great coach, they demonstrate my commitment to continual learning and delivering coaching that is ethical, evidence-based and professionally recognised.
Beyond the Boardroom
Leadership isn't only shaped in boardrooms and organisations.
Alongside my professional career, I've remained committed to supporting others through voluntary work and mentoring. I've served as a Trustee for a social enterprise supporting young people with learning difficulties, contributed to the Chartered Geographer Committee at the Royal Geographical Society, and currently mentor a young refugee through KRAN.
These experiences have reinforced my belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, whatever their background or circumstances. They continue to shape how I coach - with empathy, curiosity and genuine respect for every individual's journey.
Beyond Coaching, and beneath it all...
I'm a husband, father and grandfather. I run long distances, kayak, wild camp, walk my dog, socialise with friends, and read more than is probably necessary. Life is full. That's exactly as it should be.
You can also find me on LinkedIn