Coaching for new & aspiring leaders

Nobody hands you a manual for your first team.

Bespoke coaching for people stepping into leadership for the first time, still finding their feet in it, or being backed by someone senior who sees the potential. No off-the-shelf model — the program is built around what you specifically need.

Who this is for

You'll probably recognise yourself here

This isn't consulting for seasoned executives. It's coaching for people at the start of the leadership curve — or backing someone who is.

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You've never held a leadership role, but you're aiming for a promotion into one and want to walk in ready.

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You're new to leading people and still working out which instincts to trust and which to unlearn.

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You've led a team for five years or less, and know there are gaps and tools you haven't picked up yet.

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You're a senior leader who wants to invest in a younger or less experienced leader through proper coaching, not a generic course.

The approach

Built around you, not a workbook

No borrowed frameworks, no laminated models, no "leadership styles" quiz. Every program is designed from scratch around the specific gaps, habits, and situations you're actually dealing with.

What this isn't
  • A generic leadership framework applied to everyone the same way
  • A course, workshop, or one-off training day
  • Advice built for executives with decades in the seat
What this is
  • A program shaped entirely around your situation and skill gaps
  • Ongoing, one-on-one coaching over time
  • Built specifically for new and early-career leaders
How it works

Three steps, in order

Straightforward on purpose — you'll know exactly what you're getting into before you commit to anything.

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Free one-hour consultation

We talk through where you're at, what's prompting the search for coaching, and what you're hoping changes. No cost, no obligation.

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A program built for you

I put together a coaching plan shaped around what came up in the consultation — not a pre-built package with your name stuck on it.

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Coaching, fixed hourly rate

Straightforward, transparent pricing for as long as it's useful to you. No bundled packages, no upsells along the way.

In their words

What it's like to work together

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From people Steve has led

"Steve's strengths are to inspire, motivate and drive his leaders to achieve extraordinary results, through a compassionate, and caring development approach. Steve is a true people leader, with 'the people' being at the heart of his decision making as a leader."

Former direct reportReported to Steve for close to 5 years

"He was a mentor, a coach and a friend. He brings a depth of experience that is rare and valuable. An expert sales person and an inspirational leader, he is absolutely an asset in any organisation fortunate enough to employ him."

Former colleagueWorked with Steve for 5 years

"Steve is someone who is committed to delivering the best result possible, both internally and for clients. I was impressed by his commitment and effort to leading and developing his people to ensure the business could deliver outstanding customer experience and sales outcomes."

Business partner

"Steve has been exceptional in developing teams, improving their leadership skills and focussing on improving sales & revenue results through ensuring a better understanding of customer experience. His coaching has led to significant increases in all key objectives of the business."

Business partner

"A powerful and delightful cocktail of empathy, composure, humility, resilience, tenacity and commitment. I have learnt so much from Steve as a leader who listens, leads and always makes it happen."

Former team member

"He is extraordinarily hardworking, passionate and committed to the work and the people around him. He was always thoughtful, enthusiastic and unswerving in his efforts to make our goals become reality."

Former colleagueWorked with Steve for close to 3 years

"Steve is a true leader and a valued mentor. He has an exceptional ability to draw people around him, gain trust quickly, build, coach & develop their strengths & weaknesses, and help people set & achieve goals to maximise their potential."

Former colleague

"Steve's leadership style is unique, as he focuses on the collective improvement of the group while understanding the motivation of every individual that makes up his team. His impact is long-lasting — people he led a decade ago are still referred to by the nicknames he gave them."

Former direct report
Get in touch

Tell me where it's stuck

The first hour is free and unstructured — just a conversation about what's going on. From there I'll recommend a program, with one fixed hourly rate and no packages to upsell.

DeliveryRemote by default — in-person available on request, at an additional cost
First stepFree, no-obligation one-hour consultation
Response timeWithin 2 business days