1:1 Executive Coaching
For founders and senior leaders who want clearer decisions, consistent execution, and less friction in how they lead.
The leaders I work with aren't struggling because they lack intelligence, ambition, or drive.
They're dealing with something more frustrating. The persistent gap between what they know they're capable of and what's actually getting done. Priorities that slip. Important work that keeps getting pushed. A nagging sense that the company should be running better than this.
That's what we work on.
He was at risk of being fired. He's now one of the strongest members of the C-suite.
What we work on
The specifics vary by person. The territory is usually the same.
Closing the gap between what you're capable of and what you're consistently delivering. Getting clear on what actually matters and keeping it clear under pressure. Making decisions faster and second-guessing them less. Building a way of leading that works with how you actually operate — not the way you think you should.
This isn't productivity coaching. It's performance at the level you're actually working at.
How it works
We typically meet every two weeks. Focused conversations, no lengthy prep, no homework unless you want it. The sessions are the work.
Most engagements run three to six months. Some clients work with me longer. We'll figure out what makes sense for you.
Who it's for
Founders, CEOs, CPOs, and senior leaders in VC-backed tech businesses, typically Series A to C. Often fast-brain — ADHD-diagnosed, suspected, or simply recognising the pattern.
Successful by most measures. Privately frustrated by the gap between capability and consistent execution.
If ADHD or fast-brain patterns are a central part of your challenge, you may want to look at ADHD & Fast Brain Coaching.
What's possible
A Series C CEO clarified strategy and unblocked a critical bottleneck his team had been stuck on for months. They found a scalable solution in weeks. The company went on to raise a successful Series D.
A Series A CEO was making every decision himself and slowing everything down. We rebuilt his management approach around clear delegation and rapid decision-making. He went from bottleneck to leading a scalable organisation.
A Series C VP Engineering had the capability but not the confidence to shape company strategy. He started bringing technical insights into business decisions, found new product opportunities nobody else had seen, and is now CTO.
A Series C VP Product was at risk of being fired. He transformed from defending his team against the CEO to becoming a true executive partner. He's now one of the strongest members of the C-suite.
A Series A CEO and his leadership team were stuck on direction. We worked together to clarify where they were going and how to make decisions as a team. They moved forward with clarity and conviction.
My Background
I'm trained in Executive Coaching at Henley Business School, working toward ICF ACC accreditation. A decade of coaching and consulting with founders and executives across Europe and the US. Before that, six years at Google and two at Amazon leading product teams of 100+ people
Ready To Talk?
If you're wondering whether we'd be a good fit, just get in touch.
No pitch, no pressure.
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