1:1 Executive Leadership COACHING

“If we all knew how to access our potential we would have already done so. The reality is that most of us don’t. Coaching offers us the opportunity to uncover our greatest potential.”

Mary Gregory

Leadership Coach Mary

1:1 Executive Coaching

Leaders face constant change and are expected to manage multiple, continuous initiatives, achieving results through others. Coaching is a powerful and effective solution to help you meet these challenges.

The coaching I offer is future and solutions oriented. Programmes focus on individual goals and aspirations in alignment with the context in which you work. Drawing on tools and techniques from a variety of schools of psychology and business, I can enable you to break through limited thinking and:

  • create clarity on where you want to be and what you need to do to get there

  • unlock natural strengths, creativity and resourcefulness

  • champion, challenge and support you as you instigate the necessary changes to deliver results.

Your Individual Programme Is Designed With You And Can Include:

  • 6-8 x 60-90 minute sessions over 6–12 months

  • a personalised coaching programme with outcomes and measures of success

  • psychometric assessments to understand your strengths and leadership style

  • face to face sessions or phone/Skype/Zoom at times suitable for you

  • unlimited email and phone access throughout your programme

  • recommended practices, exercises, reading and networks

  • between session ad-hoc support and resources

  • post-programme review

Programme Fees Start At: £3000 

If you would like a free confidential conversation to discuss coaching for yourself or someone in your organisation drop me a line or give me a call.

  • "Mary has been a challenging and thought provoking coach and has been of great assistance to me in my career as a senior leader.”

    Niall O’Connor, Group Managing Director, Aldi

Case Study

Bespoke individual coaching conducted virtually, including 9 sessions, top up calls as required, follow up resources and references.

The Situation

Jess, a director in a large service organisation, came to me when she was in distress.Having been in post for a year, the CEO who’d recruited her had left, and she wasstruggling to connect with the new CEO, whom she found aloof and critical. Herimmediate line manager also departed, leaving her unsupported and isolated. In ourfirst conversation, Jess was tearful, questioning whether the organisation shemoved to was a good fit for her. Despite her misgivings, Jess was motivated toovercome the challenges she faced in her role and sought coaching to help her. Herattitude was summed up when she said “I feel out of place here, but I still want tomake an impact.” 

One to one Coaching Journey

Jess signed up for a nine-session coaching programme spread over a year. On commencement, we agreed to focus on three main areas: 

  • Her relationship with her new CEO

  • Understanding her stakeholders better and the impact she was having

  • Empower and enable her team during a time of significant change

As part of a strategy to strengthen her relationship with her CEO, Jess applied for the vacant line manager position. Despite not being appointed, this experience was a valuable opportunity for her and the CEO to better understand each other. Jess’s resilience and adaptability shone through when she expressed relief at the outcome and satisfaction with the manager who was appointed.

Through the stakeholder mapping exercise, Jess gained a profound understanding of her network, their roles within the organisation, and the strength of her relationship with them. This exercise empowered her to identify areas for relationship strengthening, potential allies, and strategic partnerships. She learnt who she could trust for support and perspective, reducing her isolation and significantly enhancing her overall effectiveness.

With her confidence returned, Jess, a strong relational leader, led cultural change workshops with her team, which were widely recognised across the organisation. However, after a board presentation, she received critical feedback about her openness and extroversion, leading her again to question her fit.

A restructure followed, resulting in Jess's role being put at risk. She credited her coaching for helping her manage her eventual redundancy with grace and confidence. She moved to a bigger role as a COO in an organisation with aligned values that appreciated her leadership talent. ( Jess is now CEO of Brighton and Hove City Council and I’m pleased to coach her again)

At a glance

Challenges:

  • Tricky relationship with CEO

  • Isolated and unsupported

  • Los of confidence

  • Doesn’t fit in but still wants to make a difference

Results:

  • Restored confidence

  • Contributed positively to organisational change

  • Stronger network and stakeholder relationships

  • Grounded and confident navigating tricky circumstances resulting in a C-suite roll

“I just wanted to let you know I’ve been offered and accepted the Chief Operations Officer role at BCP Council. A really exciting step up for me and something I wouldn’t have achieved without your help and support over the last year. It is a testament to your coaching that I am exitingWiltshire positively and moving upin my career.”`

Jessica Gibbons, CEO, Brighton and Hove Council

(Permission given to use personal details)

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