I’m a Coach.
I help first-time Leaders to navigate firsts and thrive in their role.
So you were a great individual contributor who got promoted into leadership, now what?
I’ve been a first-time leader in high-growth startups too, so I understand the challenges.
It’s as much about who you are and want to be, as it is about the firsts you’re navigating.
You often need a blend between someone whose been in your shoes and can offer advice, alongside a great coach who can empower you to navigate firsts for yourself.
You can read more about my beliefs around coaching in The Coaching Manual.
How does it work?
Approach
There are two approaches I typically take with first time leaders:
1. 1-1 Coaching for the new leader, similar to the approach for a first-time exec.
2. If a startup has a number of people in a similar situation then I work with the People function to create a leadership training series alongside 1-1 coaching to support the individuals as they try to put the lessons learned into practice.
My style of coaching is holistic and informed by my own experience as a product exec in high-growth startups; coach training in areas of neuroscience, behaviour change, therapy and organisational systems; years of teaching yoga and meditation; and first hand experience of coaching a diverse portfolio of leaders. You can learn more about me here.
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Client spotlight
Hear from Annie about her coaching journey over the 12 months we’ve worked together, from exited Founder to navigating new career chapters.