My Mission is Simple

Building a brighter, fairer future is at the heart of everything I do, driven by my commitment to tackle climate change, eradicate inequality, and eliminate poverty.

I believe that great leaders and empowered individuals are the key to change. In business. In life. In politics

Experience that will help you and has shaped me

With over 22 years of consulting and coaching experience and more than 15,000 hours of leadership coaching, I bring practical insights and proven strategies to help you accelerate your growth and achieve results.

My experience includes:

  • Running my own consulting and coaching practice for 22 years
  • Director and CEO roles in private companies and FTSE 250 subsidiaries
  • Studied full-time for an MBA at Manchester Business School
  • Experienced career setbacks, including being made redundant twice
  • International business experience
  • M&A expertise, including selling a business £20M above expectation
  • Coaching across industries, including Adidas, Morrisons, Top Shop, and C&A
  • Public office candidacy and teaching master’s level courses
  • Skills in project management, logistics, buying, and merchandising
  • Marathon running – discipline, endurance, and mental resilience

I truly understand the real-world pressures of leadership, career transitions, and high-performance teams. I’ve faced and overcome setbacks myself, so I can help you navigate challenges, gain clarity, and build resilience while achieving your goals.

Paul running in the 1970s! Paul running in last year's marathon

How I Got Here

Change is one of life’s few certainties. Throughout my journey, I’ve experienced both successes and setbacks, learning invaluable lessons along the way. After a decade in business, I pursued an MBA at Manchester Business School and furthered my studies in the USA, immersing myself in the intricacies of retail. In 2003, I discovered the transformative power of executive coaching, which led me to study coaching, NLP, and psychology to provide the most impactful guidance possible.

I’ve had the privilege of learning from some of the world’s most respected thought leaders – Sir John Whitmore, Marshall Goldsmith, Nancy Kline, Dr. Carol Dweck, and Tony Robbins, among others. Their insights helped shape my own coaching philosophy, rooted in the belief that continuous learning and personal growth are essential in a world that never stops evolving.

The future will demand more from all of us, as people will likely experience multiple careers and new definitions of success throughout their lives. To become better leaders. A good coach can accelerate that journey, condensing years of learning into weeks, days, or even hours. My goal is to help you unlock your potential quickly and meaningfully, ensuring that both you and your business thrive in the ever-changing world.

Qualifications, CPD

A Commitment to Continuous Learning

Each year, I invest approximately £10,000 in my continuous professional development through workshops, advanced courses, and receiving coaching myself.

This ongoing learning is essential – not only to enhance my own skills but also to ensure I provide the highest quality support to my clients. I firmly believe that personal growth and collaboration are key to effectiveness; no one thrives in isolation. By continually expanding my knowledge and engaging with others, I’m better equipped to serve the remarkable individuals and teams I work with.

Business Certifications

1989 – 1991
Alliance MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL – MBA
Post-graduate MBA programme

  • Specialism in retail.
  • Two months assignment in St Petersburg for large UK retailer.
  • Three months on exchange in Santa Clara University, USA.

Psychometric assessment accreditation / licences

Performance Consultants International: accredited to use Leader/ Team Performance Tool.

2014
Psychometric Assessment Accreditation:
Saville Consulting

2013
WAVE Professional Styles psychometric
Emotions and Behaviour at Work

2010
Advanced emotional intelligence psychometric
E-Metrixx

2009
Me2 creativity and innovation psychometric
TMS development International Ltd
Team Management Profile Accredited
Team Linking Skills Accredited

Coaching Certifications

2006 – 2007
CEOs Office / University of Chester
NCR Executive Coach Training Programme
Over 15000 hours of coaching clocked up

NLP Certifications

2012
Jackson Solutions
INLPTA NLP Master Practitioner Training

2010 – 2011
Jackson Solutions
INLPTA NLP Diploma and Practitioner Training

Coaching courses attended

Every year I attend a number of course and training in order to see the evolution of best practice in coaching. I follow some of the worlds best practitioners.

  • Mastermind with Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins.
  • Tony Robbins – Business Mastery, Date With Destiny, Unleash the power within, Business accelerator. Crewed at Tony Robbins’ events.
  • Studied at Brendon Burchard – Live. Love. Matter.
  • Studied at Brendon Burchard’s Experts Academy Live.
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My personal Carbon Pledge

I have solar panels installed on my home -they generate around 7000 kW per year

I keep bees with no fertilisers/pesticides being used in the garden since we arrived in January 2006

Most of our home is insulated to the highest standards an old building can get

We don’t use natural gas

My electricity company provides electricity sourced from renewables

Drive a plug-in hybrid that is usually fueled by the solar panels

Installed battery storage – providing 7.5 kW local capacity

Heat source pumps – that reduced my energy consumption and bills by 50%