High
performance
coaching for
high
performance
leaders

Place yourself in
Pole Position,

and set your top talent up for success. Give them the tools to perform under pressure, so you can take the win.

“Working with John has been nothing short of an immense benefit and support.

He has helped me build mechanisms and strategies to fend off challenges, and ultimately, enabled me to perform at my best.”

Captain Dave Hudson,
Cunard Lines, UK.

Leadership is a journey whose mastery takes time and support.

Why work with me?

Whether at the helm of a ship, business or team, the path to developing high performance demands more than dedication and determination. More than industry skills. It takes tools, techniques and a mindset to prepare leaders to sustainably perform.

As a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and ILM Certified Masters’ Leadership Coach I’ve been supporting leaders in high performance environments for nearly three decades. Two of which were as a strategic leader in the Royal Navy, and since 2014, in the high performance sphere.

Drawing on reflections from roles in vessel Captaincy, as well as Bomb Disposal and Diving Squadron Command, my specialist services have been shaped by my own leadership experience – I know what it takes to win.

Leadership can be lonely. But it doesn’t need to be that way…

Always in demand, facing ever evolving challenges, and often with few people to turn to, the pressures of leadership can hinder performance, jeopardise reputation and cause dangerous levels of burnout.

With first-hand experience, specialist expertise, and the advantage of neutrality, I can help change that for you and your top talent.

Expect me to empower and energise those you rely on most, and help them get the best from themselves, get the best from their teams, and build a high-performance culture that’ll perform under pressure.

“Not only does John demonstrate evident experience but through his coaching expertise he shows tact and an ability to listen, and through it all, remained a neutral figure and sounding board.

The skills and techniques shared have helped me on the journey towards becoming the ‘conductor of the orchestra,’ more sustainable in my pace and objective in my day-to-day role. This has been freeing, allowing me to perform at my very best when absolutely needed.”

Captain Chris Pugh,
MSC Cruise Lines, Italy.

Services

Working internationally with high performing leaders, both afloat and ashore,

I place your top talent on a platform of support, equipping them with the tools, techniques and mindset to maximise their potential and lead their teams to success.

They’ll learn how to cultivate a high-performance culture built on appreciation, inclusivity and understanding to boost productivity, profitability and performance.

From supporting emerging talent and the newly promoted, to those more senior, I offer three services that equip individuals with the tools, techniques and mindset to perform at their best and harness the talent in their teams.

Coaching For Captains®

Equip top talent with the tools, techniques and mindset to get the best from themselves, their teams and build a high-performance culture.

Blending experience, expertise and insight, this supports the leadership development, human sustainability and emotional wellbeing of your top talent, helping them to harness their talents, overcome obstacles and navigate the non-technical challenges of their new role.

Perform Under Pressure

Set leaders up for success with a specialist service that’ll unlock their potential and ability to perform under pressure.

Combining personal experience with specialist expertise, this coaching and mentoring service equips your leaders with the tools, techniques and mindset to get the best from themselves, get the best from their teams, and build a high-performance culture that’ll perform under pressure.

Special Advisor Service

Face the elephant in the room with a high impact high output troubleshooting service that’ll transform performance and turn your team around.

Taking an appreciable approach, this service combines expert consultancy, coaching and mentoring to restore calm, clarity and focus. It delivers actionable strategies and real world solutions that will see you get your teams back on track, moving forward with purpose and unified by a common goal.