What my clients say

  • "Michael was an extremely effective coach. He was an excellent listener but also a perceptive intervener who could steer the coachee towards dealing with the issues that matter most. His life experience and ability to help guide you towards decisions was deployed very productively...I highly recommend him."

    Dermot Nolan, former CEO, OFGEM

  • “Michael has inspired me think about what I want from my job as well as how it might fit with my personal plans. He has been an objective ear; exploring, gently challenging, and introducing some useful techniques which have reframed the way I think about career-planning and interviews. Michael has taken great care to build our sessions around what I want and to create a safe space for discussion. It has been an informative process, a moment to step away from a busy work and home environment, and to return to it with a sharper focus and renewed sense of purpose.”

    — Kathryn Morrson, Executive Producer Podcasts

  • "I have loved having Michael as a coach, as he has made me think about problems differently, and in a very practical way that has helped me reach the next goal in my career. I can pinpoint conversations we have had that have made me reflect and behave differently. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone looking for a coach."

    Catherine Hutchinson, Head of the Evaluation Task Force, Cabinet Offices

  • "As someone who was new to life coaching, I was initially unsure as to the benefits it could bring. However, in Michael, I found someone who provided a good framework to help me think about the next stage of my career. Through several meetings, Michael was able to help me get more clarity in my thought process and identify some of the roadblocks to success. He is someone who is objective and provides the right level of challenge, in the right way, to help me ultimately achieve my goals. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone!"

    Preetham Joshi, Senior Finance Manager, Reckitt

  • “Michael’s advice and help was invaluable for my interview preparation, helping me to think through the perspective of the interview panel and hone the messages I needed to land. He was perceptive about my strengths and frank about the things I’d have to work harder on, which meant I was far better prepared that I’d otherwise have been.”

    Stephen, former CEO, independent policy thinktank

  • "Career coaching sessions with Michael really helped me make some choices about leaving a job I loved but was a bit too comfortable, and pursuing a new role in a new sector. I had been going round in circles and Michael challenged me to think more clearly about what I want from my career. He also helped me to think about my workload and how much space work should take up in my life. I would not hesitate to recommend coaching with Michael.”

    — Chloe Forbes, former Head of Strategy, National Audit Office

  • “I can't thank Michael enough for his invaluable support in navigating my career journey. His insights, encouragement, and personalized strategies made all the difference in achieving my professional goals. I couldn't have asked for a better career coach than Michael. His personalized strategies and continuous support empowered me to reach my career goals faster than I ever thought possible”

    — Natalia Kryg, PhD, Principal Economist, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  • "Michael was an incredibly supportive coach and helped me navigate my phased return to work following a longer absence. He supported me rethink how I approached my role and set priorities with a new set of professional objectives and personal constraints. Michael was always empathetic and generous with time but never shied away from asking the questions that would ultimately help me to unlock key learning for myself."

    Katarina, FTI Consulting

  • “Michael has become part of my professional journey with his coaching work at a time when I was seeking to to grow professionally and personally. I was keen and prepared to work through some of the roadblocks that were keeping me from thriving. Having him to ask the right questions and be available to act as a sounding board for me, as much as challenging and probing external voice was extremely useful to strengthen self-reflection, self discipline and commitment that were paramount to work on my professional growth. He is a keen listener, and fast learner - with an open mind and proactive attitude. Which certainly made him a good and resourceful coach, for me - I can recommend working with him!“

    Irene Di Ciommi, Evaluation Manager, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  • "Michael's career coaching was instrumental in shaping my career path. His structured framework and strategic approach helped me effectively navigate through various job offers and identify the best direction for my professional journey. His guidance in piecing together the career puzzle was truly invaluable."

    Arthur T, Economist

  • “Michael’s coaching sessions were interesting and useful. He helped me generate ideas on how to improve professionally and personally, and commit to implementing these by a certain date. It widened my comfort zone.”

    Sander Heinsalu, Senior Economist, Compass Lexecon