Executive Coaching for Managers and Leaders

Executive Coaching is there to give you a leadership edge.

Senior leadership is demanding.

You’re expected to deliver results, make complex decisions, navigate personalities, hold the pressure, and still be a calm, visible, strategic leader.

You don’t need another leadership cliché or training course.

You need a focused, personalised, and honest space to think clearly, challenge your assumptions, and strengthen your leadership.

I work with senior managers, heads of department, directors, and C-suite executives across the private and public sectors who want to step up without burning out: to lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact in environments where expectations are high and time is tight.

I ensure their personal development and professional growth are related to their current reality and future ambitions. Leadership can manifest differently across roles and industries, so we explore various leadership styles.

As an ICF-qualified executive coach and experienced director, I bring a grounded, results-based approach. You bring the ambition and openness to look at what’s really important for you and how your mindset can adjust. Together, we turn that into better decisions, stronger leadership and tangible progress.

By working together, you can expect to feel:

More in control of your time, priorities and energy
Be clear about where you’re going and what matters most in your role
More confident and credible with senior stakeholders and boards
Better supported, with a space to think
Proud of your reputation

Is This For You?

This Coaching is designed for you if one or more of these resonates:

You’ve stepped into (or are about to step into) an even bigger role and want to accelerate your impact.
You’re operating at the Head/Director/C-suite level and need a trusted thinking partner outside of the organisational politics.
You’re juggling complex stakeholders and expectations and need time to think strategically in a trusted space with a qualified, experienced coach.
You’re successful, but overworking to avoid being “caught out” by events.
You want to lead in a way that’s effective and adaptive rather than adopt a leadership style that doesn’t fit you.

If any of this feels familiar, you’re exactly the kind of leader I coach. If, however, a career change is your ultimate goal, I also have a framework to get you there.

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WHAT WE COVER

Positioning your value

Sharpening your strategic priorities and decision-making

Moving from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership

Leading People and Culture

Developing your team so more gets done without everything coming back to you. Handling conflict, underperformance and difficult conversations constructively,

Managing Boundaries and Pressure

Sustainable performance: protecting your energy, time and focus and navigating organisational politics without losing yourself.

Executive Presence

Strengthening how you come across in the room: grounded, confident, not over-rehearsed. We work on pace, structure, clarity and how you handle silence or curveballs.

Unlock Your Full Potential with Maureen Adams

Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your current career?

Do you want to explore new opportunities but aren't sure where to start?

As a qualified coach, I help individuals like you identify their strengths, passions, and values to create a fulfilling career path.

✔ ICF-Accredited Executive Coach
✔ MBA, Brunel University
✔ 20+ years of senior leadership experience
✔ Director and Board-level experience

Whether you need help with resume writing, job search strategies, or career transition planning, I provide personalised coaching services that are tailored to your needs. With my support, you will gain the confidence and clarity to make informed career decisions and achieve your goals.

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Which type of coaching do I need?

The right type of coaching depends on what you want to achieve, where you are in your career, and the kind of support that will help you move forward most effectively.

Executive Coaching

Executive Coaching is designed for managers, senior leaders, and executives who want to strengthen their leadership, increase their impact, and navigate the pressures of a demanding role with greater confidence and clarity. It is particularly valuable if you want support with executive presence, decision-making, communication, strategic thinking, visibility, or stepping successfully into a bigger leadership role.

Career Change Coaching

Career Change Coaching is for professionals who feel ready for change, progression, or a clearer sense of direction. It can help if you feel stuck, want to move into a more fulfilling role, are preparing for promotion, or need support to make confident career decisions. This type of coaching focuses on helping you understand your strengths, clarify your next step, and position yourself more effectively for the opportunities you want.

Interview Coaching

Interview Coaching is ideal if you have an upcoming interview and want to present yourself with clarity, credibility, and confidence. It is especially helpful for managers and leaders preparing for senior-level roles, where strong examples, strategic communication, and executive presence matter. Support can include refining your answers, shaping your leadership story, preparing for presentations, and practising through mock interviews.