Performance Coaching

Performance coaching is for people who know they’re capable of more, but aren’t always managing to make that potential particularly useful.

You might have a specific goal you’re struggling to move towards.

You might be considering a change in your career or business.

Or perhaps things are generally going well, but you’ve got a nagging feeling that you’re spending too much time thinking about what you should do and not quite enough time doing it.

Coaching gives you somewhere to step back, think properly and work out what comes next.

From thinking to doing

Most people don’t have a shortage of information.

We’re pretty good at collecting that.

The harder part is deciding what actually matters, working out what’s getting in the way and then doing something about it.

That’s where coaching comes in.

We’ll look at what’s happening, challenge some of the assumptions you may be making and work out what needs to change.

Sometimes the answer is obvious.

It just isn’t particularly comfortable.

My role isn’t to tell you how to live your life or hand you a five-step system for becoming your best self.

There are quite enough of those on the internet already.

It’s to help you think more clearly, make better decisions and actually follow through.

What we might work on

The subject of the coaching is dictated by you.

It could involve:

Clarity

Working out what you actually want, rather than what you think you ought to want.

Action

Breaking the cycle of procrastination, overthinking and endlessly preparing to begin.

Performance

Looking at the habits, routines and behaviours that affect how consistently you perform.

Change

Working through a career move, new business, personal transition or period of uncertainty.

Perspective

Getting some distance from a problem so you can see it a little more clearly.

The aim isn’t to make you permanently motivated.

That would be exhausting.

It’s to help you make decisions and changes that have a practical effect on your work and your life.

Coaching with context

I qualified as an ICF-certified coach in 2018 and have worked with people across health, careers, business and personal development.

My background in physical training influences how I approach coaching too.

I’m interested in things that work in the real world.

Not a burst of enthusiasm followed by three weeks of excellent intentions.

Not an elaborate system that requires more effort to maintain than the problem itself.

The work is practical, collaborative and focused on what you can actually change.

Sometimes you need a plan.

Sometimes you need someone to challenge the plan.

And sometimes you need to admit that the plan was never really the plan in the first place.

That’s what performance coaching is for.

Let's talk

If you’ve got something you’ve been putting off, going round in circles with, or simply can’t seem to get moving, let’s talk.

You don’t need to have it all figured out first. That’s rather the point.

Get in touch and we’ll have a conversation about what’s going on and whether I can help.

What my clients say

“If you thought ‘life coaching’ was all mantras and wind chimes, think again. Chris’ coaching gets into the nitty-gritty stuff that will amplify your results in both life and business…”

“… Having someone who is willing to ask the tough questions, challenge you, but also provide you with the opportunity to brainstorm solutions and put a solid plan in place has been invaluable. There’s no hyperbolics or bizarre guru tactics, the focus is solely on why I want to level up – and how I can get there.”

“Working with Chris started as a curiosity which then turned into a life changing strategy. My mindset has shifted, I have more structure to my life, which means I’m more effective at work, and I feel healthier and more focused than I ever have before…”

“…I initially reached out to see how coaching could benefit me as a business owner, but I soon realised what I needed was much more than that. Having the opportunity to think things through with someone who isn’t involved day to day has been vital. Not only have I seen greater results and improvements in the way my businesses perform, I feel more present at home and less anxious about all the different plates I’m spinning…”

“There’s been a complete shift in my finances over the last twelve months – from red to black. It’s a financial situation that I haven’t been in for years… Working with Chris helped me make a noticeable switch from self-sabotage to self-improvement…”

Frequently asked questions

1. What is performance coaching?

Performance coaching gives you the space to step back, think clearly and work out what you actually want to do next. We’ll look at what’s getting in the way, challenge your thinking where necessary and turn that into practical action.

2. How is coaching different from therapy or mentoring?

They’re different things. Therapy and mentoring have their own purposes and approaches. Coaching is generally more focused on where you are now, where you want to get to and what you need to do to move forward.

3. Who is performance coaching for?

It’s for anyone who wants to make a change, solve a problem or perform better in some area of their life. That might be your career, business, relationships, health or something more personal.

You don’t need to have a crisis or a five-year plan. You just need something you want to work on.

4. What can I expect from coaching?

That depends on what you bring to it. You might be looking for greater clarity around a decision, help getting out of a cycle of procrastination, a change in direction or simply someone to challenge your thinking.

The aim is to leave each session with a clearer idea of what matters and what you’re going to do about it.

5. How long before I see results?

Some things can shift quite quickly. You might leave a session with a decision you’ve been putting off for months.

Other changes take longer and benefit from ongoing support and accountability. There’s no fixed timeline — it depends on what you’re working on and what you do between sessions.

6. I’ve tried books, podcasts and self-help. How is this different?

There’s plenty of good information out there. The problem is rarely a lack of information.

Coaching gives you somewhere to apply it to your particular situation. You get to talk things through, have your thinking challenged and, importantly, decide what you’re actually going to do next.

7. Do I need to be struggling to benefit from coaching?

Not at all. You might simply feel that something could be better.

Perhaps you’re doing well but want to make a change. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where the next step isn’t obvious. Or perhaps you know exactly what you need to do but keep finding reasons not to do it.

You don’t have to be struggling to benefit from having someone in your corner.

Book your free consultation today and let’s explore how coaching can help you move forward.