Recent testimonials

“Joe very clearly set out the parameters of the role and the relationship, and fully understood the importance of confidentiality and professional boundaries. A strong rapport was built up quickly from both sides.

"From our very first session, Joe skilfully guided me into reflecting on the areas that I wanted to develop and work on across a range of: strategic goals, day to day decision-making, business leadership and individual employee management. Through our various sessions he also navigated my self-evaluation process, encouraging me to reflect deeply on my strengths and areas for improvement, but also led me into understanding how coaching approaches could further help me develop the people around me. 

"Through this introspection, I gained much greater clarity on my goals and aspirations, and our sessions definitely helped me dissect complex challenges, weighing pros and cons with a balanced viewpoint. 

"Given his educational background, I believe this helped him grasp the nuances of my role and the intricacies of some of the challenges that someone in my position might face, whilst also appreciating the demands and opportunities specific to my profession.

"In our coaching sessions, Joe’s warmth and genuine interest made for a very positive experience that I looked forward to, but he was also very good at understanding when either practical matters or lack of headspace got in the way of our sessions.” 

Keith Metcalfe, Headmaster and CEO, Malvern College

Nominated for TES Headteacher of the Year 2025 

"Joe is a thoughtful and skilled coach. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in education leadership, and is adept at drawing out the answers from within the client. Highly recommended."

Deputy Head Academic, IAPS prep school

"[In] a group session ... you were skilfully able to gather the views of all involved and encourage thinking from different perspectives.  You were able to ensure all the voices in the room were heard by the way you conducted the sessions which resulted in a much richer discussion and set of outcomes than we may have achieved otherwise in the time available.  Getting leadership together is an expensive time and your facilitation really maximised the value of this time.  I would thoroughly recommend you to anyone who is looking for a thoughtful non-judgemental coach who is able to move a group or individual forward through effective activities or questioning."

James Goodman, Vice Principal, Monkton Combe School

"I thought you lead the group session extremely adeptly.  Timings were spot on and there was a natural, progressive flow to the process / questioning.  You were unobtrusively skilful at managing the talkers and the listeners to ensure everyone was heard. "

Senior Leader, IAPS prep school

"The coaching I received from Joe was incredibly helpful. Joe's style is warm and professional and he is excellent at setting up his coaching sessions in a way that builds trust, puts you at ease, and allows for genuine thought, change and accountability. Joe's coaching helped me uncover aspects of my situation that I did not expect to see, and I am very thankful for this. "

Pastoral Lead, HMC boarding school

"Joe's use of the Driscoll model - What? So What? Now what? - was extremely effective in enabling the whole of the SLT to develop their strategic plan."

Assistant Head, HMC boarding school