Transformation
Starts With You
About Me
I’m Simon, the founder of Wagtail Coaching. I provide leadership, confidence and career coaching to driven, ambitious individuals.
I’ve changed direction in my own life several times, following childhood dreams I’d been told weren’t possible, or career transitions I believed couldn’t happen in my area of work. I’ve also experienced the power of coaching myself, which has changed my life in so many ways, and I’m passionate about sharing that experience with you too.
Maybe we’ve worked together in a previous role - I’ve worked and lived in three continents, including leadership development and higher education in London, as a pharmacist across England, Scotland and Australia, and as a volunteer nutrition advisor on a hilltop, in rural Zambia.
Maybe we’ve met during my time as a private pilot, in the spinning studio or karate dojo, or perhaps we’ve met in the Scottish Highlands, hiking across the stunning mountains. Or now, as a certified coach.
Whatever brought you here, thank you for visiting Wagtail Coaching. I hope you enjoy reading about what working together could be like.
Who I work with
I work with clients from backgrounds as professionals, consultants, entrepreneurs and business owners. My clients come from a wide range of industries and professions.
I work with people who are ready to be open and honest with me - and themselves - about their challenges and dreams. I work with hose who are passionate about continuously improving themselves, to create the life they want to lead.
I’ve coached senior executives from top global consulting firms, founders of start-ups, entrepreneurs, NHS workers, professionals at the top of their game and those desperately seeking a change of direction in their lives.
I have been lucky enough to have achieved and exceeded many of my own dreams through working with my coach. My purpose now is to help others achieve the same.
My clients typically face one or more of the following challenges:
They have built a successful career over the last 10-15 years and they are well respected in their industry. The issue? They are unhappy, bored and unfulfilled.
They have built a successful career and the next step involves a big jump in responsibility, size of team and number of people to manage. They need help developing their leadership skills, confidence and self-awareness, and someone to support them through the process.
They always had a dream of doing something different with their life. Something more inspiring and in line with who they really are as a person, rather than who they think they’re supposed to be. They need help taking the first steps.
They have a voice inside telling them they are not good enough or smart enough or brave enough to take the next step in their career., or that move to a new country, or that transition to completely different job. Having worked through all three of these myself, I can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.
What’s it like to work with me, as a coach?
Whilst I won’t ask you to jump into a swimming pool fully clothed, I will challenge your thinking and support you to explore opportunities for growth, outside your comfort zone.
If you have big hopes and dreams and keep getting stuck, or you tell yourself your goals are not possible and you would like help getting out of your own way, get in touch.
We’ll start with a complimentary 30-minute call where we begin the process of getting to know a little more about each other. If after this call we are both really excited to work together - in our head and our gut - we’ll discuss the ways we can work together.
Coaching sessions take place over the phone or via video-call. I have a few slots each week for clients who would prefer to meet in person. Usually this means walking together out in nature, at one of the many parks or woodlands around London.