Adam MacMillan-Scott

Hello - welcome to my profile.  

YOU first - so what’s on your mind?

• Right now you are probably wondering about your future and what it holds. Sometimes it’s hard to make sense of it all. You may feel stuck and frustrated, or at least unsure what to do next. You are not alone.
• In part, it could well be caused by a lack of self confidence and self esteem, as well as imposter syndrome; these are common issues I find at all ages of life, even my most “senior” clients. Or simply that you don’t have clarity on what it is you want to do next.
• What you seek is a sense of rebalancing and to achieve a goal, so that the life you lead can be more three dimensional and less one dimensional. 
• Also, the world is not an easy place for you to navigate, nor is it easy, for example, to find a job that fits your values and in which you will feel fulfilled, let alone excel. If you’ve been in a role for a while, wanting change, but not sure how to go about it.
• In addition, expectations are higher and demand more for you to succeed and deliver; to be the best. And still to be true to you. There needs to be some give. 
• It’s also more complex if you are neurodiverse, such as with ADHD, in which I further specialise and have an accredited Award.
• Plus, expectations of a work/life balance and priorities are very different now and you seek to ensure you have a sense of purpose. 

So, you need someone who is not a family member to talk to, who is non-judgemental, independent, fair and, importantly honest. 

🤔  Who do I coach?

Having coached and mentored a broad mix of clients from school pupils to executives - learning much from all ages - over many years, I’m fully committed and well qualified to help you.  

Principally, I specialise in coaching individuals to achieve:

⭐️ Career transition and performance (career starters to senior executives).

⭐️ Effective leadership abilities.

⭐️  ADHD coping skills, including pupils from 13-18 as well, as adults (for which I have much experience and specialist training).

🤔 How does it work?

🔵 Stepping through my tried and tested approach and building rapport quickly, this will allow you to know get to know yourself much better; then start to build a foundation of new confidence and refreshed perceptions and ideas. This will be followed by focusing on what you really want - the unique you - and then to move your way towards it, with my close, non-judgemental and acclaimed motivational support; achieving clarity amongst the confusion and uncertainty.

🔵 It’s a true, collaborative partnership, built on mutual trust, honesty and transparency. I will challenge on occasions as this will really make you think hard;  often the best results and realisations come from this - shifting perspectives.

🔵 Growing and developing you personally too (tackling and overcoming issues such as lack of confidence, anxiety, imposter syndrome to ADHD symptoms – this can occur at any age and seniority). I’ll tap into your true and, perhaps, hidden potential you didn’t even know you had and open your mind to new perspectives and ideas. It can be refreshing and invigorating. 

🔵  To be the best version of you, unshackled from previous perceptions, negative feelings and emotions. Seeing the reality of life and being able to pursue a goal you once thought out of reach, or finding abilities you didn’t know you had. 

🔵 Or, in addition, growing you professionally in your career if that’s what you seek (to get promoted, be more productive, or to find a new job which resonates with your core values, has a sense of fulfilment and clearer purpose).

🔵 Change is always possible with the right mindset and self-belief, but sometimes help is needed to make that leap and coaching can be a real catalyst for that change, plus my understanding of neuroscience.

🔵 Addressing the issues that are holding you back from making a change. It happens to the best of us, but take some courage and it’s possible.

🔵 Plus mentoring you in the longer term, if you require it. Sometimes longer term “structure” and support is needed.

💻 My website explains more, plus I’ve shared testimonials below (a flavour):

🗣️ Testimonial 1. ‘I hugely underestimated the power of coaching, I feel you have to have the right individual in order to do this and by far Adam is an absolutely brilliant coach. He builds rapport quickly and effectively putting you at ease very early on which enables the sessions to get the best out of them. I have felt such a huge difference after coaching and it has had a positive impact on all areas of my life.’  

🗣️ “Adam is exceptional, you would be lucky to work with him.”

 🗣️ “I lacked confidence and Adam has been key in helping me overcome that. I would definitely recommend him if you feel that way.

🗣️ “I have worked with Adam for a few months, he is an absolutely inspirational character to bounce ideas off. He has been kind, respectful and understanding throughout the process of coaching me”

  🗣️ “I’ve been working with Adam and overall the help and guidance has been life-changing”

  🗣️ “Adam is a great listener with lots of patience and would be a great coach for anyone”

  🗣️”I’ve been hugely impressed with Adam at Jointhedots. I highly recommend Adam if you want to spring clean your life, whatever your age.”

  🗣️”It’s amazing how he’s navigated through the information I have given him…arriving at clear answers..giving me clearer direction in my life.”

  🗣️ Gaining clarity and making the right choices have been thanks to Adam’s work. I could not recommend Adam enough.”

😊  “Adam's coaching has been absolutely transformational for one of our ADHD students; previously unable to talk to adults, even those known to him, he now converses with ease and has been able to approach Sixth Form providers with detailed questions about the courses they offer. This would have been impossible before Adam's input.” Assistant Head.

🙂 “You played a huge part in making the difference to the boys; all of them benefitted from having another voice and someone that was there just for them. I think you had a huge impact on all of them to be honest, and I am convinced that neither x, y or z would be where they are today without you.”

😊 “And can I just let you know that a member of staff from the 6th form team has literally just popped in and said- wow, the feedback from the students was brilliant. None of the usual “yeah, it was ok”. The students were completely animated and xxxxxx is on a total high.” High School 6th Form teachers.

😊 “Hello Adam. I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for me. I have got the chef job thanks to you and I already started my shifts. You have made me realise what I could be and my potential in your coaching of me. I can’t thank you enough.” ADHD GCSE student. 

🧭 A little about me….

Born into a large family in Devon; the expanse of Dartmoor was my playground as I grew up. This made me appreciate nature, space and challenge, as well as the curiosity to explore, understand.

During that time I worked with younger people, using my empathy to support them – this theme then continued strongly in my first career with the young men and women I worked with in the military; getting that adventure and travel, but also providing pastoral care and considered direction and guidance, always putting my team first.  

It was the same when I entered my second career in corporate world, as I mentored and coached many of my work colleagues as a business leader within that multinational business for 15 years. Always looking to grow people personally and professionally where I could; being supportive and encouraging of true potential.

Looking back, it was also partly witnessing people in authority taking unfair advantage of, or wrongly judging others that galvanised my desire to help others. Because those behaviours created real distrust and anxiety, holding those affected back from achieving of their best.

I’ve had a fascinating life and the the privilege of working with a very diverse mix of people, ages and in varied businesses types, with lots of change and challenges along the way: seldom a dull moment! In those roles I was widely recognised as a strong motivator, empathetic leader, honest and engaging; this has been at the heart of everything I’ve done. People were drawn to it because they trusted me to do my very best by them, which in turn delivered excellent results. And we had quite a few laughs on the way too; humour is an essential ingredient.

So, finally, over six years ago, I decided to plan my third career; to become an executive and life coach, as well as continuing to mentor others, including career starters in schools and universities. As a result, I am now professional coach of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) with global accreditation - and fulfilling my true passion.

• Veterans post leaving the Services 
• Service leavers transitioning into “civvy street”

See my website for more details or just call me to discuss. Your investment in your future depends on your particular situation, such as in or just out of education, in a workplace role or a veteran. Each one is different and payment options are available too. The introductory session is free. 

Sessions can be conducted in person or on line (Zoom or Teams)

Further details on my website

Mentoring is also offered to those that might want it.

https://calendly.com/jointhedots_coaching or use this to book an initial session