David Bottomley


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About me
My name is David Bottomley. I help individuals develop balance, calm, well-being, confidence, motivation and self-esteem, and to relieve anxiety, imposter feelings and stress.
I help executives and new and experienced leaders deliver great outcomes for their business, their teams and for themselves. I work in the private sector - specialising in technology, retail and healthcare - and in the charity and public sectors, including schools. I provide career coaching and specialise in helping people considering retirement or semi-retirement.
- How is your work/life balance? How is your mental and physical health?
- Do you struggle with stress or anxiety?
- Would you like to feel more confident, and less like an imposter
- Are you finding it difficult to manage the expectations of your business?
- Do you find board meetings a real challenge?
- Is your team as happy and productive as you would like them to be?
- Where is your career going next?
- What are your plans for an enjoyable and fulfilling retirement?
I will help you to survive and prosper; whilst being balanced and true to yourself in the demanding and complex world of day-to-day operations and change.
For individuals - I provide empathetic and practical help with confidence, motivation, self-esteem and personal development. I also provide career and life coaching to help you clarify your goals, values, strengths and create a plan to meet your personal objectives.
If you would like expert help from an independent, trusted and experienced coach - who will help you open new doors, dismantle walls and raise the roof - then do get in touch for a free open-ended, confidential discussion.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experienced personal and business coach. Specialise in helping people develop a positive, calm and confident mindset, and a balanced and fulfilled life. Coached around 200 individuals, groups and teams.
ACC - Associate Certified Coach with ICF (International Coaching Association)
Successful 25-year career in technology leadership and major programme delivery for blue-chip organisations. Built, developed and inspired teams. Created strong and effective business relationships. Learned resilience and a healthy life-work balance.
- PC certificate in personal & business coaching
- Qualified Mental Health First Aider
Member organisations

The International Coach Federation is the professional association for personal and business coaches worldwide.
Coaches can become accredited by the ICF, who have three grades of membership: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Master Certified Coach's have achieved a substantial level of training and experience.
Members of ICF are accountable to a professional code of ethics.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Fees
£100.00 - £200.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Dependent on programme and context, circa £100-£175/hour.
Discounted and Pro-bono rates available for charities, refugees, unemployed etc.
When I work
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Day-time and evening.
Further information
Most clients select a programme of 5-6 sessions, and/or regular monthly sessions. Each session is between 60 and 75 minutes and can be online or in person.
I also provide one-off sessions to work through specific "today" challenges.