Heron Coaching LLP

Hi there, 

Thank you for taking the time to look at my coaching profile. It really important that you find the coach who is the right fit for you and/or your organisation. Hopefully the information below with give you a good initial insight to me as a person and also my experience to see if we might be a good fit! 

I live in a ‘leafy’ Cheshire with my wife Sian who runs her own healthcare business, our three teenage children and a bearded collie called Eddie. When I'm not coaching, you can find me enjoying sports, traveling or exploring my Christian faith.

I stepped back from a full-time corporate life, trained as a coach and created some space to invest in others. My goal? To be the support people to move forward when they are feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next.

I am a certified ICF coach and mentor and I have over 25 years of experience in Human Resources leading diverse teams and supporting colleagues, managers and senior leaders across the business. On a personal level, I also have experience of the challenges neurodiversity diagnosis (ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia) brings to individuals and families.

Whether you're a busy business leader, a parent juggling work and family, a small business owner dreaming big, or anyone else facing the challenges of life's twists and turns, my aim is to provide a listening ear and help you find clarity and confidence.

My approach to coaching is always coachee led. I provide a supportive space for you to be heard, to learn and take time to reflect. Giving you the best experience to explore what is important to you, focus on your strengths and reach your full potential.

My clients would describe me as being calm, empathetic and authentic with a genuine interest in seeing them develop, grow and be the best they can. I am committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion in the work I do by embracing differences and respecting the uniqueness of every individual. 

I have coached and mentored many people in my career to date, covering leadership development, career change and personal challenges in the workplace. I use different coaching models and tools, depending on the individuals learning style and the goals they want to achieve.

I have a real passion for:

• Seasoned Professionals - who want help reigniting their passion and confidence for work/life. Supporting and challenging you to re-discover your sense of purpose and confidence so you can continue making a difference through your work.
• Young professionals - who want support in navigating the early stages of their careers and discovering their strengths and purpose. My mission is to equip you with the self-awareness and confidence necessary to pursue a career aligned with your aspirations.

But I’m also happy to coach everyone in between!

What can I do for you?

My role as a coach is to work with you to achieve better results in your chosen area, outcomes that you might not achieve without the support, accountability and expertise of a qualified coach.

You can expect to experience fresh perspectives on personal challenges and opportunities, new ideas and tools, enhanced thinking and decision-making skills, enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence. Please see some testimonials below.

Testimonials:

“Peter is one of the most genuine and supportive people I have worked with, he is someone who seeks the best in all those around him and coaches and supports all those he comes into contact with, be it at work or outside of work, to achieve their potential.

On an individual level he was the colleague I would naturally go to as someone who would be there to listen to me. Not only is Peter a fantastic listener but he is also excellent at using his experience to guide and advise when that is needed too. Peter was and still is very much a person I go to to sound out ideas, problems and opportunities. I know I can trust him and share my thoughts with him, knowing he will listen and hear me without judgement.

As a leader I have seen Peter in action and have benefitted from working alongside him on many projects and initiatives. Peter is both considerate and influential and drives for results with a pragmatic realism that is aligned to commercial necessity and people impact.”

Beth D - Head of People and Organisational Development

"The coaching sessions with Peter have been really beneficial. I have felt listened to and been given the time to self reflect - this has helped me to identify practical solutions which I have now put into practice and which are helping me to better manage my work life. I would highly recommend.”

Alyson W

"Peter has a lovely calm aura about him but don’t let that fool you. As a coach he will challenge you and ensure you leave your time with him with clear direction of what you need to do to achieve your goals! He in just a few short weeks lit the fire in my belly that allows me to focus more on me and what I want for my future!”

Lisa F

Some of the many benefits of coaching include:

✓ Increased self-awareness and confidence 

✓ Improved career development

✓ Enhanced relationships 

✓ Improved motivation

✓ Better communication and interpersonal skills

✓ Greater clarity, focus and well-being

Steps to take and what to expect?

1. Free 30 min Discovery call – You can get to know me, begin to look at topics that could be explored for you, and discuss what coaching could help with. After that, you decide whether you want to proceed – and no worries if you decide it’s not for you! 
2. Agree Your Programme - If you are happy to proceed we can agree on a programme that works for you. People usually book for 6 sessions, but it can more or less depending what you need. They usually happen every 2 to 4 weeks. We’ll book them all in advance for simplicity, but you can reschedule for free any time up to 24h before the session.
3. Prepare For Your First Session - once we have agreed a programme I will send you a formal agreement with payment details, together will some questions for you to answer which will help our sessions.

The Coaching Session

Each session will usually start with discussing what’s most important for you to think through today. We will then, set a goal for the session and discuss what is currently going on. Then we will explore your options in more detail; and conclude with some clear, practical actions which you’ll set for yourself.

As a coach, I will help you by:

Asking questions: You are the expert in your problems and will have the best solution for you – I am not here to tell you the answer based on my experience or expertise. 

Working towards your goals: In each session, you will set a goal which we will explore in detail so you can come up with practical, actionable steps by the end of the session. 

Listening: This time for you to be heard is one of the most significant benefits of coaching. A sympathetic ear and someone to be on your side with a deep concern for the areas of your interest, can be hard to find.

Coaching Tools: we can support materials and use of psychometric tools as required.

Interim review, feedback, and evaluation – to make sure we are on tracking and you are getting the most out of our sessions.

If you would like to know more about what coaching could offer you or your organisation, please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.

Career Transition Coaching

Coaching through change

Costs will vary depending on the number of sessions but the standard cost for six sessions of personal coaching is £540. There is a 20% discount on prices for all charities and faith based organsiations, people who work in these sectors and people in full time education.

Corporate prices will vary depending on the nature of the work.

Location​

• Usually, sessions are online, and we'll use either Zoom or Teams.
• Some additional support can be provided by email as required.
• If you are local to me, we can meet face-to-face at a convenient spot - perhaps even on the golf course if your a keen golfer!

Coaching Tools

• Throughout our coaching, I can provide various short exercises or tools for you to use. These can help you rethink situations or your self-perception. We will discuss your progress when we meet.​
  There is also an option to carry out a personalised DISC personality profile assessment which can really help you understand your behavioral and communication preferences.

Mentoring

• With my background in business and Human Resources, as well as my life experiences, some clients prefer a mentorship dynamic rather than purely coaching. If this resonates with you, we can explore it further during our discovery session.