About me
Hi, my name is Paul Sampson. I'm an Executive and Therapeutic Coach and former professional and international rugby player with over 17 years of experience competing in elite sport.
I began my career in athletics, becoming the fastest u18 sprinter in England, before permanently making the move into Professional Rugby. Competing internationally gave me first hand experience of the pressure, identity challenges and psychological demands that come with high performance insights that now in my work with leaders and professionals operating in complex, high stakes environments.
My coaching approach is shaped by both lived experience and specialist training and is intentionally flexible. I work with Ceo's, senior leaders, business owners, athletes and private individuals who may be seeking:
- sharper performance
- clearer decision making
- emotional balance or support through significant transitions
For some clients, this means a pragmatic cognitive approach.... focusing on mindset, behaviour, emotional regulation and practical strategies to improve performance and well being. For others, the work naturally moves beyond technique into greater clarity, presence and awareness supporting sustainable change at a deeper level.
I meet clients where they are adapting the work to what is most useful and appropriate for them.
I offer a confidential and focused coaching space designed to strengthen psychological resilience, restore perspective and support long term personal and professional effectiveness. My aim is not simply to help clients do more but to help them operate with greater ease insight and stability under pressure.
I qualified as an executive coach over a decade ago and have since worked with high performing individuals including CEOs and business owners who value both measurable results and a more grounded way of leading and living.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (T)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching
- Transformational Coach - Spectrum Associates
- NLP Practitioner
- Over 1000 hours of transformational and therapeutic coaching with current and former military personnel and blue-light responders.
Areas of coaching I deal with
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Fees
From £70.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Fees are considered on an individual basis, reflecting the nature of the work, the organisation and your circumstances.
An initial telephone or online consultation is offered complementary when entering into a programme; otherwise a £75 consultation fee applies.
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