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Jonathan is a seasoned global leader with experience in multiple industries across various geographies . He is now an executive coach for individuals and teams and facilitates leadership development programs and consults with small size businesses. On top of delivering results Jonathan focuses on strategy and purpose with a strong emphasis on growth , individual and team development and the ability to deliver differentiated value propositions.
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Jonathan’s coaching approach is deeply informed by his commercial leadership experience and focuses on helping senior executives unlock their full leadership potential. He uses a combination of active listening, strategic questioning, and tailored coaching tools to guide his clients through some of the most critical challenges of their careers. His coaching philosophy is centred on empowering leaders to grow in key areas that are essential for driving organisational success and creating high-performing teams.
His approach emphasises a balance between personal growth and leadership effectiveness, helping clients develop the self-awareness, executive presence, and influence necessary to navigate complex leadership roles. Jonathan specialises in helping executives transition from technical roles to strategic leadership positions, ensuring they can effectively communicate and delegate across teams, while strengthening their personal brand and improving interpersonal skills.
Through his coaching, Jonathan helps clients hone the skills needed to build strong relationships, manage change, and achieve sustainable results. Whether it’s building high-performance teams or improving communication strategies, Jonathan’s goal is to create a lasting impact by enabling leaders to foster environments where both they and their teams can thrive.
Jonathan works closely with executives to refine their leadership style and align it with organisational goals, focusing on practical, actionable outcomes that drive business growth and enhance leadership effectiveness.
As a leader, coach and mentor, Jonathan combines his commercial experiences with his ability to listen deeply and act as a sounding board, confidant and someone who challenges ideas to develop maximum capability and potential. He is passionate about seeing people and their teams succeed, ensuring they empower those around them.
Jonathan is married and has three adult children. He loves most sports but particularly rugby and cricket. He enjoys travel, experiencing new cultures, foods, and adventures. Jonathan is also committed to learning and trying new things . He recently joined the “ Great Coaches” podcast, interviewing great sporting coaches from around the world.
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