coaching-for-humans
People seek coaching for more clarity, more direction, more purpose, more peace.
They come during periods of transition, stagnation and when life feels like a question.
My coaching is about whole human beings – not just roles or titles.
Whether you are an executive, artist, parent or student, our work together is about living more fully and compassionately in the life you have.
Navigating your days, weeks and years without losing yourself.
Finding ways to allow natural change as your life continues without getting stuck.
Maybe just being able to get to the end of today or turning up at work again tomorrow would be enough.
You can bring any topic that matters to coaching, nothing is left out.
No part of you and no part of life.
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When we are split into parts our lives can disintegrate.
So I work with the whole of you. Grounded in presence and compassion.
I support leaders who want more than performance – those seeking to align success with compassion, fulfilment and the wellbeing of everyone involved.
I work with people navigating change – in their career, relationships, or self to find clarity and peace beyond external roles.
Each form of coaching begins with the same intention — to support whole humans in living and working with awareness, clarity, and compassion.
Some people come as individuals, some as teams, and some as leaders seeking to align who they are with how they lead.
one-to-one coaching
For individuals exploring personal growth, fulfilment, authentic leadership, compassionate influence, intuitive knowledge and beyond.
We work one to one for between three and six months via a blend of in-person and video call sessions.
walk-and-talk coaching
For individuals looking for a deep experience of self-exploration through conversation outdoors, to walk, breathe and reflect.
We work one to one over six weeks with two sessions prior to and two sessions after sharing the path on a multi-day walk.
one-to-more coaching
For leaders and teams aspiring to work through personal conviction and meaningful collaboration to build clarity and trust.
Working with a team for between one day and six months via a blend of in-person sessions, video call sessions and group events.
authentic-leadership coaching
For people who want to lead with honesty, clarity and care — aligning who they are with how they lead.
Working together over several months through reflection and practice to develop skill, awareness, confidence and trust that others can feel.
An invitation to be curious.
If you feel drawn to something you find without knowing what or have questions about details a free-chemistry-call is a good way to go.
No obligations, no pressure, no sales.
Just a chance to talk and see what is there.
My kind of coaching.
Learn about the kind of coaching that I offer.
‘Struck, a new bell sounds.
In time, stillness and silence.
Now, be struck anew!’
G-B Autumn ’24
real-life-testimonials
'I recently had the opportunity to work with Gavin as my coach, and it was truly a transformative experience. Although I was new to the integral coaching approach, Gavin’s method felt authentic, deeply mindful, and intentional. I came to the sessions with a raft of emotions that I had been holding onto for some time, and Gavin created a safe space where I could explore them with ease. His approach made the experience feel deeply personal and meaningful'.
‘Gavin’s calm, measured tone and thoughtful choice of words made every interaction impactful. He held me accountable with clear goals but was generous with his time and guidance, always teaching me new tools that I know will help me long after our sessions. The true power of a coach lies in their ability to unlock thought and foster real growth, and Gavin certainly achieved that for me.
What stood out most was how he balanced professional boundaries with a personal connection, creating a safe atmosphere through his humility and empathy. I felt truly understood and supported, without ever feeling pushed beyond my comfort zone.
Gavin’s coaching style left a lasting impact, and I would not only recommend him professionally but personally as well. In many ways, he offered more than just coaching; he created a mindset shift that has helped me move forward. It was an experience that resonated deeply and will continue to guide me’.
G-K
'I started working with Gavin after a year of massive change and not inconsiderable sadness. I had moved across the country, ended a long-term relationship, changed jobs twice and moved house twice, as well as experiencing losses and health issues within my family. While I was feeling closer to my authentic self and tentatively excited about the future, I was also utterly exhausted and struggling to trust myself to take the next steps'.
‘Gavin helped me to catch up with myself, see how far I had come and set a new course. He quickly saw and responded to the way I thought about things, creating visual imagery to frame my experiences. I don’t naturally open up to new people but I quickly felt able to be myself. He is an extremely grounded, authentic person who is comfortable with vulnerability, which allowed me to be completely honest.
Gavin works in a natural and intuitive way. I could tell as the sessions progressed that he was tailoring his approach to meet my needs. We had wonderful conversations that drew together psychological, spiritual and creative ways of looking at life. He also provided me with a range of tools and practices to further explore and work through the themes we were discussing.
At the end of our time together I felt more at peace with myself as a person and had a greater sense of trust in my ability to make good decisions about my future. One of the themes of our work was about being rooted in a place, and I was happy to let Gavin know in our last session that I had put in an offer on my first home’.
V-P
'Over the last 3 years, Gavin has been a beacon of light in my life as I’ve embarked on my life as a founder and business owner. He’s helped clear the fog, shine a light on the way forward and reminded me, life doesn’t need to be lived in the mine'.
‘As many will know, a lot of chaos ensues when juggling business ownership, warts and all. Coupled with becoming a new Dad, it’s been a challenging period for me personally. Gavin’s role during this time evolved from business mentor to personal coach. He introduced me to concepts and systems to help me understand how to improve my mental health and mindset.
His calm, patient and personal approach to coaching was exactly what I needed. He pushed and pulled me in the right directions, and I’m unequivocal, that without Gavin’s coaching, I’d be on a very different path. Gavin is a natural coach, keeping things simple and authentic.
His calm, patient and personal approach to coaching was exactly what I needed. He pushed and pulled me in the right directions, and I’m unequivocal, that without Gavin’s coaching, I’d be on a very different path. Gavin is a natural coach, keeping things simple and authentic.
Getting out for a walk and fresh air, with free-flowing conversation, was just the remedy I needed’.
C-B
'Having come to a crossroads in my life once again—unsure which way to turn, both in my career and in navigating the next chapter of womanhood—I was recommended to Gavin'.
‘At the time, I had a clear idea of what counselling or therapy might offer, but I didn’t feel that was what I needed. I wasn’t looking to unpack the past as much as I was seeking direction, focus, and a way to make some positive changes in my life. That’s exactly why Gavin was recommended.
I met him with an open mind and a small spark of hope, at a point lower than I’d ever been before. He simply asked what had brought me there and who I was—and I shared everything, holding nothing back. I was met with empathy, warmth, and absolutely no pressure. It was, honestly, a tonic for the place I was in.
From there, we met weekly, then fortnightly. Each session was a little different—sometimes outdoors, sometimes over a coffee—but always insightful. Gavin helped me see and shape my story, offering gentle perspective that allowed me to make small changes with a big impact.
Over time, I began to understand why I was where I was. I learned to accept life as it is now and to build the steps needed to move it in a direction I could control. Gavin helped me find that clarity and confidence.
Even though I’m in a good place now, I know I can always reach out to him again—to pick up where we left off and prepare for the next chapter’.
V-M
exchange-of-value
A little about pricing.
It is important that an exchange of value is part of any coaching relationship.
This kind of work, for you and me, is about exactly that, exchange. It is not about extraction as so much is today.
The energy contributed by each of us should match.
To that end I adopt a sliding scale of pricing to help meet your needs financially as well as developmentally.
We can discuss what price feels like a exchange that values us both.
Get in touch if you would like to know some details and starting points.
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Always becoming a human-at-large.
I am an Integral Development Coach and meditation guide who massages people back into their humanity. You can read a list of other professional bits and bobs here if you wish.
I don’t literally massage people, but I do help them soften into themselves: finding clarity, peace, and compassion in the midst of life’s demands. Coaching with me is a space where nothing is left out. Work challenges, relationships, questions of purpose, spiritual experience — our lives are a single whole and so is my coaching.
I blend language, conversation, practice and experience to provide coaching that can help you find new ways into your life and work. We don’t stop living when we turn on our work features.
My background is diverse:
I studied for a qualification in Integral Development Coaching, grounded in deep frameworks of adult human development. I’ve lived through 20 years of experience across healthcare, leadership, brand creation, and transformation. A while back some people thought to make me a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. I’ve followed a career of helping people and organisations flourish — from guiding leaders and building teams, to designing award-winning pharmacy spaces and services, to co-founding one of the largest vaccination centres in the North West during the pandemic.
That is who I was. Who I am now is always unfolding and I express that as my life. You can find a lot of this expression here: read-watch-listen and buy-some-thing. This is part of my way of being a human-at-large. Underpinning everything is a deep commitment to human potential and the possibility for good within all of us.
What this means for you.
You get a coach who is both deeply human and professionally seasoned. Someone who can sit with your biggest questions, hold the whole of your life, and accompany you as you take the steps your life is calling you to take.
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Ready to begin?
If the above sounds like the kind of experience that might be helpful, get in touch:
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Or you can choose a time for a Zoom chat that suits you:
‘Whatever you have lost,
Bring it to me,
And I will help you find it.’
G-B Spring ’23
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Words, images and sounds around inhabiting our lives more fully.
‘Like a shard of light from some other dimension‘.
R-P Autumn ’24
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Poetry, art, music and more as touchstones to help bring us back to ourselves.