Real advice for real leaders facing the real challenges of MANAGING PEOPLE

Field Notes Leadership Coaching is all about providing practical, actionable advice for leaders who are often overworked and under-supported. Leadership is learned, but leaders so rarely have the mentorship they need to succeed!

I firmly believe that great leaders are developed, not born. And whilst the soft skills that might come naturally (to some) do go some way to making a strong leader, I believe every leader can benefit from mentorship, whether that be from a respected colleague or from a coach like me! My greatest professional passion is to get stuck right in to someone’s leadership woes, providing clarity and confidence to the path forward resulting in positive outcomes for both leader and team. My career has spanned retail, manufacturing and administrative teams which has given me a breadth of understanding of the core tenets of leadership in any context. 

My methodologies are not in the realm of mindset transformations, or inspirational mantras. There are many coaches that excel at this - but I am not one of them. My coaching is deeply pragmatic, providing actionable advice and to-the-point guidance. So if you have ever pondered the following questions, I can help!

  • How can I navigate a difficult conversation (whilst preserving the relationship!)

  • Why is it so hard to find great staff? 

  • Why does there seem to be tension in my team?

  • Why does what I say seem to fall on deaf ears? 

  • How can I effectively manage someone who is on probation?

  • How do I repair a damaged relationship in my team? 

  • Why am I so overwhelmed, and what can I do about it? 

I offer a number of different packages to be able to provide the best support for you in your unique circumstances. Don’t know where to start? Contact me to schedule a free 20 minute consultation. 

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packages

  • Don’t know where to start, or have a singular issue you need a quick fix for? Book a 1:1 general consult, for either in person or online.

  • My signature package. I will ‘mystery shop’ your business then provide detailed report and leadership improvement plan. Your customer experience is your leadership in action, so benefit from some insight and book a site visit.

  • This package is designed to guide you through the process of performance management from beginning to end. Diagnosing the true nature of the concerns, preparing you for challenging conversations, ensuring that you adequately document the process, and achieve an outcome that is fair for both you and your employee. The skills you learn during this package will ensure that next time, you can approach performance management with confidence. 

    Includes: 

    • 1 x 20 minute initial phone consult

    • 4 x 60 minute 1:1 coaching sessions

    • Up to 4 tailored scripts or letter templates for formal performance management

    • Priority email support for duration of performance management process for time sensitive developments

    • Reduced rates for subsequent packages or additional 1:1 sessions

  • New Leader Package

    Comprehensive coaching package to support a new leader through the start of their leadership career. 

    Includes:

    • 1 x 20 minute initial phone consult. 

    • 4 x 60 minute 1:1 coaching sessions (face to face location dependent).

    • 6 weeks email support for quick clarifications.

    • Reduced rates for ongoing support via additional 1:1 sessions.

  • Need to recruit staff and don’t know where to start? Recruited staff before but felt like you didn’t attract the right candidates (or hire the right candidates!)? This package will guide you through the process from creating a position description (if necessary), listing the advertisement, reviewing applications, preparing for the interviews, to final selections and onboarding advice. 

    Includes: 

    • 1 x 20 minute initial phone consult

    • 4 x 60 minute 1:1 coaching sessions

      • Job ad and Job Descriptions

      • Reviewing Candidates

      • Preparing for interviews

      • Final selection and onboarding advice

    • Email support for duration of process for time-sensitive clarifications

    • Reduced rates for subsequent packages or additional 1:1 sessions

  • Need leadership alignment across your organisation? Group sessions offer a great value option to address organisation-wide leadership issues and get a fresh start. 

    Includes: 

    • 1 x 30 minute consult to determine training needs and priorities

    • 1 x 2+ hour group workshop, tailored to your needs

    • Reduced rates for subsequent packages or 1:1 sessions for participants

Contact

Feeling underconfident, need some guidance but don’t know where to start? Send me a message with a brief description of what you’re facing and I will be in touch.