Client: Managing Director in an FMCG Organisation
The Challenge
A Managing Director (MD) in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector was experiencing severe burnout due to increasingly high demands, long hours, and high-pressure decision-making environments. The MD’s stress levels were impacting their personal well-being and professional effectiveness, resulting in reactive leadership, feelings of disengagement, and diminishing trust from the senior team.
Recognising the critical need for support, the MD sought Richard Reid’s expertise to strengthen personal resilience and develop strategies to safeguard mental well-being and leadership performance.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Richard designed a bespoke coaching programme focused on building resilience in the MD through scientifically backed psychological strategies:
1. Stress Management Frameworks
Richard helped the MD implement strategies such as cognitive reframing, mindfulness techniques, and boundary-setting behaviours. These systems allowed the MD to manage stress more effectively while staying focused on high-priority tasks.
2. Energy Optimisation
By mapping the MD’s energy levels throughout the day, Richard recommended practical adjustments to the workday, including strategically timed breaks and aligning key activities with energy peaks.
3. Emotional Intelligence Development
Through one-to-one coaching, Richard enhanced the MD’s self-awareness and ability to regulate emotions in challenging situations, mitigating impulsive decision-making caused by stress.
4. Long-Term Resilience Planning
Richard created a sustainability-focused plan for the MD, incorporating psychological tools such as goal visualisation and improved work-life integration.
The Outcome
In just three months, the MD demonstrated significant improvement in resilience:
– Enhanced Leadership Effectiveness: Managed immediate stress more calmly, improving decision-making and team performance during high-stakes periods.
– Reduced Burnout Symptoms: The MD reported a 40% reduction in feelings of burnout, as measured through structured self-assessments provided by Richard.
– Improved Personal Well-Being: Adopting mindfulness practices and daily structure changes led to a better work-life balance and improved relationships at work and home.
Richard’s comprehensive support ensured that the MD could sustain long-term resilience while continuing to lead effectively through the complexities of the FMCG industry.
