For over 20 years, I’ve been fascinated by one question: Why do some leaders thrive under pressure while others become stuck in self-limiting thought patterns that hold them back?
My varied career journey has taken me from business consultancy and C-suite leadership to psychotherapy, executive coaching, writing and international media.
Today, I combine each of these diverse experiences to help senior leaders understand how they think and what drives their decisions.
My objective is simple: to help senior executives become better leaders.
My work focuses on challenging your perceived limitations, removing obstacles, and providing the tools and support you need to perform at your best in high-stakes situations.
My career began in business consultancy at Booz Allen Hamilton. But during a year-long trip around the world, I spent two weeks camping in Patagonia with a Welsh psychiatrist, and it changed my career trajectory.
I became fascinated by the connection between thought patterns, professional performance, and relationships.
When I returned, I retrained as a psychotherapist and coach and began a new journey.
Today I support senior executives across their work and home lives, combining my business knowledge with deep psychological work to build insight, clarity, and resilience.
I’ve supported senior leaders as a therapist, consultant, and coach – but I’ve also sat on the other side of the table as a former Chief People Officer, which means I understand the pressures you face.
I understand what it means to make decisions with consequences far beyond your own role, balance commercial priorities with employee wellbeing, and manage the weight of other people’s expectations.
My experiences shape how I work today.
Sustainable change starts with understanding the thought patterns driving your behaviour.
Instead of focusing on the immediate problem, my approach involves deep psychological work to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface.
By combining behavioural psychology with strategies to build resilience, challenge negative thought patterns, and strengthen decision-making, my clients don’t just learn to manage pressure; they become better leaders.
Because meaningful change doesn’t come from doing more, it begins with clarity.
20+ years working across psychology, leadership and organisational development
Former Chief People Officer at Harneys
Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach
Founder of Pinnacle Wellbeing and Pinnacle Therapy
Occupational and Organisational Stress Management | Centre for Stress Management
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Training | Centre for Stress Management
Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner/Manager | March on Stress
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Level 3) | Centre for Stress Management
Author of Charisma Unlocked
Media contributor/spokesperson
As a published author and leading expert in phobias and charisma, my thought-provoking ideas have resonated with audiences across international platforms.
I turn complex personal development and mental health topics into engaging, insightful commentary.
As a respected keynote speaker and innovative event facilitator, I bring depth and passion to every engagement.
From mental health and employee wellbeing to charisma, organisational psychology and leadership, I turn complex ideas into engaging talks that leave audiences with greater clarity and a fresh perspective.
Through over two decades of experience, I’ve seen that most people have an innate capability; they just need the tools to leverage it.
Problem-solving and ongoing growth are part of my DNA, and I bring this solution-oriented attitude to every coaching and therapy session.
Outside of the boardroom, I’m a father of four with passions including travel, nature, and writing.
An explorer at heart but a pragmatist in business, I’m naturally curious about people, what shapes us, and why we think and behave the way we do.
If you’d like to work with me, please view my available services, including:
I established Pinnacle Wellbeing to support senior executives and the teams they lead.
As your organisation’s strategic ally, Pinnacle Wellbeing specialists help you embed employee wellbeing across the entire infrastructure, build stronger, more resilient teams, and navigate large-scale transformations.
