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Matt

Matt is a strong values led senior leader and executive coach. He is a recognised HR, OD and Transformation specialist with operational, commercial and general management exposure and instincts. Matt has broad sectorial experience including FMCG, manufacturing, business services, retail, customer service, healthcare and transport within FTSE corporates, private equity and private ownership, charity, public sector & regulated environments, with 20 years at board level.

Matt is a relational coach who brings empathy to his practice which is underpinned by the concept of unconditional positive regard as a basis for success. Matt coaches courageously to challenge and stretch clients to enable achievement of personal and business objectives.

He is status-agnostic and is fun to be around. Matt has a strong personal commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity, and the wellbeing of the whole person at work.

Operational Experience:

  • HRVP at Thales UK, Hitachi Rail, Southern Rail, NHS, Carlisle Group and Honeywell
  • HR Leadership roles at PepsiCo, Walkers and British Steel
  • Transformation Director at Abellio Scotrail
  • Consultant within Construction, Local Government and Retail sectors.

Qualifications:

  • LLM Industrial Relations
  • BSc Management Science
  • ILM Coaching Level 5
  • Masters in Executive Coaching at Ashridge (AMEC)

Specialisms:

  • 1:1 coaching for Board, executives, MDs, leaders and middle managers
  • Transition coaching to senior roles; including 1st Board position
  • Supporting women and ethnic minorities to succeed despite prejudice
  • Helping leaders succeed in complex cultural and stakeholder environments.
  • Facilitating strategic and transformation type workshops
  • Mediation and conflict resolution
  • Developing confidence, impact and influence
  • Helping leaders deal with stress and manage their wellbeing whilst performing.

Clients

Abellio Scotrail, Bristol City Council, British Steel, Carlisle Group, Hitachi Rail, Honeywell, NHS, PepsiCo, Southern Rail, Sustrans, Thales, Vallourec and Walkers.

Additional Expertise:

Matt has operational leadership experience of manufacturing post-production processes and of running a P&L business cost centre within a business services group. Matt is passionate about music, coaching many music artists and bands.

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