Executive Coaching for Leaders & Founders

When the decisions sit with you, it helps to have somewhere to think.



I work with leaders at every stage who want space to step back, talk openly and decide what comes next. I spent more than 20 years in commercial leadership at Auto Trader, Mail Metro Media and Shpock before becoming an ICF accredited coach.

Executive coaching for leaders & founders

When the decisions sit with you, it helps to have somewhere to think.

I work with leaders at different stages of their careers who want space to step back, talk openly and work through what's on their mind.

I spent more than 20 years in commercial leadership before becoming an ICF-credentialed coach.

Book an introductory conversation Complimentary · 45 minutes · No obligation
  • “I can 100% recommend Chris… even if you don’t think a coach can add value to you!”
    Ben Padley Dyson
  • “Combines empathy with real candour.”
    Darren Scott Daikin UK
  • “Energised, focused, and clear on the actions I needed to take.”
    Ben Freeborn E.ON
  • “An excellent mix of coaching, mentoring, encouragement and constructive challenge.”
    Steve Iley Aircraft Research Association
Chris Gawor, executive coach

I've sat where you sit


I've led teams, carried targets, managed P&Ls and lived with the pressure and uncertainty that come with senior responsibility.


I also know leadership isn't always as straightforward as it looks from the outside.


That's shaped how I coach. Often the real issue isn't the one we started with. You can talk openly, and I'll challenge you when I think it will help.


I do use tools where they add something, and we track progress between sessions so you can see what's changing. But they support the conversation. They don't replace it.


No judgement. No leadership textbook.

Experience of leading commercial teams in fast growing sectors

Former employers: Mail Metro Media, Xaxis (WPP), Interactive Investor, Autotrader and Shpock
Former employers: Mail Metro Media, Xaxis (WPP), Interactive Investor, Autotrader and Shpock

Head of Display Advertising - Mail Online

Commercial Director - Xaxis (24/7 Real Media WPP)

Advertising Sales Director - Interactive Investor

Sales Director Manufacturer & Agency - Autotrader

Global Head Advertising Sales - Shpock (Adevinta)

Mail Online

Head of Display Advertising

 

Xaxis (24/7 Real Media, WPP)

Commercial Director

 

Interactive Investor

Advertising Sales Director

 

Autotrader

Sales Director, Manufacturer & Agency

 

Shpock (Adevinta)

Global Head of Advertising Sales

Who I Work With


I work with leaders at different stages of their careers, whether they’re arranging coaching for themselves or being supported by their organisation.


For Individuals

Leaders, managers, founders and professionals who want space to think through decisions, challenges or changes in their working lives.


For Organisations

I work directly with businesses looking to support the development of their leaders through confidential, one-to-one coaching.


Explore coaching for organisations →


How we work

Introductory conversation

A free 45-minute conversation to see if we're a good fit.

Sessions

60 or 90 minutes, online or in person, focused on whatever matters most to you.

Progress

We track what's changing between sessions, so you can see the difference.

What we can work on

People come to coaching for different reasons: a specific challenge, becoming more effective in their role, or deciding what comes next.

Better decision-making

Work through complex situations and decide with more clarity and confidence.

Stronger leadership

Explore how you lead, communicate and influence, especially through difficult conversations and change.

Team performance

Explore how you motivate and develop others, address performance issues and build accountability.

Focus and effectiveness

See where your time goes and make more deliberate choices about priorities.

Navigating change

Step into a new role or direction knowing what matters and what you want to achieve.

Making progress measurable

We agree what progress looks like at the start and revisit it as we go. That might be a decision you’ve been putting off, delegating more, or better feedback from colleagues.

Coaching qualifications and accreditations

ICF-credentialed and Barefoot Coaching accredited

Accreditations: ICF ACC, Barefoot Coaching, Mental Health First Aider (MHFA England) and Tilt365 certified

In a client’s words

“He doesn’t simply tell you what to do. Instead, he helps you work through decisions properly and find a direction that feels clear, realistic and right for you… I’ve also taken action more quickly than I probably would have done on my own.”

Steve Iley Head of Design and Manufacture, Aircraft Research Association

Read what clients say →

Leadership carries weight. You don’t have to navigate it alone.


If you’re carrying significant responsibility and want some space to think clearly about what matters most, let’s have a conversation.


I offer a complimentary 45-minute introductory conversation to explore what’s on your mind, what you’re working through and whether working together would be useful.

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