EXECUTIVE COACHING
The thinking time you never get.
The honest mirror you rarely have.
A confidential thinking partnership for CEOs and senior leaders who don't have time to think.
Leaders I've coached come from...
Leadership is relentless.
And it can be lonely at the top.
I get it. I've been there.
Whether you're running a transformation or stepping into a bigger role — leadership brings challenges you can't talk through with your team.
- The constant context-switching between strategy and operations
- Managing stakeholders who all want different things
- Leading former peers who now report to you
- Making decisions with incomplete information
- Balancing being accessible with protecting your time
You don't need fixing. You need space to think — and someone who'll challenge you to go further.
Coaching is where strong leaders get stronger.
Leaders who receive coaching are 4x more likely to be promoted and see a 5-7x return on their investment.
What Executive Coaching Actually Is
The strategic thinking time you never get. The honest mirror you rarely have. A confidential space to work through your biggest challenges — with someone whose only agenda is your success.
Coaching IS:
- A thinking partnership to unlock insight
- Future-focused and action-oriented
- Challenging questions that shift perspective
- Building sustainable self-awareness
- Accountability for your commitments
Coaching IS NOT:
- Consulting or telling you what to do
- Therapy or counselling
- Training in specific skills
- Mentoring based on my experience
- A magic fix for performance issues
Your Coach
I'm Codie James.
ICF Professional Certified Coach with deep commercial experience. I've led transformation in FTSE 100 companies, built high-performing teams, and know what it's like to lead under pressure.
My approach is direct, commercially-grounded, and results-focused. I create a confidential space where you can think out loud, explore options, and find clarity on your biggest leadership challenges.
I've coached 50+ leaders — from C-suite executives and board directors to department heads and high-potential emerging leaders.
- ICF Professional Certified Coach
- Hogan Assessment Certified
- Insights Discovery Practitioner
- 15+ Years Leadership Experience
Choose Your Programme
Flexible coaching designed around your leadership challenge
Leadership Mastery
Sustained transformation
12 months | £7,690 + VAT
- 12 x 90-min monthly sessions
- Hogan Leadership Suite & 360° feedback
- Quarterly stakeholder progress reviews
Growth Accelerator
Building strategic capability
6 months | £3,380 + VAT
- 6 x 90-minute coaching sessions
- Optional Hogan & 360° feedback
- Reflective tools and support
Adapt for Success
Rapid clarity
4 weeks | £2,860 + VAT
- 4 x 2-hr weekly sessions
- Personalised action plans
- Optional Hogan & 360° feedback
Intensive Focus Session
Specific challenges
Half-Day + Follow-Up | £1,495 + VAT
- Alignment Call
- 3-hour intensive session
- Action plan & 45-min follow-up
What You'll Gain
Strategic Leadership
- Think strategically while managing operations
- Make confident decisions with incomplete data
- See the system, not just the symptoms
Personal Impact
- Lead authentically under pressure
- Build influence across stakeholders
- Sustain energy without burning out
Team Performance
- Delegate effectively without losing control
- Have difficult conversations with confidence
- Build a culture of accountability
Career Acceleration
- Prepare for your next level role
- Expand your influence and network
- Build a reputation as an exceptional leader
You Know You Need Coaching When...
These are the moments when coaching makes the biggest difference
You're leading a transformation and need a sounding board
You didn't land your message with the board
You're avoiding that difficult conversation
The same themes keep appearing in your 360
You're working harder but the needle isn't moving
You're preparing for your next big role
You need to influence without direct authority
You want to step back and see the bigger picture
- You're leading a transformation and need a sounding board
- You're avoiding that difficult conversation
- You're working harder but the needle isn't moving
- You need to influence without direct authority
- You didn't land your message with the board
- The same themes keep appearing in your 360
- You're preparing for your next big role
- You want to step back and see the bigger picture
What Leaders Say
Let's see if there's a fit.
Chemistry matters in coaching. Let's have a conversation
and see if we're right for each other.
Chemistry matters in coaching. Let's have a conversation and see if we're right for each other.
Common Questions
Common Questions
Often HR Directors, CEOs, or the board as part of leadership development or succession planning. Many executives also self-fund as an investment in their career. I work with both.
From C-suite executives and board directors to department heads and high-potential emerging leaders. The common thread is complexity, leading others, and commitment to development.
Sessions are 1-2 hours, held monthly or fortnightly. We focus on whatever's most pressing — a decision, a relationship, strategic planning. Between sessions, you'll have tools and exercises to embed your learning.
Hogan provides evidence-based insights into your leadership strengths, potential derailers under pressure, and core motivations. As a certified practitioner, I integrate these into our coaching conversations.
Yes — alongside 1:1 coaching, I offer group coaching for leadership teams, high-potential cohorts, and peer learning groups.
We establish clear objectives at the start and track progress throughout — 360 feedback, business outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and your own assessment of confidence and capability.
