Working too much?

Do you feel that things are getting on top of you? That there aren’t enough hours in the day, never mind ‘me time’? Are you waking up in the night stressing about all the things you have to do? Is work eating more and more into your family time?

I’ve been in your shoes and can help you sort out what’s important and urgent from what’s not, to plan your work more effectively, and share techniques to give you back control of your time and reset your life-work balance

Lack of morale in the team?

Are you seeing more frowns than smiles? Hearing more grumbles than laughs? Have your team members all gone quiet? Have you recently been asked to manage a team but not been given any support or training?

Don’t worry you’re not alone! I can help with some simple actions that can bring your team together and speaking up about how they feel, which is the first step to re-motivating them. We can then work on addressing the points raised and (re)building a thriving team

Struggling to meet your targets?

Are deadlines getting closer but progress is slowing down? Have you hit some blocking point you can’t get round? Are you working longer hours and still no closer to a solution?

I can help you approach things from different angles and come up with new ways of tacking the challenges. And even take a more active role to help resolve them if you wish

Hi, I’m Kevin.

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I’m a qualified leadership coach and mentor; I work with leaders and managers to help them hone their performance, accomplish their goals and improve their wellbeing. My aim is to create a world where no leader is over-stressed or at risk of burn out.

I have over 35 years of experience in IT leadership working in a variety of global organisations and countries. I’m also a roving troubleshooter and have often been sent into countries and situations to understand the issues and find fast and effective solutions. If you have a problem and need some advice, get in touch for a free consultation call.

Interim/Fractional CTO

With over 35 years of experience working in IT Operations around the word, and with a proven track record of leading teams to success and delivering tangible value, I can step in and take over a role if needed for however long you need.

I can work remotely but am happy to travel to your offices, as I find that trust is best earned face to face.

This can be part-time or full time as required, subject to availability.

Coaching

As a certified coach, I can help you see your situations from different perspectives and identify additional actions to progress towards your goals.

I‘ve helped new managers adjust to their roles, leaders suffering with overwhelm find a more positive life-work balance, and people struggling to achieve their objectives to get back on track and hit their targets.

See below for more details and feedback from some of my clients, or schedule a call to see how I could help you with your challenges.

Mentoring

Sometimes we all could do with advice from an experienced person who understands the challenges but is disconnected from our day to day. Someone we can talk to openly, bounce ideas off and leverage their experience to avoid making mistakes. I’m here and happy to have a completely confidential conversation to see how I can help.

My Coaching Approach

Client-driven

Coaching is all about helping YOU achieve your objectives or find solutions to your challenges. You drive the agenda and discussion. My aim is to use recognised coaching models and tools to help you see things from different perspectives, and find alternatives that you had not previously considered. I also use techniques and skills learned from my years as an IT leader and troubleshooter to help where appropriate

Iterative

I usually propose a series of 4-6 sessions to progress with you as you put into action the results from each session and share the results. It will depend on your objective that we will agree together before starting.

Experience-based

Where appropriate I also provide mentoring support based on my experience. Depending on the situation I can draw on similar cases I have encountered to share some ideas and options that you can consider.

  • 35+ Years of IT Leadership Experience

    Across all aspects of technology, with a focus on IT Operations and Service Transformation

  • Global and Multicultural Experience

    Living and working in 4 different countries

  • Over 4 years of coaching and mentoring

    For a very diverse range of people around the world

What Clients are Saying

"Kevin's insights and compassion have left a lasting impact on me, as he has consistently provided the support needed to navigate my thoughts and emotions. The safe and nurturing space he has created is truly invaluable. He is so patient and thoughtful."

Emma C, UK

"Working with Kevin has been a transformative experience. His dedication and expertise have not only guided me through personal and professional challenges but also inspired me to exceed my own expectations. Kevin's approach to coaching is characterised by his ability to listen without judgment, helping me to change perspectives and identify the real obstacles in my path."

Spomenka P, France

"This was my first experience with coaching, and initially, I wasn't sure about the differences between coaching, mentoring, and therapy, all of which I had tried before. From day one, Kevin was incredibly supportive in helping me understand and set my expectations for coaching and I can say that coaching is now, without a doubt, the approach I enjoy the most amongst them all because it helped me to look at my challenges more objectively."

Camila C, UK

"Kevin is a practical, solution-oriented coach with a compassionate heart. He has a knack for asking powerful, thought-provoking questions, guiding you to deepen your thinking, consider a range of alternative perspectives, and obtain a holistic understanding of the situations you face. This comprehensive exploration results in peace of mind as well as the development of SMART goals and concrete actions plans to achieve your desired outcomes. Kevin helps bring structure and clarity to your thinking by effectively summarising your exploration, action plans and goals, instilling a sense of personal commitment, accountability and self-confidence on the path forward."

Nick M, Czechia

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 discovery call with me to discuss any of the services I provide and how I can help.

FAQ

  • First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation call to see what support you need and if I'm the right person to help you.

  • Prices will depend on complexity and duration, but the following are for guidance:

    IT Troubleshooting: £500-£800/day

    Interim IT Leader: £800-£1200/day

    Coaching: £200/hour

    Mentoring: Variable

    The above is exclusive of expenses, and volume pricing can be discussed

  • For IT consultancy work, it can vary from half a day to as long as you need, subject to availability.

    For Coaching and Mentoring, I recommend we use between 4 and 6 sessions of 40 minutes each, with a month between each session. However it depends on your needs and our mutual availability.

  • Everything we discuss will be completely confidential, and I'm obliged to ensure that any notes I may take are anonymised to comply with Global Data Privacy laws and regulations.

  • I chose the name Ebisu because it’s the name of the place in Tokyo where I first met my wife, Akane.

    It’s also the name of one of the 7 Japanese gods of fortune.

    I wanted something to convey serenity and harmony.

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