I help founders, business owners, and technology leaders clarify what they actually want - then build the teams, trust, and systems to get there. Not with a textbook. With twenty years of real experience and a coach who's comfortable going off-piste.
Get clear on what you actually want from your business - not what the standard coaching playbook says you should want.
High-trust teams outperform. I help you build the culture and the people that make this real.
Your business should fund the life you want - not consume it. Smart systems, automation, and the right tools exist precisely to give that time back. We build for both.
I work with a range of people - all motivated, all doing something that matters. I have a particular soft spot for founders and leaders working on causes with a genuine positive impact on the world. If you want a coach with a laminated framework, I'm probably not your person. If you're mission driven and you want someone who can help you identify what you really want, and how to get there, get in touch.
You've built something real but feel trapped in the day-to-day. You're ready to step up, get out of the weeds, and build a team that doesn't need you for everything.
You're a brilliant engineer or technical lead stepping into people management. You want to lead with confidence, build high-trust teams, and still love what you do.
You've got something with real potential but aren't sure how to make the leap. I've helped others do exactly this. If budget is the barrier at this stage, let's talk - I'm open to lower-cost or alternative arrangements to enable motivated people to do great things.
Revenue is growing but the organisation is creaking. You need culture, process, and the right people in place before the wheels come off.
Your team is capable but not quite clicking. Friction, misalignment, or lack of psychological safety is slowing everything down. I work with teams as well as individuals.
You're successful by most measures but feel like something's missing. Maybe you're burning out, or you've lost sight of why you started. Let's reconnect you with your purpose or clarify your direction.
No complex onboarding. No cookie-cutter frameworks.
The route we take is yours - not a well-worn path I've taken others down before.
We talk honestly about where you are, what's not working, and what you're trying to achieve. Free, 30 minutes.
We map your current state vs. where you want to be, define your outcomes, and build your roadmap together.
Regular, focused sessions with real accountability. We tackle the hard stuff - not just the comfortable topics.
Regular reflection on what's working. We adapt as you grow, so the coaching always serves where you actually are.
"Dave came highly recommended at a pivotal point in my life, when I was deciding whether to accept a promotion or leave my job entirely to take my creative business to the next level. His superpower lies in helping you see the value that already exists in your business and then crafting a clear, actionable strategy, complete with a realistic two-year plan for scaling up.
Beyond his strategic expertise, Dave created an incredibly safe and supportive space to express the fear and anxiety that come with making such a significant life change. He was patient, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my success, making it clear that there are no "stupid questions."
Dave guided me through the process of leaving my 9 to 5, providing a structured plan to run alongside the transition and offering the reassuring, validating guidance I needed. He gave me the confidence to pursue my dream of becoming a full-time printmaker.
Thanks to Dave's business acumen, I quickly realised that the sky is the limit and I achieved five-figure months just three months into full-time self-employment.
More importantly, my life now has a level of freedom and flexibility it never had before. I can head to the mountains or wander a coastal path when I feel the pull, visit my parents at will, spend time with the people I love, or enjoy rare sunny days in the UK instead of being tied to an office.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dave to anyone looking to organise their business, clarify their strategy, and build a freedom-driven life. I am forever grateful for his guidance in helping me design and execute my own 'freedom plan.'"
"Dave asks the kind of smart, incisive questions that force you to stop and think. He cuts through the fluff with his direct approach. He doesn´t hold back in asking the tough questions, that trigger me to change my approach when I need to. He has a phenomenal ability to quickly identify and focus on what matters most.
There is zero judgement. We can talk about anything, knowing that sometimes there are gems inside seemingly unrelated thoughts. He helps me refine my approach to work by cutting through the distractions and identifying the core priorities.
I've ended up doing less, but achieving much more. As a result I run a more streamlined business, provide a more strategic focused service to my clients, and have more time for a better quality of life."
"Working with Dave has had a profound impact on my leadership approach. He brought clarity, structure, and a renewed sense of purpose to our development team. What stood out most was his ability to translate Agile principles into practical, meaningful actions that resonated with the team.
Dave didn't just teach frameworks; he cultivated mindsets. Through thoughtful coaching and consistent guidance, he helped me grow into a more intentional and adaptive leader.
I am truly grateful for the positive impact Dave has had on my journey. Anyone looking for a Coach who can inspire transformation, empower people, and elevate teams would be fortunate to work with him."
When you're 300 metres up a rock face, or reading thermals as you soar along a ridge, there's no room for distraction. You're fully present, making real-time decisions with real consequences.
The best leaders I've met have that same quality. Not recklessness - but clarity. The ability to assess a situation, trust their team, commit to a decision, and adapt when the conditions change. That's not just climbing. That's leadership.
I believe that time in nature, physical challenge, and stepping away from screens isn't a reward for hard work - it's part of how you do your best work. I'll encourage you to protect it.