Career Coaching For Impact
Is your career giving you direction, or simply keeping you occupied?
At some point, many professionals realise that what looks right on paper no longer feels right in practice. You may be successful, busy, and respected. Yet you sense you have reached the limits of “doing more”.
Real progress often begins with a pause.
Stepping back creates the clarity needed to move from reacting to your career to choosing it with intention.
Rooted in Experience. Focused on Your Growth.
I am a coach shaped by more than three decades of leadership in complex global environments. My career unfolded at the intersection of local operations and global headquarters governance, where progress depended less on formal authority and more on judgement, presence, and the ability to influence across boundaries. I understand the complexity, pressure, and ambiguity my clients face because I have operated inside those systems myself.
Complex systems only work when people do. Across large-scale transformations, I saw that sustainable change does not come from frameworks alone, but from individuals who can think clearly, engage constructively, and act with intent under scrutiny. Coaching became the natural continuation of that work: creating space for reflection, strengthening judgement, and supporting leaders to move from reaction to conscious choice.
I work with professionals and leaders facing complexity, responsibility, and competing expectations. The common thread is not title, but how influence is exercised beyond formal authority.
| Who | What |
|---|---|
| Leaders in Local Organisations | Navigating the pressures of local market dynamics while maintaining operational excellence. I support you in leading with a steady presence in high-growth or high-pressure environments. |
| Executives at Global Headquarters | Managing the tension between global governance and local autonomy. I provide a structured space to decode HQ dynamics and harmonise processes across diverse cultural landscapes. |
| Senior Experts and Individual Contributors | Expanding impact and professional authority without losing yourself in the process. We focus on the shift from technical excellence to strategic influence. |
| International Professionals and Expats | Leading in a language or culture that is not your own. I help you decode the unspoken criteria of advancement within international matrix organisations. |
| Leaders in Transition | Navigating the first 90 days of a new role or preparing for a significant career pivot. We focus on strengthening judgement and making deliberate choices during high-stakes change. |
The Strategy of Self-Awareness
Coaching is not “soft” development. It is a high-level strategic partnership designed to support momentum in complexity. Coaching creates a disciplined space to challenge assumptions, test perspectives, and reconnect decisions to what truly matters.
It is the bridge between habitual action and intentional choice.
Over the past two decades, professional coaching research has consistently highlighted the value of this investment. Clients commonly report increased self-awareness and confidence, alongside improvements in performance, communication, and professional relationships.
Source: International Coaching Federation research on professional coaching (Global Coaching Study and related ICF research). Explore at coachingfederation.org/resources/research.
Choosing the Right Type of Support
Finding the right fit matters. Each form of support serves a different purpose, and the most helpful option depends on what you are trying to navigate right now – whether that is a career transition, leadership challenge, organisational issue, or personal wellbeing.
These roles are distinct but not rigid. In practice, people often move between them at different stages of life and work, and sometimes use more than one at the same time.
| Role | Primary Focus | Best suited for |
| Career Coach | Clarity, identity, transitions, leadership development | Professionals and leaders navigating complexity, change or growth |
| Mentor | Development through experience-sharing | Professionals seeking insight from someone with relevant experience |
| Consultant | Solving defined organisational or business problems | Organisations or leaders seeking external expertise |
| Career Counsellor | Career choices and job-search support | Students, early-career professionals and job seekers |
| Psychologist / Therapist | Emotional wellbeing and mental health | Individuals facing emotional distress or trauma |
My Approach
Our work combines rigorous thinking with supportive dialogue.
The partnership is grounded in the ICF Code of Ethics. This means strict confidentiality, professional integrity, and a clear respect for your autonomy. You set the agenda. My role is to challenge, support, and create the conditions for clear thinking.
Trust is not assumed. It is built.
Explore My Coaching Approach →
Momentum in Action
“A Dedicated Professional Partner” “Ben has a remarkable presence and a rich background that brings exceptional human qualities to his coaching: tolerance, open-mindedness, and humour. He is a reliable, professional partner for exploring complex life and leadership challenges.” — Senior Official, EU Parliament
“A Lasting Impact on Career Growth” “An exceptional coach and mentor. I was challenged to grow in ways I hadn’t imagined, and my career today has been profoundly shaped by his guidance. Working with Ben is a continuous learning experience – full of support, constructive feedback, and inspiration.” — Program Management , Fintech
“Confidence in the Selection Process” “Ben’s insights into psychological assessments and interview strategies provided clear, practical tools to showcase my qualities authentically. His coaching helped me gain clarity on my career direction and equipped me with the confidence to navigate rigorous evaluations.” — Senior Professional, Fintec
Ready to change the dialogue?
A 30-minute introductory conversation to explore your context and see whether working together makes sense.
No obligation. Just a meaningful first conversation.
