Ian is an executive coach based in the UK with a robust background as a former 'Big Four' Partner, who brings a wealth of experience and strategic knowledge to his coaching practice. His approach is designed to empower professionals to unlock their full potential and drive impactful business results. By leveraging his extensive expertise, he offers a practical, business-focused coaching style that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
His coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that every professional has the capacity to achieve excellence through clarity, strategic thinking, and focused action. He is committed to fostering an environment where clients feel supported, challenged, and inspired to explore new perspectives and develop innovative solutions.
Ian’s coaching is anchored in practical, real-world business scenarios, ensuring that strategies and solutions are directly applicable to the client’s work environment. He helps clients translate theoretical knowledge into actionable steps that drive tangible results.
Ian’s coaching approach is designed to provide professionals with the strategic insight, practical tools, and personalised support they need to excel in their roles and drive business success. By combining his experience as a former Big4 partner with a dedicated focus on leadership development and performance optimisation, he helps clients achieve their highest potential and make meaningful contributions to their organisations.
Ian spent 30 years in Professional Services, including ten as a partner at EY, Andersen and Grant Thornton. He worked in corporate transactions including both Restructuring and M&A.
At EY Ian led the internal coaching team and set up the coaching centre in 2011. Ian has 15 years of coaching experience of senior professionals.