NEXT STEPS
Career & Leadership Coaching
Where are you heading?
Perhaps you're considering a new challenge, questioning your current direction, stepping into leadership or simply wondering what you want from the next stage of your working life.
I help people make sense of where they are, explore what they want next, and work out how to get there.
My career hasn't followed a straight line either
My own career has been more of a jungle gym than a career ladder — taking me through teaching, leadership and headship, working internationally and, eventually, professional coaching.
I've experienced different roles, different countries, unexpected opportunities and changes of direction. I understand that reaching a crossroads doesn't necessarily mean something has gone wrong. Sometimes what mattered five or ten years ago simply isn't what matters now.
Today, as an ICF-accredited coach, I help people create the space to explore where they are, what matters to them and where they might want to head next.
Rob Ford | ICF-accredited Coach
Former Headteacher & Senior Leader
Does this sound like you?
You've built a successful career, but you're beginning to wonder what comes next.
You're considering a new role, a different direction or perhaps something completely new.
You're ready to step up — but you're not sure what that should look like.
You've lost some of the confidence, motivation or fulfilment you once had.
You know something needs to change, but you're not quite sure what.
You don't need to have your destination figured out before you start coaching.
Sometimes the first step is simply creating the space to explore what's possible.
Career & Leadership Coaching
For people thinking seriously about their career, leadership or what they want next.
You might be considering promotion, changing direction, facing a leadership challenge, exploring new opportunities or simply trying to rediscover some clarity, confidence or motivation.
The aim isn't for me to tell you what your next step should be.
It's to help you find it.
Headteacher Appraisal & Coaching
A specialist coaching-led appraisal service for headteachers and governing boards.
Combining statutory appraisal with ongoing professional coaching creates time for meaningful reflection, constructive challenge and leadership development throughout the year — rather than appraisal simply being an annual compliance exercise.
“Rob’s coaching has helped me become a more reflective leader. He asks thoughtful questions, challenges my thinking in a supportive way, and helps me reach more meaningful and impactful insights. I always leave sessions with greater clarity and reflection.”
International school leader
Where are you heading?
You don't need to have the answer before we talk.
A free initial conversation is a chance to talk about where you are, what you'd like to explore and whether coaching with me feels like the right fit.