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Leadership Coaching and Team Facilitation that leads to action

I work with organisations across Manchester and the UK to help people think clearly, have better conversations and move things forward.

If things feel unclear, stuck or harder than they should be, I create the space to step back, make sense of it and agree what happens next.

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peter@theGROWcoach.co.uk

How I can help

I tend to support people and teams in three main ways:

Leadership Coaching

For individuals stepping into new roles or dealing with pressure and complexity. We focus on clarity, confidence and making decisions that stick.

Team Facilitation and Away Days

Sessions that are structured, focused and lead somewhere. Not just discussion, but clear actions people take ownership of.

Workshops and Training

Practical sessions on communication, meetings, accessibility and personal effectiveness. Grounded in real work, not theory.

Photograph of Peter Sykes and a coach sat talking in a coaching session.

Who I work with

Most of my work is with universities, public sector organisations, leadership teams and managers navigating change.

I understand how these environments work. Competing priorities, limited time and the need to get people aligned without overcomplicating things.

What clients value

  • Straightforward conversations that get to the point

  • An impartial outside perspective

  • Sessions that don’t drift or turn into talking shops

  • Clear actions with ownership and follow-up

One client told me a commitment made during a session later saved them £30,000 in agency costs. That only happens when people leave with clarity and actually follow things through.

How we would work together

1. Initial conversation

We talk through what’s going on and what you need.

2. Agree the focus

We shape the session or coaching around real priorities.

3. Deliver and follow through

The session leads to clear actions, not just ideas.

About Me

I’m Peter, a coach and facilitator based in Manchester.

Before setting up The GROW Coach, I worked in Learning and Organisational Development at the University of Manchester. That experience shapes how I work today. I understand the realities of large organisations and the challenge of getting people aligned.

I keep things simple. No jargon. Just practical conversations that lead somewhere useful.

If you’re thinking about coaching or need someone to facilitate a session that actually delivers something, feel free to get in touch.

‍ ‍peter@theGROWcoach.co.uk

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