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.
Arrange a conversation
Clients often come to me when:
• there’s a lack of clarity or things feel stuck
• organisations want to explore issues in a structured and impartial way
• they need to gather honest insight from staff through focus groups or one-to-one conversations
• key conversations aren’t happening or aren’t effective
• teams aren’t aligned or working as effectively as they could be
• there’s a need to translate ideas into clear, accountable action
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.
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.
“We didn’t just talk. We made real progress”
The session wasn’t just discussion. We left with clear actions that made a difference straight away”
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.
If this has got you thinking, you can book a free chemistry chat and we’ll take it from there.