People sometimes ask why I talk about God’s leading. For me, faith isn’t a barrier or a filter, it’s simply the perspective I come from. Whether someone has a faith background or none at all, it doesn’t matter. I work with everyone. Faith just creates a different kind of conversation, the same way two guys talking rugby speak a different language than two guys talking cars. It’s not the point of my coaching, but it is part of who I am.
Family is a big part of my story. My wife Kirsty and I have been married nearly 26 years, and we’ve had our ups and downs, but it’s been a good journey. She’s a virtual assistant working with coaches, and she’s brilliant at what she does. We have two teenage kids each moving into new beginnings with new things on the horizon. We’re a pretty normal family.
My work story has been anything but straight. I grew up liking metalwork, became a welder, moved into sales, ran a shop, built a business, joined a franchise, survived a recession, rebranded, went back into welding, left welding again, and spent 20 years in audio‑visual work. I loved the customers, but the trade work eventually wore thin. I got older, the body got tired, and I knew I needed a change.
Nearly three years ago, I started asking the big question: Where am I going? I’d been a tradesman for over 30 years. I wanted off the tools. I wanted something meaningful. I worked with a life coach who helped me see things differently and asked me what three things I would do if I wasn't in my current business at the time. That landed. I had three ideas — real estate, working on cars, or coaching — and coaching was the one that stuck.
When I told my wife, her first reaction was, “No, you can’t do that.” Not because she didn’t believe in me, but because she works for coaches and the idea of her husband becoming one felt strange. But the coaching community has been incredibly supportive, and it’s become a space I genuinely love.
I’ve done personality profiles like Working Genius, DISC, and the Flame model. They helped me understand how I’m wired, discerning, enabling, people‑focused, a storyteller, someone who can see what’s going on beneath the surface and help people move forward. They helped me see why coaching fits me so well.
One of the core ideas I use in coaching is “above the line / below the line.” Above the line is ownership, accountability, responsibility, moving forward. Below the line is blame, excuses, denial. Coaching is about helping people rise above the fog and get moving again.
My ideal client is often a man in a season of transition, high capacity, driven, stuck, faith‑aware, wanting clarity. But I work with men and women across the board. If you’re stuck, unsure, overwhelmed, or just needing direction, that’s where my passion lies.
I offer one‑on‑one coaching, monthly or fortnightly sessions, blocks of 3–6 weeks, and soon group coaching. I also offer a free clarity call, no charge, no pressure, just a chance to see if we’re a good fit.
Coaching, for me, is like climbing the Hakarimatas. I’ve done it pretty much every weekend for the last 10 years. Some days it’s foggy and you can’t see anything. But when you reach the top, the fog clears and suddenly the whole landscape opens up. You get perspective. You get direction. You get clarity.
That’s what coaching is. Helping you get above the fog so you can see where you’re going.
If you want to hear more of my ramblings, jump onto my weekly podcast on Spotify or YouTube. I talk through all sorts of ideas, stories, and reflections, the same kind of honest, practical conversations I have with clients.
