The Captain S Coach

I’m the Founder of The Captain’s Coach® a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, and an ILM Masters Executive and Leadership Coach. I help high performance leaders, senior executives and senior seafarers transform their leadership, unlock potential within their teams and build high-performing ecosystems that thrive under pressure. Having led elite teams, worked alongside the Special Forces, stepped up to Captaincy and commanded the UK’s largest Bomb Disposal and Diving Squadron during the London 2012 Olympic Games, I’ve distilled coaching psychology, frontline leadership, and real-world experience into transformative programmes that help top talent perform at their best: Perform Under Pressure™ An advanced leadership and resilience programme for senior executives and high-performing teams that equips leaders with the tools, techniques and mindset to perform with clarity, composure and confidence. Grounded in operational experience and leadership psychology, it strengthens resilience, decision-making, and communication - elevating performance, culture, and retention. Coaching for Captains® An award-winning leadership development programme for senior maritime professionals it equips leaders with the insight and confidence to build cohesive, high-performing teams while maintaining safety, morale and operational excellence. Grounded in maritime experience and leadership psychology, it sharpens decision-making and crew cohesion - fostering trust, composure, and consistency on board and ashore. Special Advisor Service. A strategic, high-impact advisory offering leadership support during times of change, challenge, or transformation. It blends operational expertise with executive coaching to deliver analysis, counsel and actionable strategy. Designed for boards and senior teams, it restores alignment, builds capability, and accelerates performance - enabling organisations to navigate uncertainty with confidence and composure. Learn more at