Simon Foster

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Simon is an experienced Leadership and Executive Coach and Facilitator. Before moving into leadership development Simon held senior roles for a global financial services company in the UK and Europe. This hands-on business experience enables him to bring a practical, goal-orientated approach to his coaching. He has been coaching professionals for fifteen years at all levels from CEO to first line managers in both the public and private sectors. Simon has worked with teams and individuals during company acquisition, mergers and integrations to focus on change management and the management of teams. Simon is fluent in English and French with experience of living and working in France.

Simon likes to encourage clients to look at issues another way, finding that approaching things from a different perspective often highlights alternative solutions to unblock the problem. He has particularly enjoyed working with people who feel that they have reached a frustrating plateau in their career, as well as helping them transition smoothly into a new role. He has also worked extensively with individuals to help them understand their own leadership style and how to use this constructively with their teams, peers and stakeholders for maximum business results.
"He is a genuine and authentic coach, committed to developing others and helping them to find the best in themselves."
​Areas of Expertise
  • Executive coaching
  • Career coaching
  • Change Management
  • Senior Team Development
  • Team effectiveness
  • Improving overall performance
  • Transition coaching
  • Talent identification and development

Training and Qualifications 
  • Certificate in CBT for Coaching and Mentoring from the Institute of Counselling/University of the West of
    Scotland (UWS)
  • BPS Level A&B certified and qualified to use occupational and personality psychometrics 
  • Certified in use of Schroder Leadership Framework
  • Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation
  • Accredited in diagnostic instruments: 360 feedback, Leadership Preference Questionnaires, Situational
          Judgement Questionnaires

Industry Experience
  • Financial Services
  • Legal Services
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • National Health
  • Engineering
  • Communications
  • Energy
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What clients have said about working with Simon:
  • "Having had the chance to work with Simon for the last 6 years I have witnessed first hand his passion for leadership development and specifically coaching. Simon has always been valued for his leadership/coaching expertise, especially with clients where his 'Customer First' attitude led to some very long standing and trusted advisor relationships. With his willingness to help his colleagues and his quick wit always made for enjoyable times in the office". Matthew Nowell, Executive Consultant, IBM
  • “He is a genuine and authentic coach, committed to developing others and helping them to find the best in themselves". Caroline Hunter, Recruitment Manager, Wilson HCG
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​To arrange a free initial consultation with Simon call 01223 655667