What is it?
I created my Excel programme to help managers and emerging leaders step confidently into bigger roles and become change-ready, strategic leaders. Through personalised 1:1 coaching, I help your leaders step back from operational firefighting, focus on what matters most and achieve results through others. Together, we build the confidence and capability to develop strong teams, communicate with impact, strengthen their influence and lead their people effectively through change.
Why Middle Managers Matter
Middle managers are where strategy becomes reality. They’re expected to deliver results, engage their teams and lead change, often without the time, tools or confidence they need. When they’re stuck firefighting, team ownership suffers, change loses momentum and the pressure lands back on HR, Change and senior leaders. Developing their capability helps turn managers into confident leaders who can translate strategy into action, build engaged teams and make change stick.
From Insights to Impact
I start by aligning with the organisation and leader on the outcomes that matter. The GC Index® reveals how they’re naturally energised to make an impact, while GC Impact Awareness & Evaluation help identify development goals and measure progress and impact. We turn insight into action through 1:1 coaching on real workplace challenges. Leaders also gain access to GC Translate, helping them adapt their language to align and influence others, and Chat GCT, showing them how to be most effective and impactful in any scenario.
Leaders Who Make Change Stick
You gain confident, capable leaders who spend less time firefighting and more time leading strategically. They communicate clearly, empower their teams, build ownership and keep people engaged through change. For HR, L&D and Change teams, that means less dependency on you to solve day-to-day leadership challenges and more capacity to focus on strategy. And with development linked to agreed priorities and evaluated at the end, you have clearer evidence of progress and the value of your investment.
Our Testimonials
“I’ve successfully shifted to a more strategic leadership approach, empowering my team to take on more responsibilities. I’ve also established my authority and presence among senior leadership. I’m now an even more confident leader, tackling new challenges with greater assurance and effectiveness.”
S. Richardson, Director / Senior Technology Leader
“The biggest change has been within my team. I moved from being heavily involved in day-to-day technical decisions to shaping a structure where senior team members own technology streams and roadmaps. We’ve built greater ownership, collaboration and cross-skilling. Morale has improved, junior team members are more engaged, and I’ve come away with tangible changes to how I lead, how my team operates and how I engage across the business.”
Senior Technology Leader
“One of the most significant shifts I’ve made is my mindset. Through Kris’ coaching it’s become almost natural for me to recognise when I’m stopping myself from achieving things that are genuinely possible. To recognise that thought process, to challenge and positively manage my reactions is a huge thing which has opened up a whole new world of possibilities.”
HR Head of Rewards
“Kris has helped me step back and think about what I’m doing and who I want to be as a leader. The coaching has given me a space to think deeply about how I am running the team, how I can develop my skills, network and upward manage my career and how to have significant conversations. I recommend Kris if you’re looking for a coach to help you grow in your new or existing management role.”
Portfolio Manager