Alongside my artistic endeavours, I work as mentor and coach to leaders in fields ranging from scientific research to professional service firms. I'm passionate about helping people figure stuff out through self-responsible, co-created reflective dialogue and play. My main focus is sensemaking in uncertainty through observation and experimentation at the boundary edge.
Clients can expect a warm dynamic of challenge, support and edge where conversations may range from strategic to creative and relational priorities. In my free time, I can be found playing competitive squash, restoring ancient field boundaries on Dartmoor or pondering the absurd in nature. You can find some of my personal musings here.
Alex Staniforth, Developmental Partner
“I am interested in conversations beyond right and wrong. Of heartfelt discovery and non-directive emergence where authenticity is cherished, encouraged and emboldened. These conversations take us to the edge and require our creativity, conviction and courage.”
Qualifications:
• Gestalt Coach Practitioner accredited through Academy of Executive Coaches (ICF Accredited)
• Gestalt Cape Cod Model Practitioner accredited through Gestalt International Study Centre (ICF Accredited)
• Certified to use Harthill Leadership Development Profile, Strengthscope 360 and Mindfulness Meditation
• Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
• Guest Lecturer University of Exeter Business School on Action Learning
• Mental Health First Aider (British Psychological Society Accredited)
• Finance BSc (Durham University)