Executive coaching

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“Coaching has been very impactful. That dedicated space to reflect, to unpick what’s going on, to realign with my values, it’s helped me several times when I’ve been at a crossroad in my career.”

Anthony Davison, Director of Nursing and Quality Commissioning and Integration, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


After nearly 2 decades of providing leadership development, the NHS North West Leadership Academy has learned through our evaluations that coaching, if made available at the right time, can be the most effective development intervention for senior leaders.

The NHS North West Leadership Academy provides access to quality-assured external executive coaches for executive leaders of member organisations.

Executive coaching provides an opportunity to:

  • Have dedicated thinking time on personal career journeys or challenges.
  • Explore and find solutions to wicked problems.
  • Challenge thinking and formulate solutions.
  • Increase levels of confidence as a leader.

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in accessing executive coaching.

Find out more about the impact of executive coaching in these case studies:

Building a community first NHS with Pip Morrant

Leadership Case Study: Warren Heppolette – Career growth in the NHS

Anthony Davison: Advocating compassionate, community-driven nursing leadership