Shift
Individual coaching for senior leaders at transition points
What got you here won't get you there.
That's not a criticism - it's the reality of leadership transition. The skills, behaviours, and instincts that made you successful in your last role aren't always the ones you need in the next one. Sometimes you need to shift gear.
Shift is one-to-one coaching for mid-to-senior leaders navigating the moments that matter most - a new role, a bigger challenge, a career crossroads, or simply the feeling that something needs to change but you're not sure what.
It's not advice. It's not mentoring. It's a thinking partnership that helps you find your own answers - and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Three ways to work together
All engagements are tailored to your situation.
Investment is discussed during your discovery call.
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Focused. Fast.
One specific challenge tackled over three sessions.
For leaders who know exactly what they need to work on and want dedicated thinking time to move it forward.
3 × 60-minute sessions over 6-8 weeks.
Support between sessions via email or WhatsApp.
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The core Shift programme.
Six sessions over four-to-six months. For corporate clients we include key stakeholder checkpoints for accountability and alignment.
For leaders navigating a significant transition or challenge who want sustained support over time.
6 x 90-minute sessions over 4-6 months.
Two checkpoint meetings with a key stakeholder.
Support between sessions via email or WhatsApp.
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The full engagement.
For leaders facing the most complex transitions - where the stakes are highest, the picture is most unclear, and the depth of work required goes beyond coaching alone.
Starts with stakeholder interviews to surface the real picture - feeding into the coaching work.
Up to five stakeholder interviews with written summary.
8 x 90-minute sessions over 6-8 months.
Three checkpoint meetings with key stakeholder.
Optional leadership diagnostics at cost.
Support between sessions via email or WhatsApp.
Bespoke engagements
For C-suite leaders, ExCo and founder teams, or transformation sponsors who need something that goes beyond a standard programme. Scoped around your specific situation.
All coaching is provided by our founder, Mark Taggart
High Support. High Challenge.
The best domestiques in cycling know when to shelter their leader from the wind and when to push them beyond what they thought possible. I coach the same way - with curiosity and commitment, helping people navigate complex challenges, transitions, and moments that matter.
Clients tell me I balance high support with high challenge. I'm known for being candid, asking the questions others won't - but always from a place of respect, warmth, and belief in your potential. I coach the whole person, not just the role or job title. Often, the conversation that matters most lies beneath what's being said.
With deep experience in senior leadership and talent roles, I bring a real-world understanding of what it takes to lead in dynamic, high-performance environments. My job isn’t to give you the answers - it’s to help you find them in yourself, and move forward with purpose
What you can expect
🎯 Focus
Sessions are purposeful and clear, with time spent on what really matters.
🤝 Partnership
We work side-by-side. You set the direction; I hold the space.
🔍 Depth
I listen deeply - to what’s said, and what’s not - and offer observations that prompt new insight.
📈 Progress
My coaching is practical, reflective, and rooted in outcomes that stick.
Focus areas
I typically work with mid-to-senior leaders, high potentials, and executive teams across public and private sectors. Drawing on lessons from both the boardroom and the peloton, the work often centres on:
Career transitions – before, during, and after major changes
Leadership impact – enhancing self-awareness, influence, and presence
Navigating organisational dynamics – working through complexity and relationship challenges
Readiness for bigger roles – building depth, clarity, and resilience
Behavioural challenges – unblocking what gets in the way of progress
Whether you’re looking for a thinking partner, a sounding board, or someone who'll ask the questions others won't - let's talk.