Business Details
Leadership Coaching and Training Services in Sunderland
With over two decades of experience in leadership development, Matt Somers specialises in transforming senior leaders into effective coaches. Founded on the principle that leaders inherently act as coaches, the business provides tailored one-to-one coaching programmes and skills training for executives seeking practical solutions without traditional qualifications. Matt has worked with senior leaders at global organisations such as AXA, HSBC, and Toyota, alongside roles in the Middle East, to embed coaching cultures that drive performance. The methodology combines structured learning journeys with real-time application, avoiding generic case studies in favour of addressing immediate business challenges.Clients benefit from reduced management overhead, enhanced team motivation, and measurable outcomes through frameworks like the ARROW coaching model. The approach prioritises confidentiality, self-directed learning, and the elimination of internal and external barriers to success. Testimonials highlight transformative impacts on team dynamics, promotions, and operational efficiency. The business also offers short-term coaching sessions for targeted challenges, ensuring flexibility for clients at all career stages.
Services
Leadership Coaching
Personal Coaching
Coaching Skills Training
Sales Coaching
Communication Coaching
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in leadership coaching across global organisations
- Proven methodologies like the ARROW coaching framework for measurable results
- Sector-agnostic approach applicable to diverse industries
- Tailored one-to-one programmes focused on real-time business challenges
- Tested success in improving team motivation and operational efficiency
What people say
Outstanding team performance
Practical coaching techniques
Enhanced leadership skills
Effective problem-solving
Highly recommend
Services
Leadership Coaching
Personalised coaching programmes for senior leaders to develop coaching skills that drive team performance. Focused on reducing organisational interference and enhancing self-awareness, this service uses frameworks like the ARROW model to address real-time challenges. Clients gain tools to foster motivation, navigate change, and achieve measurable business outcomes.
Coaching Skills Training
Interactive training programmes teaching leaders to adopt a coaching style for improved management. Covers motivation techniques, conflict resolution, and structured problem-solving models like GROW. Designed for immediate application, participants learn to halve management time while doubling team effectiveness through practical, work-based learning.
Personal Coaching
Targeted coaching sessions for individuals seeking to overcome specific challenges or prepare for key events. Combines strategic thinking with actionable plans, offering a month of support for 95 or ongoing monthly subscriptions. Ideal for leaders transitioning from technical roles to management or addressing performance gaps.
Sales Coaching
Specialised coaching to enhance sales leadership and team effectiveness. Focuses on aligning coaching principles with revenue goals, improving client relationships, and overcoming internal barriers. Uses real-world scenarios to develop strategies that boost sales performance and market adaptability.
Communication Coaching
Training to refine communication techniques for better team engagement and conflict resolution. Emphasises active listening, feedback delivery, and fostering open dialogue. Helps leaders create environments where innovative ideas thrive and team dynamics improve through structured coaching frameworks.
People
Matt Somers
Founder & Lead Coach
With over 20 years of experience, Matt specialises in developing leaders as coaches. He has worked with senior executives at AXA, HSBC, and Toyota, and as a consultant in the Middle East. His practical, results-driven approach focuses on embedding coaching cultures that enhance organisational performance.
Questions
What leadership coaching services do you offer?
We provide tailored one-to-one coaching programmes and skills training for senior leaders, focusing on practical application and measurable business outcomes.
How can coaching improve team performance?
Coaching helps leaders reduce interference, enhance self-awareness, and adopt frameworks like ARROW to motivate teams and drive operational efficiency.
Do you offer short-term coaching options?
Yes, we offer hourly sessions (£95) or monthly subscriptions (£90) for targeted challenges or ongoing support.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Sunderland, we work with clients nationwide, including major organisations in finance, energy, and retail sectors.
What coaching methodologies do you use?
We utilise proven frameworks like ARROW, GROW, and the Performance Equation to address real-world challenges and foster sustainable growth.
