We provide coaching that unlocks and inspires REAL Leaders

Personal 1:1, for teams and for organisations as well as diagnostics and other leadership tools and resources

Coaching services

Personal 1:1 coaching programmes tailored for individuals.
Teams Aligning your leadership team through times of change.
Organisation Tiered coaching for colleagues at every management level.
Diagnostics & Resources All REAL Leaders gain full access to our in-house resources and can benefit from various assessments and leadership tools.

Personal 1:1 coaching programme

A bespoke individual coaching programme to achieve your professional, personal and leadership goals. For those looking to progress in their professional journey – whether that’s at a time when you’re feeling restless and need a new challenge, or you’ve been thrown into the deep end and need some reassurance to prevent burnout or being overwhelmed.

Personal Coaching includes:

  • Initial chemistry session with our CEO and head coach to assess your needs and leadership goals.
  • A bespoke leadership programme tailored to your specific needs, allowing you to be the leader you were meant to be, not the one you were told you should be.
  • A transparent monthly fee for the recommended period (usually at least 6 months)
  • Access to Steve and recommended coaches throughout the programme
  • A personal leadership assessment
  • A 360° assessment with at least 5 people in your network

Key coaching themes

We’ll often cover the following themes in our 1:1 leadership coaching programmes. We’re aware that there are many reasons why someone will choose coaching – some are closer to the personal world than the professional one but the two will always go hand-in-hand.

Career Coaching: finding your why and following your purpose. 50% of our clients have quit their roles to explore other opportunities.

“Crisis” Coaching: being there when you need us (from tough disciplinary discussions to board presentations).

People Coaching: getting the right people on the bus in the right seats and getting the wrong people off! Defining your people strategy and structure for tomorrow, not today.

Personal Profile Coaching: increasing self- confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, having presence, how to play politics.

Sounding board: providing a safe space in a challenging world. Reassurance that we’ve been there before, been through a similar experience and have actionable steps to move forwards.

Case Study 1:

We helped a commercial manager step into their first leadership role. From the initial application, we provided coaching through the lengthy interview process and assisted with their onboarding. This ensured they gained the right experience and learned the critical skills required to eventually exit the business into a more senior role in another organisation.

We coached two senior executives who were applying for the same promotion – one was successful and then needed ongoing assistance as they had their first taste of leading a diverse team, while the other was coached through the transition and then into another senior role within another business.

Case Study 2:

We supported a successful tech CEO through some tough conversations with underperforming employees, helping them balance the priorities of running a scaling business with the demands of multiple investors.

We provided a critical sounding board for a number of senior leaders in both the corporate and charity sectors, who have suffered from inappropriate and toxic behaviour within the organisation. From setting boundaries, having tough discussions and mediation, to disciplinary action and ultimately realising their true value and purpose.

See all case studies

Teams

Group coaching for specific teams, leaders or talent cohorts

Sometimes, you need to get a whole team on the same page about leadership and leadership coaching. This becomes particularly important during times of change, or when new projects are approaching and good, consistent leadership is needed across the team.

Team Coaching includes:

  • Initial chemistry session with our CEO and head coach to assess the needs of your team and your leadership goals.
  • A bespoke leadership programme tailored to your specific needs, aligned with the leadership values that you want to cascade throughout your business. The behaviours and actions that you expect from any leader in your organisation.
  • A transparent monthly fee for the recommended period (usually at least 6 months)
  • Access to Steve and recommended coaches throughout the programme
  • Includes personal leadership assessments, 360 leadership assessments and other group facilitation tools as necessary.

Organisation

Leadership analysis and coaching across the organisation

We can offer coaching across an organisation by analysing the current leadership profile of the business and recommending an organisational approach to coaching. Taking time to pause and assess the current styles/personalities of leaders ensures emphasis is given to the right principles.


Organisation coaching includes:

  • Organisation diagnostics using our unique assessments and diagnostic tools
  • A bespoke proposal for your organisation programme
  • A transparent fee for each event
  • Access to Steve and recommended coaches throughout the programme

REAL coaches

Meet our recommended coaches for specific challenges:

Steve Charlton

Being your true self, being honest with who you are, treat people fairly and equally, inspire.

“After two decades in consumer research and trends, I wanted to do more than simply become another consultant and created REAL Leadership.”

Nicola Pye

Communication, taking initiative, self-awareness, recognising your team.

“People are my buzz: working together to develop strengths and solutions – unlocking each individual’s unique route to effective, rewarding leadership and meaningful, lasting results.”

Alexandra Lichtenfeld

Seeing possibilities where others may not and striving to inspire people to tap into their true potential.

“I help individuals be the best they can be. I help teams work better together. I help everyone communicate better.”

Ben Sullivan

Developing individuals, constant desire to improve, adapting, listening, learning.

“I support leaders so they can create learning environments where staff understand the purpose of why they are doing what they do.”