Leadership coaching in the university sector

“Incredibly helpful as a way of clearing the mind and getting new angles on things”

Universities are fascinating places, and the demands faced by people working in the sector, both as academics and in the professional services, are unique.

There are particular dynamics in play: an alphabet soup of acronyms and shorthands; political and governance structures that shape decision making; creative tensions between academia and professional services; the different cadences of career paths, choices and motivations.

Many in leadership positions within universities will undertake development programmes to hone their skills. The clear message that emerges time and again is of the importance of taking time to step back and think strategically. More often than not, ‘firefighting’ can crowd out this vital time.

Imagine the impact of committing to dedicate a few hours each term to reflect and to look forward.

With extensive experience of working with universities - as a facilitator on leadership development programmes, working through 360 feedback with individual leaders, and 1:1 coaching of academic and professional services staff - I have an appreciation for the landscape of the sector and the particular challenges it faces.

You make ‘getting onto the balcony’ a priority for your leadership by engaging in coaching. I offer a confidential space to think out loud with a critical friend who has a robust understanding of the sector so you can lead in this complex environment with more ease.