Lead with clarity.
Executive coaching for leaders taking on greater responsibility, navigating change or deciding what comes next.
When leadership asks more of you
A bigger role. A difficult decision. A change in direction.
Coaching offers space to think, speak openly and explore your options, so you can choose your next steps.
Meet Michael
I’m Michael Mckay, an executive coach and global business leader. My experience spans OpenAI, Google and McDonald’s, with work across the UK, Germany and the US.
My coaching combines careful listening, constructive challenge and practical perspective. I’m particularly committed to supporting leaders from under-represented backgrounds.
“Michael's coaching is insightful yet practical, helping unlock my own solutions.”
Patrick DePeters, Founder & CEO
Executive coaching
Together, we explore the decisions, relationships and expectations shaping your leadership. You choose practical steps to take, and we review what you learn.
Other support
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Mentoring
Perspective from my experience of global leadership to help you explore career choices, navigate unfamiliar expectations and consider different approaches.
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Consulting
Focused support for organisations clarifying priorities or improving how teams work together. We agree the challenge, scope and intended outcome before starting.
How we work together
Careful listening, constructive challenge and practical steps, shaped around your situation.
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Your work sits alongside the rest of your life. We consider your values, relationships and priorities as well as the immediate leadership challenge.
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I bring experience of leading across cultures and complex organisations, offering perspective when useful and helping you develop your own judgement.
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We agree a focus and adapt as your circumstances change, whether you are facing a difficult decision or a new responsibility.
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We turn reflection into practical steps, revisit the commitments you make and explore what you learn along the way.
What to expect
An initial conversation
You don’t need a fully formed goal. We discuss what has brought you here, what you hope to change and whether working together feels right.
A shared focus
We agree what you want to work on and what progress would look like, then revisit that focus as your circumstances change.
Reflection and practical steps
You choose practical steps to try between conversations. We review what you learn, question assumptions and adjust your approach.