The Engineering Leaders’ Coach

🔑 Turning the key to unlock effective leadership 🔑

Nature or nurture…
Are great leaders born or is their talent developed?

A rowing team in their boat, perfectly in sync.

There’s no definitive answer but at Thorne Coaching we believe that your background should not be a hindrance to becoming a great leader.

Our expertise is working with leaders from a technical background where precision, attention to detail and an enquiring mind are prerequisites for success. We specialise in harnessing potential, honing talent and self-belief to grow executives into high-performing leaders and teams.

Our aim for the people we work with is that they will experience lasting transformative change in how they lead and work with other leaders.

Our programmes

Senior team development

Whether you’re an established business or a growing scale-up, this programme is designed to help Boards and senior leadership teams take the next steps toward high performance.
Fully customisable, the programme is tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.

Explore senior team development
Executive coaching

Whether you’re a seasoned senior leader or navigating your first 100 days in a new role, this programme is designed to help you unlock your potential and make a positive, lasting impact.
Customised to suit your specific needs and goals.

Explore executive coaching

"Thanks for all your efforts, we are definitely working better as a senior team."

Phil Jones, Chairman, PJA
"This has been the first time I have used a coach. Mike has been hugely influential in how I can positively see myself in my work context"

John, regional Finance Director, global not-for-profit organisation
“Mike’s methodical, but relaxed approach... was hugely beneficial in renewing my focus as to what type of leader I wanted to be.”

Paul, senior manager, BMW Financial Services
"Mike has been amazing at helping me open my eyes to my strengths and abilities. Having the space to discuss my situation and allowing me to talk through my strengths allowed me to improve and achieve my goals"

Russell, senior manager, HSBC
"I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who would actually like to change"

Mark, director, business consultancy
“The coaching with Mike was key to processing experiences to find positives and maintain drive and energy”

CEO, renewable energy sector