My Approach - John Anderson MBE MSc
My coaching philosophy is person-centered and pragmatic, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, rapport, and empathy with my clients. Building a strong relationship and creating an effective working alliance are significant aspects of my approach to executive coaching. As a certified executive coach and group facilitator, I adopt an open-minded and flexible approach. I adapt my coaching style and methodology based on the unique needs of my individual clients and their business contexts, helping them unlock their true potential for achieving high performance. Most importantly, I collaborate with my clients to support them in widening their perspectives and shifting their horizons.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
With a strong coaching philosophy grounded in extensive coaching qualifications, I hold a Masters in Executive Coaching (Merit) from Hult/Ashridge Business School and am an accredited coach. I am recognized as a Master Practitioner by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and possess an EMCC Accredited Coaching Supervisor (ESIA) certification. Additionally, I have the EMCC Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA) and am a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). My credentials also include EMCC Accreditation in Coaching Supervision (EISA) and a Diploma from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AOEC), further affirming my expertise in executive coaching. I am qualified in psychometric testing, including Hogan, Lumina Spark, Firo-B, MBTI Steps 1 and 2, Spotlight, SDI, and I am a certified NLP practitioner. As a UK Sport Endorsed high-performance coach and mentor, I am committed to elevating the coaching experience. Furthermore, I serve as the Lead Tutor at Barefoot Coaching.
Areas of Coaching Expertise
Supporting leaders to identify and leverage their strengths, achieve higher levels of performance, and attain successful outcomes for themselves and their businesses is central to my coaching philosophy. I work with professionals to help them develop their presence, personal impact, and influence, particularly in managing transition, significant change, strategic development, and thinking. My coaching qualifications are backed by extensive experience in helping individuals enhance their self-awareness, influencing skills, work/life balance, and effectively lead teams, including virtual teams. During periods of transition, I support clients in recognizing leadership challenges and successfully overcoming them, fostering resilience and adaptability. Additionally, I offer team coaching to assist team leaders and their teams in identifying and achieving high-performance outcomes, ultimately enhancing their executive coaching experience.