Leaders facing burnout

These real client stories offer a glimpse behind the scenes — showing how Andy’s
coaching helps leaders take back control, make braver decisions, and build businesses that work for them. Find the ones that resonate with you and your challenges and see how Andy could help.

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Coaching through uncertainty and transition

After rapid growth, the founder of a global consultancy was heading towards burnout. The intense, high-stakes nature of their work — often mission-critical for clients — had led to a culture of over-responsibility. The founder was exhausted, working unsustainable hours, and struggling to delegate. Relationships, wellbeing and decision-making were all under strain.

Guiding an MD in a global group

A Managing Director in a UK agency was reporting into a demanding US parent company. The UK arm was comparatively small, yet expected to deliver disproportionate results against aggressive US benchmarks. The MD felt isolated and under-resourced, and the communication gap between UK and US expectations was growing. Upward management was critical — but difficult.

Strengthening leadership confidence in uncertainty

A founder-led agency had grown from a solo consultancy into a well-regarded business, but the founder was now isolated at the top. The leadership team was junior and lacked experience, and the client base was unstable — with unpredictable briefs and revenues. The founder struggled to hold the team accountable or plan confidently for the…

Managing change and legacy behaviours

An experienced CEO faced major disruption: two senior leaders left the business at the same time, and the market was shifting fast in how clients procured agency services. On top of that, legacy behaviours from the early days of the business were beginning to clash with the expectations of a newer team. There was a…

Navigating group pressure with resilience

A senior agency leader within a network-owned agency had led a period of solid growth but was now under increasing pressure from above. Internally, decision-making had stalled as the CEO began delegating too much without offering direction. Confidence slipped, both personally and across the leadership team, creating a damaging loop of ambiguity and inaction. Morale…

Rebuilding confidence in a legacy agency

Following a co-founder’s extended illness and absence, the remaining founder was thrust into a CEO role that didn’t come naturally. A highly capable executive creative director, they had never planned to lead the business operationally. The result was uncertainty at the top, inconsistent leadership, and a team unsure who was steering the ship. The founder…

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