Rob Olorenshaw PCC

Professional Certified Coach - International Coaching Federation

My principal work is coaching senior leaders and their teams. I spend time with those leaders at the outset to really work out what outcomes they want to achieve, how they will know they have got there – and then help them to achieve them

Clients tell me that my style is very supportive, but is combined with a healthy degree of challenge. I genuinely love the work that I do and find all aspects of coaching rewarding. If I were to pick out particular areas of interest they would be helping individuals prepare for critical events in their work and career, working with leaders transitioning to new roles, the creation of high performing teams and managing stressful workloads.

My business background helps me to understand what makes organisations tick and I enjoy working with senior leaders across multiple industries and sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Rob Testimonials

I thoroughly enjoyed my coaching sessions with Rob. He is extremely efficient and can quickly get to the issues that I faced while giving me the space to think about how I can address these issues.

He provided a supportive, challenging and safe place for me to discuss my challenges and issues and I left my sessions feeling a lot more in control and with a clear path of the changes I needed to implement.

I would recommend him highly as a coach.

Marketing Manager, Digital Media

“Rob made me feel at ease from the outset, I trusted him he made it easy for me to be open and honest to help achieve my goals. Rob has made me feel supercharged and confident about how I am in my personal and professional life. The support he has given me is invaluable and has changed my outlook to help me grow and achieve. Thank you!”

DW, Marketing Director, Entertainment, UK, 2021

“Rob started coaching me a few years ago and guided my personal development as I was establishing myself in a new Service Director role. We remained in regular contact as I progressed to my current role. Importantly we continue to learn together, that’s what a true coaching relationship means.”

L N, Director of Strategic Programmes, Education, Bristol. 2020

“Rob has a very personable and approachable style. Really easy to talk to, he is a great listener and by posing challenging questions and offering practical advice, he has supported my personal development and in turn, increased my confidence in my role as an HR Director.”

JH, HR Director, Care, Bristol, 2020

“Rob’s experience and techniques have really helped my development as a Company Director and Professional. He makes me think differently and has given me several light bulb moments which have had significant positive impacts on my career.”

WJMC, CFO, Retail, South Coast, 2020

“My skills, behaviours and working practices developed significantly during the two years I worked with Rob. When we met I was Group Finance Director and during the two years went on to take the role of Group CEO and also Chair of our subsidiary company. Rob struck the perfect balance of challenge and support throughout and I very much enjoyed our sessions.”

MO, Group CEO, Property Management, Cheshire, 2020

“Rob has been coaching me for about a year. He has been extremely helpful minding sensitives we have in our bank. Rob is a fantastic coach, he helped me navigate through challenging circumstances. I would highly recommend Rob in particular if you need practical support and advice or you have to tackle internal politics.”

EM, Director of Infrastructure Eurasia, Banking, London and Moscow, 2020

Professional Background:

Prior to becoming an executive coach, I gained a broad set of business experience, operating as a director in a variety of roles and businesses. I have 20 + years’ experience of leading large and diverse teams and a real passion for developing people to help them realise their potential and improve business performance.

With an original background in HR and then broader operational experience, I built a record of delivery across a range of disciplines including change management, service delivery, operational management and the integration of businesses. 

Recent Assignments:

  • Coach to a CFO in her successful transition to CEO in a property and construction business.

  • Coach to the Supply Chain Director with an excessive workload in a high street retailer.

  • Coach to the Director of Infrastructure Investment in an international bank.

  • Coach to the newly appointed Head of one of London’s most prestigious independent schools.

  • Coach to the Business Development Director of a major food chain.

  • Coach to the Logistics Director and newly appointed board member of a leading energy business. 

Accreditation and Training:

  • Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation

  • Diploma in Coach Supervision, Coaching Development Ltd

  • SHL qualified at Level I and II.

  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel & Development.

  • Chartered Insurer and Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute