Transitional Coaching

Ensure new leaders Thrive, not just arrive

You have secured the talent, now you need the impact.

Research shows that, despite best intentions, many leaders underperform when transitioning into a new role. The shift from “specialist expert” to “strategic leader,” or moving from a large-scale organisation to an agile, high-growth environment, carries significant risk.

We aim to reduce your new hire’s time to peak performance by as much as 60%. We do this with a unique one-to-one transitional coaching service.

For our headhunting clients, this service is included in our standard fee. We believe recruitment does not end when the contract is signed, it ends when your new leader is delivering results.

In high-stakes environments, such as engineering, healthcare, or large-scale public bodies, the first few months are a critical window. Our coaching ensures that your investment in talent is protected through four key pillars.

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Why is this critical for complex sectors?

  • Accelerated Impact

    You need your new programme director or department head to be effective immediately. We help them secure early wins and build the momentum necessary to deliver on your strategic goals.

  • Cultural Integration

    Navigating the politics of a complex organisation, or the pace of a high-growth startup, can be challenging. We guide your new hire through the cultural landscape, ensuring they build the right relationships from day one.

  • Retention

    The first 90 days are the highest risk period for turnover. We provide the support network that keeps your new hire engaged, confident, and aligned with the organisational vision.

  • Mental Toughness

    High-profile projects come with high-pressure expectations. We build the resilience required for your leaders to manage uncertainty and lead their new teams with clarity and composure.

What is included?

Our coaching structure is data-driven and tailored to the individual. It can take place online or face-to-face.

  • Psychometric profiling

    We measure Mental Toughness (using MTQPlus) and Leadership style (using ILM72) at the start and end of the coaching. This provides tangible data on the “distance travelled.”

  • 6 x 90-minute sessions

    Deep-dive coaching sessions spread over the first critical months of the role.

  • Tailored modules

    We select specific modules (detailed below) based on the psychometric report and the specific challenges of the new role.

  • Ongoing support

    We provide email and telephone support between sessions to handle immediate challenges as they arise.

Pricing and availability

For Headhunting Clients: This full 6-12 month support programme is included in our standard fee for all placements. It is part of our commitment to quality and retention.

For Standalone Clients: If you have hired a leader internally or through another source and want to secure their success, this programme can be purchased as a standalone package.

Investment: £3,000 + VAT per candidate.

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Beyond transitional coaching

Need to find a leader?

We find senior leaders that can lead your team, drive innovation and power R&D projects.

Need to train your team?

We offer a range of Training solutions for leaders, managers and the whole team.

Need career support?

Career Coaching helps people understand their transferable skills for their next move.

Frequently asked questions about transitional coaching

Yes. If you engage us for Executive Search or Talent Acquisition, this coaching is built into the service. We invest in this because it drastically improves retention rates and client satisfaction.

MTQPlus is a psychometric measure of Mental Toughness. It assesses how individuals deal with stress, pressure, and challenge. In the defence sector, where resilience is key, this provides vital insight into how a leader will perform under fire.

Yes. Companies often purchase the standalone package (£3,000 + VAT) for high-potential employees who have just been promoted internally (e.g., an Engineer stepping up to Engineering Manager).

The coaching is delivered by our qualified coaches who understand the engineering and defence sectors.

Ideally, we begin some modules before the start date. This allows the candidate to prepare their strategy and “hit the ground running” on day one.

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Want to ensure your new hire succeeds?

Let’s talk about supporting your leaders.