Executive Coach · Henley Business School PCEC
Often, the capability is already there. What's needed is the clarity, confidence and momentum to bring it through.
Book an introductory call"Coaching creates the space for capable people to grow into the next level — a catalyst for faster, more confident progression."
Dan Margetts · Executive Coach
What coaching is
Coaching is a structured space to step back, think clearly, and work through what is really going on beneath the surface.
It helps people draw on what they already know, arrive at their own answers, and move forward with clarity and intent. This builds stronger, more confident individuals who step up and take ownership.
It is distinct from mentoring or therapy. Dan doesn't provide answers or direction: the value comes from helping people bring their own thinking to life and act on it.
The work stays practical and grounded in real situations. And it remains entirely confidential between coach and coachee.
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Untangle complexity, challenge assumptions, and find the signal beneath the noise.
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Act with conviction — not hesitation. Make choices grounded in your own values and priorities.
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Step into the room differently. Own your voice and your contribution at the next level.
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Individuals move forward on what matters. Leaders see stronger ownership and consistent performance.
Who this is for
Already performing well and building credibility. Looking to sharpen how they think, decide and show up — and convert that into clear direction and decisive action at the next level.
In the middle of complexity — a new role, a shifting landscape, a team that needs more. Looking for a confidential space to think clearly and act with confidence.
Leaders who want to accelerate the growth of a direct report. Coaching delivers stronger contribution, greater ownership and more consistent performance — measurably.
What changes
Clear on what matters, what's next, and what to stop second-guessing.
The kind built from the inside — not borrowed from external validation.
How you show up shifts — in meetings, in hard conversations, under pressure.
Coachees leave each session with something to act on. That rhythm compounds.
"Progress from clearer thinking, better judgement, and the confidence to act."Dan Margetts, Executive Coach
About Dan
Dan has spent his career in complex, high-pressure environments — financial services transformation, global technology programmes, regulatory remediation — where expectations are high and outcomes are what counts.
Across all of it, the work that mattered most was never purely technical. It was understanding what each person needed to move, connecting the work to what they cared about, and building enough trust to get genuine buy-in rather than mere compliance.
The coaching ability is not new. Decades of leading people through high-stakes transformation — understanding what motivates each person, building trust, creating genuine buy-in rather than mere compliance — is coaching in practice, at scale, under pressure. The Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching at Henley Business School is formalising and deepening what has always been there, grounding it in academic rigour and leading to professional ICF and EMCC certification.
Dan is neurodivergent (ADHD) — which he has come to understand as a genuine asset. It brings a real curiosity about each client's world, an instinct for what is not being said, and a pull toward what might be possible. In coaching, that matters.
How it works
A free conversation to see if there's a fit — no obligation, no pitch. Either way, it will be a useful conversation.
Dan and the coachee agree what they're working on, the shape of the engagement, and the ground rules — including confidentiality.
60–90 minute conversations, online or face-to-face. Structured but flexible. Grounded in real situations, not hypotheticals.
Progress is tracked throughout. Each session ends with something actionable. Coachees move between sessions, not just during them.
Get in touch
Start with a free introductory conversation. No obligation. If there's a fit, the next steps are straightforward. If not, Dan will say so — and it will still be a useful conversation.
Coaching currently provided as part of the PCEC programme at Henley Business School, contributing to required experience for ICF and EMCC certification. Dan works to professional standards in line with ICF and EMCC ethical frameworks throughout.