Practice Areas
Oliver's services encompass leadership and executive coaching, team development, business coaching, and agile coaching. He pursues an evidence-based coaching practice and offers both pre-conceptualized programs as well as customized development plans that are responsive to the specific organizational context. In general, Oliver aims to follow Einstein's wisdom of making things "as simple as possible, but not simpler" to ensure that clients receive support that is relevant, practical, and aligned with their goals.
Leadership and Executive Coaching
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”
(John F. Kennedy)
Looking to take your leadership to the next level? Oliver's leadership and executive coaching services are designed for top-level leaders in organizations who are ready to achieve their business goals, develop their self-understanding and complex problem-solving abilities, and remedy any attitudes or behaviors that may be hindering their performance.
Oliver's coaching focuses on building and developing, not just fixing. He works with high-potential individuals, executives in transition, and teams to improve personal and team performance, manage change, strengthen communication, and achieve measurable business results.
Leadership coaching is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to build capacity, complexity, and capability with leaders in organizations and business. With Oliver's support, the client will gain the awareness and understanding needed to meet present and future challenges head-on.
Oliver's coaching process is a collaborative effort. He provides feedback that you may not get from those with whom you work and supports you in reflecting on and expanding your views. And while he won't contribute his own leadership experience unless prompted, he's always ready to integrate it into the coaching process whenever it makes sense..
Team Coaching & Team Development
“Given what we now know about the social brain, creating the right social environment in our places of work should be a top priority for anyone who wants to bring the best out of themselves and those around them.” (Liebermann 2013)
Team coaching can provide numerous benefits to organizations and teams, including increased productivity, better communication and collaboration, enhanced creativity and innovation, and improved employee engagement and retention. By investing in team coaching, organizations can create a positive team culture that fosters trust, respect, and accountability, leading to greater job satisfaction and a sense of purpose among team members. Team coaching can also help teams to navigate change, manage conflict, and develop effective leadership skills, which are essential for success in today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment. Ultimately, team coaching can help organizations to build a high-performing team that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of achieving their goals and objectives.
​Oliver's team coaching services can help clients to achieve these benefits and more by providing a structured process for identifying and addressing areas for improvement. By working closely with teams, Oliver can help them to develop a shared vision for their team culture and establish clear goals and objectives for achieving this vision. Through his coaching, Oliver provides teams with the tools and strategies they need to improve their communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. Oliver's approach is tailored to each client's unique needs and goals, ensuring that teams receive personalized support and guidance throughout the coaching process. Whether clients are looking to build a new team or enhance the performance of an existing one, Oliver can help them to achieve their objectives and drive success.
Business Coaching
“Good business coaching is so powerful that if it was a drug, it would be illegal.” (Scoular 2011)
Coaching for business owners or operators seeking to drive positive change in their business performance. With his extensive experience in business management, Oliver can help identify opportunities for growth, analyze issues and stumbling blocks, and develop strategies to improve the top and bottom-line performance of the business.
Oliver's business coaching services cover a range of common themes and topics, including designing or reviewing strategies, improving organizational structure, and identifying marketing needs. His approach is informed by 18 years of experience as the MEEA CEO of a renowned global sports brand, during which time he spearheaded organizational management, change management, stake-holder management, and market entry and development strategies, among other areas.
Importantly, Oliver understands that every business is unique and requires an individualized approach. He takes an eclectic coaching approach, tailoring his services to meet the specific needs of each client. Furthermore, Oliver provides coaching, not consulting, ensuring that clients have the tools and knowledge to succeed independently.
Agile Coaching
“There's a way to do it better - find it” (Thomas A. Edison)
Agile coaching is a valuable service for organizations, teams, and individuals who seek to adopt Agile practices and methods in their work. The primary objective of Agile coaching is to help organizations and teams become more efficient, transparent, and cohesive, ultimately leading to better outcomes, solutions, and products/services. Oliver, a trained Agile coach who underwent rigorous leadership development, successfully introduced and promoted an Agile mindset, tools, and methods within his own organization. His approach is not about promoting a specific method or tool over others, but rather empowering people to meet business challenges more intelligently, swiftly, and with less risk. He offers Agile workshops and provides ongoing support to organizations and teams embarking on their Agile journey. With Oliver's guidance, organizations and teams can adopt Agile practices and methods that suit their unique needs, ultimately resulting in enhanced performance, productivity, and competitiveness.