I didn’t have someone like me.

This is the answer I give when I get the question: “Why did you get into coaching?”

Having been the CEO of several companies and the founder of others, I know first-hand how the experience is both exhilarating and tumultuous.

My tenures as chief executive were probably the most stressful times in my life - and the pressure affected my personal and professional relationships.

And it’s lonely.When you reach the top, it’s easy to feel like the ground beneath your feet is tenuous - and always moving.

As a leader, I wanted to have my “person” - someone who could guide me through knotty situations… someone without any agenda other than helping me… someone I could completely trust.

The empathy I bring to the world of a chief executive allows me to fill the gap I wished I had when I was in that seat.

If I ever become a CEO again, there’s no doubt in my mind that I would want a “me” to have by my side on the journey.

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