“You are an exceptional mentor who combines empathy with a sense of rigour. You listen deeply and take remarkably detailed notes — a skill that ensures every conversation is meaningful and actionable. Your calm and composed demeanour creates a sense of psychological safety, making me feel both heard and challenged at the same time. I truly appreciate how you checked in on me during difficult times; that care and attentiveness made a real difference. Your guidance during mock interviews was especially valuable and greatly helped me prepare for my actual interviews. Thank you for your thoughtful mentorship and for always bringing clarity, structure, and encouragement to every interaction.”
Supporting tech managers to lead better teams
Outcome-focused coaching and mentoring that builds trust, reduces firefighting, and lifts team performance.
- Psychological safety
- Calmer delivery
- Clearer decisions
UK-based. Coaching worldwide.
What you get
- Clarity & confidence: turn noise into next steps that your team understands.
- Less firefighting: shift from reactive fixes to steady, sustainable delivery.
- Stronger relationships: practical tools for trust, feedback and psychological safety.
How I work
3Ps Triangle: People · Process · Purpose with Mindset at the centre - bringing balance so leaders can lead with calm and intent.
See the 3Ps in 30 seconds ↓Meet Colin Hughes
I’m a former Engineering Manager turned leadership coach. After 20 years in software — including 8 leading teams — I learned that calm, clarity, and connection drive performance far more than pressure ever could.
Today, I help tech managers and leaders build psychologically safe environments, reduce firefighting, and rediscover the satisfaction that comes from seeing people thrive.
- ANLP-registered NLP Practitioner
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM 2025)
- AC-Accredited Diploma in Life Coaching
Who this is for
- New engineering managers moving from doer → leader.
- Experienced managers who want fewer escalations and a calmer cadence.
- Tech leaders rebuilding trust and psychological safety after churn or change.
- Organisations investing in practical leadership support for tech teams.
Simple, practical, confidential. UK-based, coaching worldwide.
The 3Ps that keep teams steady
People
Trust, feedback, boundaries. Build safety so ideas and concerns surface early.
Process
Clarity, cadence, flow. Reduce firefighting and protect focus time.
Purpose
Direction, meaning, alignment. Connect daily work to a clear “why”.
Mindset sits in the middle, tying it all together.
How it works
- Free Discovery Call (15 min) — understand goals and fit.
- Breakthrough Session - map the real problem and quick wins.
- 3-Session Block - build habits, tools, and momentum.
- Review - decide next focus or wrap with a plan.
What clients notice
- Clearer decisions
- Fewer escalations
- Calmer delivery
Ready to reduce firefighting and lead with calm?
Whether you're a tech professional or a company looking to support your leaders – this is the place to start.
Book Your Free 15-Min Discovery CallEmail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colin-hughes-coaching