The Resilient Leader Programme
High performance shouldn’t require high anxiety.
You have likely spent years acting as a shield for your team. You absorb the stress, you soften the bad news, and you pick up the slack to keep things moving.
In the short term, this looks like “good management.” In the long term, it is an operational failure.
When you act as a Shock Absorber, you hide the friction from the rest of the business. The result isn’t sustainable growth; it is personal exhaustion and a team that relies entirely on your presence to function.
You don’t need “resilience training” to help you endure more stress. You need an operational upgrade to remove the source of the stress.
The Engineering Approach
Most coaching focuses on the individual: How can you cope better? I focus on the architecture: Why is the workload unmanageable?
I combine 20 years of corporate engineering experience with executive coaching to help you move from Reactive Coping to Proactive Design.
We look at:
- The Mechanics: Where is the friction in your schedule? (Meetings, processes, email culture).
- The Habits: Where are you over-functioning? (Perfectionism, lack of delegation, avoidance of conflict).
- The Fix: How do we re-design the workflow so the business runs smoothly without you working 60 hours a week?
The Resilient Leader Programme
This is a 1-to-1 Leadership Consultancy process. Over 6 sessions, we audit your current way of working and install a more sustainable system.
Phase 1: The Audit
We review your calendar and commitments to identify the specific inefficiencies that are draining your time.
Phase 2: The Reset
We address the internal drivers like Imposter Syndrome or the need to please that stop you from setting effective boundaries.
Phase 3: The Protocols
We script clear, professional communication protocols. You learn to protect the quality of your work by pushing back on unrealistic demands without feeling guilty.
Phase 4: The Redesign
We restructure your working week to match your cognitive rhythm, ensuring you spend energy on high-value impact, not low-value administration.
Fully Funded by Knowsley Council
Knowsley Council recognizes that burning out leaders is bad for the local economy. Through the Working Well grant, they cover the full cost of this intervention for eligible businesses.
About Colin Hughes
I am an engineer turned executive coach. I spent two decades in corporate environments where “working hard” was the only metric that mattered. I learned the hard way that you cannot outwork a broken system.
Now, I help leaders build systems that last. My work is not about therapy; it is about efficiency, clarity, and sustainable performance.
FAQ
Is this therapy? No. We address mindset where it impacts performance, but the focus is on practical, operational changes to your leadership style.
Is it confidential? Yes. 100%. Your employer funds the place, but they do not see the content of our sessions.
What is the ROI? Most clients reclaim 5-10 hours a week by eliminating “busy work” and over-polishing tasks. The return is time.