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Executive Coaching
Give a person a fish and they will eat for a day.
Show them how to fish and you will help them to feed themselves for life.
Steve Thomas is an experienced management consultant and coach specialising in teams, leadership and organisational development. His experience runs across a broad spectrum of organisations encompassing the private, public sector and third sectors, coaching at all levels of seniority.
Steve is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, (FCIPD), Fellow of The Institute of Leadership and Management (FiLM), Fellow of the Institute of Consultants (FIC). He spent six years on the board of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and was the representative for the Institute of Consulting for the South West Region.
Steve is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, (FCIPD), Fellow of The Institute of Leadership and Management (FiLM), Fellow of the Institute of Consultants (FIC). He spent six years on the board of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and was the representative for the Institute of Consulting for the South West Region.
Our Coaching
We help senior leaders to develop the collaborative skills and leadership behaviours needed to navigate today’s complex, high-stakes environments. Our coaching focuses on building strong, cohesive teams and fostering leadership styles that drive both project success and long-term organisational growth. Our approach is centred on behavioural change, self-awareness, and fostering a collaborative leadership culture where communication, trust, and influence are the foundations of success.
We work with leaders who are:
• Leading cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams across complex projects
• Seeking to improve their collaborative and interpersonal skills to enhance team performance
• Balancing technical expertise with the need to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
• Looking to create an environment of accountability, trust, and open communication within their organisations
Our coaching is grounded in behavioural science, offering practical tools to help leaders:
• Build collaborative leadership capabilities that inspire trust and foster teamwork
• Develop emotional intelligence to improve decision-making and interpersonal relationships
• Create a culture of open communication, transparency, and accountability
• Lead through influence, managing both internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Develop resilience and adaptability in dynamic, high-pressure environments
Key Areas of Expertise:
• Collaborative Leadership Coaching
• Behavioural Change & Emotional Intelligence Development
• Building High-Performance, Trust-Based Teams
• Collaborative Behavioural Assessment
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills
• Executive Presence & Influence in Complex Projects
• Leadership Resilience in Dynamic Environments
Venue
Ideally coaching sessions are best held off- site, as this minimizes distractions. If this is not possible then a room away from the coachees normal pace of work will suffice. It is hoped that each individual is able to suggest a site where they can comfortably enter into the coaching session. More recently we have had great success with walking coaching. The choice is yours.
Ideally coaching sessions are best held off- site, as this minimizes distractions. If this is not possible then a room away from the coachees normal pace of work will suffice. It is hoped that each individual is able to suggest a site where they can comfortably enter into the coaching session. More recently we have had great success with walking coaching. The choice is yours.
What the professionals say.....
Steve is engaging, fun and knows how to deliver his sessions in chunks that aren’t too heavy. I now have a new team of coaches who feel energized and confident to provide an amazing coaching service.
Learning and Development Manager
Steve is very knowledgeable in his field, engages with people with an assured and interested approach and for that reason is great at cultivating business relationships.
Anita Hayne, CIPD Chair SW
"Steve has worked with myself and the Work Programme Team at Prospects for over a year in a coaching and development capacity. I would have no problem with recommending Steve and have found that he quickly identifies crucial issues, challenges appropriately and guides suitably. Steve has a proven skills set that includes communication, planning and delivering management support programmes. Feedback from team members regarding support received includes 'empathic', 'gets to the heart of the matter' and 'provides a way forward'".
Regional Director
Coaching
Steve took time to understand and listen. I felt he really got me as a person and encouraged me to look at what I really want in a straightforward way. Recommend him, that’s an affirmative. |
"Steve is an excellent Trainer/Mentor/Coach; Steve worked with me on a number of staff projects as well as providing for myself some sound business coaching. I would highly recommend Steve." |
"Grass Routes have coached and worked with my senior and middle managers to effect change; encourage strategic thinking; develop innovation and greater depth of understanding of collaborative management across a complex contract. Steve is knowledgeable, skilled and applies a flexible approach to tailoring solutions."
Regional Director
Contact:
Steve Thomas
T. 44 + (0)1761 220066 M. 44+(0)7711 908012
LinkedIn - steve-thomas-81a4531
www.grassroutes.co.uk E. [email protected]