Personal Sustainability Coaching

A gentle, practical journey to restore clarity, energy and behavioural effectiveness, so you can live and lead in ways that are kind, sustainable and aligned.

A gentle place to begin

Most people I work with care deeply about what they do.
They want to lead well, contribute positively, and make a difference.

But over time, the weight builds.
Decisions feel heavier, and even the smallest challenges drain energy.
In spite of the best intentions, it becomes harder to respond with clarity rather than react from pressure.

Together, we’ll consider your motivation and mindset, but our real focus will be on your everyday behaviours – understanding those that are working and how to change those that aren’t giving you the outcomes you want.

Personal Sustainability Coaching begins here.

It’s not about fixing you – you don’t need that!
It IS about helping you restore calm in the face of competing demands.
It’s about boosting your energy.
It’s about living and leading in ways that feel good and sustainable.

Personal sustainability starts with you

Your moment-by-moment behaviours shape what happens next — not just for you, but for the people and systems around you.
When you react, everything feels harder.
When you respond, things begin to open up.

People often notice:

clearer thinking
calmer conversations
stronger relationships
more energy for what matters

Those small behavioural shifts ripple outward:

difficult conversations become easier and more productive
boundaries become clearer
work feels lighter, and life more intentional.

This is Personal Sustainability in action. It’s about living and working in ways that restore you, so you can contribute to a world that is:

Kinder

More connected, compassionate and human in how we relate and lead.

Greener

Using emotional and behavioural energy wisely — so we don’t burn out long before we can make a difference.

Fairer

Inclusive, conscious and equitable — working for the good of all, not just a few.

This work is gentle. It’s practical. And it always starts with you.

Who this is for

This coaching is for thoughtful, values-led people who care deeply, and are beginning to feel the cost of constantly pushing through.

It’s particularly helpful if you are:

a leader seeking emotional resilience and increased clarity
an educator, headteacher or school leader
a charity or community leader
a small business owner or social entrepreneur
a professional working toward a kinder, greener, fairer world
someone who has been carrying too much for a long time.

If you want to reduce friction, regain energy and live with greater alignment, Personal Sustainability Coaching will meet you where you are.

Ways to begin

You don’t have to do everything at once.
Choose the level that feels right for now.

Level 1 - Personal Sustainability Starter Session

A focused 90-minute session to pause, reset and find your next step.

Ideal if you want:

clarity around one pressing issue
support with overwhelm or reactivity
a behavioural insight before committing further
a low-stakes, accessible starting point

You’ll leave with:

fresh perspective
practical tools you can use immediately
a simple, personalised action plan

Investment: £175
(TIFF not included)

Standalone TIFF© Session

A deep, illuminating snapshot of how you use emotional and behavioural energy.

The Temple Index of Functional Fluency (TIFF©) is a research-based behavioural profile that helps you see:

what strengthens you
what drains you
how stress shapes your choices
where reactivity creeps in
where small shifts can unlock big change

This includes:

completion of the TIFF questionnaire
a 2-hour personalised feedback conversation
space to reflect, make sense, and choose next steps

Particularly valuable for leaders, educators and values-led professionals who want clarity without blame.

Investment: £275
If you join the full programme within two weeks, this fee is credited in full.

Level 2 — The 3-Session Reset

A six-week reset to reduce friction and rebuild sustainable momentum.

This option suits you if you want:

more emotional grounding
clearer boundaries
tangible improvements in how things feel and flow
support that fits alongside a busy life

Includes:

three 90-minute sessions
reflection prompts between sessions
light, doable practices — no homework overload

Investment: £450
(TIFF not included but can be added. Many people choose to upgrade after this.)

Level 3 — The Full 12-Week Personal Sustainability Programme

Your deepest, most transformational journey — including TIFF©.

This is for people ready to look honestly at long-standing patterns and create change that lasts.
Six sessions over 12 weeks, with space to reflect, practise and integrate.

What we cover:

Session 1 — Foundations & Direction
We slow things down. Clarify what matters now, map stress and energy patterns, and define what “sustainable” really means in your life.

Session 2 — TIFF© Behavioural Profile
Your personalised TIFF© feedback session.
We explore the behaviours that help you, the ones that trip you up, and where small shifts can change everything.

Session 3 — Emotional Energy & Capacity
Practical tools to restore calm, clarity and choice — especially under pressure.

Session 4 — Boundaries, Courage & Clear Communication
Reducing conflict.
Strengthening boundaries.
Communicating with warmth and confidence.

Session 5 — Values, Alignment & Ripple Effects
Connecting everyday choices with the wider systems you influence — at work, at home and beyond.

Session 6 — Integration & Long-Term Sustainability
You create your own Personal Sustainability Plan — something you’ll return to long after the programme ends.

Includes:

email support between sessions
reflection prompts
personalised practices shaped around you

Investment: £1,200
Payment plans available.

Personal Sustainability Coaching supports you, whatever your role

Personal Sustainability for School Leaders

Teaching and leadership are emotionally demanding.

This work supports you to:

reduce overwhelm
navigate difficult conversations
hold boundaries kindly
model emotional balance
lead with clarity and presence

When leaders are sustainable, whole school cultures benefit.

School Leaders

Working with David has been instrumental in helping me balance the demands of my first headship with my own wellbeing and family life. His calm, positive approach created a safe space for honest reflection, and his deep understanding of leadership and behaviour helped me refine my leadership style and navigate significant challenges with confidence.

I would highly recommend David to any school leader.

Mark Redhead,

Headteacher

Personal Sustainability for Charity & Community Leaders

Caring deeply is not the problem — depletion is.

This programme supports you to:

stay grounded
reduce self-pressure
reconnect with purpose
create impact without sacrificing yourself

You cannot build a better world while running on empty.

Charity and Community Leaders

Working with Dave is always a great experience. His knowledge and skill set is unique, and his ability to ask the right questions to empower you to draw your own conclusions is simply phenomenal. Time with Dave is always a wonderful experience. He is professional as well as approachable and kind, bringing a perfect learning environment and allowing everyone in the room to feel comfortable. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is inspiring.

Holly Cragg,

Deputy CEO, Cumbrian Charity

Charity and Community Leaders

Dave’s calm, engaging approach combines strong theory with real-life application. His work helped me develop practical strategies to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and care for both myself and my team.

Guy Christiansen,

CEO, Lancashire Youth Challenge

Personal Sustainability for Small Business Owners & Social Entrepreneurs

Purpose-driven work can blur boundaries fast.

This work helps you:

find clarity
manage energy wisely
reduce over-giving
grow without burning out

When you’re sustainable, your business is too.

Business Owners

I recently had some coaching with Dave during a time of change and refocus for me. This is not the first time I’ve had coaching with Dave and his unwavering support helped me to navigate some difficult but important decisions with confidence and strength.

Dave’s ability to help me move from friction to flow during our coaching has really helped me to see the way forward with my business, to identify what is unique about me and my offering and to make it sustainable by designing it around my wellbeing - this insight blew me away. I’m excited for the future now, armed with a set of design principles and a healthy work ethic.

Claire Ashcroft,

Calm Dog Coaching

Personal Sustainability for Values-Led Professionals & Changemakers

Caring deeply is not the problem — depletion is.

This programme supports you to:

stay grounded
reduce self-pressure
reconnect with purpose
create impact without sacrificing yourself

You cannot build a better world while running on empty.

Ready to begin?

If you’re curious how this might support you or your organisation, the best next step is a gentle, no-pressure conversation.