Fixing the conversations that cost you / Business • Elite Sport • Schools
London, England
Joined April 2016
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Difficult conversations are costing you more than you think.
Talent.
Relationships.
Confidence.
Results.
It doesn't have to be this way. If you want your team having the conversations that actually matter
without the fallout…
Send me a message and let’s talk training.
Most managers don't over-correct because they're controlling.
They over-correct because they care.
The problem?
Every correction can reduce ownership and problem-solving.
Count how many times Lisa corrects Jeremy in this clip.
#clarksonsfarm
One vague message can cost a night’s sleep.
And tomorrow’s performance.
“Can we talk tomorrow?”
Looks harmless Feels heavy
Try:
“Can we meet to make progress on X? Yr insights matter.”
Same meeting. Better outcome.
What would u lose by having a conversation about this?
DM me
An agitated conductor makes professionals sound out of tune.
A calm leader can even help beginners play in harmony.
Calm isn’t soft.
Calm is leadership.
The best leaders don’t hope to stay calm.
They practise it.
Because calm, like conducting, is a skill.
This was said to a child. Leaders should pay attention.
“Physical. Strong. Loud.”
That’s how you use praise to shape future behaviour. Not vague. Specific.
Don’t just say “well done.” Describe what worked.
At Wellington College @WellingtonUK we trained the ability to reset and go again, breathing, focus, Game Face.
It’s not just for athletes.
Parents, coaches, leaders… calm under pressure isn’t a sporting skill. It’s a human one.
At Kingston Grammar @KGS_Sport we explored this: praise fills the moment, affirmation fills the person.
Praise says “You were brilliant.”
Affirmation says “You focused so hard under pressure.”
One celebrates performance. The other builds character.
Helping young people thrive isn’t a solo act, it’s a Trinity: student, staff, parent. When all three listen well (not fix fast), confidence and character grow. Awkward isn’t the enemy. Avoidance is. #DifficultConversations
Richard Shorter-Head of Awkward Conversations retweeted
“Hey coach, I’m not feeling confident right now”
“On a scale of 1-10 how confident are you?”
“4”
“4? Great. Why so high? Why not 2? What’s working? What moments of great play have you had recently?”
“Some great passes. And that delivery into the area last week was one of my best crosses”
“I saw those. Let’s build on those together. Now, what might one mark higher look for you?”
“Just some better first touches”
“Ok, let’s go work on that”
Scaling is one of the most powerful mental techniques you have as a coach…
This is what it’s all about.
When home and school are aligned, children feel safer, more confident, and more resilient.
Let’s build a partnership that puts your pupils first—one honest, helpful parent conversation at a time.
#BetterOutcomes #WholeChildEducation #ParentVoice
Is your inbox groaning with Friday night parent emails?
Let’s change that.
The tools I give parents help them raise concerns **constructively—not reactively.**
Less fire-fighting. More collaboration.
Let’s make that your reality for 2025/26.
#ReduceFriction #SchoolSupport
When parents feel seen and supported, trust grows.
And when trust grows, staff breathe easier.
Let’s equip your school community with the emotional tools to work together—not against each other.
#StaffWellbeing #ParentPartnerships #IndependentSchoolSupport
Why do top schools keep booking Non-Perfect Dad?
Because it’s not about gimmicks—it’s about:
✅ Less Friction
🤝 More Trust
🎯 Better Outcomes for Children
🌱 A Healthier Community Culture
These aren’t hopes—they’re outcomes we can build together.
#SchoolCulture #ParentCoach
🎥 Book a session with me, and your parents also get
**exclusive access** to a webinar with elite athletes and their families—thanks to my partnership with the brilliant @MintridgeFDN
Because the best growth stories are real, honest, and lived.
📚 A great session doesn’t end when parents walk out the door.
When you book me, every talk includes practical, post-event resources, so the learning embeds, the momentum continues, and families can take the next step with confidence.
Ready for impact ?
The hardest bit of parent sessions? Getting them through the door.
That’s why I’ve created a new set of custom promotional tools to help schools build momentum before I even arrive.
💬 Want me to record a personal video invite for your parents? Just ask.
📅 Let’s plan together.
🆕 New year, new resources. When you book a Non-Perfect Dad session for 2025/26, you also get:
💻 Free webinar access with the @MintridgeFDN
📦 Fresh promo materials to help fill the room
🔁 Built-in follow-up to embed learning
I’ll bring the tools—you bring the parents.
🎤 Customisable sessions
📣 Full promotional support
👨🏫 Staff CPD
👨👩👧 Parent & Child workshops
🎟️ Free access to a webinar with elite athletes & their parents
Let’s build a partnership that supports your entire school community.
#PartnershipWorking #SchoolEngagement #NonPerfectDad
Why do top schools keep booking Non-Perfect Dad?
Because it’s not about gimmicks—it’s about:
✅ Less Friction
🤝 More Trust
🎯 Better Outcomes for Children
🌱 A Healthier Community Culture
These aren’t hopes—they’re outcomes we can build together.#SchoolImpact #ParentVoice
Here’s a flavour of the sessions schools love booking me for:
🎯 Nurturing Talent at Home
🧩 Jigsaw Parenting
🗣️ Parent & Child: Conversations for Success
🧑🏫 Staff CPD: Difficult Conversations with Parents
Booking for 2025/26 is open now.
#ParentSupport #StaffDevelopment
