Board Coaching

Sean O’Hare has enormous capacity to quickly assimilate large volumes of information and extract key information quickly. His perceptive analysis is calmly articulated in a way that’s both illuminating and instructive. When I came to Sean for coaching I was overwhelmed by unhealthy stress levels created by a chaotic approach to my business activities. By not acting decisively to correct some poor strategic choices, I was locked in a cycle of inefficiency and anxiety. Working with Sean over several sessions, I was able to see for myself how the cycle had been created, how I was allowing it to continue and, crucially, what I had to do to break it. His help in identifying achievable goals, a more disciplined business regime and a roadmap to a clearer state of mind made a huge difference at a difficult time.

– CEO (B2B Publishing Organisation)

I have found our coaching sessions extremely useful and important over the last three year period. It has been very valuable to get your views, perspectives and challenge when planning my career. I find your approach to these meeting refreshing, concentrating on the core fundamentals and I feel your feedback is objective, thought provoking and importantly challenging. I find it very easy to be honest in my thoughts, maximising the value of the sessions.

– Partner (Big 4 Accounting Firm)

Sean worked with me as an Executive Coach over a period of 12-18 months. His approach and insights were truly invaluable, at a period of time when I was at a crossroads personally and professionally. I was making some key life decisions and Sean helped me think through the benefits and challenges. He also encouraged me to be bold and open with my manager regarding those plans, so that we could work together to benefit us both. That was really key in helping me bring together my personal and professional plans. I would not hesitate to recommend Sean in this capacity. A thoroughly nice chap as well – I enjoyed the work we did together.

– Global Account Director (Major Benefit Consulting Firm)

Sean is an effective board level advisor and communicator, and is a recognised authority on board effectiveness and corporate governance. He is passionate about helping boards to develop and was an early, and enthusiastic, supporter of Chapter Zero, the Directors’ Climate Forum.

– Julie Baddeley, Chair (Steering Group at Chapter Zero)

A highly experienced advisor and deeply knowledgeable in what he says and does, Sean is extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. He is generous in sharing his depth of expertise and experience, and Sean’s warm personality and inclusive approach are distinctive and unique to him. It is a real privilege to have worked alongside Sean at PwC and he continues to act as a genuine role model – thank you!

– Partner (Major Law Firm)

Sean is a highly respected professional and has a vast experience working with, advising and challenging company boards. His current focus is on board effectiveness and how to get the best out of the board members’ interactions. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to have worked with him as partners and directors on the Mercer UK board.

– Avgi Gregory, Co-founder (Muse Advisory)