Coaching in the sports world has helped many athletes achieve their true potential and it is now recognised as a vital and powerful business tool that develops leadership capabilities; resulting in enhanced organisational performance. Business coaching develops the application of people skills and wisdom to deliver performance improvement through robust support and challenge in a safe environment. The process empowers the business executive to visualise and test out new approaches with a neutral sparring partner. A Computer and Management Science graduate from the University of Warwick, Andy Bourne has 3 decades of business experience. He has created, operated and sold three entrepreneurial businesses and in December 2015, he sold his company to Bannatyne Fitness for £3m. Leadership development is an approach to expand the performance capability of executives in leadership roles within the organisation. It is not achieved through a single step but rather through a journey and coaching is one tool to support executives on this journey. With over 3 decades of business experience of creating teams and leading a variety of organisations. The owner of Coaching in Business Ltd, Andy Bourne has a true passion for supporting people with their development and achieving organisational success. Andy believes that good business leaders demonstrate qualities such as accountability; empathy; confidence; optimism and honesty. Andy seeks to develop leadership skills in the following areas: - Building relationships - Leading courageously - Influencing others - Fostering team-work - Championing change - Coaching and developing others - Motivating and inspiring others At the outset Andy offers a complimentary 15 minutes discovery call to informally discuss challenges and growth opportunities.