At Shift, we specialise in supporting businesses to get the best from their people.
Coaching and tailored development interventions for individuals and companies, with a clear focus, a strong cultural fit, and outcomes that enhance performance, engagement, and results.
“What helps people, helps business.”
— Leo Burnett, American businessman and one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th Century.
Proud to play a part in every success story.
James Hutton, Founder.
Working with leaders both nationally and internationally across a range of industries from media, technology, sports, entertainment, travel, power, banking and public relations to name a few. James’ clients vary from those recognised as having potential through to people on Executive Committees and Boards.
Shift was founded by James because he's passionate about the difference development and coaching can make to a business. James worked for many years as a Talent and Organisational Development specialist, most recently for News UK (The Times, Sunday Times, The Sun and Wireless Radio Group), and witnessed first-hand the powerful impact coaching can have both on individuals and on an organisation.
James is known for designing and delivering leadership development programmes, organisational change initiatives, facilitation of senior team events and working with talented individuals to help them achieve their potential.
What we do.
We support people to achieve, often in complex and challenging environments.
Executive Coaching
Working with a new Exec member during their first 100 days, or offering support during times of change, Executive Coaching can be an invaluable resource.
Spot Coaching
Short ‘sprint’ sessions over the course of a day or number of days to enable more people to benefit from coaching.
Leadership Development
We have extensive experience in designing and delivering Leadership Development programmes.
Internal Coaching
Internal Coaching schemes have been recognised by many businesses as a key aspect of talent and organisational development strategies.
Team Coaching
Individual coaching can be a powerful way to help someone improve their performance and self-awareness. Sometimes, however, it can be useful to coach an entire team.
Facilitation
Too often meetings and team events fail to achieve what they set out to. External facilitation of a meeting, team event or off-site can be the key to getting real results.
We are not convinced with ‘off the shelf’ development.
We like to get to know an organisation and individuals to create bespoke development interventions, understanding that every leader is unique, and so is our approach to coaching.
We tailor sessions to individual needs, focusing on your strengths and addressing areas for growth.
Some fine folks we work with.
We are proud of what we do, but don’t just take our word for it.
“You didn’t give me the coaching I expected. Rather, you provided the coaching I needed”
Global Director, Entertainment Company