
David Bottomley
Leadership, team and personal coach for leaders, teams and retirees
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesConfidence and self-esteemLife transitionsRetirement and midlifeMindset and habitsStress and overwhelmCareer change |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Founders and business owners and Retirees |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Qualified Team Coach; Barefoot Coaching training; Qualified in Positive Psychology |
David Bottomley is a leadership, team and personal coach. He helps new, middle, senior and executive leaders learn to lead, not just manage. He also coaches teams and supports individuals facing anxiety, low confidence and procrastination. David spent 30 years as a manager, leader and board member in UK and international businesses. He holds the ICF Professional Certified Coach credential and trained with Barefoot Coaching. He also coaches people through redundancy, retirement and starting a business.
What David helps with
David works with leaders, teams and individuals on how they think, act and lead. He also supports people through big life changes.
- Leading rather than just managing
- Helping teams work together and use their strengths
- Building positive and constructive ways of thinking and behaving
- Anxiety
- Self-confidence
- Procrastination
- Redundancy
- Retirement and starting a new business
Who David works with
David works with new, middle, senior and executive leaders. He also coaches teams, businesses and charities. His clients include retirees and people who are unemployed. Individuals come to him for help with anxiety, confidence and major life changes such as redundancy or starting a business.
Background and qualifications
David spent 30 years as a manager, leader and board member in a variety of UK and international businesses. He knows first-hand what it takes to lead teams in fast-paced business settings. He is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and a qualified Team Coach. He trained with Barefoot Coaching and is qualified in Positive Psychology. He now runs his own business and volunteers with a number of local and other charities.
David Bottomley pricing
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The CoachVouch take
David brings 30 years of experience as a manager, leader and board member to his coaching of leaders and teams.
Best for leaders and teams who want to lead more strategically, and for people facing redundancy, retirement or a new business.
Common questions
How much does David Bottomley charge?
Coaching with David runs $150 to $250 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Bottomley help with?
David Bottomley helps with leading rather than just managing, helping teams work together and use their strengths, building positive and constructive ways of thinking and behaving and anxiety.
Is David Bottomley certified?
David Bottomley lists: ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Qualified Team Coach; Barefoot Coaching training; Qualified in Positive Psychology.
Does David Bottomley coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. He is a qualified Team Coach and helps teams work together, think strategically and use their strengths.
Does David Bottomley help people who are retiring or out of work?
Yes. He supports people through major transitions such as redundancy and retirement.
How do I contact David Bottomley?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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