Maureen Adams
Executive and career coach for managers and directors in the UK
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Executive presence and communicationLeadership developmentWomen in leadershipTransitions and new rolesBurnout and resilienceCareer changeInterview coachingPromotions and advancementMid-career and over 50Resume and LinkedIn |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Women and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Credentials | ICF-accredited coach; MBA; Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching |
| Practice | Maureen Adams Executive Coaching and Leadership Development |
Maureen Adams is an executive and career coach who works with managers, directors and aspiring executives. She has over 20 years in senior management and director roles, and she sits on several UK boards. Her clients prepare for promotion, director-level interviews and major career moves. She coaches people in Oxford, Berkshire, the UK, Europe and the US. She also runs a programme for women in leadership.
What Maureen helps with
Maureen helps leaders get ready for bigger roles and career moves. She also works on the pressure that comes with senior leadership.
- Preparing for senior-level promotion
- Performing well in director interviews
- Building executive presence
- Planning the first 100 days as a director
- Moving into the C-suite, board or advisory roles
- Changing careers at mid-career, including after 40 or 50
- Handling impostor syndrome at senior levels
- Leading under pressure without burning out
Who Maureen works with
Maureen coaches senior managers, heads of department, directors and C-suite executives in the private and public sectors. She also works with aspiring executives and mid-career professionals who want a change. Her clients come from finance, IT, marketing, project management, retail and operations.
How Maureen works
Maureen blends executive coaching and career coaching based on each client's situation. In executive coaching, sessions look at thinking patterns and problem-solving in the current role. In career coaching, sessions focus on the future role, organisation or life change. This can include reviewing a LinkedIn profile or public speaking opportunities. Interview coaching builds how a client responds, rather than giving scripted answers.
Background and qualifications
Maureen has over 20 years of experience in senior management and director roles. She is an experienced Operations Director and sits on several UK boards. She holds an MBA and a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, and she is an ICF-accredited coach. She became a coach because she believes any business needs a range of skills, including collaboration and adaptability. She knows business pressures as well as coaching solutions.
Maureen Adams pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one executive coaching
- One-on-one career coaching
- Director interview coaching
- Programme for women in leadership
Maureen Adams reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a working board member and former operations director who coaches leaders on promotion, interviews and board moves.
Best for managers and directors who want to win a senior promotion, reach the C-suite or move into board work.
Common questions
How much does Maureen Adams charge?
Coaching with Maureen runs $175 to $275 an hour. Message Maureen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maureen Adams help with?
Maureen Adams helps with preparing for senior-level promotion, performing well in director interviews, building executive presence and planning the first 100 days as a director.
Is Maureen Adams certified?
Maureen Adams lists: ICF-accredited coach; MBA; Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching.
Does Maureen Adams coach people outside the UK?
Yes. She coaches clients across Oxford, Berkshire, the UK, Europe and the US.
Does Maureen Adams offer interview coaching?
Yes. She coaches director-level interview skills. She helps clients strengthen how they respond in a way that fits them, rather than giving them set answers.
How do I contact Maureen Adams?
Send Maureen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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