About Mike
Certified Professional Coach
MSc-Certified Project Management Consultant
Master-Level Corporate Trainer
Professional Business Continuity Specialist
ISO-Certified Lead Auditor
Management Consultant
Turning Organizational Chaos into Competitive Advantage:
Four Decades of Global Transformation Leadership
After four decades steering transformations from London boardrooms to the deserts of Saudi Arabia, I’ve learned one unshakable truth: successful change isn’t about the technology—it’s about the people. My mission is to empower C-suite executives, HR leaders, PMO directors, and IT directors to navigate digital transformation with clarity, confidence, and results that last. I bring a blend of military-honed discipline, global adaptability, and a passion for coaching that turns chaos into opportunity. My values—honesty, integrity, and a relentless drive to get it right (even if you can’t please everyone)—set me apart as a consultant who leads with collaboration, not control.
Early Foundations – Character and First Principles
Picture a young officer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, drilling in the rain, learning that true leadership isn’t barked orders—it’s earning trust under pressure. My early career in the military wasn’t just about salutes and strategy; it taught me discipline, team dynamics, and the power of preparation. Coding for the Army, I bridged structured thinking with innovation, learning to delegate responsibility while owning accountability. These lessons—forged in the crucible of high-stakes environments—became the bedrock of my approach to leadership and still guide every client engagement.
Career Evolution – Mastering Change Across Industries
In the 1990s, I cut my teeth at Sherwood Computers, wrangling legacy systems for an insurance brokerage. Then came a pivotal moment at Mercedes Benz, managing the SAP implementation that transformed their finance operations. I learned that change isn’t about software—it’s about people adapting to it. The DOT com boom thrust me into independent consulting, tackling fast-paced challenges like the IBIS Banking systems for an Italian bank. By the 2000s, I was leading high-stakes projects for British Airways, Lloyds of London, and the Ministry of Defence, each teaching me to navigate complexity with precision and to continuously improve.
The global stage called in 2003, with projects for Goldman Sachs in America and India, followed by two decades in the Middle East with giants like Saudi Aramco and SABIC. Leading multi-cultural teams taught me to keep communication simple and strategies sharp. Alongside managing transformations, I developed training certifications, ensuring teams weren’t just ready for change but equipped to own it.
Defining Moments – Lessons That Shaped Leadership Philosophy
The Y2K crisis was a wake-up call. As I built emergency continuity systems for Railtrack, I saw firsthand how disbelief and unpreparedness could derail (pun intended) organizations. The lesson? Test everything, assume nothing. Leading global teams for Goldman Sachs and Saudi Electric reinforced the power of clear communication—complex jargon fails, but simplicity unites. In 2012, while training at RasGas, I discovered my knack for teaching: given prep time, I could make any subject stick, transforming teams’ capabilities.
COVID-19 in 2020 echoed Y2K’s chaos—organizations hesitated, doubted, and scrambled. My response? Double down on business continuity and structured planning. Cultural challenges, like favoritism at Saudi Electric, taught me to champion merit-based leadership, ensuring fairness drives success. Each crisis sharpened my ability to turn obstacles into opportunities.
Current Consulting Excellence – Mission, Philosophy, Services
Today, as a certified Executive Leadership Coach (2014) and ISO Lead Auditor (2017), I help organizations achieve PMO excellence, seamless AI integration, and robust digital strategies. My philosophy is simple: lead with competence, communicate clearly, and prioritize people. Whether it’s coaching C-suite leaders or streamlining governance for PMO directors, my approach—test rigorously, assume nothing—delivers transformations that endure. I partner with enterprises and consultancies like Big 5 consultancies, tackling complex challenges with practical, people-first solutions.
Leadership
ISO Auditing
Performance
ICF Credential
International Coaching Federation credential representing the highest standards in professional coaching worldwide.
"Ensures ethical practices and demonstrated competency in coaching methodology."
Credential maintained since 2018
Current through 2025
Mentor Coaching
Specialized in developing and supervising other coaches to achieve their full potential and professional credentials.
"Creates a multiplier effect by developing coaching capability throughout organizations."
Certification completed 2019
Leadership Coaching
Advanced certification in executive leadership development, strategic thinking, and organizational effectiveness.
"Transforms managers into inspirational leaders who drive organizational success."
Advanced certification completed 2022
ISO Lead Auditor
Effectively plan & manage entire audit process, remaining objective and independent when gathering evidence and making judgments, and communicating clearly and professionally with all interested parties throughout the audit process.
"Ensuring audit integrity and decisive, objective leadership."
Certified • 2025
ISO Standards
Certified in ISO Standards auditing methodology, enabling precise identification of process non-conformities and implementation of targeted coaching strategies to address identified gaps and drive continuous improvement.
"Certified expertise to deliver targeted coaching for leadership and measurable process improvements."
ISO 9001:2015 • Current
ISO Auditing
Qualified to perform internal and supplier audits against ISO standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
"Brings quality management expertise to organizational development initiatives."
Lead Auditor Qualified • 2021
Performance Coaching
Specialized certification in maximizing individual and team performance through targeted goal-setting and accountability frameworks.
"Enables measurable improvement in productivity and results achievement."
Certified 2020 • Renewed annually
Partnership Invitation – Your Transformation Success
For three decades, I’ve turned organizational challenges into competitive advantages—because I want your business to be better than it currently is. With proven experience across continents, industries, and cultural contexts, I offer a practical approach that balances innovation with operational reality. My focus on people-centered results ensures change isn’t just implemented—it sticks and seeks to continuously improve.
Ready to turn your transformation challenges into strategic advantages? Let’s discuss how proven methodologies can accelerate your digital initiatives—with results that actually last. Whether you’re facing rapid technology adoption, complex organizational change, or simply want your next initiative to exceed expectations rather than join the failure statistics, I’m here to deliver sustainable change. Contact me for a strategic consultation with a transformation leader who combines global experience with practical, results-driven approaches.