Executive Coach & Leadership Mentor

Clarity. Challenge.
Growth.

Supporting senior professionals, business owners and emerging leaders as they navigate moments of transformation, transition and growth – with both psychological depth and commercial realism.

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ILM Level 7 Diploma FT NED Certificate Solution Focused Coach DiSC Practitioner
Illustrative image AI-generated illustration of a coaching conversation – used to protect coaching client anonymity
25+
Years senior leadership
£500m
Turnover businesses led
£63.5m
PE-backed MBO led
Person-Centred Approach
Commercial Realism
Free 30-Minute Discovery Call
Published Author
Matthew Dashper-Hughes – Executive Coach & Leadership Mentor
Matthew Dashper-Hughes Executive Coach & Leadership Mentor
ILM Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring – Level 7 (Master's equivalent)
FT Non-Executive Director Certificate – Level 7 (Master's equivalent)
Qualifications in Sales, Commercial and Business Development Coaching
Accredited DiSC Psychometric Practitioner
Qualifications in Solution Focused Therapy Approaches
Member, ILM · Adherent to the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors and Supervisors (EMCC Global and co-signatories)
About Matthew

Psychological Depth.
Commercial Realism.

As an experienced executive coach and leadership mentor, I specialise in supporting senior professionals, business owners and emerging leaders as they navigate through moments of transformation, transition and growth.

My coaching is grounded in a person-centred approach and informed by more than twenty-five years of senior commercial leadership. I am known for a coaching style that combines psychological depth with commercial realism – working credibly with high-performing professionals who want both clarity and challenge.

I have led at board level throughout my career:

Chief Operating Officer – Ryman National retail brand owned by Theo Paphitis (Dragons' Den)
Managing Director – Bargain Booze £500m turnover franchise business (UK's largest off-licence chain); led a £63.5m private equity-backed MBO
Director of Development – Gunnercooke LLP Top 75 UK law firm; also coaches partners and senior consultants

Alongside my commercial work, I serve as Chair of Trustees at Alice Charity, which supports vulnerable families in Staffordshire. Coaching and mentoring are not only about performance – they are about helping people build lives and careers that are rewarding, successful and meaningful.

Who I Work With

Senior Professionals at a Turning Point

Clients frequently come to me at pivotal moments – leaving a partnership, rebuilding after an in-house role, returning after a career break, or stepping into their first leadership or ownership position.

SME Founders & Business Owners

Entrepreneurs building or scaling businesses who need a thinking partner who understands both commercial strategy and the psychological complexity of ownership.

Senior Executives & C-Suite

Leaders navigating complex organisational dynamics, career transitions, or the demands of operating at the very top of their profession.

Lawyers & Accountants

Professionals moving towards greater autonomy – building or growing a practice, moving to a new firm, or redefining success on their own terms.

Sales Leaders

High-performing sales professionals seeking to break through plateaus, lead more effectively, and build sustainable high-performance habits and mindsets.

Emerging Leaders

Professionals stepping into their first significant leadership or ownership role who want to accelerate their development with the right structure and support.

Professionals in Transition

Those returning from career breaks, pivoting industries, or rebuilding their practice after a period working in-house, ready to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Where are you right now?

My role is to help you bridge the gap between where you are today and the professional, personal or commercial future you want to create. I help clients design careers and practices that are commercially successful, values-aligned and psychologically sustainable.


Start with a Discovery Call
  • Leaving your existing business or Partnership
  • Rebuilding your practice after an in-house role
  • Returning to work after a career break
  • Stepping into your first leadership or ownership role
  • Seeking greater autonomy and impact
  • Ready to redefine success on your own terms
Matthew Dashper-Hughes in a one-to-one coaching session with Rich Roberts – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

Coaching in practice – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

Matthew Dashper-Hughes coaching Rich Roberts in a modern office setting – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

Coaching in practice – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

Matthew Dashper-Hughes in conversation with Rich Roberts during a coaching session – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

Coaching in practice – used by kind permission of Rich Roberts

How I Work

A Tailored Coaching Relationship

Coaching is a formal process of facilitated self-discovery, tailored to your personal requirements to assist you in defining and achieving your goals and outcomes. It is not training, and it is not therapy.

Clients describe my approach as calm, insightful and grounded. They value the combination of strategic clarity, honest challenge and compassionate support that allows them to think more clearly, make better decisions and move forward with confidence.

1

Discovery Call

A free, no-obligation 30-minute call to explore potential fit, your goals, and how coaching might help you.

2

Programme Design

Together we design a tailored engagement – scope, frequency, duration and investment aligned to your objectives.

3

Regular Sessions

Structured coaching conversations with clear focus, accountability, and ongoing reflection – at a pace that works for you.

4

Between-Session Support

Available by call, email or WhatsApp between sessions for ad hoc sounding board support.

5

Review & Evolve

Regular programme reviews ensure our work together continues to serve your evolving needs and goals.

Your First Step

The Discovery Call

A no-charge, 30-minute conversation. No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest conversation to explore whether working together makes sense.

In our discovery call, we'll cover:

1
Your goals and objectives for a potential coaching relationship, and what coaching might help you achieve.
2
The ethical framework of our coaching relationship – what you can expect from me, and what I'll need from you.
3
The 'chemistry' fit between us – coaching works best when the relationship is right.
4
The time commitment and investment involved.
5
Agreed next steps, or a clear close, with no hard feelings.
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30 minutes · No charge · No obligation

Professional Ethics

My Ethical Commitments

I adhere to the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors, Team Coaches, Leader Coaches and Supervisors (updated February 2026), jointly published by EMCC Global and eleven further professional bodies. The commitments below are drawn from Sections 2, 3 and 4 of that Code.

Co-signatories to the Global Code of Ethics
EMCC Global – European Mentoring and Coaching Council Association for Coaching (AC) APECS Association of Business Mentors (ABM) AICP IOBC COMENSA EASC Swiss Coaching Association Mentoring Institute, University of New Mexico International Mentoring Association Grupo Português de Coaching
Section 2

Beginnings and Endings ▼

  • I make this Code available to you and explain my commitment to abide by it before we begin.
  • I ensure you fully understand the terms, conditions and boundaries of our engagement, including fees, logistics and confidentiality, before any work starts.
  • I am open and transparent about the methods and processes I use throughout our work together.
  • I actively promote your independence and self-reliance rather than dependence on coaching.
  • I am guided by your best interests while remaining mindful of my responsibilities to any sponsors or wider stakeholders.
  • I respect your right to end the engagement at any point, subject to the terms of our agreement.
  • I have service continuity arrangements in place should I be unexpectedly unable to continue.
Section 3

Professional Conduct ▼

  • I accurately represent my qualifications, professional memberships, experience and accreditations and make no false or misleading claims.
  • I maintain the strictest confidentiality with all client information, except where release is required by law or agreed in advance.
  • I do not exploit the coaching relationship or seek any inappropriate advantage from it.
  • I disclose any conflict of interest promptly and withdraw from the engagement if it cannot be managed effectively.
  • I avoid knowingly discriminating on any grounds and actively address unconscious bias.
  • I behave in a way that reflects positively on the reputation of the coaching profession.
  • I comply with all relevant statutory requirements and hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Section 4

Excellent Practice ▼

  • I operate within the limits of my professional competence and refer you to a more suitable practitioner where that would better serve your needs.
  • I engage in regular supervision with a suitably qualified supervisor, at a frequency appropriate to my practice.
  • I discuss any ethical dilemmas, including those arising from the use of technology, with my supervisor or peer supervision group.
  • I continually develop my coaching capability through relevant training and continuing professional development.
  • I systematically evaluate the quality of my work through feedback from clients, my supervisor and other relevant parties.
  • I contribute to the professional community in ways appropriate to my level of expertise.

Full text of the Global Code of Ethics at globalcodeofethics.org  ·  Updated February 2026

Group training session facilitated by Matthew Dashper-Hughes

Group training in practice

Group training session facilitated by Matthew Dashper-Hughes

Group training in practice

Group training session facilitated by Matthew Dashper-Hughes

Group training in practice

Services & Investment

Programmes Tailored to Your Goals

All engagements are designed around your specific objectives and needs. Below are typical programme structures – we will always tailor the right approach in collaboration with you.

Foundation

Goal Setting & Planning

£600 ex VAT
2 sessions total (120 min + 60 min)
  • Deep-dive initial session (120 min)
  • Goal setting and planning session (60 min)
  • Clear, actionable plan and priorities
  • Ideal starting point or standalone engagement
Quarterly

Accountability Programme

£1,400 ex VAT
4 sessions per year · Quarterly cadence
  • Quarterly 2-hour deep-dive sessions
  • Focus on 3-month priorities
  • Between-session support available
  • Strategic review and accountability
Monthly

Full Coaching Programme

£3,100 ex VAT/yr
12 sessions · Monthly cadence
  • 120-min onboarding session
  • 11 monthly 60-min coaching sessions
  • Mindset, technical, and operational focus
  • Ongoing accountability and habit-building
  • Between-session WhatsApp/email support
Intensive

Growth Coaching Programme

£6,200 ex VAT/yr
24 sessions · Fortnightly cadence
  • 2 x 120-min deep-dive sessions
  • 22 fortnightly 60-min coaching sessions
  • Full accountability and growth focus
  • Fortnightly rhythm drives real momentum
  • Contingent fee option available
All programmes are bespoke. These are indicative structures. We will design the right engagement together – adjusting frequency, duration, and focus to match your requirements. A contingent fee element (linked to measurable growth outcomes) is available for some engagements. All fees are exclusive of VAT.
What Clients Say

Calm. Insightful. Grounded.

Clients value the combination of strategic clarity, honest challenge and compassionate support that allows them to think more clearly, make better decisions and move forward with confidence.

"
It's like having a sounding board, a strategist, and a cheerleader rolled into one.
CS
London-based Planning Lawyer
"
It's like having a Non-Executive Director for my own practice.
LR
London-based Real Estate Finance Lawyer
"
Of all the relationships I have built, this is the one I value the most. You're a critical friend who is in my corner and always rooting for me to do well.
SS
Newcastle-upon-Tyne based TMT & Commercial Lawyer
Show Me the Money – A Guide for Professionals: How to Get Paid for the Value You Create, by Matthew Dashper-Hughes
Published Work
Available on Amazon

Show Me the Money

A Guide for Professionals: How to Get Paid for the Value You Create

Drawing on twenty-five years of commercial leadership and coaching experience, Show Me the Money is a practical guide for professionals who want to be genuinely well paid for the value they create – not just busy, but financially successful.

Written for lawyers, consultants, business owners and senior executives who are serious about building a commercially successful career or practice, the book provides clear thinking and actionable frameworks that bridge the gap between professional ambition and financial reality.

Commercial Strategy Professional Development Financial Success Career Design Business Ownership
Buy on Amazon
Writing & Thinking

Insights on Leadership, Growth & Success

Read Matthew's Substack

Regular writing on leadership, professional transition, commercial success, and building careers that are meaningful as well as financially rewarding. Practical insights drawn from coaching and commercial experience.

Visit the Substack
Client Resources

Tools for Current & Prospective Clients

As a client of Corryvreckan Consulting, you have access to a suite of professional tools designed to support your development between sessions – from self-reflection and goal-setting to team diagnostics, commercial planning and habit-building.

Register for free to access the client portal. Existing clients can log in directly.

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Self-Reflection
Goal-Setting · Mood Tracker · Lifeline · Emotional Awareness
2
Planning & Execution
BD Plan · Habit Builder · Prioritisation · Strategic Planning
3
Team Building
High Performance Team Analyser · TA Dynamics Profiler
4
Show Me The Money
Matter Profitability Calculator · Value-Based Pricing Calculator
5
Engaging Corryvreckan
Coaching Agreement · Consultancy Agreement · Supervision Toolkit
Get in Touch

Let's Have a Conversation

If you are at a turning point in your career or business and see potential value in working with a coach who understands commercial reality as much as human complexity, I would be delighted to have an initial conversation with you.


Phone / WhatsApp
07715 269724
No charge · No obligation

Book a Discovery Call

Our first conversation is a 30-minute discovery call – a space for us to explore your goals, the potential fit, and whether working together makes sense for you.

  • Your goals and what coaching might help you achieve
  • What you can expect from me as your coach
  • The chemistry fit between us
  • Time commitment and investment involved
  • Clear next steps, or a clean close
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Booking a discovery call places no obligation on either party to proceed.