Adrian Woodstock

Adrian Woodstock

Executive and Business Coach


"A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done."

Ralph Lauren


Recent Assignment and Experience

ARCADIS UK Change Management, Cultural Transition Programme
British Sugar PLC Executive Coaching/Management Development Programme
Capita Symonds Onboarding, Leadership Transitioning, Executive Coaching
The Design Council Executive Coaching/Leadership Development Programme
EC Harris LLP Executive Coaching/Partner Assessment Centre
FinnCap Executive Coaching/Management Development
John Dennis Coachbuilders Management Development
Mouchel Executive Coaching
Solarsoft PMS Strategic Change, Leadership and Team Development
Shop Direct Group Strategic Change, Leadership and Team Development
Vivergo Fuels Operational Leadership and Team Development
Wolseley UK Coaching, Strategic Leadership Profiling and Assessment

Background

Adrian has over 20 years in senior management and Director roles in UK, Corporate and European operations within the software and professional services sector. His industry sector experience includes: information technology, drinks, retail, distribution and logistics, field service management and advertising.

Spending 12 productive years at JBA International PLC (Now Infor), a UK business that became a Top 5 Global ERP vendor (£300m) he was successful in taking over under performing business units then building profitable Corporate and European divisions. As Business Development Director, he set up and successfully developed an effective EMEA Partner Channel to not only grow revenue by 40% but also substantially improve the quality of delivery.

In 2005 Adrian decided to use his business experience and passion for people to help senior individuals within companies develop their leadership capabilities in a pragmatic and practical way. Key to his success is ensuring that development is aligned to and measured against achieving strategic business goals and personal targets. Through the coaching process, Adrian will ensure that you will:

  • Be your most dynamic in today’s difficult climate
  • Manage change efficiently and effectively
  • Improve your relationships – on all levels
  • Identify any lack of required skills and address
  • Realise your ambitions

Accreditations include; Belbin, ILM, P4 Endaba, SDI Advanced, and Thomas International PPA

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