People Champions Coaching
Practical coaching for stronger leaders, better careers, and more effective teams.
We work with new and developing leaders, and with professionals navigating career progression — delivering practical coaching, workshops and tools that improve performance and strengthen working relationships.
35 years' combined experience · ICF accredited · ILM 7
Our mission
The gap between doing the job well and leading people is wider than most organisations admit.
People Champions exists because of a simple truth: organisations promote their best performers into leadership roles and then change almost nothing about how they support them. The result is leaders who are capable but under-equipped; and teams that feel the gap.
We deliver practical coaching, bespoke workshops, DISC profiling, and assessment-led development that gives those leaders the skills, habits and confidence to perform at the level their role demands. Every session, every workshop, and every assessment is built around your actual challenges; with practical outputs you can use the moment you leave the room.
We have 35 years' combined experience across financial services, consultancies, education, non-profit organisations and technology.
Meet the coaches
Two coaches. ICF accredited. 35 years of combined experience. One focus.
Who we work with
We work with three types of people.
Whether you're stepping into leadership, progressing your career, or developing a team — our coaching, workshops and assessments are built around the challenges you're actually facing.
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New and developing leaders
People Champions works with new and developing leaders who are still hands on and need to build influence, confidence and leadership impact without losing trust with their team.
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Career-focused professionals
We support professionals who want to progress in their careers, step into leadership, or navigate a change in direction with clarity and confidence.
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L&D, HR and senior leaders
We partner with L&D, HR and senior leaders who want practical, measurable development for their teams that reflects the real challenges they face.
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What we do
Coaching, workshops and assessments that move people forward.
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Bespoke Workshops & Programmes
Tailored team workshops built around your real challenges — soft skills, leadership habits, values and ways of working. No off-the-shelf decks.
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Career Coaching
Practical 1-to-1 coaching to sharpen career direction, performance and progression — and build the confidence, presence and influence to back it up.
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Leadership Foundations Coaching
1-to-1 coaching for new and developing leaders — build the core habits of influence, feedback, delegation and accountability without losing trust.
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DISC Profiling
A practical DISC-based approach that gives individuals and teams a shared language for communication, collaboration and performance.
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Leadership IQ
Leadership style and soft-skill assessments — including 360 feedback — to pinpoint strengths, blind spots and where to focus next.
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What clients say
Real results, from real clients.
From individual coaching to team workshops — here's what our clients say.
"Working with People Champions has been a game changer for me. Duncan's coaching has helped me to overcome long-standing professional challenges that were holding me back, unlocking my full potential in ways I never imagined. As a result, I'm adding more value in the workplace and genuinely enjoying my work more than ever. The results speak for themselves, and I can't recommend Duncan highly enough. If you have the opportunity to work with a coach, don't hesitate — it's one of the best investments you can make in yourself."
"Julia's understanding and application of the coaching process has accelerated my professional development and given me access to ideas and opportunities I would never have previously thought possible. I felt supported, stimulated, challenged and energised."
"Ever since our very first coaching session, Duncan has helped me to become more confident in myself and my decision making in such a short period of time. I've noticed a significant positive change in my outlook on various aspects of my life. The tools and techniques Duncan has provided to help me in my daily life are invaluable. I can't thank Duncan enough for all his help."
"The one-to-one sessions with Julia provided time and space for me to concentrate solely on myself in a way that is rare in a busy working environment. This gave me the chance to clarify and articulate my own ideas on how to develop the life and career I want, rather than that which I had fallen into by circumstance. Julia really enabled me to own the journey of my career development and helped me to see where sub-conscious behaviours were sabotaging my own best interests."
"Working with Duncan has been so insightful and uplifting. His ability to ask the right questions and gently challenge limiting beliefs has been thoughtful, practical and empowering. What sets Duncan apart is his clear understanding of leadership qualities and his natural ability to build confidence and resilience in clients lucky enough to work with him. Duncan's definitely the person to turn to if you're looking to unlock your full professional potential."
"My coaching sessions with Julia were truly eye-opening. She adapted her approach to my unique situation and provided a safe space, which allowed me to reflect on myself, my career and my needs honestly. She challenged me and asked the right questions, making me consider different avenues and arming me with all the tools I needed to move forward professionally."
"Duncan was great to work with for coaching. He does an amazing job of actively listening, which allowed me to reach solutions I didn't know I had within. Really appreciate his work!"
"Duncan has a natural approach to coaching and ensures that he maintains the coaching-mentoring boundary. His professionalism comes in abundance whilst making you feel at ease and instilling a sense of trust from the outset."
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