About Pivotum

Pivotum was founded and is directed by Douglas Spence – a world leading coach with over 20 years’ experience working with senior executives and their teams in some of the most successful companies across the globe.

Our aim is to deliver effective, long-lasting and pragmatic solutions that address the core issues pivotal to personal development, growth and business success. And because we focus on working exclusively with senior executives, our clients benefit from experience and knowledge, gained first-hand, of what it takes to lead a large corporation and how to go from good to great.

About Douglas Spence

Douglas has a unique, proven approach and has been pivotal in the careers of some of the world’s leading business people. He has practised internationally for over 20 years, developing clients and companies across the globe. Douglas has a powerful blend of people intuition, common sense, integrity and business acumen.

His hallmark is his ability to gain insight into the personality and behaviour of his clients and, critically, those that influence and co-exist around them. Clients benefit from being exposed to another dimension of their character and performance, often not previously realised. His senior-level experience of corporate life and business at Mars International spanned over 11 years, exposing him to situations that have helped him take his clients to the next level.

In addition to big brand names, Douglas has been commissioned to coach some of the world’s leading sports men and women. He is approachable with a great sense of humour, yet he is at the top of his game and is highly respected both by his peers and his clients.

Our contribution

‘Performance catalysts, bringing: acumen, credibility and a pragmatic approach.’

We do this by:
• Supporting executives to deliver superior results
• Helping bring out the best in others
• Adding fresh insight and ideas to address business challenges
• Bringing a voice of reason and impartiality
• Leveraging executive performance, focussing on execution

The principles and techniques we deliver to our clients are shared today, applied tomorrow and benefited from continually.

How we do this – the Pivotum difference

• Defining, driving and delivering measurable shareholder value
• Strategy formulation, facilitation and execution
• Coaching ‘visionary leadership’ and balancing that with action
• Championing company culture and change
• Taking the hard decisions with sensitivity, integrity and pragmatism
• Accelerating team and individual development
• Mentoring personal effectiveness and appropriate re-alignment
• Optimising individual influencing skills and knowledge
• CEO persuasive communication skills from, and for, the boardroom
• Inspiring authentic leadership development covering content and style
• Strategy effectiveness audit and refreshed execution plan
• Next generation succession planning
• Influencing and presenting with style and impact

Are we right for you?

Choosing the right coach is critical for any executive to achieve tangible, long-term results and is ultimately a very personal choice. However, whatever the personal chemistry we believe there are 6 fundamental criteria that must be in place – whoever the coach or coachee. If you are an executive currently working with a coach, why not check to see if our ‘6 C’s’ are being delivered by your coach or, if you are an executive looking to engage a coach for the first time, use our criteria as a way to find a coach that is right for you.

Credibility

Are they worth talking to?
Satisfy yourself that they have the right background and the credentials to provide you with the informed, unbiased advice that you require.

Capablity

Can they do the job?
A coach will transfer his knowledge to develop your skills, like a golf pro who doesn’t take the shot for you, but focuses on helping you play better.

Confidentiality

Can they be trusted?
Integrity is of the utmost importance. Can the coach be trusted with confidential information? Is there any possible conflict of interest?

Catalyst

Can they leverage my performance?
A good coach provides insight and inspiration, a catalyst for change.
Sports coaches improve performance, so should yours.

Compatibility

Can I work with them?
If the chemistry between your and the potential coach is wrong, don’t work with them. Poor rapport invariably means poor results.

Critical thinking

Will they challenge me?
It is essential that your coach feels free to be critical where necessary, the only proviso being they are constructive and positive with it.

Our clients

Get in touch

Pivotum Management Consultants
3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, London W1B 3HH

Telephone 0207 127 5127 • Email info@pivotum.com