My coaching is for men who feel stressed, stuck or disconnected – and know it’s time to take responsibility for the next chapter of their life.
Maybe it’s fully commuting to your health, investing more present time with the people you love or taking that step into the unknown in your career. And maybe you’re not quite sure what’s wrong, but you have an underlying feeling that you should be feeling happier. If you’re a man who wants to learn how to lead himself and build a fulfilling life, this coaching is for you.
You’re doing what you’re supposed to do.
Working hard. Providing. Pushing through.
But underneath it all, something doesn’t feel right.
Perhaps you feel
✔ Constantly stressed or mentally overloaded
✔ Disconnected from yourself or the people you care about
✔ Stuck in the same negative patterns despite knowing better
✔ Tired, reactive, or running on autopilot
You don’t need more motivation.
You need clarity, self-trust, and the ability to lead yourself again.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding yourself.
You’ll learn how to
✔ Slow down enough to notice what’s really going on
✔ Take ownership of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours
✔ Respond to life instead of constantly reacting to it
✔ Build resilience without burning yourself out
This is the work most men were never taught to do — but are quietly craving.
If you’re waiting to feel “ready” before you start, you’ll wait forever.
Growth begins when you create the space to build awareness and you can accept your current situation and actions with ownership and not blame or judgement.
What is coaching and what does it involve?
Coaching with James Shireby
Coaching offers a supportive, structured space to slow down, reflect, and understand what’s really holding you back — so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.
My approach blends coaching and counselling principles and looks at the whole picture: mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. These areas are deeply connected, and when one is out of balance, it affects the rest.
Coaching isn’t about pushing harder or becoming someone else.
It’s about realigning with what matters and learning how to lead yourself more effectively.
How coaching can help you
✔ Live in line with your values rather than pressure or expectation
✔ Improve mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical wellbeing
✔ Set meaningful, realistic goals you can actually follow through on
✔ Build self-awareness, confidence, and self-trust
✔ Strengthen relationships, career direction, and health
What to expect
✔ A holistic assessment of your current wellbeing
✔ Clear insight into unhelpful patterns and obstacles
✔ A personalised, practical action plan
✔ Ongoing reflection, accountability, and progress as you grow
“Working with James has transformed how I understand myself and how I live (and enjoy) my life. My mind has always been both my best friend and worst enemy, often on the same day. Before working with James, this caused me stress as I was pulled in different directions, unsure how to manage the differing messages.”
Coaching Details
Simple. Structured. Focused on Progress.
All coaching sessions are designed to give you the space, structure, and guidance to do the work properly.
How it works
Each session is 60 minutes
Sessions are delivered online via Zoom
You’ll receive focused, one-to-one support tailored to your situation
This gives you the time to slow down, think clearly, and take meaningful action between sessions.
Commitment
Coaching is offered in blocks to ensure consistency and real progress:
4-session block
8-session block
Working in blocks allows us to go deeper, build trust, and create meaningful, lasting progress.
Investment
£100 per session
4 sessions — £400
8 sessions — £800
Real change doesn’t happen in one conversation. It happens through; consistency, reflection, action and adjustment
This is for you if:
✔ You’re ready to take ownership of your life
✔ You want more than surface-level advice
✔ You’re willing to be honest with yourself
✔ You’re prepared to take action between sessions
Next Steps
If this feels like the right time to start.
