“I’m good at my job. Why am I not progressing?”
It isn’t always obvious what gets you noticed. We can look at what’s happening and what you can influence.
Career & executive coaching
When the next move
isn’t obvious.
You can be good at your job and still find the next step difficult to work out.
Coaching gives you space to make sense of what’s happening and decide what to do next.
What brings you here?
Does any of this
sound familiar?
“The promotion changed the job.”
Moving into management changes the work. We can explore what that means for you and your team.
“I know the work. It’s the people side I’m finding harder.”
A difficult manager or a conversation you’ve been putting off? We can work out how you want to handle it.
Your coach
Hi, I’m Ilai.
My career has taken me from technology into management consulting and leadership roles across financial services. Much of that work has involved helping people make decisions in complicated organisations. My work has included transformation, operating models, programme delivery and M&A integration.
One thing that experience has taught me: knowing your job and knowing how an organisation really works are not quite the same thing. The organisation chart only tells part of the story. Much depends on relationships and expectations that may never be put into words.
Alongside my executive roles, I’ve coached and mentored professionals through structured programmes in consulting firms, helping them think through promotions, career changes and new responsibilities.
That’s the perspective I bring to VIA QUINTA. I’ll take time to understand your situation and ask questions that help you examine your assumptions. The decisions remain yours.
See how coaching works ↓Individual career & executive coaching / Founding 10
A year to work on
what matters to you.
A space to work through the real decisions, conversations and responsibilities you face at work. I’m initially working with ten clients, so each coaching relationship has room for individual attention.
The coaching starts with a free 25-minute mutual conversation. I’ll review your enquiry first and invite you to talk if I think I can help. There is no obligation to proceed.
Explore Founding 10Both options cover a twelve-month coaching relationship. Sessions are arranged by mutual agreement.
Practical work, built around you.
Individual goals, a development plan, coaching on real challenges and regular progress reviews. Limited ad hoc support between sessions may be available, subject to capacity and urgency.
The aim is meaningful progress and greater independence, rather than indefinite coaching.
Beyond the coaching sessions
As one of the Founding 10, you’ll also have:
- First opportunity to hear about future VIA QUINTA events, workshops and activities, with invitations where places are available.
- The option to stay in touch with me after your programme ends.
There’s no obligation to attend future activities or continue coaching. We’ll agree any subsequent coaching arrangement separately.
Your Coaching Journey
Bring the real situation.
Take the learning into work.
There’s no fixed syllabus. We start with what’s happening in your working life and work through what will help.
- What’s really going on?
Understand the situation, including the expectations and relationships that may not be obvious.
- What needs to change?
Identify what matters most and what progress would look like.
- What might you try?
Explore your choices and put one or two useful things into practice.
- What will you take forward?
Reflect on what worked and strengthen your judgement for the next challenge.
We can move between these questions as your needs change. Progress is not just solving today’s problem; it is becoming better equipped to deal with the next one.
Getting started
A conversation before a commitment.
A short enquiry
A few lines about the decision or situation you want to work through. No CV or lengthy questionnaire.
A free 25-minute conversation
After I review your enquiry, I may invite you to a free conversation. We agree a time directly to talk about your situation and whether coaching would be useful.
Begin with clarity
If we both decide to proceed, I’ll send the agreement, cancellation information, privacy information and one intake form directly. We agree the terms and payment arrangements before the first session. An enquiry does not enrol you or guarantee a place.
Opportunity Programme · Ages 18–25
A useful place to start.
VIA QUINTA also offers up to two fully funded coaching places a year for young adults facing barriers to employment or career progression. Six one-hour sessions, normally monthly. Expressions of interest are welcome even when places are filled; a place is not guaranteed.
Explore the Opportunity ProgrammeExperiences & recommendations
What people have said about working with me
Perspectives from people I have mentored and worked alongside.
Mentoring experience
“He has the ability to listen and understand before giving actionable advice that helps to cut through the noise in an industry where there are many variables.”
Senior Consultant at Capco · Former mentee
Mentoring experience
“He helped me feel much more confident about my career at Capco and how to go for that first promotion.”
Management Consultant at Capco · Former mentee
Professional recommendation
“He delivers strong leadership with an authentic, people-centred approach.”
Consulting Manager, SS&C
A few practical questions
Can my employer pay?
Yes. If your employer is paying, we’ll agree the arrangements beforehand. They won’t automatically have access to what we discuss or my private coaching notes.
Do I need to know exactly what I want from coaching?
Not at all. You might have a specific decision to make, or simply feel that something needs to change. We can use the first conversation to work out whether coaching would help.
Will you tell me what to do?
I’ll help you examine your thinking rather than decide for you. Where useful, I can also share a practitioner’s perspective. The decisions remain yours.
Can I get support between coaching sessions?
Yes, where I have capacity. That might mean reviewing an important email, helping you prepare for an interview or presentation, or talking through a particular challenge.
This support is included where available, but isn't unlimited or guaranteed. Depending on the urgency and my availability, I may suggest we pick it up in our next session.
What happens after I enquire?
I’ll read your enquiry personally. If I think coaching could be useful, we’ll arrange a free 25-minute conversation. We’ll then decide together whether to take things further.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes, subject to the limits explained in the Coaching Agreement and Privacy Notice. If your employer is paying, that does not automatically give them access to our conversations or my private coaching notes.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can end your coaching arrangement with 10 days' written notice. We'll reconcile sessions already delivered and refund any overpayment.
Your statutory cancellation rights also apply. Full details are provided in the Coaching Agreement and the separate Consumer Cancellation Information supplied during onboarding, before you commit.