Career & Leadership Coaching – Dr Ian Henry
1. Overview
I offer personalised career and leadership coaching for professionals in science, technology, and data-driven fields.
Drawing on 15+ years of experience across academia and industry — from research at the Max Planck Institute and AstraZeneca to leading international teams — I help clients navigate transitions, develop authentic leadership, and align their careers with their strengths and values.
My approach combines evidence-based coaching, strategic insight, and reflective practice to support growth in demanding, complex environments.
Coaching helps you: - Build leadership presence and confidence
- Clarify career direction and long-term goals
- Strengthen communication, influence, and decision-making
- Navigate transitions between roles, sectors, or stages
- Develop resilience and focus for sustainable success
2. Coaching Services
Career Coaching
- Define your career vision and direction
- Navigate transitions, promotions, or career changes
- Strengthen your professional identity and confidence
- Align your work with your values and long-term goals
Leadership Coaching
- Develop your leadership style and authentic voice
- Build influence and communication across teams
- Manage complexity, decision-making, and strategic focus
- Lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose
Personal & Professional Growth
- Increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Overcome imposter syndrome or perfectionism
- Build resilience and balance in high-performance settings
- Turn reflection into actionable growth
3. Who I Work With
Scientists & Data Professionals
- Transitioning into leadership or management roles
- Moving from academia to industry or hybrid positions
- Developing communication and influence beyond technical expertise
Academics & Researchers
- Building leadership within research teams or departments
- Preparing for tenure, promotion, or sector transition
- Enhancing visibility and strategic career planning
Mid- to Senior-Level Professionals
- Refining leadership approach and presence
- Aligning career choices with long-term goals
- Managing growth, uncertainty, and professional balance
4. Coaching Approach
Tailored & Reflective
- One-to-one sessions shaped around your context and goals
- Structured frameworks for self-reflection and progress tracking
- Focus on clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth
Evidence-Based & Practical
- Draws from leadership psychology and behavioural science
- Grounded in real-world experience leading interdisciplinary teams
- Turns insight into actionable strategies for growth and impact
Sustained Development
- Ongoing accountability and tailored feedback
- Optional integration with mentoring for technical professionals
- Flexible engagement options — from short intensives to long-term partnerships
5. Get in Touch
Arrange a Session
Ready to start your coaching journey?
Contact me to discuss your goals, book your first session, or explore a customised coaching plan.
📧 Email: coaching@drianhenry.co.uk
🌐 Book online: Contact Form →
Flexible Coaching Formats
- Online sessions via Zoom or Teams
- Short-term (3–6 sessions) or long-term coaching engagements
- Optional integration with mentoring for scientists and data professionals
Next Steps
- Initial consultation to define objectives and priorities
- Tailored programme built around measurable outcomes
- Continuous reflection and feedback for lasting growth
Bridging Tutoring & Coaching
Coaching builds on mentoring — shifting from what to learn to how to lead and grow.
It supports the transition from academic or technical expertise to confident, authentic leadership.
