Executive coaching for senior leaders operating under pressure
Clarity, authority, and traction when complexity, scrutiny, and consequence are unavoidable.
I work with senior leaders who need a psychologically informed, strategic partner to help them think clearly, strengthen authority, and lead well in complex organisational systems.
What this work is for
EXECUTIVE COACHING
This work is for leaders whose roles carry real pressure — where decisions are highly visible, relationships are complex, and the cost of mis‑steps is real.
It is not therapy or skills training. It is sustained coaching psychology for senior leaders who need to function well under pressure and need clarity, authority, and traction in demanding systems.
Senior Leadership Under Pressure
A 6–9 month strategic coaching psychology engagement for senior leaders navigating complexity, transition, and sustained pressure.
Focus of the work
- Thinking and deciding clearly under pressure
- Strengthening authority, executive presence, and leadership judgement
- Navigating complex stakeholder and power dynamics
Dr Kirsty Agar-Jacomb
I’m Dr Kirsty Agar‑Jacomb, a coaching psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and organisational systems. I partner with senior leaders across the private, public, and for‑purpose sectors when the work is complex and the stakes are high.
Testimonials
“A space to reflect and think”
“Coaching created a space for me to reflect and think, be more purposeful in practices, and helped me make choices. I see the difference and the value in making small changes again and again, so the differences accumulate. The biggest changes are within, and how I now position myself in situations, and the feeling of being enough in those situations.”
Director
“Best and most efficient way”
“I’ve had so many insights into how I think and what I do. It changed the way I interact in my role with stakeholders. I have more confidence and would genuinely make changes after every meeting. I was looking for maturity and I think coaching was the best and most efficient way to mature my professional self”.
Finance and Operations Business Partner
“Strength to stand my ground”
“I really want to again thank you as without your support I would not have found the strength to stand my ground with (seniors and contract partners).”
National Manager
If this work fits where you are right now, the next step is an intentional enquiry
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Articles
- What Women Should Know About NegotiatingMegan is trying to involve her husband more in childcare and household tasks.Michelle is negotiating a new contract with a prospective client.Maria needs more time for herself to recharge.Melissa would benefit from delegating a large project.Moana is ready to askContinue reading “What Women Should Know About Negotiating”
- How to Prepare an Elevator SpeechThe theme of building relationships and being visible has surfaced across several coaching conversations, workshops and events over the past few weeks. Lois Frankel recommends spending five percent of your work time, networking and building relationships. That’s two hours ofContinue reading “How to Prepare an Elevator Speech”
- How Do You Sit?I’ve had a couple of conversations with clients lately about leadership presence and how to increase visibility. Sometimes it’s about speaking up more. Sometimes it’s about what you say. Sometimes about how you say what you want to say. AndContinue reading “How Do You Sit?”
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