Chris Tatner

"Self-reflection in a busy and ever changing world is critical to understanding what is truly important for you and your performance."

Who I help most

Leaders committed to fostering sustainable positive change in organizations.

Empowering individuals transitioning to new roles.

Guiding executives to overcome challenges and find pragmatic solutions.

Accreditations & Certifications

Certified Change Management Practitioner (Prosci)

Certified Management of Portfolios Practitioner (MoP – Quanta)

Accredited in Workplace Mediation (TCM Group – 9 Credits)

Qualifications

Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching
(Henley Business School)

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
University of Sussex)

Memberships

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Association of Coaches (AC) 

Princes Trust - Volunteer Business Mentor 

My Coaching Style

As an Executive Coach, I create a safe space which builds trust and provides an environment in which you have time to self-reflect and think through any issues affecting you at the time. I coach with compassion, offering both support and challenge to guide you through the coaching process, adapting my coaching style to ensure we work at a pace which suits you.

My core belief is that people ultimately know what they need to succeed but get so caught up in the day-to-day issues they never take time to step back from these continued pressures and assess the whole picture. My coaching uses a variety of techniques based on the core foundations of deep and active listening and working in partnership which provides you with the opportunity to explore your route to increased performance.

I have over 25 years of delivering change in a variety of organisations and passionately believe that effective and sustainable change comes from being able to have time to rationalise the impact of any change and translate it to a personal level. My goal as a coach is to give you that time and space.  

Senior Roles

Director of Portfolio Services
Cardiff University
Global Services Provider - Factory Maintenance

Service Director Portfolio, Programmes and Projects
Bristol City Council
International diversified engineering group

Testimonials

"I really valued Chris' calm and gentle approach and challenge, which enabled me to think deeper about my situation, my values and my future.  I always left our sessions full of motivation and focus in terms of areas to think about or actions to take."

Senior Executive
Charitable Organisation

"Chris helped me through a difficult period of time and I will always be grateful for the coaching he gave me to enable me to come out the other side."

Head of Dept
Russell Group University 

"This was my first experience of coaching, and I felt immediately at ease with Chris. It was a privilege to have this time invested in me and was appreciated as I don't often have the luxury to think at work!"

"Chris was inquisitive, persistent and gently challenging, which in turn prompted me to think about my actions or subsequent problem solving. It also made me realise I should be more confident in myself - but draw upon the support of my peer-network when required. Invaluable time - wouldn't hesitate in recommending Hi-5 Coaching."

Executive Leader
Charitable Organisation