Coaching for NHS Chief Executives and NHS Executive Directors in the UK

Coaching for NHS Chief Executives, Accountable Officers, and Executive Directors

If you’re leading at the top of the NHS, my bespoke coaching supports you to lead with clarity, courage, and strategic presence. I work with Chief Executives, Accountable Officers, and Executive Directors across Trusts, ICSs, and national bodies to help you navigate complexity, maintain resilience, and lead system change with integrity.

Lead with strategic confidence and clarity
Navigate Board-level and system-wide complexity
Confidential 1:1 coaching from an experienced system leader
Build resilience, influence and leadership impact
Prioritise wellbeing and long-term career sustainability
Supporting NHS leaders across the UK

Choose your 1:1 Coaching Partnership:

The Focused Health Leader Coaching Partnership – Career clarity and leadership support for health leaders – under 6 months

The Strategic Health Leader Coaching Partnership – A strategic partnership to support health leaders in ongoing complexity – 12 months plus

The Global Health Leader Coaching Partnership –  A unique service supporting global health leaders operating under extreme pressure – 12 months plus

Strategic coaching for those leading the future of the NHS

Whether you’re navigating high-stakes decisions, managing personal and organisational transformation, or seeking space to reflect at Board level — executive coaching offers a confidential, expert partnership to help you lead with intention and impact.

At Fiona Day Consulting, I offer tailored coaching for NHS Chief Executives, Executive Directors, and system leaders across the UK.

With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in public health and medicine — including system-level and Board roles — I bring deep understanding of your world, and the psychological expertise to support you through it.

Trusted by Senior NHS Leaders

Chartered Coaching Psychologist & EMCC Master Practitioner
20+ years’ experience in senior public health and system leadership
Expert in psychological resilience, strategic leadership, and systems thinking
Trusted by NHS Trust Chief Executives, ICS leaders, and national Executive Directors
Online delivery tailored to your schedule and context

“Fiona completely related to my dilemma and provided an excellent service. She helped me identify my goals, supported me, and enabled me to explore solutions in a safe space.”
— NHS Trust CEO

What Executive Coaching Can Help You Achieve

Develop strategic clarity and Board-level presence
Lead complex change across systems with greater confidence
Navigate high-pressure challenges with emotional agility
Strengthen resilience and decision-making under uncertainty
Reconnect with your leadership values and purpose
Gain a confidential space for reflection and renewal

Choose your 1:1 Coaching Partnership:

The Focused Health Leader Coaching Partnership – Career clarity and leadership support for health leaders – under 6 months

The Strategic Health Leader Coaching Partnership – A strategic partnership to support health leaders in ongoing complexity – 12 months plus

The Global Health Leader Coaching Partnership –  A unique service supporting global health leaders operating under extreme pressure – 12 months plus

FAQ’s

What is executive coaching for NHS leaders?
It’s a confidential partnership designed to help NHS Chief Executives and Executive Directors grow in confidence, resilience, and strategic impact in their roles.

Who is this coaching for?
Chief Executives in the NHS, NHS Executive Directors (e.g. Strategy, Operations, Workforce, Medical, Nursing), Chief Operating Officers, ICS leaders, and national health executives such as NHS Wales, Northern Ireland, NHS Scotland, NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care.

Can this help me with system-level challenges?
Yes. Coaching supports you in leading across organisational and system boundaries — balancing performance, relationships, and transformation agendas.

Is this available online?
Yes. All coaching is delivered remotely to fit around your demanding schedule, wherever you’re based in the UK.

Can we explore long-term or team coaching options?
Yes. Longer-term executive partnerships and bespoke team interventions are available by arrangement such as my ‘Year of Coaching’ programme.

“Fiona speaks with great common sense based on considerable experience, and I was always struck at how she could bring a different perspective to the issues I was dealing with. This was particularly true of her deep understanding of how people think and react, enabling me to see the other side of some complex discussions. I strongly recommend Fiona’s coaching to colleagues in senior leadership roles.”

— NHS Executive Director

“Fiona is an extremely skilful coach – her compassion, professionalism and expertise have made a huge impact on me. Not only do I feel much happier and confident, I’ve been able to use the skills I’ve developed to manage new challenges and to become a better leader.”
— Healthcare Executive Director

Elevate your leadership, wellbeing, and impact

If you’re leading in one of the most complex systems in the world — and need a trusted space to reflect, grow, and lead at your best — coaching with Dr Fiona Day offers confidential support and strategic insight to guide your path forward.

Book your Confidential Consultation today!