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Coaching and leadership development

Masters of change for teams, individuals, organisations and coaches

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Coaching business of the year 2025

Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development
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Accelerating your performance is our top priority

Where your success takes centre stage

At Starbuck & Associates, we believe that your growth, both as a team, leader or executive is key to lasting success. Our mission is to accelerate development by guiding teams, individuals and organisations toward their fullest potential.

Whether you’re striving to nurture high-performing teams, lead more effectively, or support the growth of other leaders, we’re here to coach you every step of the way.

About us
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development
All our coaches bring decades of experience as board members and senior leaders. We have led numerous high-performing teams and individuals in global companies through ambitious change initiatives which means we understand your challenges. We use this to empower, challenge, and help you uncover untapped potential.

We don’t just offer advice – we’ve been in your shoes. With first-hand experience, we know what it takes to succeed in an organisation and how to bring others along.

USING REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE FOR REAL WORLD GROWTH AND IMPACT

Tailored coaching for every role and goal

We recognise that every team, organisation and leader face unique challenges. That’s why our coaching services are completely tailored to you. From teams working on cohesion and performance, seasoned executives and senior leaders making strategic decisions, to emerging talent ready to step into leadership roles, we offer coaching that meets you where you are and helps you accelerate your progress.

Whether you need team effectiveness coaching, executive coaching, leadership development, or are looking to build your skills as a coach yourself, our services are designed to fast-track your growth and drive rapid improvement.

Welcome to Starbuck Academy

Starbuck Academy is the online learning and development hub of Starbuck & Associates, designed to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential through world-class, accessible programmes and resources.

At the heart of Starbuck Academy is our flagship online programme, the Starbuck Team Effectiveness Programme (STEP) a transformative, practical journey designed for leaders and teams who want to truly excel. Whether you’re looking to enhance collaboration, boost performance, or cultivate a high-trust, high-impact environment, STEP offers the structure and tools you need to make real, lasting change.
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Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development Masters of change
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development Masters of change
Starbuck and Associates Limited Coaching and leadership development Masters of change

Masters of change

Why choose us?

What sets us apart at Starbuck & Associates is the coaching team behind the company. We don’t just coach clients; we are a team that constantly challenges and develops ourselves to be the very best at what we can do.

We also have two MCCs in the Company. Only 4% of the world’s coaches reach MCC status, so you know you’re in safe hands.

We specialise in mastering change quickly. Whether you’re an executive, a team, a C-suite leader, a director, or an aspiring coach, your success drives us. We’re passionate about helping you reach your fullest potential.

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Where your success takes centre stage

Our coaching sessions are about achieving goals, growth and development. They are client-focused, creating a relaxed and open environment.

While we may challenge you to push your limits, we always do so within a framework of trust, rapport, and respect. Your success is our success, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve what you once thought impossible.

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  • I wholeheartedly recommend Paul Starbuck as an outstanding professional coach who has been instrumental in my journey from a senior manager to a senior leader. Paul’s expertise and guidance were a tremendous help in not only securing the promotion I sought but also in ensuring that I was performing from...

    Perrine Faye

    Global Head of Editorial & Pricing, Fastmarkets

  • Derek was my executive-level coach for the second half of 2023. Throughout my collaboration with him, I came to truly appreciate the depth of his coaching expertise and his active listening skills. With the use of various tools and carefully crafted questions, we were able to gain a sharper understanding...

    VP Global Head of IT Security, Risk & Compliance, Adecco

  • Fantastic Coaching!

    I have been working with Zoe as my coach for over a year, and it has been a fantastic experience. She has helped me develop personally, build on my strengths, and set goals to take action on them. In the past year, I have gone from being employed...

    Arianne Atkinson

  • I have gone from feeling stuck and guilty about wanting more, to having clarity on what I want and a plan to achieve it. I feel braver, stronger and my self-worth has increased. Lisa is very good at picking up on the subtleties of what is being said and asking...

  • Lorna is always positive and full of energy, actively listening to you and very skilled in every single step, of your journey. She has highly contributed to my personal growth, and you can feel she really cares about you and your development.

    Senior Leader, TWI, Europe

  • Relaxed but very powerful sessions…
    It really was a pleasure to work with Paul. Whilst our sessions were very relaxed I found them hugely interesting and powerful. A fresh perspective on my journey, skills and development areas for a more deliberate plan of my future career. Some very useful...

    Scott Carolan

  • I wanted accountability. I feel I have got so much more. Lisa has a personal interest in the work I do which is hugely helpful. She is passionate about my business doing well and I believe she can appreciate the good it could do, if I get out of my...

  • Over the last few months, I have had the great pleasure of working with Paul Starbuck through In Touch Networks. Paul has been a fantastic support and leader as an executive coach. No need to say that in the recent somewhat challenging and isolating times, all my sessions with Paul...

    Melina Mousalli

  • Excellent Exec Coach.
    I worked with Paul over a six month period during a particularly intense period professionally. He helped me to think clearly around the planning and implementation of successful business change, and also helped me learn a lot about myself along the way. I found all of...

  • Paul is a brilliant executive coach who asks thoughtful, well-timed and challenging questions. His coaching expertise plus considerable people and operations experience meant he fully understood my objectives and goals during a recent career transition.

    Paul’s coaching drives accountability and builds confidence and I felt the impact from the first...

    Richard Ashby

  • It really was a pleasure to work with Paul. Whilst our sessions were very relaxed I found them hugely interesting and powerful. A fresh perspective on my journey, skills and development areas for a more deliberate plan of my future career. Some very useful tools and tricks for future planning...

    Scott Carolan

    Chief Digital Officer, NTT

  • Coaching that feels like magic
    I had the pleasure of working with Zoe for executive coaching, and the impact has been truly transformative. She helped me prepare for a crucial conversation that completely changed my experience at work, giving me clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective.

    Her coaching has...

    Laura Philbin

  • I worked with Paul over a 9-month period as part of BT’s executive talent programme.  I can genuinely say that that the experience and insights that Paul brought about were game-changing.  Through the perfect balance of challenge, support and encouragement, Paul created an environment wherein I was able to critically...

    Director, Global Operations

  • I have been working together with Paul on my Leadership Development, Development of my future career path and my Personal Development in general for the last 11 months.

    I have found Paul very professional and supportive as well as challenging and funny (with great sense of humour) at the same...

    Mr Kellner

  • Paul coached me through my transition to a portfolio career, and I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had. Paul is empathetic, challenging, energetic, humorous, and has an enormous wealth of experience to draw on. His easy-going style was accompanied by a...

    Colin Reed

  • Derek is a truly amazing, authentic and dedicated professional coach. Always knowing when to push and challenge you, while asking the most relevant questions to reflect upon. Derek brings extensive industrial experience and provides an honest and sincere coaching setting. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone looking for a...

    Senior Director, Advance Drug Delivery, AstraZeneca

  • Working with Starbuck & Associates has been a genuinely positive experience. Their collaborative approach, insight and ability to understand our organisation helped us develop a marketing playbook that is both practical and aligned to our goals. Zoe took the time to listen, challenge our thinking where needed, and create a...

    Jake Longworth

    Head of Partnerships & Engagement, Lincolnshire FA

  • Paul has been supporting me through a recent career transition with compassion, insight and constructive challenge. I feel like I am continuing to develop the tools and approaches to be able to make decisions with purpose based on self-awareness, integrity and authenticity. Paul has been incredibly supportive of my goals...

    Sam Houston

  • Highly recommend
    I have found working with Paul incredibly beneficial. He has an impressive CV working at senior level in large organisations, which makes him very credible. He’s seen it, and done it, so can relate to my challenges. Paul has a wonderful manner, which makes sessions engaging and...

    Bonnie M

  • I would like to thank Paul Starbuck for his coaching input over the last few months. I can truly say it has been a really positive experience where Paul has regularly pushed me to look at new ways of thinking when I have been stuck in areas of my career...

    Janet Butler

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