How Coaching Works

  1. 1

    Discovery Call

    A complimentary 30-minute session to check we're a good fit.

  2. 2

    Regular sessions

    50 minutes, typically every 2–4 weeks, at a pace that suits you.

  3. 3

    Programme length

    Either a single session, or a structured 3–6 month engagement.

  4. 4

    Between sessions

    Message-based check-ins are available if something comes up.

Max Encke talking with colleagues

Method

I lean on questions more than advice. Coaching, to me, is a partnership – a thought-provoking process aimed at helping you reach your own clarity and grow into your potential, not at handing you my answers.

Some engagements follow a structured programme with a clear throughline; others are built session to session around whatever's live for you. We'll agree what fits during the Discovery Call, and can adjust throughout to make sure it's working at its best.

Where useful, I bring in the Hogan assessment for structured personality insight, plus a first-hand perspective on startup and scaling challenges from 13+ years in People and Talent roles. I've been coaching since 2018, so you're also drawing on 8+ years of coaching practice itself.

Cost

Pricing starts at £150 per hour. Costs vary based on engagement type and payment structure (private versus company-sponsored). We'll discuss what's right for you on the Discovery Call.