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Max Wilson

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Max is a qualified barrister, senior lecturer, certified coach and experienced trainer.

After a successful career at the Bar in London, he moved into higher education as a university lecturer. In this role, he delivered lectures and workshops to aspiring lawyers and provided professional skills training to staff members and external delegates. He also provided coaching and mentoring to students to help them achieve their goals. Motivated by his passion for supporting others in their growth and his longstanding interest in personal development, Max subsequently retrained as a coach.

 

He now specialises in helping lawyers (and other busy professionals) to become the best version of themselves. By partnering with them to uncover their core values and true aspirations, he guides them towards a life that feels authentically aligned. Max’s ultimate mission is to empower his clients to live with greater purpose, joy, and balance. His coaching is enriched by his personal journey of establishing these qualities in his own life and through his understanding of what it is like to work in high-pressure environments.

 

As an Accredited Transformative Coach, Max facilitates lasting change by using questioning, insight, reflection, gentle challenge, and accountability to shift limiting beliefs. He believes that everyone has the answers within – it is just a matter of tapping into that ‘inner gold’! Max ensures his clients feel safe to show up authentically, without the need to wear any masks. His clients often comment on the calm, welcoming, and non-judgemental coaching space he creates.

 

Max is passionate about equality and employee welfare. When it comes to his training practice, he advocates for and educates on the importance of cultivating greater inclusivity and well-being within organisations, as well as the power of authentic and human-centered leadership.

 

Max lives with his husband and their rescue dog, Coal, on a farm in the South-East of England. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time in nature, comedy, attending retreats, listening to podcasts, and looking after his physical and mental health.

Qualifications:
  • International Coaching Federation® Certified (ACC)
  • Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching (Animas School of Coaching) (139 hours ACTP as accredited by the International Coaching Federation®)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) Level 7 (Master’s Level)
  • Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (Kaplan Law School)
  • Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) (LLB) (University of Warwick)

TESTIMONIALS

"After having worked with Max for number of months I have gained a wealth of insights that have supported me on my personal and professional journey. Whatever the goal of my sessions, and these have been many and varied, I have gained clarity, insight and perspective, and formulated next steps and actions. Most importantly I feel confident and excited to take these actions. Max is consistently professional whilst providing a comfortable, safe and held space to share inner most thoughts, limiting beliefs as well as goals and dreams. No matter what I bring to the session, I always finish amazed by the progress I have made that he has supported and facilitated. Max is an exceptional coach and I feel immensely grateful to have the opportunity to work with him."
Hannah McArthurUK
"Max's coaching style is the epitome of calm assurance. From the moment I began working with him, I felt a sense of ease that allowed me to open up about my past and current challenges without hesitation. The welcoming environment he creates is unparalleled, making it effortless to speak openly and honestly. Max’s ability to listen deeply and relay insights is truly remarkable. He doesn’t just hear what you’re saying; he understands and distils it, highlighting crucial elements that you might have overlooked. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me discover solutions and strategies to tackle my issues.”
Enricoh AlfonzoSouth Africa
"I am profoundly grateful for the safe, nurturing, and transformative space Max creates. His care, non-judgement, and compassionate yet confident guidance have been invaluable in helping me identify priorities and practical steps as I navigate different areas of my life. Through his attentive presence, active listening, insightful questions, and thoughtful exercises, Max has been a catalyst in reawakening self-belief in my dreams, and identifying consistent, manageable, yet significant steps to realise them. Our sessions help empower me to move towards living an inspired life aligned with my core values and authentic self. I always leave our sessions feeling more alive! It is a gift to work with Max.”
Milly YangMorocco
"I have found our sessions invaluable. Amidst a lot of confusion and a difficult life transition, I was feeling very lost at the start of our work together. I have now addressed a lot of the challenges I brought to our sessions initially, I have made a lot of progress and my mood has improved a lot! I am starting to see a way forward in my life again after feeling stuck for a very long time. Max is a wonderful coach with a lot of patience and sensitivity and I have really enjoyed working with him."
Anika SinghUK

"I feel blessed to have come across Max when I did, especially during some big changes in my life. I found that Max's ability to be present and engaged whilst also reflecting things I've said back to me, has helped so much in helping understand where I'm at, and to see myself in a much clearer way. Max creates a safe space to share my thoughts, and what's coming up during sessions without judgement. I've not worked with a coach long term before, yet, after already working together for the past few months, I have signed up for block coaching. I highly recommend Max for his genuine gift/ability to coach & ask really great questions and be that transformative space for anyone who needs it."
Emma DaviesUK