Grant Metcalfe-Smith

Grant brings a combination of successful front-line leadership within London-based investment banks and development institutions and strong financial expertise. He has completed masters-level studies in coaching, psychology and behavioural change and has a passion for training and education.

Grant is interested in people and their life stories. He enjoys developing new businesses, hiking in the wild, travel and spending time with his family over a table of good food.

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As a coach Grant challenges his clients to think more deeply, holistically, and creatively about their issues and career opportunities.

He facilitates a thinking space for his clients to really engage with their professional issues.

Grant enjoys working with motivated people to increase their effectiveness and help them to attain their ambitions. He is very driven by facilitating outcomes for clients which are measurable and evident to the client and their stakeholders.

Currently he is coaching young and emerging leaders to help them to identify their unique leadership style and supports experienced executives in their leadership journeys.

Grant has coached across a number of different industry sectors, including:

• Charities
• Education
• Financial Services (banks and asset management)
• Legal services
• Media
• Technology

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• MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change (Henley Business School) 2022 graduation.
• Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (Henley Business School)
• Certified Associate Coach, Association of Professional Executive Coaches
• Pending ACC accreditation (ICF)
• M.A. (2:1) in Modern and Contemporary Literature (Birkbeck College, Uni of London)
• B.Economics (University of Sydney)

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“Grant was a great sounding board and has helped me to take a completely different perspective to my career and my next steps. By asking the right questions (which were often most simple but really powerful!), he gave me the right long-term framework for thinking about my career.

I love Grant’s pragmatic and calm approach which can really centre even the most challenging career thought process. Thanks to his questions I have re-thought my career trajectory, building my confidence to apply for more senior roles and ultimately taking more risks. Grant’s support has been invaluable!”

Diana K, young banking executive October 2021

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“Grant and I have had 4 coaching sessions to date focused on work-related issues where I have been able to set the agenda for each session. Grant has always respected boundaries, does not make assumptions or have pre-conceived notions of the subject we’re discussing. His tone is understanding and empathetic and I always felt like he’s really listened to me and makes suggestions that are within my comfort zone.”

Sonia S, HR executive, UK organisation March 2021

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“Thanks again Grant for your support over these past couple of months. I have found it really helpful to explore things with you – and it has definitely delivered some good outcomes for me.”

Ian S, CEO UK organisation March 2020

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