Rebecca Stevens

In 2001 I started working as a business psychologist, helping organisations bring people, including leaders, into the right roles. Through both research and working closely with leaders, I profiled and assessed hundreds of leaders in both the public and private sector, and developed various leadership behavioural models. Taking this in-depth knowledge, I moved to working on a one-to-one basis with leaders, to embed them into and get the most out of their leadership role.

Having worked across a range of industries, I’ve got a broad perspective of what good leadership looks like in both the public and private sector. I’ve worked with leaders in the following sectors: technology and information services, construction and engineering, housing, energy, local and central government, police, public health services and charities.

My coaching style? As a leadership coach with a background in psychology, I take a holistic approach to leadership development — including personal as well as work-based challenges — to work with the whole person and everything they bring to their leadership role. I also use tools and exercises to assist people in exploring themselves — helping them identify and develop their personal strengths, capabilities, resilience and self-confidence.

Using positive psychology, I help leaders identify their unique edge. I don’t believe in moulding someone into a certain type of leader, but instead give people the tools and confidence they need to discover and hone their own leadership style. I ask the right questions, at the right time, to help people find motivation and implement change.

I view the relationship as a thinking partnership, helping people find their way while I’m right there with them. I’ve been described as “kind with an inner steel” — I’m not afraid to take people through difficult issues and uncomfortable emotions, but it’s always done with kindness and support.

Leadership coaching has a huge impact on both my coachees and the people they lead. I’m here to support my charges through meaningful changes that will see them confidently leading healthier, happier teams.

Qualifications and tools:
I’m an Occupational Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council, and a Chartered Psychologist (Occupational & Coaching), registered with the British Psychological Society. I’m also a registered coach with the International Coaching Federation (PCC). I use tools like those below to help people understand what is real and what isn’t, and how to best play to their strengths and personality type.
Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)
WAVE Personality Questionnaire
Hogan Development Survey (HDS)
Emotional Intelligence Development Survey (EIP3)
16PF personality questionnaire
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Strengthscope, StrengthscopeTeam and StrengthscopeLeader
BeTalent suite of psychometrics
Engage
Facet5
Papi & Logiks