Supporting Leaders and Boards through High‑Stakes Change
Former CFO and EMCC‑accredited coach at Senior Practitioner level, bringing board‑level insight and structured coaching to senior leaders and boards navigating complex change.
The Leaders and Situations I Support
I work with senior leaders and boards when the stakes are high and decisions really matter.
Typical situations include:
- Stepping into a bigger or more complex role.
- Navigating a transformation, turnaround or major strategic shift.
- Changing careers, relocating or re‑entering a demanding role.
- Returning to work after illness, burnout or a major life event.
- Leading a team struggling with alignment, trust or collaboration under pressure.
Common challenges my clients face:
- Blurred priorities and decision fatigue.
- Loss of confidence or direction during transition.
- Overwhelm from competing demands at work and at home.
- Identity shifts after a new role, career change or serious illness.
- Teams lacking clarity, alignment or psychological safety.
My clients often come to me saying some version of: “I’m in a complex, high‑pressure situation and I can’t see clearly.”
How I help: I provide a calm, structured and challenging space where you can slow down, think rigorously and focus on what truly matters. Together we cut through complexity, clarify priorities and direction, and turn insight into concrete, sustainable action.
A Suite of Services
Executive Coaching
One‑to‑one coaching for senior leaders navigating high‑stakes transitions. Together we clarify priorities, rebuild confidence and resilience, and turn complex situations into clear decisions and purposeful action.
Team Coaching
Supporting leadership teams facing misalignment, trust issues or collaboration challenges under pressure. We build shared clarity, strengthen working relationships and enable sustainable performance as a team.
Strategic Advisory & NED
Board‑level insight and governance expertise from a former CFO with three decades in complex, regulated environments. Strategy, risk, financial oversight and decision‑making.
What Clients Say
Reflective, Honest and Highly Recommended
Senior leaders across industries and countries have valued Bruno’s calm, structured, and empathetic approach to coaching through complexity and change.
Bruno was my Executive Coach for several months. He created a calm, focused space for honest reflection, combining thoughtful challenge with laser-sharp insight. I came away with a deeper understanding of my strengths and blind spots, stronger boundaries, and greater protection against burnout. Highly recommended!
Bruno helped me focus my skills around clear business goals, short and long term. His strong values and life experience created a non-judgmental space where I could be fully open, combining structured tools with practical insight to navigate specific challenges. Highly recommend it.
Bruno brings his CFO and senior leadership experience directly into coaching, making his support both practical and insightful. His calm, structured style helps me reflect, clarify priorities, and move forward on my leadership and career goals, and I would happily recommend him.
Bruno has been an exceptional career coach who guided me through a major industry and country transition. His personal approach goes beyond performance — he helps you feel grounded, clear, and confident. With his structure, honest feedback, and practical techniques, I showed up as my best self. I am truly grateful for his support and highly recommend him.
Governance AND Board Experience
Three Decades of Senior Leadership
I bring more than three decades as a senior executive, finance leader, and former CFO in complex, regulated environments. My experience covers utilities, retail, energy, technology, and the public sector, with a strong focus on financial governance, risk management, and Board assurance.
I have worked closely with Boards and Audit Committees, led major corporate restructurings, and managed international teams across six countries and cultures.
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Let’s Start a Conversation
Ready to Explore Your Options? Whether you are considering executive coaching, exploring a non-executive director partnership, or seeking strategic advisory support, I would be glad to speak with you.