Executive Coach & Psychologist
The Pressure is High.
Your Impact Should Be Higher.
Data-driven executive coaching for leaders who want to turn conflict into collaboration & pressure into performance.
Stop guessing and start leading by design, not just intuition.
The Difference Between a Good Leader and a Great One
A good leader hits their targets. They manage their team effectively, keep projects on track, and are respected for their expertise. They solve problems as they arise and rely on their existing strengths to get the job done. But they often operate at their limit, reacting to the day's demands and navigating friction as a constant cost of doing business.
A great leader does something different. They move beyond reacting. They don't just manage the team; they consciously shape its environment. They see conflict not as a roadblock, but as a source of innovation. They use their influence to turn strategic goals into a shared mission that extends far beyond their own department.
This leap from good to great isn't about working harder: it's about a fundamental shift in awareness. It's the difference between intuitive action and intentional design. This is the work I do. I help good leaders build the framework to become great ones.
The leap from good to great happens here:
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Getting to your current level took talent and hard work. Getting to the next one: whether it's the C-suite, a board position, or a more significant leadership role - requires a different playbook. It's about moving from operational excellence to strategic leadership.
Together, we will focus on the precise skills that drive executive career progression. We'll build your "executive presence," refine how you articulate your strategic value to stakeholders, and develop a clear plan to increase your visibility. We'll ensure you're not just doing great work, but that the right people see you as the clear and undeniable choice for leadership. This coaching is for leaders determined to make their next career move a reality.
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Healthy debate drives progress; unchecked friction grinds it to a halt. If you're spending more time managing personalities than guiding performance, your team's potential is being wasted. The goal isn't to eliminate conflict, but to harness its energy.
My approach to transforming team dynamics focuses on building deep-seated psychological safety. We'll implement practical frameworks for constructive feedback, clarify roles to eliminate ambiguity, and improve team communication. You'll learn to diagnose the root cause of conflict and guide your team to become a resilient, high-trust unit that solves complex problems with greater creativity and speed.
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The most critical decisions for your career and company happen in conversations: with your board, with key stakeholders, with peers and colleagues and within your leadership team. Strategic influence isn't about having the loudest voice; it's about making your words land with precision and impact.
This is advanced executive communication coaching. We move beyond simply presenting data to telling a compelling story that wins hearts and minds. You'll learn to read the room, anticipate objections, build consensus, and communicate with unshakeable confidence. You will walk out of any high-stakes meeting having achieved your objective and strengthened your professional standing.
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Imposter syndrome is the tax high-achievers often pay for their ambition. It's that persistent feeling of self-doubt, despite a track record of success. This isn't a mindset flaw; it's a common response to navigating new and complex challenges.
My coaching for overcoming imposter syndrome is not about creating a facade of confidence; aka “fake it till you make it'". It's about systematically aligning your internal perception with your external reality. We'll identify the triggers for your self-doubt, reframe limiting narratives, and build a practical toolkit for self-advocacy. The result is a deep-seated, quiet confidence that allows you to take smart risks, delegate effectively, and lead with less internal friction and greater authentic leadership.
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Ambition should be a fuel, not a fire that consumes you. In today's demanding environment, the traditional model of leadership often leads directly to executive burnout. The solution isn't to lower your ambitions - it's to pursue them with greater intentionality.
We'll focus on sustainable leadership by shifting from mere time management to strategic energy management. You'll learn to identify and protect your most valuable focus-time, set powerful boundaries that others respect, and delegate in a way that develops your team while freeing you up for high-impact work. You'll reconnect with your core mission, ensuring you can sustain high performance over the long term, not just for the next quarter.
Dr Tim’s Executive Coaching Services
The ROI of Executive Coaching
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Executive coaching is not merely an expense; it's a strategic investment that consistently yields remarkable financial returns. Industry data reports an average 7 times (700%) return on investment in coaching programs, with many organizations exceeding 1000% ROI in practice. Real-world examples, such as Intel's leadership coaching program contributing approximately €920 million per year in operating profit, demonstrate the tangible impact of effective leadership development directly on your bottom line. Dr. Tim's coaching methodology is designed to translate these proven benefits directly into your organization's success. link - link - link
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Developing leaders' Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and communication skills directly translates into significant business gains. High-EQ leaders foster clearer expectations, eliminate misunderstandings, and make more rational, unbiased decisions, leading to stronger relationships and increased productivity. Ineffective communication carries a hefty price tag, estimated to cost large firms millions annually (e.g., approximately €57.4 million per year for a 100,000-employee firm), and unmanaged conflict can cost around €16,560 per manager annually. Dr. Tim's coaching equips leaders to eliminate these costly inefficiencies and streamline operations, leveraging his deep expertise in interpersonal dynamics. link - link
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Psychological safety is the bedrock of innovation and team efficacy. In environments where individuals feel secure to speak up, take risks, and admit mistakes without fear of blame, teams exhibit significantly higher learning, creativity, and overall productivity. A global survey found that 93% of leaders agree a safe workplace boosts productivity and innovation, leading to robust financial returns. link - link - link
Dr. Tim guides leaders to cultivate this vital climate, unleashing their team's full collaborative and problem-solving potential through targeted strategies and behavioral insight.
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One of the most powerful and quantifiable benefits of leadership coaching is its direct impact on talent retention. When employees feel valued, understood, and operate within a psychologically safe environment, their engagement and loyalty dramatically increase. Studies show that coaching linked to psychological safety can reduce employee turnover by up to 50%. Considering that replacing a skilled employee can cost 50% to 250% of their annual salary, the savings generated through reduced attrition represent an immediate and substantial return on your coaching investment. Dr. Tim's tailored approach helps leaders build the trust and connection that fosters lasting employee loyalty. link - link
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Beyond direct financial returns and talent retention, leadership coaching cultivates a culture of accelerated output and continuous improvement. Teams led by emotionally intelligent managers are consistently more productive and creative. Psychological safety alone can boost team productivity by 17% to 50%. link - link
Overall, organisations with strong coaching cultures report not only higher employee engagement and lower attrition, but also stronger revenue growth, increased sales, and greater market share, ensuring sustained business success. Dr. Tim partners with leaders to translate these macro-level benefits into actionable strategies for their teams and organizations.
Who is Dr Tim?
A recognised leader in executive coaching and consulting, Dr Tim van Wanrooij empowers organisations of all sizes and leaders at every level to achieve their full potential. He employs a rigorous, data-driven, yet deeply empathetic methodology, enriched by his extensive background in Counselling Psychology and proven success in navigating complex issues around relationships, sexuality, mental health, and LGBTQAI+ inclusion. His own diverse intersectional identity (white Dutch, queer/gay, cisgender, neurodivergent-dyslexic) is foundational to his inclusive and holistic coaching.
Dr Tim leverages state-of-the-art assessments like the Roche Martin Emotional Capital Report (ECR) and ECR360. These tools provide critical insights into emotional intelligence, enabling tailored strategies that foster emotional resilience, enhance interpersonal dynamics, and drive sustainable growth. His services include bespoke workshops, targeted team interventions designed to cultivate emotionally intelligent cultures, and flexible online development modules for ongoing professional advancement.
Complementing his coaching work, Dr Tim maintains a private psychological therapy practice in Dublin city centre. This dual expertise allows him to uniquely bridge clinical psychological insights with organisational consulting and leadership development, driving impactful change for individuals and systems.
Work with Dr Tim van Wanrooij online or in person.
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Contact Dr Tim:
Book a free 30-minute consultation with me to explore our next steps or leave a message below. We can work online or in person on request.
If you are looking for psychotherapy services: please get in touch via the Hello page, or the Book Therapy page.
FAQ’s
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Leaders of every level should be aware of Emotional Intelligence, as relationships are foundational to our success at work. So that includes everyone from team leaders, to general management, to directors, C-Suite roles (CEO, COO, CTO, CMO, CPO) and everything in between.
Beyond individuals, organisation’s can also benefit from investing in Emotional Intelligence. This remains true whether they are small and medium businesses, to large and international organisations. Regardless if your company is in healthcare, education or technology, Emotional Intelligence improves your outcomes.
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) relates to how we understand and manage emotions in specific environments. It is not a fixed trait, and anybody can improve their Emotional Intelligence at any time. In recent decades, there has been widespread interest into Emotional Intelligence and research has shown how important Emotional Intelligence is in making a great leader.
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Emotional Intelligence is valued across the business community because it has the ability to impact both individual and team performance.
Here are some examples:
Fostering great leaders. Great leaders have great relationships; EQ allows leaders to understand their people, their motivations and how to communicate with them.
Transforming culture. Leaders who are aware an organisation’s values are presented to employees through actions are better equipped to create and sustain a great company culture.
Diversity and inclusion. If a leader knows how to create a team high in levels of trust, empathy, self-awareness, then they enable all team members to thrive.
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Unlock your potential as an Emotionally Intelligent leader with Dr. Tim's guidance. Regardless of your leadership level (from team leader to C-level executive), using proven assessments offers transformative benefits. Our initial consultation and a fitting assessment will identify the 10 growth areas.
Invest in this process to enhance your leadership skills and create a supportive team atmosphere. Start your journey toward stronger emotional intelligence today and see the positive impact on yourself, your relationships, your mission.
