Name: Martin Hoyle

Age: 52

Role: Professional Independent Director and Executive coach - I help senior people deliver success for themselves and their companies

Location: Sydney but I regularly travel throughout Australia and internationally

Typical clients: Companies large and small from all industries and markets. More specifically, companies who feel that their senior people need something more targeted and challenging than traditional training

Business experience: Global - 21 years in the technology and services industries prior to becoming an Executive coach

Most senior position held: Director and owner of a privately-held multi-million dollar company

Coaching experience: An additional 15 years as a top-level coach

FAQ's

What kind of coach are you?

I am a Business Performance and Talent Development Coach, not a Life Coach. This means I am here to help you succeed in whatever it is you have decided to take on for your organisation – today and tomorrow. I won't help you find your inner self, but I will be able to help you thrive in a very demanding role and still achieve your goals outside of work.

What coaching experience do you have?

Since 1996 I have been coaching the leaders of some of the most demanding organisations in the world including companies such as Credit Suisse, Johnson Controls, Intel, Dell, Cap Gemini, Unisys and Oracle. In 2009 I relocated the business to Australia and have worked with companies here such as GEON, Microsoft, Lucsan Capital, Hewlett Packard and Oniqua. If you would like know what they think about our work together click on the 'Testimonials' tab at the top of the page.

What did you do before you became a coach?

I spent over 21 years working for large IT corporations in a variety of positions at executive, managerial, sales, marketing and technical levels. Employers included GEC Marconi, Memorex Telex, Xerox/Tektronix, Ericsson and Harris Corporation in locations across Europe, the United States and the Middle East. In 1994 I became one of three partners to carry out a multi-million dollar management buy-out of the UK subsidiary of Harris Corporation of the USA. In 1996 I sold my stake in the company to establish my own business, PCS Professional Coaching Services.

Why did you become a coach?

Firstly because I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to do so. Secondly because I love working with people and found out by accident that this is something I am really good at.

What qualifications do you have?

Outside of my business experience and qualifications I have spent over 10 years retraining as a coach. As such I am now a certified practitioner in a number of the primary coaching tools including:

I also hold the British Psychological Society (BPS) Levels A and B certificates of competence in occupational testing, and I am a member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

What distinguishes you from other coaches?

Firstly my extensive business knowledge and practical experience: Over a 21-year business career I have held roles ranging from technician to Director, from salesman to senior executive. I have worked for small start-ups and multi-national corporations all over the globe. I have bought, led and sold companies.

Secondly my coaching approach: as I am a businessman-turned-coach my style is very results oriented. I am often described as practical, direct, challenging and down-to-earth.

Finally I have invested heavily in my personal development and support systems so that I can deliver some of the world's top coaching tools and methodologies: I am qualified and accredited to use the very best analysis, feedback and planning instruments. I have complimented this with leading-edge technology that allows clients easy access to my coaching services. This includes facilities such as interactive web meetings, on-line access to my diary and working together using collaborative web workspaces.