I’m Gilles, a leadership and team coach with a unique edge: from paratrooper to global operations executive to certified coach, I’ve led in high-stakes environments where clarity, resilience, and integrity aren’t optional, they’re essential.

Today, I bring that operational intensity and grounded presence to leadership coaching, helping professionals across the UK, Europe, and worldwide lead with more purpose, confidence, and strategic focus.

My Journey

My path wasn’t conventional. I started in a paratrooper regiment, rising to Non-Commissioned Officer, where I learned to lead under pressure, stay calm in chaos, and move forward with discipline.

Later, I transitioned to the business world, leading complex global operations for a NASDAQ-listed company. I managed crises, scaled teams, and made decisions that impacted people and performance around the clock. These experiences forged my approach to leadership: decisive, thoughtful, human.

My Philosophy

I coach with honesty, empathy, and strategic depth, guided by the Stoic principle: "It is not what happens to you that matters, but how you react to it." Leadership clarity isn’t about having all the answers, t’s about cultivating the mindset to respond intentionally.

 

Who I Work With

I partner with Individuals, leaders and teams across industries, including tech, finance, public sector, and nonprofits, who are ready to grow their leadership capacity and drive meaningful change. I work with clients across the UK, Europe, and globally through virtual coaching engagements.

My coaching style blends strategic thinking, structured reflection, and practical tools. I create what I call Brave Spaces: safe, challenging environments where clarity, growth, and honest conversations lead to real progress.

 

My story is a testament to the power of long-game growth, and my mission is to help others unlock their potential far sooner than I did.

Through deliberate growth, coaching, and real-world experience, I built the confidence and strategic perspective I now help others develop. I shared more about this path, including the early challenges, the turning points, and what drives me, in my exclusive interview with Brainz Magazine.