Teams
Facilitation work
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin
About
From the Bar to the training room
I began my career as a practising barrister at a leading London set, where I built a busy civil practice and regularly appeared in trials nationwide.
Alongside advocacy work, I also delivered in-house training to solicitors. I then transitioned into higher education as a senior lecturer at a leading UK university, delivering lectures and professional skills training to aspiring lawyers and external delegates while also coaching and mentoring students. My sessions were consistently rated “outstanding.”
Having witnessed firsthand the barriers that hold people back in the workplace (masking, poor support structures, unsupportive leadership and stigma around mental health) I observed what enables people to thrive (inclusivity, open communication, authenticity, psychological safety and supportive leadership).
Driven by my long-standing interest in personal and professional development, I retrained as a self-leadership coach and corporate facilitator.
I now draw on my diverse background in law, academia and coaching to support individuals and teams to unlock their full potential.
What colleagues say
“Max is experienced as a barrister, a trainer, and a coach; he is fantastic at holding space for some of the many challenges men face and he is a real champion for change. Max is a thought-leader on a whole plethora of issues that men face and he helps individuals and teams to work through their issues with sensitivity and care.”
“Max’s training consistently receives positive feedback, and it is clear his approach engages and enhances the learning experience of participants.”
“Max brings a uniquely warm and authentic coaching presence that immediately dissolves the typical facilitator-participant barrier. As co-facilitator in my program, Max thoughtfully designed content that was both relevant and accessible, delivering it with clarity that helped participants confidently integrate the insights that emerged during his facilitated exercises. His willingness to be vulnerable and real gave others permission to show up fully. The session was energizing, interactive, and filled with takeaways that continue to resonate long after the call.”
Example feedback from participants
“Extremely helpful and practical, multiple resources that I will be implementing and very engaging. Thank you !!!”
“I really felt that this session was what I needed. It has shifted my mindset and the information packed in is INCREDIBLE! Thanks!”
“Loved the session! The trainer was lovely and offered practical tips”
“Very thought provoking”
“Great speaker and great session”
“Nicest, most positive and enthusiastic speaker ever!!!”
“Very engaging session and focused on practical tips for implementation”
Expertise
I deliver training, facilitate team coaching sessions and speak on a wide range of topics including coaching, leadership, self-leadership, psychological safety, public speaking, authenticity, high-performance, resilience, DEI, healthy masculinity and mental health.
I facilitate sessions for all, but my specialty is in helping men in organisations and teams to become effective self-leaders through targeted, tailored group programmes.
- Coaching
- Leadership & self-leadership
- Psychological safety
- Public speaking
- Authenticity
- High performance
- Resilience
- DEI & healthy masculinity
- Mental health & workplace wellbeing
Qualifications
- Elite Trainer Certification (Professional Training UK)
- International Coaching Federation® Certified (ACC)
- Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching (Animas School of Coaching) (139 hours ACTP as accredited by the International Coaching Federation®)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) Level 7 (Master’s Level)
- Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (Kaplan Law School)
- Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) (LLB) (University of Warwick)
FAQ
Questions people ask
Why me?
I’m passionate about helping teams to create sustainable success in high-pressure environments.
I’m an approachable, unstuffy, growth-oriented and impactful facilitator, committed to providing genuine value in all my sessions.
Leveraging on my diverse background, I quickly get to the heart of the subject matter and bring to light the challenges that are holding delegates back so that they can move forward meaningfully.
I bring warmth, understanding, energy and engagement to my work and excel at building trust and rapport.
Enquire
Invite me in
Curious whether we’re a good fit?
Book a free discovery call and tell me a little about what’s going on. We can then have a relaxed, informal chat about what you’re looking for and whether working together feels right.