About Me

A Journey Rooted in People and Purpose

I’m Paul—a British-Spanish global coach, facilitator, mentor, and consultant. I love helping people and organisations flourish in a complex world.

Growing up in the UK, I felt a deep connection to nature and a desire to support others. That instinct to care and connect has guided my life and work.

My career began in high-end hospitality, working with international chains like Hyatt But I soon craved something more grounded and personal.  This led me to manage the iconic Explora Lodge in Chile’s Atacama Desert and later lead the Aman Resort in Marrakech. These roles taught me to lead strong teams in remote settings, deliver great service, and create memorable experiences.

Running the explora lodge, Chile.

My last day after 16 years at the UK Foreign Office.

Curiosity and a love of challenge led me into diplomacy. As British Consul in Portugal and later Spain, I learned to handle complex situations with care and diplomacy. I later developed strategies to keep people safer abroad, working with host governments and focusing on prevention. I’ve always enjoyed making sense of complexity and finding clear, practical solutions.

For the past decade, I’ve focused on coaching, mentoring, and leading change. I’ve worked with ambassadors, entrepreneurs, public servants, and creatives—helping them find clarity, take action, and reconnect with purpose. I’ve led projects across Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Europe. I speak English, Spanish, and French, and love connecting across cultures.

What’s remained constant is my belief in positive change. I believe in kindness, courage, and curiosity. When people are supported to grow into who they are, great things happen—for them and those around them.

Today, I live in the Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca with my Mallorcan wife, our two sons, and three dogs. Nature gives me balance and purpose. I believe that when we connect with the natural world, we’re more likely to care for it—because we are nature.

People often say I bring warmth and calm to the room. I like to keep things simple and human. Whether I’m guiding a leader through change or leading a retreat in the forest, I bring energy, care, and grounded experience.

To me, life is a gift. It’s meant to be lived fully—with kindness, clarity, and wonder. That’s what I bring to every conversation, collaboration, and step of the journey.

Professional but light-hearted!

I am committed to lifelong learning, continually refining my practice to bring the best to my clients.

• Senior Executive Coach & Mentor: Master’s level equivalent qualification from the Institute of Leadership (UK), and a separate validation from Ashridge Business School (UK).
• Coach Supervisor: Master’s level equivalent qualification from the Institute of Leadership (UK).
• Expert in Behavioural Change: Studied advanced behavioural science and change methodologies at UCL’s Centre for Behaviour Change (UK).
• Climate Coaching & Eco Somatic Practice: Member of the Climate Coaching Alliance & certified in nature-based facilitation. Ongoing studies and support from Diana Tedoldi (Nature Coaching Academy, Italy) and James Farrell (Natural Coaching Company, UK).
• Outdoor Group Facilitation training: from Change in Nature (UK).
• Professional Coaching Bodies: Global ICF and EMCC member. Committed to professional excellence and the Global Code of Ethics.
• Strengths-Based Psychometric: Experienced in 360 Feedback, Ikigai, Strengths Deployment Inventory, and CliftonStrengths, to name a few.
• BSc (Hons) in Hotel Management: University of Surrey (UK), and Michigan State University (USA).
• Giving Back: Advisory board member of the Mallorca Preservation Foundation (part of the Conservation Collective), volunteer facilitator for Action for Happiness & fundraiser for Cancer Research.
• Mentorship & Inspiration: I have had the privilege of mentorship with Christopher Kuntzsch (Stanford University, USA), whose insights have deeply influenced my approach to coaching, leadership, and transformation.