Laurence Davies
Founder & Executive Coach (ICF PCC); Fractional COO; Board Advisor / NED
About
Available Services
Behavioral Interview Practice STAR-format answers for leadership principles, culture fit, conflict resolution, and collaboration scenarios - tailored to the specific values of the company you're targeting.
Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.
Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.
Referral & Networking Strategy Learn how to build genuine connections, request referrals without being awkward, and leverage your network to get interviews at companies that rarely post on job boards.
Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.
Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.
Career Break Re-entry Returning after a career break for parenting, health, personal reasons, or sabbatical? Get a step-by-step plan to re-enter the workforce, rebuild confidence, and target the right opportunities.
International Job & Relocation Navigate international job searches - visa-sponsoring companies, resume localization, interview culture differences, relocation packages, and compensation comparisons across geographies.
PIP Support Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidance from senior professionals on how to navigate it - fight back, negotiate an exit, or plan your next move.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who have navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who have figured it out at demanding companies.
Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who have both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.
First-Time Manager Coaching Just became a manager or about to? Learn the fundamentals of 1:1s, feedback delivery, delegation, performance management, and building trust - from experienced engineering leaders.
Engineering Manager Coaching Level up as an EM. Get guidance on team scaling, hiring, performance calibration, managing up, cross-org influence, and navigating the unique challenges of engineering management.
Director / VP Track Aiming for Director, VP, or CTO? Work with senior leaders who have made it. Cover organizational strategy, executive communication, multi-team management, and building a leadership brand.
Building & Scaling Teams Learn how to build a team from scratch, scale it 2x-10x, set culture, define hiring bars, create onboarding processes, and maintain quality as you grow - lessons from leaders at top companies.
Idea Validation & Market Fit Test your startup idea with experienced founders and operators. Get honest feedback on market opportunity, competitive landscape, and whether the problem is worth solving before you commit.
Fundraising & Pitch Prep Prepare for investor conversations. Get your pitch deck reviewed, practice your narrative, understand term sheets, and learn what VCs and angels actually evaluate at different stages.
Leaving Corporate for Startup Thinking about quitting your job to build something? Get clarity on financial planning, timing, co-founder dynamics, and how to de-risk the leap from professionals who have made it.
Experience
Trustee
Electric Storm Youth
Nov 2025 — Present Current
Founder & Executive Coach (ICF PCC); Fractional COO; Board Advisor
Power of Perspective
Jan 2009 — Present Current
Director of Operations
Pupil Progress
Mar 2022 — Feb 2025
Head of Customer Success & Business Development
Sparkjar
Oct 2020 — Feb 2022
Head of Training & Consultancy
Mental Health UK
Nov 2018 — Sep 2020
Head of Training & Consultancy
Rethink Mental Ilness
Jul 2014 — Sep 2020
Reaching Your Potential Peer Mentoring Coordinator
Sussex Central YMCA
Dec 2013 — Jul 2014
Peer support projects work
Freelance
Mar 2010 — Sep 2012
Co-Founder
Positive Moves
Sep 2007 — Sep 2009
Senior Personnel Assistant
East Sussex County Council
Dec 2005 — Apr 2007