Executive Coaching

Coaching for leaders in private healthcare

One-to-one executive coaching for senior clinical and operational leaders navigating change, growth, and the demands of a high-stakes environment.

Built for leaders in private healthcare, by leaders in private healthcare.

Two men, one in a blue suit and glasses and the other in a dark suit, are having a serious conversation at a table in a cafe with large windows and exposed brick walls. They are discussing a document and a tablet.

You might be stepping into a new role, working through a period of change, or developing the way you lead.

This coaching is shaped around the realities of your sector and the situation in front of you.

Who I work with

+Senior leaders across private healthcare

Clinical and operational leaders in private hospitals, independent providers, and the teams growing alongside them.

Clinical directors, physicians and senior nurse leaders

Bridging clinical and operational leadership within private hospital settings and independent providers.

Heads of service

Growing services, lifting performance, and developing teams under pressure, across areas such as marketing and business development.

Hospital CEOs, COOs, marketing and business development directors

Leading teams and services across private hospital groups and independent providers.

Leaders in transition

Moving between the public and private sector, or stepping up into a more senior role.

Two professionals engaged in a discussion, one person holding a tablet and the other using a stylus at a desk with documents, a laptop, and a calculator.

How I work

+Grounded in the reality of your role

Sessions stay grounded in the practical realities of working in healthcare, rather than leaning on generic frameworks. Every engagement is built around you, your organisation, and the situation you are working through.

Active listening sits at the centre of how I work, so you are heard properly before we look at what comes next. Nothing here is off the shelf, and every conversation stays specific to you.

What our coaching covers

+Where the work tends to focus


01

Leadership transitions

Stepping into a new or more senior role with confidence, clarity, and a plan you can act on.

02

Managing under pressure

Sustaining strong performance and clear decision-making within a demanding environment.

03

Career development

Shaping your next move within the private sector, guided by someone who knows it from the inside.

04

Team and culture

Building effective, values-led teams and handling the people side of growth.


How it works

+A programme built around you


Bespoke programme

A coaching plan shaped around your priorities and the outcomes you are aiming for, rather than a fixed off-the-shelf package.


Regular sessions

Monthly or fortnightly sessions, in person or remotely, at a pace that suits your diary. Remote sessions run comfortably across UK and US time zones.


Ongoing support

Check-ins and resources between sessions, so momentum carries from one meeting to the next.

Free Consultation

Start with a conversation

A 30-minute call to talk through your situation, your goals, and whether we are a good fit to work together. There is no commitment and no pressure to book anything further.

Meet Nicky Simmons, founder and managing director

Why Nicky

+Nicky Simmons

Founder, LondonHealthConsult · Executive Coach

Across more than 30 years in healthcare, spanning both the NHS and the independent sector, I have built a grounded, practical understanding of what leadership in this field asks of people. That perspective comes from years spent working inside the system rather than observing it from a distance.

I have supported clinical teams, shaped services, and worked closely with senior professionals in both frontline and management settings. That gives me a realistic view of the pressures you carry and what leading well in this environment takes.

My coaching stays specific to you: your situation, your organisation, and the sector you work in. Together, we build towards leading with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  • 30+ years in healthcare

  • NHS and independent sector experience

  • Clients across the UK and internationally

Ready to talk it through?

Coaching runs with senior healthcare leaders across the UK and internationally, in person or remotely.

Book your free consultation today.