Steve Eversfield MSc, MAPM
Steve is a seasoned executive coach with a distinguished background in military leadership and high-performance coaching. With over three decades of experience, Steve brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and innovative thinking to his coaching practice. His leadership experience, drawn from years of service in complex and dynamic environments, has shaped his approach to developing high-performance teams and individuals.
Steve’s coaching philosophy centres on fostering a culture of confidence, inclusivity, and calculated risk-taking. He empowers leaders to challenge conventional decision-making processes, encouraging them to think beyond the status quo. Known as a disruptive thinker, Steve creates a supportive environment where his clients can explore new ideas, break down barriers, and drive transformational change.
As an IPA accredited Project Practitioner and APM Mentor, Steve specialises in helping executives and teams navigate complex project and program management challenges. His deep expertise in operational logistics, strategic planning, and resource optimisation allows him to guide leaders through uncertainty and change with confidence. Steve’s clients benefit from his extensive knowledge of methodologies such as MSP, Prince2, and Agile, ensuring they can lead projects efficiently while adapting to shifting demands.
Steve's coaching is underpinned by his background in the medical logistics field, where he has led high-stakes procurement and supply chain operations, often under extreme conditions. His experience in these high-pressure environments translates into a calm, assured approach that helps his clients thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Whether mentoring rising leaders or coaching seasoned executives, Steve is committed to driving sustainable high performance through thoughtful reflection, innovation, and action-oriented strategies. Based in Andover, Hampshire, he continues to work with diverse industries, guiding them towards lasting success.
My Coaching Offer:
As an executive coach with a rich background in military leadership, project management, and high-performance coaching, I provide tailored coaching solutions designed to empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential. My approach is rooted in fostering a culture of confidence, innovation, and inclusivity, enabling leaders to take calculated risks while driving sustainable high performance in their organizations.
My Coaching Philosophy and Approach:
I believe that coaching is about unlocking potential and encouraging personal and professional growth through self-awareness and self-directed change. My coaching style is built on years of experience, particularly from my military background, where I led teams in high-pressure environments. In these roles, I learned the importance of clear communication, strategic planning, and maintaining composure during uncertainty—skills I bring to my coaching practice.
My coaching process is centred on:
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment: I emphasise building trust and psychological safety so that you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, ideas, and challenges without fear of judgment. This in turn allows you to engage in authentic self-reflection and personal development.
- Challenging Assumptions and Thought Patterns: As a disruptive thinker, I will encourage you to challenge your existing thought processes and assumptions. By doing so, you will become better equipped to innovate and think outside of conventional frameworks, ultimately fostering creativity and strategic agility.
- Promoting High Performance: My coaching promotes the development of high-performance habits. Drawing from my experience in leadership and performance coaching, I will work with you to identify areas of growth, develop resilience, and enhance your capacity to lead effectively in complex environments.
- Encouraging Risk-Taking and Inclusivity: In today's rapidly changing business environment, leaders must be willing to take risks and embrace diversity of thought. My coaching empowers individuals to make confident decisions and encourages inclusive leadership, fostering environments where different perspectives are valued and leveraged for organisational success.
Coaching vs. Mentoring
It's important to differentiate between coaching and mentoring, as they serve distinct purposes. Mentoring is about sharing knowledge, providing advice, and guiding individuals through career paths based on experiences. Mentoring tends to be more directive, with the mentor offering advice and insights that the mentee can follow.
Coaching, on the other hand, is a more collaborative and non-directive process. Rather than offering advice, as a coach, I will ask powerful questions that help you unlock your own solutions. My role as a coach is to facilitate growth through reflection and self-discovery, allowing you to develop the skills and confidence to overcome challenges on your own terms. In coaching, the focus is not on imparting my experience but rather on helping you harness your own potential to find creative and effective solutions.
Where mentoring may provide a roadmap based on past experiences, coaching will equip you with the ability to create your own maps, tailored to your unique situations, strengths, and aspirations. This results in a more personalised, dynamic process where you are empowered to take ownership of your own development.
What to Expect from My Coaching
By working with me, clients can expect:
- A structured, yet flexible approach tailored to their specific needs and goals.
- The tools and techniques to build self-awareness, enhance leadership effectiveness, and improve decision-making.
- A partner who will challenge them to think differently, expand their capabilities, and drive transformation within themselves and their organizations.
- Development of strategies that promote resilience, adaptability, and high performance.
- An honest conversation that may not always be comfortable but will always be conducted in a safe, confidential and constructive manner.
Whether you are an emerging leader or an experienced executive looking to break through plateaus, my coaching is designed to push boundaries, cultivate innovation, and help you achieve your next level of success.