Julian Stanley

Added on 27 January 2026

About me

Trained and qualified at both The Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge and Meyler Campbell – International coaching and leadership training specialists, I am trained in mental health first aid, trauma, safeguarding and have many years experience of life, career and workplace coaching and significant leadership and human resources expertise gained from my work as a CEO, MD and non-executive director.
I have worked extensively in the education sector, in the field of mental health and wellbeing, employment, skills, economic regeneration, arts, youth and criminal justice and I coach a diverse portfolio of clients, including headteachers, CEO’s, senior management teams, business owners, boards, aspiring leaders, experienced and newly qualified teachers, lecturers, students, graduates and people who are unemployed or facing redundancy.
Warm and empathetic in style, I offer one-to-one and group coaching sessions, workshops and role play. I specialise in personal development, career and business coaching, building self- confidence, self-esteem. conflict resolution, creating healthier relationships, providing a safe and confidential space to pinpoint the causes of workplace and family stress, anxiety, the impact and effect of trauma in our lives and on those dealing with complex safeguarding issues and issues relating to ADHD, to develop and implement creative solutions. My approach enables those I work with to feel heard and understood, to optimise their potential, arrive at clear thinking, define their goals and produce effective organisational strategies and personal action plans.

Areas of coaching I deal with

Additional Information

Type of Clients: Adults (25-64), Families, Groups, Older Adults (65+), Organisations, Young people (13-17)

Further Information:

For further information, please visit my website at : https://www.clearthinking.info or email me at: julianstanley@clearthinking.info

Training, qualifications & experience:

I am a member of the Association For Coaching. I trained and graduated in coaching after studying a variety of coaching techniques in-depth and fully supervised with Meyler Campbell who are accredited by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Prior to this, I trained in leadership and Management at The Judge Business School at Cambridge University and The Leadership Trust. Before establishing my coaching consultancy, I was the driving force behind the creation of the national mental health and wellbeing charity, Education Support, which I led for a decade. I have also worked in commercial sector, the civil service, employment, education, skills training. economic regeneration, local authorities, youth, the arts and criminal justice sectors.
Currently I work with individuals employed in a variety of roles in schools, hospitals, & charities as well as helping new talent to bond and develop strong teams in a range of businesses. I also deliver training and development workshops in leadership, customer service, negotiation, presentation, media and interviewing techniques. Clients have included Findacure, BP, Texaco, Marks and Spencer & Royal Sun Alliance. My expertise is in helping individuals and teams resolve relationship issues, deal with difficult conversations, plan career transitions, prepare for interviews and learning how to give interesting, effective & confident presentations & speeches etc. Clients also come to me to learn how to minimise stress and anxiety at work and at home.
I offer online video, telephone & face to face coaching sessions nationally and internationally. For further information please visit: https://www.clearthinking.info or email me at: julianstanley@clearthinking.info

Fees:

£80.00 per sessionFree initial telephone or online session