Performance & Redundancy Coaching for SMEs
Expert People Management Support for Business Owners and Leaders
Supporting underperforming employees and managing redundancy situations are two of the most challenging responsibilities business owners and leaders face. Done well, both protect performance, culture, and reputation — whilst ensuring people move forward with confidence and clarity.
I work with SMEs across the UK to improve employee performance through targeted coaching and to provide professional redundancy support once decisions have been made. Two distinct services, each designed to reduce risk, protect your employer brand, and ensure people are treated with the professionalism they deserve.
Performance Coaching for Underperforming Employees
Workplace underperformance is rarely just about skill. It often stems from low confidence, poor role alignment, unclear expectations, or communication breakdowns. Left unresolved, it affects productivity, morale, and leadership time — and can escalate to formal procedures that are costly and disruptive for everyone involved.
Performance coaching provides structured, confidential, one-to-one support that helps employees take ownership, rebuild confidence, and develop practical strategies for genuine improvement. It's a constructive alternative to formal performance management that demonstrates a clear duty of care — reducing escalation risk, supporting retention, and strengthening team engagement without the expense of losing and replacing key people.
Redundancy Coaching — Employer-Sponsored Support
When redundancy decisions have been made, how you support people through their exit matters — both ethically and commercially. Poorly managed exits damage trust, morale, and your employer reputation. Handled well, they reflect your values as a business, even in difficult circumstances.
I provide personalised, employer-sponsored redundancy coaching and outplacement support for employees affected by redundancy or organisational change. Each programme covers emotional resilience, career direction, professional CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategy — all delivered through direct, one-to-one coaching tailored entirely to the individual.
For employers, this protects your brand, reassures remaining staff, and significantly reduces the risk of grievances or employment tribunal claims.
Why SMEs Choose This Service
This isn't about avoiding difficult decisions. It's about making them well — and handling people with professionalism, clarity, and care.
As an independent specialist, I offer personalised support that larger outplacement firms can't match at this level. Every client receives direct, expert coaching with no templates and no one-size-fits-all approaches. All sessions are fully confidential and available in person or remotely across the UK.
Your Next Step
If you're managing underperformance or supporting employees through redundancy, I can help you move forward with confidence — whilst ensuring your people receive the support they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between performance coaching and performance management? Performance management is a formal HR process with documented procedures and potential disciplinary outcomes. Performance coaching is a confidential, developmental intervention designed to support improvement before formal processes become necessary.
Is redundancy coaching the same as outplacement? They serve a similar purpose, but my approach is entirely personalised and one-to-one — tailored to each individual's goals and circumstances, not a template-driven programme.
How many sessions are involved? Both services are tailored to individual needs. Performance coaching typically involves three to four weeks of structured sessions. Redundancy coaching programmes usually consist of eight sessions, with some extending to twelve, depending on the complexity of the situation and the level of support required.
Are sessions available remotely? Yes — all coaching is available in person and via video call, making it accessible for businesses and employees across the UK.
Supporting SMEs and their people through performance challenges and redundancy with professionalism, care, and clarity. Get in touch today.