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Life & business coaching for men and women

Get ahead in life, on your terms.

Feeling stuck, stretched or unsure what's next? I help people find direction, build confidence and get their work and life working together again. Online across the UK or face to face in the West Midlands.

Book a free 20-minute chat Try the Wheel of Life
Completely confidential WhatsApp support between sessions Online or in person
Stuart Martin, coach, sitting at a meeting table and smiling
A space just for youNo judgement, no jargon
Real-world experience10 years a business owner, start to exit

Sound familiar?

You're doing everything and still feel stuck.

Tap anything that rings true. You're not the only one, and it can change.

Whatever you pick, the first step is the same: a conversation.

Life coaching

Clarity, confidence and a life that feels like yours.

Coaching gives you space to step back, work out what really matters and build a plan you'll actually stick to, with someone in your corner every week.

Direction & purpose

Work out what you want next and why it matters to you, then map the steps to get there.

Confidence

Rebuild belief in yourself, speak up at work and stop second-guessing every decision.

Balance & burnout

Get your evenings, weekends and energy back without letting your career slide.

Career change & progression

Go for the promotion, change direction or take the leap into working for yourself.

Habits, health & energy

Build the routines that keep you sharp: sleep, training, focus and time for the people you love.

Accountability

Weekly check-ins and WhatsApp support so good intentions turn into real progress.

Free self-check

How balanced is your Wheel of Life?

A classic coaching exercise. Score each area of your life from 1 to 10 as it feels today. The flattest parts of your wheel are usually the best place to start.

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Stuart Martin standing outdoors at an event
10 yearsowning a multi-site franchise business, from start to exit

Meet Stuart

I've lived life in the fast lane.

“I've had the late nights, the doubts and the moments of wondering if it's all worth it. Coaching is the support I wish I'd had sooner.”

I'm Stuart Martin, a dad and a former motorcycle racer, and I've spent my career running at full speed. For ten years I owned multiple Anytime Fitness franchises, taking the business from the very first site all the way through to a successful exit. I learned every lesson in between, usually the hard way.

Since then I've been Operations Director of a multi-million-pound aerospace engineering company, and today I work with Foundry Gym, supporting the brand and its franchisees in business development and much more.

I don't coach from a textbook. I coach from experience: of growing a business, leading people, raising a daughter and learning that success means very little if the rest of your life is suffering. I'll help you get clear on what you want, build your confidence and create a life and career that work together.

  • Multi-site franchise owner · 10 yearsAnytime Fitness, from launch to exit, with all the highs and lows in between.
  • Operations DirectorA multi-million-pound aerospace engineering business: people, projects and pressure.
  • Business development, Foundry GymSupporting the brand and its franchise owners to grow.
  • CoachBringing it all together to help you move forward in life and work.
Stuart racing his number 111 motorcycle, knee down through a corner
Stuart on bike 111 battling wheel to wheel with another racer
Dad. Ex-racer. Still competitive.Racing number 111 taught me focus, nerve and how to pick myself up after a fall. Being a dad to my teenage daughter keeps me grounded in what really matters.

Business support

Run a business too? I can help there as well.

For owners, founders and managers in any sector. Practical support from someone who has carried the payroll and built the teams himself.

See business packages
Strategy & planningA clear 12-month plan you can act on.
Numbers & cash flowKPIs and figures you understand and trust.
Leading your teamHiring, delegating and difficult conversations.
Systems & timeProcesses that free you from the day to day.
Growth & salesWinning and keeping more customers.
FranchisingBuying, running or growing a franchise.

How it works

Simple, supportive, step by step.

1

Free chat

20 relaxed minutes to talk about where you are and where you'd like to be.

2

Your starting point

We complete your Wheel of Life together and choose two or three priorities.

3

Small steps, every week

Each session ends with clear actions, with WhatsApp support in between.

4

See the change

We re-score your wheel, celebrate the progress and plan what's next.

Packages

Find the right fit for you.

50–60 minute sessions Flexible rescheduling Notes and actions after every session Business coaching can be invoiced to your company

Questions

Good to know.

What's the difference between life and business coaching?

Life coaching focuses on you: direction, confidence, balance and the goals you keep putting off. Business coaching focuses on running and growing a business. Many people need a bit of both, and that's fine. We work on whatever matters most.

Who do you work with?

Men and women at any stage of their working life, whether employed, self-employed or running a business, who want to get ahead without burning out.

Is it online or face to face?

Both. Sessions run on Zoom anywhere in the UK, in person across the West Midlands, or a mix.

Are you a qualified coach?

I don't hold a formal coaching certificate. What I bring is years of real-world experience: a decade owning and exiting a multi-site franchise business, senior leadership in aerospace engineering, and supporting business owners every week. If you want someone who has actually done it, we'll get on well.

Is it confidential?

Yes. What you share stays between us. The only exception is if I believe you or someone else is at serious risk of harm. Coaching isn't therapy or counselling, and if I think you'd benefit from specialist support I'll tell you.

What if I need to cancel or rearrange?

No problem with notice: 24 hours for online sessions and 48 hours for face to face. See the full cancellation policy.

How soon will I notice a difference?

Most people leave the first session feeling lighter, with a clearer head and a few concrete actions. Bigger changes usually show within six to twelve weeks.

Let's talk

Your first conversation is on me.

A relaxed 20-minute chat, no pressure and no hard sell. Just a chance to see if we're a good fit.

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Where
West Midlands · online UK-wide