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Jonathan Curtis

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Coaching in English

1500+ hours of coaching experience

Executive Coach · Leadership Coach · Team Coach · Performance Coach

Reading

United Kingdom

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About me

Executive Coach - Reading


I founded Go-Forward because I believe that meaningful leadership starts with knowing and using your innate talents. Space to think. Confidence to move forward.

Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also feel demanding and, at times, quite lonely. You may be working through a difficult situation, stepping into something new, or simply wanting to feel more confident in how you lead.

I offer space to step back, make sense of what’s going on and work out what matters most. Somewhere you can talk openly, be yourself and explore your thinking without feeling you need to have all the answers.

My approach is warm, encouraging and practical. I’ll listen carefully, ask questions and offer challenge where it’s helpful. We’ll work together to build your understanding of yourself, recognise the strengths you bring and explore what might be getting in the way.

As a Gallup-certified strengths coach, I help individuals and teams understand what comes naturally to them and how to use it well. For individuals, that means finding a way of leading that feels authentic, rather than trying to become someone else. For teams, it’s an opportunity to understand one another better, appreciate different contributions and explore how to work more effectively together.

Alongside individual coaching, I facilitate interactive, engaging leadership workshops that bring people together to learn, reflect and have useful conversations. Drawing on more than 20 years as a senior educator, I create sessions where people can get involved, explore ideas and connect their learning to the challenges they face at work.

Whether we’re working one-to-one or as a team, the focus is on what’s useful to you: a fresh perspective, greater confidence, stronger working relationships and practical steps you feel ready to take.

For me, this work is about helping people recognise what they bring, make the most of each other and find their own way forward with support and challenge along the way.

If that sounds like the kind of discovery you’re looking for, let’s have a conversation.
Credentials
Professional body membership

Association for CoachingEuropean Mentoring & Coaching Council Global

Level of membership/accreditation

EMCC - Accredited Senior Practitioner

Qualifications

ILM L7 Executive Coaching and MentoringGallup Global Strengths Coach

Reviews
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The most impactful part of my coaching with Jonathan has been having protected space to step away from the day-to-day demands of the role, reflect honestly on my practice and be challenged to think differently. His questioning has helped me recognise what I already know, trust my professional judgement and turn reflection into clear, purposeful action. Thank you, Jonathan

02/09/2026
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I was always quite sceptical about a professional coach as I didn't think it would be for me. Clearly I just hadn't met the right coach. Jonathan offers so many different aspects to his coaching and I have benefited from them all. Whether it is having the space to talk openly about the challenges of headship or talking through an approach to a difficult conversation, Jonathan always leaves me feeling accomplished and empowered. I don't feel the pressure to speak, instead he guides my thinking and he allows me to view my role from a range of perspectives. Peter Griffiths. Headteacher

28/08/2026
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Jonathan is an outstanding coach. I have had the pleasure of working with him for many years, and he has never failed to give me exactly what I have needed at the right moment to help me extract the most from every opportunity. Jonathan is hugely skilled and knowledgeable; however, it is his integrity and kindness that I value most. I know that we would not be where we are today without his support and challenge. Nick (headteacher)

28/08/2026
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I really value working with Jonathan. He is an exceptionally supportive and encouraging coach. He really listens to me and takes the time to understand not only my goals and challenges but also me as an individual. He creates a trusting and positive relationship where I feel comfortable being open and honest. His thoughtful guidance, constructive feedback, and genuine interest in my personal and professional development have helped build my confidence and support my growth. I greatly value the time and care he invests in getting to know me and helping me succeed in my role as Chief Finance Officer.

28/08/2026
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Jonathan has been excellent. My previous experiences with coaching were not particularly positive, but he has completely changed my perspective. He creates a space where you can genuinely explore and develop your own leadership style, and he does so with exceptional listening skills, kindness, and care. Jonathan understands the challenges and struggles that come with leadership, but he always helps you recognise and celebrate your successes along the way. He is a true star, and I would not miss our sessions for anything. His coaching has become a vital part of my development and of achieving the goals I have set for myself. Simon Cope Headteacher

11/08/2026
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Jonathan is a brilliant coach. His guidance, knowledge, calmness and humour helps you to find the answers yourself…I have left every session feeling revived and rejuvenated, ready to move forward in my leadership journey. Thank you, Jonathan.

05/08/2026
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I have been working with Jonathan in past year and had such a great experience! Every session has been so valuable and I feel that I've been able to work through many of the issues I was struggling with. I've gained greater self-awareness, and a clearer perspective, which have made a real difference. I am grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to make meaningful personal & professional progress.

22/07/2026
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Working with Jonathan was truly transformative. His coaching helped me grow as a leader, build my confidence, and find my voice. Thanks to his guidance, I delivered CPD for the first time in 15 years, something I never thought I could do. What impressed me most was that his listening skills were second to none. He took the time to understand me, challenge me constructively, and help me believe in my own abilities. I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone looking to develop their leadership and confidence. Anais WKS (Head of languages)

13/07/2026
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I have employed Jonathan for over 5 years to work with staff in my current and previous trust both as a 1:1 and group coach. Jonathan is a calm, considerate and insightful coach who truly cares about his clients. He takes the time to truly get to know individuals and is genuinely interested in them as people not just clients. J.C. CEO

05/12/2025
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I have been working with Jonathan as part of my executive leadership development, and the experience continues to be both transformative and strategically valuable. His coaching has supported clearer decision making, strengthened my leadership impact, and improved my ability to navigate complex organisational challenges with confidence. His guidance in unlocking and interpreting my Gallup strengths has been particularly influential, enabling me to apply them with greater purpose and precision across my leadership practice. The structured reflection and goal setting have elevated my strategic thinking, built resilience, and increased my overall effectiveness in leading change. Ali Brown

05/12/2025
Specialist areas
Communication Confidence Conflict Decision Making Difficult Conversations Emotional Intelligence Employee Engagement Leadership Managing Emotions Mental Health Mentor for Leaders New Role Personal Impact Team Coaching Team Development
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