I help business owners and leaders drive improvements and efficiencies in their organisations which allow them to work on their businesses and not in them. Professionals and business owners benefit from my no nonsense approach whose main goals give them back the most important commodity they lose when they become ‘stuck in the weeds’ – TIME!
As a qualified Executive Coach, Mentor and influential leader I have adopted the same coaching approach into the World of International Sports with huge success, Winning two International Global Titles in the first year of competing.
With a background directing HR, lean, and business transformation processes at board and senior level within major organisations in private and public sectors globally as well as across the EU and UK&I.
I am recognised for driving business and individual performance turnarounds, initiating organisational development best practice and creating fully functional and flexible management structures.
I am an expert in governance, restructuring, high performance, corporate investigations, employee relationship, rationalisation, talent identification, resourcing, and performance evaluation.
I tackle life and career management scenarios with meticulous strategies and proven methodologies.

 Please see below some testimonials please see others on my Linkedin page and web page (https://ahgms.co.uk/).

From Dr Lee Hutchinson - Disrupting the Executive Search & Leadership Industry | Board Advisor | Leadership Neuroscience & Assessment Leader | Career Coach to over 500 CEO's | Forbes 100

"I have known John Smith since 2007 and has become a close friend and trusted advisor, Over the years apart from being an outstanding Executive, HR Transformer, and mentor John has become one of those guys I would direct other Senior Managers and Executives to help ‘sort out their problems’ He is a really trusted friend and confidant, someone I have the utmost respect for, he has also shown now how his skills and expertise are adaptable, transformative and relevant across the industries he serves.......Thoroughly recommended, the industry needs people like John Smith, I am not surprised he is recognised as one of the world’s most respected leadership coaches and inspirational mentors". 

Global Logistics Operations Director

"A coaching ‘guru’ - ‘It’s thanks to John that having taken the plunge to start my own business that his relaxed, yet professional style allowed me to have focus to achieve my business and personal goals. I can’t thank him enough!" 

Internationally renowned Managing Director.

"A true visionary with excellent leadership ability with undeniable talent John has a vast and astute business acumen that can best be described as results driven. Johns’ commitment, passion and drive for excellence reflects everything he does and everyone he works with. He has considerable experience in driving change in both large scale and SME organisations through his unique consulting and coaching methods and a proven track record of running projects, operations and business sectors. I feel privileged to know John both personally and as valued work associate".

2 x Olympic Athlete now Global Business Leader

"I had the pleasure of working alongside John for a number of years John is an experienced HRM professional with exceptional communication skills which enable him to effectively engage with individuals at all levels within the organization, conveying his ideas with clarity and impact. John's robust management capabilities have been instrumental in successfully leading departments and spearheading various projects. His adeptness in deciphering the organizational dynamics has led to the optimization of structures and work processes. My experience collaborating with John was nothing short of positive; he consistently delivers on his commitments, ensuring that all tasks are completed with impeccable quality, within the designated timeframe and scope. I wholeheartedly recommend John for a wide array of HRM-related roles, given his demonstrated proficiency and valuable contributions to the organizations he has served". 

Stuart Hutcheson – 2 x International Major Winning Blind Golf Champion

"18 months ago, I turned to John to help me achieve what I considered to be the impossible. I am blind, I had just retired from work due to ill health and I wanted to learn to play golf. I had not hit a golf ball in over 25 years and then I could see! John brought his innovative business coaching and mentoring skills and worked on my mental game as much as my swing. He made a plan and then ensured I not only delivered but massively overachieved. What John has helped me achieve in 18 months is nothing short of miraculous. In my first full year of competition, I have now won two International Major Titles (The British Open & The Irish Open) and I have represented my country in an International Match in Scotland. John has been alongside me the whole way and always will be. It’s no wonder individuals he works with in his business life are so successful. He leaves a trail of success wherever he goes". 

• Master of Business Administration: Cranfield University Fellowship in Manufacturing & Business Management   
• BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering: John Moores University, Liverpool  
• OND & HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications/ Associations 

• ILM – Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring 
• Former Non-Executive Director – Knowsley Chamber of Commerce & Industry 
• Former member of the National Skills Advisory Panel (Independent Government Body) 
• Fellow of the Association of Manufacturing Management (FMM) 
• Member of the Institute of Interim Managers (IIM) 
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) 
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) 

Advisor to the board of England & Wales Blind Golf - Registered Charity.