Mary Butler has over 30 years of executive development experience, from global corporates to scaleups in every sector

Helping you be the executive you aspire to be.

Expert executive coaching for leadership success


I understand the unique challenges high-level executives face in today's fast-paced business environment

With 30 years of experience in leadership development and talent management across various industries and countries, I bring a deep understanding of leadership issues to help you become the executive you aspire to be.

I specialise in identifying and addressing the underlying issues that often go unnoticed but can significantly impact your success. My tailored approach ensures we tackle the specific pain points that might be holding you back.

Clients often describe me as approachable yet bold—a coach who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions. Together, we'll navigate those tricky conversations and make real, lasting changes.

I see what people do best and help them to do it better.

How I work, to help you

I focus on solutions that work for you, tailoring my approach to meet your specific needs. My aim is to create strategies that lead to practical and positive results, always keeping your objectives in clear sight. I make decisions efficiently to ensure you keep moving forward.

By identifying and leveraging your strengths, we can achieve success together. I love coming up with creative solutions to complex problems, bringing fresh energy and perspectives to every challenge. My proactive approach means we don't just plan—we take action and see real improvements.

With extensive international experience, I offer a broad and diverse perspective, helping to navigate complex environments effectively. I value clear communication and empathy, making sure my support is both effective and considerate. My commitment to integrity and reliability ensures that you always get the best from me.

Mary Butler, Executive Coach

Clients I’ve worked with.

  • "Mary helped clarify the impact of 'the leader' and worked with me to better understand my natural strengths and how to leverage them to elevate my impact, in a manner that was aligned to my personal values. The strategies and deep subject matter knowledge that Mary brings to discussions is high quality, helping me to authentically and naturally grow and evolve as a leader. "

    Liz Webb, CEO, EMM Consulting

  • "There is something very subtle about the way Mary works. Her friendly, charming style belies an ability to ask the difficult questions. Before you know it, you are opening up and dealing with the hard issues."

    Chris Tait, Managing Director, Henslow

  • "Speaking with someone as insightful as Mary has sharpened my leadership skills, affirmed my approach, and broadened my strategic perspective. Mary's genuine support provides personalised feedback and valuable actionable insights. Her unique coaching style, which deeply questions and re-questions my thought processes, has brought clarity and emphasised areas I needed to improve."

    Stefan Mazy, CEO, DermR Health

  • "Mary provided both comfort and clarity to my role as we have transitioned from a startup to a scaleup business. We often felt alone and isolated when making decisions, but her work has enabled us to identify this is not unique to us. Personally, I found her coaching helped me to cope with the new adjustments and responsibilities of my role."

    Max Mito, Co-founder & CEO, StrongRoom AI

  • "Mary’s exceptional guidance has positively impacted my professional journey. Her energy and friendly demeanour make each session both enjoyable and productive, and her patience is truly commendable. Mary’s advice was insightful and practical, providing me with valuable strategies for my professional growth. "

    Jackie Savci, Director & COO, Hanasoft

  • "Mary is one of those rare people who not only talks with authority and depth about the problem sets that founders and leaders face, but also sees the humour and humanity in the whole process. She doesn't beat around the bush, but gives real, practical advice that you can immediately put into practice."

    Zac Duff, Co-founder & CEO, JigSpace

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If you're ready to make the tough but necessary decisions to propel your business or career towards success, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and make you the executive you aspire to be!

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