You were promoted because you were great at your job.

Nobody told you leading would feel this hard.

Stepping into a management role full of potential and excitement, you probably had little more than "You'll figure it out as you go".

Now you're responsible for a team of people, navigating expectations from above, and wondering why nobody prepared you for any of this.
The truth is you're not lacking ability.

You're lacking support. And that's exactly what I'm here to change.

Hi. I'm Tim Waite, The Everyday Leadership coach.

Here’s my “Why”

My journey into leadership didn’t begin in a boardroom or a business school. It began in hospitality, one of the most human industries on earth.

Hospitality is a masterclass in observable behaviour.

You see people at their most real: under pressure, in front of a full house, against the clock. You see what makes teams crack and what makes them come alive.

I spent years watching, questioning, and trying to understand: what makes one team fall apart under pressure while another seems to move as one? But the question that really drove me wasn’t just about others. It was deeply personal. What makes ME tick? Why do I behave the way I do?

What’s actually happening beneath the surface when a team performs or when it doesn’t?

“That moment – when a team clicks into total understanding – is one of the most powerful things a leader can create. It doesn’t happen by accident. And once you know how to build it, you can’t unsee it.”

Those moments are what I coach for. That depth of self-awareness, that cohesion, that quiet confidence in your own leadership. It isn’t reserved for extraordinary people. It’s available to any leader willing to do the everyday work to get there.

That’s why I became a coach. And that’s why I called it The Everyday Leadership Coach.

Because leadership isn’t a title. It’s a daily practice.

 

Who Tim works with

First-Time Managers

You’ve just stepped up and the promotion that felt exciting now feels heavy. You’re managing people who used to be your peers, expected to have answers you haven’t found yet. And the guidance from your own leaders? Often, it simply isn’t there.

You’re not failing. You’re navigating one of the hardest career transitions there is. A transition that almost nobody is properly prepared for. What you need isn’t a management textbook. You need a leadership coach who helps you find your feet, build your confidence, and lead in a way that feels genuinely like you.

Experienced Leaders

You’ve been at this long enough to know what good leadership looks like. But you’re stuck in the middle, carrying your team forward while the leaders above you don’t always provide the direction, visibility, or support you need to do your job well.

It’s exhausting. And isolating. You need someone in your corner who understands that leadership at this level isn’t just about managing down, it’s about navigating upward, sideways, and through the gaps that organisations quietly pretend don’t exist.

“The gap between being great at your job and being great at leading people is real. It is also completely bridgeable with the right support alongside you.”

The Process

01

Chat & Understand

While it might be obvious, it’s actually really critical I understand what you want, but also we need to know if we make a good team.

In person or over a video call, I’d like to know where you’re at now and where you’d like to be.
If it’s your team or business you want to move ahead, this works too.

02

Plan

I’ll have a few ideas in mind, and I’ll take a day or two to put a plan together.

This will be in consideration of time and budget – some things will only need minimal engagement, or we can plan a strategy that spans months or years, as in the case of Leadership Development Journeys.

03

Action

We’ll carry out our plan.

No two clients are the same, but we will have a plan with clear steps and accountability to ensure the action happens.

04

Evaluate

It’s really important we review progress and take the time to evaluate effectiveness. This is where real growth can come (for us both) as we think about what went well and what could be done better.

Working with Tim

Tim works with managers and leaders both online and in-person.

Sessions are honest, conversational, and grounded in what’s actually happening for you right now. You bring the real stuff – the team dynamics you’re navigating, the feedback conversation you’ve been avoiding, the decision you’re not sure about – and we work through it together.

Whether you’re a first-time manager finding your footing or an experienced leader who’s been carrying too much for too long, Tim will help you build a clear, practical path forward.