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Andrew Stringfellow

Andrew Stringfellow

Andrew Stringfellow

One of our first questions for others is "What do you do?" We use it as a way of understanding, judging and finding common ground. 

It's perhaps easier than asking 

"Who are you?" 

What we do only tells a small part of who we are, how we do what we do tells a bit more.


I've been working as an Executive Coach since 2018 and have developed a pr

One of our first questions for others is "What do you do?" We use it as a way of understanding, judging and finding common ground. 

It's perhaps easier than asking 

"Who are you?" 

What we do only tells a small part of who we are, how we do what we do tells a bit more.


I've been working as an Executive Coach since 2018 and have developed a practise that works with who people are. The focus of my work is 'What' is going on and less on 'Why' - that's more a therapist's domain.


 Like you I'm a meaning making animal and I love a story so of course 'Why?' fascinates me too however 'Why?' can often be loaded with judgement. 


Coaching and facilitation focus on what is going on, really building a well detailed picture rather than just a shadowy form. That really fascinates me. When we build a picture of what is going on that is made up of 3 dimensions, engages all the senses and really tells a story we can liberate huge amounts of energy that are otherwise locked away or drained away by confusion, a sense of unfinished business or running after 'why' without the 'what'.





Andrew Stringfellow

Andrew Stringfellow

Discernment, working out the 'what' of life has been a focus since childhood. I was fascinated by the idea of vocation; calling and was drawn to the mission of the Catholic Church. I studied and continued discernment in Rome for 7 years. Happy years full of friendship, culture and learning. There I specialised in Virtue Ethics, the conver

Discernment, working out the 'what' of life has been a focus since childhood. I was fascinated by the idea of vocation; calling and was drawn to the mission of the Catholic Church. I studied and continued discernment in Rome for 7 years. Happy years full of friendship, culture and learning. There I specialised in Virtue Ethics, the conversation around human flourishing after degrees in Philosophy and Thelogy.  


I was ordained a priest in 2001 and worked in a number of parishes and hospitals learning the ropes and continuing to discern. In 2006 I was sent to Gorton in Manchester; a wonderful, vibrant, economically deprived, spiritually thriving area.  


There the 'what' was how best to engage people in life giving ways. What followed was the adenture of founding SAFE Gorton a collection of relationship based productions that included a music club and recording studio, a cafe, a community garden, therapy services, mentoring, concerts, mediation and negotiation between those involved in gangs and those from recognised authorities such as politicans and police. 


It was ten years of high octane, fast paced living that included highs and lows, successes and failures, tragedies and joys. 





Andrew Stringfellow


After those ten years in Gorton discernment lead me to a year of rest and reflection and in that time I discerned that the next steps would be away from ministry. Since then, through grace and good fortune I've been guided and supported into the life I live today. That life involves working with others as they discern the 'what' of life. 


In 2018 I met my now (Finnish) wife and that has lead me to a life lived in England and Finland and a whole new range of abundance.



Ultimately the answer to what I do is "I try to be more myself every day in service of others." 


Testimonials

Andrew Stringfellow
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What our clients say

Jason Stockwood, Chair of Grimsby Town FC and Co-Founder 53 Capital

"From my first contact with Andrew I had a sense that his background and experience could add value to me and my work. That sense has been confirmed. As a coach he stands out from the crowd, he consistently asks questions that provide insights, growth and have lead to significant change." 


Joanna Macleod, Group COO IQ-EQ

“I have been working with Andrew over the past twelve months during a significant role change personally and large scale changes across the company.  Coaching sessions with Andrew are considered, challenging and ensure items are addressed at a deeper level.  I have found his coaching style unique and his insights hugely valuable. I would highly recommend Andrew. He is very professional and focussed on holistic outcomes and results.”


Brendan McCafferty, Chair, National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

“Andrew brings a perceptive take on what’s going on with people. His ability to see through the city veneer and look at the realities is unusual and helpful. A quality of listening and words of both comfort and provocation mean he gets results. He can help people get to where they belong.”                     


Damian O’Reilly MBE, Police Inspector (Retired), Founder Mike November Clothing

“Andrew has an exceptional skill in being able to connect with people from every walk of life from hard core gang members to captains of industry. His calming influence and ability to negotiate in the most difficult of circumstances have been instrumental in bringing peaceful resolutions to hostile situations.” 


James Poole, MD Agile Risk Solutions

“Andrew is a fantastic listener. He helps me to frame my consideration of the things that are within my control, and my responses for those that are not; and he has been a hugely useful sounding-board for me in my fundraising & start-up process over the recent months.” 


Professor Sarah Cartmell, Head of Department of Materials, The University of Manchester


“I was very impressed at Andrews training when I first met him as my group facilitator in an emerging strategic leadership workshop. As a result I have since asked for him to deliver  training to a group of 30 PhD students that I direct at The University of Manchester. Andrew quickly gained the trust and respect of my colleagues and students in the event. He skilfully led sessions on values and leadership skills in our away day, leaving our group wiser and more resilient as a result. He has a calm, confident and, when appropriate, a humour injected manner that engaged all of our delegates. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew for leadership training and facilitation – we will certainly be looking forward to working with him again.”


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