Coaching & Mentoring

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Proudly supporting individuals looking to progress their career with the assistance of experts in their field. Connecting the most experienced professionals with the most ambitious individuals to enable a journey to the top of their game.

Expert-led Mentoring

We are proud to coordinate a group of leaders in their field to assist and enable the next generation of leadership. We recognise our fortunate position of being in regular communication with some of the brightest in their field, and we take great pride in facilitating learning and development for those with ambition and talent in order to fast track their career. Our mentors have progressed rapidly within their finance and accountancy careers to reach different leadership positions and all look forward to sharing their experience with the next generation of pioneers. If you are interested in joining our mentoring programme as a mentor or mentee free of charge, contact our team.

Career Coaching

We speak with people on a daily basis who are looking to drive their career forward, and we are well versed in providing honest, supportive and informed advice toward developing a rewarding and progressive career path. If you’re not certain about a career change but keen to understand different career paths available to you, contact our team about our coaching service for an informal discussion.

Meet our Mentors

Ian Irvine

Group Financial Controller - Rotork PLC

Chris Cohen

Finance Director - Independent Vetcare

Paula Bradshaw

Chief Financial Officer - Halo Foods Limited

Darren Worth

Head of Commercial Finance - Hargreaves Lansdown

Dave Murray

Managing Director - PADI EMEA Limited

Wendy Kenny

Chief Operating Officer - Osprey Group

Anthony Blades

Group Chief Financial Officer - AGI Global Holdings Cooperatief U.A.

Angela Appiah Shippey

Director, Global Business Services & Outsourcing at BDO UK LLP, Neurodiversity Champion

Phil Clarke

Business Advisor and Non-Exec Director

Jason Snell

Finance/Commercial Director, Non Exec Advisor

Daniel Kittow

Managing Director - Vibrant Energy Matters Ltd

Rhiannon Phillips FCA

Professional Interim Finance Director

Professional, client-focussed, responsive, thoughtful and above all those things, Kate is hugely personable and kind.
Patrick Firebrace - International Development Director at DAC Beachcroft
You’re my absolute ‘go to’ for senior appointments at KJA. I truly value your consistency, balance of opinion, authenticity and integrity. Your pre and post appointment candidate care speaks volumes for your values.
Darren Worth - Head of Commercial Finance | Hargreaves Lansdown - Ex Kingfisher, Experian, & BAE Systems

Contact our team
to discuss your hiring challenges

Contact the Kate John Associates team to discuss your hiring challenge or career ambitions, our expert team will provide advice and guidance on how best to proceed.

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