Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker on self-leadership, resilience, and clarity.

Self-Leadership Mastery

Your sparring partner in leadership transformation.

Empowering ambitious leaders and founders to move beyond self-doubt, reconnect with their inherent clarity, and lead with unshakeable confidence.

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Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker on self-leadership, resilience, and clarity.

Self-Leadership Mastery

Your sparring partner in leadership transformation.

Empowering ambitious leaders and founders to move beyond self-doubt, reconnect with their inherent clarity, and lead with unshakeable confidence.

Book a Discovery Call

Trusted by leaders and organisations at:
Trusted by leaders and organisations at:
  • Trusted by leaders and organisations including BP, Shell, Petronas, and Manchester Business School.
  • Trusted by leaders and organisations including BP, Shell, Petronas, and Manchester Business School.

My clients

Trusted by leaders and organisations at:

My services

Empowering leaders and organisations to drive transformation.

Through mindset, resilience, and human-centred leadership.

Through mindset, resilience, and human-centred leadership.

Through mindset, resilience, and human-centred leadership.

Executive Coaching

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Leadership Development

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Who is it for

Four types of leaders I help most.




Executives & Founders

C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs who've built successful businesses who require unshakeable clarity and presence to lead, but are often battling an inner critic that questions every strategic decision.

VPs, Heads & Senior Leaders

VPs, department heads and senior managers who feel pulled in too many directions, working overtime not just on tasks, but to earn the feeling that they truly belong at the executive table.

People Managers & Team Leaders

Line managers and team leads who want to strengthen emotional intelligence, coaching skills, and communication to build engaged, high-performing teams.

Project Managers & Subject Matter Experts

Project managers and technical experts whose deep knowledge drives success but who want to project greater authority, presence, and influence across cross-functional teams.

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Proven results in leadership transformation.

85%

85%

report achieving decisive confidence within 6 weeks, replacing endless analysis with calm conviction.

18+

senior leadership experience, rooted in understanding the overlooked expert's path to influence.

45+

technically excellent leaders transformed from overlooked experts to commanding influencers.

250+

dedicated to techniques that turn deep expertise into authoritative executive presence.

Let’s build your next chapter

Let’s build your next chapter

Let’s build your next chapter

About me

Empowering leaders to grow with clarity, resilience, and confidence.

I understand the frustration of having game-changing ideas that get lost in the noise, or feeling like you're working twice as hard to earn half the recognition.

Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker

Yorik Tisseau

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Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker, helping leaders shift habits and achieve clarity.
Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker, helping leaders shift habits and achieve clarity.
Yorik Tisseau, executive coach and keynote speaker, helping leaders shift habits and achieve clarity.

What I do

I help leaders transform faster through three core services:

1:1 Coaching - Empower leaders to replace analysis paralysis with decisive action and unshakeable confidence.

Self-leadership Sprint - six weeks to transition from being an overlooked contributor to a recognized and confident leader.

Keynote Speaking - Help technical teams translate deep expertise into a respected and commanding leadership presence.

How it works

Who I help

Results you can expect

What clients report after 6–12 weeks.

Walk into any meeting knowing exactly what to say and when to say it

Make decisions quickly without seeking validation from everyone

Get your ideas heard, remembered, and acted upon

What I do

I help leaders transform faster through three core services:

1:1 Coaching - Empower leaders to replace analysis paralysis with decisive action and unshakeable confidence.

Self-leadership Sprint - six weeks to transition from being an overlooked contributor to a recognized and confident leader.

Keynote Speaking - Help technical teams translate deep expertise into a respected and commanding leadership presence.

How it works

Who I help

Results you can expect

What clients report after 6–12 weeks.

Walk into any meeting knowing exactly what to say and when to say it

Make decisions quickly without seeking validation from everyone

Get your ideas heard, remembered, and acted upon

What I do

I help leaders transform faster through three core services:

1:1 Coaching - Empower leaders to replace analysis paralysis with decisive action and unshakeable confidence.

Self-leadership Sprint - six weeks to transition from being an overlooked contributor to a recognized and confident leader.

Keynote Speaking - Help technical teams translate deep expertise into a respected and commanding leadership presence.

How it works

Who I help

Results you can expect

What clients report after 6–12 weeks.

Walk into any meeting knowing exactly what to say and when to say it

Make decisions quickly without seeking validation from everyone

Get your ideas heard, remembered, and acted upon

My vision

Elevating brilliant leaders to their rightful influence.

I partner with brilliant, highly technical experts whose impact has yet to match their potential.

My mission is to help brilliant leaders align their internal conviction with their external presence, so their impact matches their true potential.

1

End the paralysing cycle of self-doubt.


1

End the paralysing cycle of self-doubt.


1

End the paralysing cycle of self-doubt.


2

Gain recognition for leadership.


2

Gain recognition for leadership.


2

Gain recognition for leadership.


3

Command respect and conviction in every room.


3

Command respect and conviction in every room.


3

Command respect and conviction in every room.


Group of professionals collaborating during a leadership workshop, building clarity and teamwork.
Group of professionals collaborating during a leadership workshop, building clarity and teamwork.
Group of professionals collaborating during a leadership workshop, building clarity and teamwork.

Find the right solution

Find your path to self-leadership.

Find your path to self-leadership.

Find your path to self-leadership.

Every leader faces unique challenges; here’s how I can support your growth.

Executive Coaching

Leadership Development

For ambitious leaders seeking to end the cycle of self-doubt and establish a commanding presence rooted in quiet, strategic confidence.

End the analysis paralysis

We pinpoint the source of self-doubt and establish unshakeable, confident decision-making.

Practice real scenarios, not theory

Rehearse high-stakes decisions, presentations, and crucial conversations to build a prepared presence.

From invisible to influential in months, not years

From overlooked to authoritative in months, not years. Track concrete changes: stronger presence, faster decisions, and ideas that drive strategy.

Executive coaching session focused on building resilience, clarity, and influence in leadership.

Book your FREE Strategy Call

Executive Coaching

Leadership Development

For ambitious leaders seeking to end the cycle of self-doubt and establish a commanding presence rooted in quiet, strategic confidence.

End the analysis paralysis

We pinpoint the source of self-doubt and establish unshakeable, confident decision-making.

Practice real scenarios, not theory

Rehearse high-stakes decisions, presentations, and crucial conversations to build a prepared presence.

From invisible to influential in months, not years

From overlooked to authoritative in months, not years. Track concrete changes: stronger presence, faster decisions, and ideas that drive strategy.

Book your FREE Strategy Call

Executive Coaching

Leadership Development

For ambitious leaders seeking to end the cycle of self-doubt and establish a commanding presence rooted in quiet, strategic confidence.

End the analysis paralysis

We pinpoint the source of self-doubt and establish unshakeable, confident decision-making.

Practice real scenarios, not theory

Rehearse high-stakes decisions, presentations, and crucial conversations to build a prepared presence.

From invisible to influential in months, not years

From overlooked to authoritative in months, not years. Track concrete changes: stronger presence, faster decisions, and ideas that drive strategy.

Executive coaching session focused on building resilience, clarity, and influence in leadership.

Book your FREE Strategy Call

Client voices

Brilliant leaders who stopped being overlooked.

Technical experts who transformed from second-guessing every decision to commanding respect in any room. Here's what they say about the journey.

Jean Baptiste Cornefert

VP Digital, Innovation & Low Carbon Solutions at bp (UK)

"Yorik is an exceptional leader who combines strategic thinking with a coaching mindset to foster psychological safety and high-performing teams."

Jean Baptiste Cornefert

VP Digital, Innovation & Low Carbon Solutions at bp (UK)

"Yorik is an exceptional leader who combines strategic thinking with a coaching mindset to foster psychological safety and high-performing teams."

Jean Baptiste Cornefert

VP Digital, Innovation & Low Carbon Solutions at bp (UK)

"Yorik is an exceptional leader who combines strategic thinking with a coaching mindset to foster psychological safety and high-performing teams."

Nadia Aljibouri

Senior Project Manager Transformation at bp (UK)

"Working with Yorik helped me become more intentional in how I communicate and influence.

He showed me how often outdated habits were holding me back and guided me to replace them with positive, forward-looking behaviours.

I am learning to bring people on board more effectively, to create space for dialogue, and to build trust through self-awareness."

Nadia Aljibouri

Senior Project Manager Transformation at bp (UK)

"Working with Yorik helped me become more intentional in how I communicate and influence.

He showed me how often outdated habits were holding me back and guided me to replace them with positive, forward-looking behaviours.

I am learning to bring people on board more effectively, to create space for dialogue, and to build trust through self-awareness."

Nadia Aljibouri

Senior Project Manager Transformation at bp (UK)

"Working with Yorik helped me become more intentional in how I communicate and influence.

He showed me how often outdated habits were holding me back and guided me to replace them with positive, forward-looking behaviours.

I am learning to bring people on board more effectively, to create space for dialogue, and to build trust through self-awareness."

Michaela Valovicova

Head of Marketing & Communications Equans Data Centre at Equans (UK)

"Yorik supported me as I set up and led a new international team across three countries.

I learned to lead with confidence, build stronger stakeholder relationships, and grow into a more influential leader during a critical phase of the business."

Michaela Valovicova

Head of Marketing & Communications Equans Data Centre at Equans (UK)

"Yorik supported me as I set up and led a new international team across three countries.

I learned to lead with confidence, build stronger stakeholder relationships, and grow into a more influential leader during a critical phase of the business."

Michaela Valovicova

Head of Marketing & Communications Equans Data Centre at Equans (UK)

"Yorik supported me as I set up and led a new international team across three countries.

I learned to lead with confidence, build stronger stakeholder relationships, and grow into a more influential leader during a critical phase of the business."

Chloe MacLennan

Reservoir Engineer at bp (UK)

"Yorik helped me shift my mindset and lead with clarity during a pivotal moment in my career.

I gained the confidence to take ownership of my next step and built a clear, values-led strategy to engage my employer with purpose and conviction."

Chloe MacLennan

Reservoir Engineer at bp (UK)

"Yorik helped me shift my mindset and lead with clarity during a pivotal moment in my career.

I gained the confidence to take ownership of my next step and built a clear, values-led strategy to engage my employer with purpose and conviction."

Chloe MacLennan

Reservoir Engineer at bp (UK)

"Yorik helped me shift my mindset and lead with clarity during a pivotal moment in my career.

I gained the confidence to take ownership of my next step and built a clear, values-led strategy to engage my employer with purpose and conviction."

Raj Srivastava

Senior Economist O&G at Spirit Energy (UK)

"During a period where I was affected by a number of setbacks, the work we did with Yorik was the vital catalyst. It helped me step beyond my comfort zone and gain the tools to master my self-leadership.

His guidance enhanced my emotional intelligence, giving me the confidence and the positive attitude needed to drive my goals and influence the direction of the business."

Raj Srivastava

Senior Economist O&G at Spirit Energy (UK)

"During a period where I was affected by a number of setbacks, the work we did with Yorik was the vital catalyst. It helped me step beyond my comfort zone and gain the tools to master my self-leadership.

His guidance enhanced my emotional intelligence, giving me the confidence and the positive attitude needed to drive my goals and influence the direction of the business."

Raj Srivastava

Senior Economist O&G at Spirit Energy (UK)

"During a period where I was affected by a number of setbacks, the work we did with Yorik was the vital catalyst. It helped me step beyond my comfort zone and gain the tools to master my self-leadership.

His guidance enhanced my emotional intelligence, giving me the confidence and the positive attitude needed to drive my goals and influence the direction of the business."

Yohei Orimo

Technical Project Manager Offshore Wind at bp (Japan)

"My biggest barrier was building influence amongst the core team in London.

Yorik’s coaching helped me remove the internal barriers holding me back and build lasting confidence.

As a direct result, I now communicate more effectively, and I gained the confidence to network and influence my main stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels, significantly improving delivery speed."

Yohei Orimo

Technical Project Manager Offshore Wind at bp (Japan)

"My biggest barrier was building influence amongst the core team in London.

Yorik’s coaching helped me remove the internal barriers holding me back and build lasting confidence.

As a direct result, I now communicate more effectively, and I gained the confidence to network and influence my main stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels, significantly improving delivery speed."

Yohei Orimo

Technical Project Manager Offshore Wind at bp (Japan)

"My biggest barrier was building influence amongst the core team in London.

Yorik’s coaching helped me remove the internal barriers holding me back and build lasting confidence.

As a direct result, I now communicate more effectively, and I gained the confidence to network and influence my main stakeholders across cultures and seniority levels, significantly improving delivery speed."

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  • Trusted by leaders and organisations including BP, Shell, Petronas, and Manchester Business School.
  • Trusted by leaders and organisations including BP, Shell, Petronas, and Manchester Business School.
  • Trusted by leaders and organisations including BP, Shell, Petronas, and Manchester Business School.

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