Will
Van Der Hart
Will is an elite leadership coach, author, and pastoral specialist. He is a non-executive director of a luxury retail brand and board member to both technology and real estate businesses. His coaching book is referral only and focusses primarily on private equity and corporate law. He has been an ordained Anglican Priest for over 20 years, co-directs mental health charity Mind and Soul Foundation as well as supporting church leaders as Wellbeing Chaplain to the Revitalise Trust.
Speaker
Will speaks to a broad range of audiences in both corporate and faith sectors. His always seeks to make complex topics accessible and build connection in the room. Will has become known for his material on sustainable leadership, workplace resilience, conflict resolution and personal flourishing. He is regularly booked by his speaker agents Champions and Peptalk for corporate engagements that have included, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, Boston Consulting, The Met Police, Goldman Sachs, CoFX, Bentley Cars, HSBC and PWC.
Coaching and Consultancy
Will has a small coaching practice that is currently full and has been 100% referral only. His coaching is primarily concerned with the needs of those with significant leadership responsibility who are seeking greater satisfaction form their lives and careers post 40. He also seeks to support family business through succession and generational change. Will works closely with a number of businesses on a consultancy basis to offer objective insights on culture, values, retention, strategy and innovation.
"I would recommend Will to anybody interested in achieving a better understanding of themselves and how to get the most out of all areas of life." SD London
"I was introduced to Will at a point where my life was on the verge of collapse. I was unable to make sense of anything and making decisions about the future was simply a mess. Will’s insightful, straight talking and kind approach helped me to unpick the tangle that had become my day-to-day existence. His pragmatic and reassuring wisdom was a huge part of the journey to setting my life on a new and far more rewarding path." LR Wales
AUTHOUR
Available Books
The Power of Belonging: Discovering the Confidence to Lead With Vulnerability
Do you struggle with feeling like an impostor in your own leadership? Do you carry a secret anxiety about being revealed as a fraud?
The Worry Book: Finding A Path To Freedom
Exploring the factors the lead us to worry. Learning how to disable circular thinking and tolerate uncertainty - principles we can apply to every situation.
Mind Fuel for Young Explorers: Simple Ways to Build Mental Resilience
Written with emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, this book offers you practical ways to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and learn more about yourself.
PODCAST
Good Leader Podcast
On Spotify, Apple and Youtube
The Good Leader Podcast is presented by Will Van Der Hart and Will James and explores what it means to lead well in today’s world. From navigating ambition to thriving under pressure, these honest conversations are packed with wisdom and tools to help you flourish—whether you're leading a business or directing award-winning films. Available on You Tube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
CLIENTS
Testimonials
As a coach and consultant, Will is catalytic: he is hugely positive, adds much, offers his varied network as a resource, joins dots others don’t see and drives a result.
Paul Bickley
HSBC Bank London
Will’s teaching is fulfilling a much-in-demand need for leadership input on emotional well-being. Will manages to approach this subject area with great sensitivity, vulnerability and practicality which is extremely powerful. He is always very well received. I commend him to every leader and their teams.”
Rick Thorp
Gregory Centre
I spent several months meeting on a regular basis with Will. Despite not being someone who would traditionally seek coaching, it was immediately apparent that Will brought a deep reservoir of knowledge and wisdom that he applies in a practical way so that tangible progress can be made on the issues at hand.
Simon D
Property Entrepreneur
"We still discuss the key take-always and have had a highly positive response from the GS community." JH Goldman Sachs
"In working with me at HSBC, Will assisted in pursuing a programme of cultural change for senior and executive leaders. His sheer willingness to be involved was a real force in itself. Not only did Will’s efforts support a global executives offsite and result in him speaking to circa 150 leaders about authenticity but the way in which he offered support was a form of coaching and encouragement to me and a fellow senior leader, helping us to discern what really mattered to us.” PB London
