Chill Out.uk
Business Coaches
Chill Out.uk
Moorgate House, Oxted
# Chill Out.uk Business Description
Chill Out.uk is an executive coaching and mentoring practice based across London, Ilkley and Sussex, founded by Chris Southam, a qualified coach with nearly two decades of experience. The business serves senior professionals and executives seeking to advance their careers, develop leadership capabilities, or gain clarity through high-quality mentoring relationships.
Chris trained with Noble Manhattan, Europe's premier coaching institution, and maintains a long-standing partnership with Maggie Rose and MROI, with whom he co-authored *Make the Juice Worth the Squeeze*, a coaching handbook. His background includes a previous role as catalogue director for a multi-million pound international retailer, combined with post-graduate qualifications from the University of London and Ashridge Management College.
What distinguishes Chill Out.uk is Chris's deliberately selective approach—he coaches only a limited number of clients annually, ensuring bespoke, high-touch support. Rather than offering generic coaching programmes, he tailors engagements to individual needs, whether as one-off sessions or ongoing partnerships. His methodology focuses on being a sounding board, inspiring fresh thinking, and catalysing genuine career development.
Beyond coaching, Chris brings a reflective, observational quality to his work—he's also an accomplished micro-poet, publishing haiku collections. This creative dimension suggests an approach to coaching that values contemplation and nuanced insight alongside practical business acumen.
Chill Out.uk is an executive coaching and mentoring practice based across London, Ilkley and Sussex, founded by Chris Southam, a qualified coach with nearly two decades of experience. The business serves senior professionals and executives seeking to advance their careers, develop leadership capabilities, or gain clarity through high-quality mentoring relationships.
Chris trained with Noble Manhattan, Europe's premier coaching institution, and maintains a long-standing partnership with Maggie Rose and MROI, with whom he co-authored *Make the Juice Worth the Squeeze*, a coaching handbook. His background includes a previous role as catalogue director for a multi-million pound international retailer, combined with post-graduate qualifications from the University of London and Ashridge Management College.
What distinguishes Chill Out.uk is Chris's deliberately selective approach—he coaches only a limited number of clients annually, ensuring bespoke, high-touch support. Rather than offering generic coaching programmes, he tailors engagements to individual needs, whether as one-off sessions or ongoing partnerships. His methodology focuses on being a sounding board, inspiring fresh thinking, and catalysing genuine career development.
Beyond coaching, Chris brings a reflective, observational quality to his work—he's also an accomplished micro-poet, publishing haiku collections. This creative dimension suggests an approach to coaching that values contemplation and nuanced insight alongside practical business acumen.
Services offered
Executive coachingLeadership developmentCareer mentoringOne-off coaching sessionsOngoing coaching programmesSounding board consultationProfessional developmentStrategic thinking support