From Boardroom Burnout to Breakthrough Performance
Two decades ago, we noticed something troubling in Swiss boardrooms: brilliant leaders burning out, high-potential teams underperforming, and organizations struggling with change despite having all the right resources.
That’s why we founded Inspire Coaching, to bridge the gap between where leaders are and where they need to be.
Today, we’re proud to have guided over 500 leaders and teams across Switzerland, including executives at Roche, Google, Syngenta, and Merck, from overwhelmed to outstanding.
Our Story: Why We Do What We Do
It started with a simple realisation: Technical expertise isn’t enough. The leaders who truly excel aren’t just the smartest in the room, they’re the ones who can navigate pressure, inspire others, and make difficult decisions with clarity and confidence.
Martin discovered this during his 30-year journey through pharmaceutical leadership. Despite his success, he watched talented colleagues struggle not because they lacked skills, but because they lacked the inner resilience and emotional intelligence to thrive under pressure.
Carol witnessed it from the training room. She could teach leaders new frameworks and processes, but the real breakthroughs happened in the quiet moments, when someone finally understood their own patterns, their own potential, their own power to change.
Together, we created Inspire Coaching to offer what we wished we’d had: a safe space to be vulnerable, expert guidance to navigate complexity, and practical tools to perform at your peak without losing yourself in the process.
Meet Martin Daubney – Your Executive Leadership Coach
BSc(Hons), Cert. Psychological Coaching | 30+ Years Corporate Experience
Martin’s journey from pharmaceutical executive to executive coach wasn’t planned – it was inspired by a moment of clarity during his own leadership crisis.
“I was successful on paper,” Martin recalls, “but I was exhausted, my team was struggling, and I knew there had to be a better way. When I discovered psychological coaching, everything changed – not just for me, but for everyone I worked with.”
Martin’s Expertise:
Cognitive Behavioral Coaching: Helping leaders identify and eliminate limiting beliefs that sabotage performance Stress Management & Peak Performance: Proven techniques used by Fortune 500 executives across Switzerland Leadership Psychology: Understanding the mental game of leadership under pressure Guided Discovery Process: A collaborative approach that leads to those transformative “light bulb moments”
Credentials:
Psychological Coaching Certification, Middlesex University London. Stress Management & Performance Management Certification. Assertion & Communication Skills Certification, and 30+ years senior leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry
Martin’s Approach:
“Most coaching takes 20+ sessions. I’ve refined my process to typically deliver breakthrough results in 6-12 sessions. Some challenges? We can solve them in just one or two conversations. It’s not about the time – it’s about the insight.”
Meet Carol Daubney – Your Professional Development Coach
MA, Cert. Coaching | Specialist in Career Transitions & Personal Growth
Carol’s coaching journey began with a question that changed everything: “What if training isn’t enough?”
For years, Carol delivered exceptional training programs for major Swiss companies. But she noticed something: the real transformations happened not in the classroom, but in the conversations afterward – when individuals felt safe to explore their fears, their dreams, and their potential.
“I realized that sustainable change requires more than new skills,” Carol explains. “It requires understanding yourself at a deeper level and having the courage to step into who you’re meant to become.”
Carol’s Expertise:
Career Transition Coaching: Specializing in redundancy, retirement, and role restructuring
Personal Development: Helping individuals discover and leverage their natural strengths
Change Management: Supporting professionals through organizational and personal transitions
Stress Management Coaching: Practical techniques for maintaining performance under pressure
Credentials:
Middlesex University Accredited Certificate in Coaching, Centre for Coaching London
Redundancy Coaching and Counseling Certification
Coaching for Performance Certification
Stress Management Coaching Certification
MA in Adult Education, and 15+ years experience with major international companies in Basel region
Carol’s Philosophy:
“Every person has everything they need to succeed already within them. My job is to help them discover it, trust it, and use it to create the life and career they truly want.”
Our Proven Methodologies
The Inspire Coaching Method™
1. Clarity First: We identify what’s really holding you back (it’s often not what you think)
2. Guided Discovery: Through collaborative exploration, you uncover your own solutions
3. Practical Application: Every insight becomes an actionable strategy
4. Sustained Growth: We build systems that keep you performing at your peak
Specialized Approaches:
Gallup StrengthsFinder: Certified assessments and development programs
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Research-based EQ development
Resilience Training: Swiss-developed programs for peak performance
Mental Health First Aid: Certified training for managers and teams
Real Results from Real Leaders
“Before working with Martin, I was drowning in the demands of my role. Six months later, I received the promotion I’d been hoping for – and I’m actually working fewer hours.”: Senior Director, International Pharmaceutical Company
“Carol didn’t just help me navigate redundancy; she helped me discover a career I never knew I wanted. Best investment I’ve ever made.”: Former Banking Executive, now successful consultant*
“Our team was talented but dysfunctional. After Inspire Coaching’s workshop, we went from conflict to collaboration. Our productivity increased by 40%.” :Team Leader, Swiss Technology Company
Why Swiss Leaders Choose Inspire Coaching
✓ English-Speaking Expertise: Native English coaching services in Switzerland
✓ Corporate Understanding: Deep knowledge of Swiss business culture and international companies
✓ Proven Track Record: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies including Roche, Google, Syngenta, Merck
✓ Efficiency: Most clients see breakthrough results in 6-12 sessions
✓ Dual Expertise: Combined strengths in executive coaching and personal development
✓ Basel Based: Local presence with global perspective