WHY
Supporting Leaders To Drive Change
Led by Matt Masters, our Executive and Leadership Development Coaching is tailored specifically for senior leaders and emerging talent within local government. We support individuals and teams to navigate complexity, lead with authenticity, and drive meaningful, values-led change in their organisations and communities.
We believe that leadership in local government is both a personal journey and a collective responsibility. Our coaching provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where leaders can pause, reflect, and explore the challenges they face not just as professionals, but as people.
One-to-One Executive Coaching
Confidential, tailored sessions designed to address your unique challenges—whether it’s managing political complexity, leading transformation, or building personal resilience.
Leadership Labs (Group Coaching)
Focused, high-impact sessions where leaders share experiences, solve real-world challenges, and develop strategies together. A powerful way to build peer networks and collective leadership skills.
Custom Leadership Programmes
Bespoke development programmes co-designed with your council or organisation. These blend one-to-one coaching with group development to achieve measurable impact at both individual and organisational level.
Ongoing Support
Walking alongside you with consistent support to sustain progress over time.
Action / Accountability
Turning reflection into meaningful, sustained change.
Practical Tools
Equipping leaders with real-world techniques they can apply immediately.
Sustainable Growth
Helping individuals and organisations build lasting habits that endure beyond the coaching journey.
Systemic Thinking
Seeing the bigger picture and making values-led decisions.
Contextual Relevance
Grounded in the lived realities of public service leadership.
Psychological Safety
A safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where leaders can be honest and vulnerable.
Reflective Enquiry
Asking better questions that unlock insight and growth.
APPROACH
A supportive pathway to lasting leadership growth.
WHO
Designed for Officers and Members
Strategic Clarity
Cut through the noise of competing priorities. Coaching helps you sharpen focus, set direction, and lead with purpose.
Resilient Leadership
Build the resilience needed to sustain your wellbeing while navigating political, organisational, and personal challenges.
Team Empowerment
Develop leadership approaches that motivate, engage, and strengthen your workforce.
Career Growth
Prepare with confidence for your next role—whether stepping into senior leadership, transitioning across departments, or navigating promotions.
TESTIMONIALS
“The Truth About Local Government has provided strategic support to our council, and we are very grateful. Their coaching has helped us think more clearly, act more decisively, and lead more compassionately.”
— Council Leader, Local Authority Partner
“Matthew’s coaching helped me step out of the operational churn and reconnect with strategic intent. He has a way of asking questions that cut through complexity and bring clarity to what really matters for the organisation, and for me as a leader.”
— Director of Strategy, Local Authority
“It was the first time in a long time I felt truly listened to. Matthew created a space where I didn’t have to perform or pretend just think, feel, and be honest. That space changed how I show up, not just at work, but in life.”
— Councillor, District Council
