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Life Coaching in the UK for Veterans, Professionals and Leaders
Military-informed. Human-first. Built around Clarity, Courage and Connection.
Find Clarity.
Build Courage.
Strengthen Connection.
ACSIS Life Coaching is a veteran-founded UK coaching company supporting individuals, Armed Forces personnel, veterans, leaders and organisations. We provide one-to-one life coaching, military transition coaching, leadership development and team coaching online across the UK, built around Clarity, Courage and Connection.
5–Star Rated
"If you’re navigating a life transition, especially one marked by emotional complexity, I cannot recommend ACSIS Life Coaching highly enough."
ACSIS Life Coaching are proud to have worked with and support :
Coaching Tailored to Your Terrain
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Executive Coaching
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Accountability Coaching
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Career Direction Coaching
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Emotional Agility
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Seeking Purpose
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Identity And Values Coaching
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Personal Development
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Planning
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Confidence And Self Belief
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Resilient Mindset Coaching
Life Transitions Support
ACSIS Life Coaching offers 1:1 coaching for serving personnel, veterans and civilians who want more than just “getting by”. Executive, accountability and career coaching give you structure, an honest challenge and a clear plan so you can perform well and still protect your energy. Emotional agility, identity coaching and purpose work help you make sense of your experiences, decide who you want to be next and build personal development that actually fits your life, not someone else’s idea of success.
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Workplace Team Coaching
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Agile Coaching
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Culture Coaching
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Lead Self. Lead Others
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Values Based Leadership
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Resilient Leadership Under Pressure
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Communication And Influence
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Leading Through Change And Transition
ACSIS Life Coaching supports leaders at every level to lead self and lead others with clarity and confidence. Through workplace team coaching, agile coaching and culture coaching, we help you build teams that communicate well, adapt quickly and stay steady under pressure. Values based and resilient leadership work gives you practical tools for tough conversations, difficult decisions and change, so you can look after your people while still delivering the mission.
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Joining The Armed Forces
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Early Service Support
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Pre Deployment Prep
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Post Deployment Reset
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Part Time Service
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Blended Military Careers
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Leaving Well
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Life After Service
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From Rank To Role
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Veteran Identity Support
ACSIS Life Coaching walks alongside people at every stage of the military journey; joining, serving, deploying, going part time, leaving and life as a veteran. We help you plan your next steps, translate rank and experience into civilian language and navigate the impact on identity, family and work. Whether you feel stuck, burned out or simply ready for a new chapter, our coaching offers a grounded, non judgemental space to think clearly, make decisions and move through transition with more confidence.
Meet Your Guides
Led by Experience.
Driven by Purpose.
Lloyd Allen
MBA
Founder and Life Coach at ACSIS with experience across defence, security and leadership environments. Lloyd supports individuals and professionals with leadership, performance, confidence, decision-making and navigating periods of change and transition.
Sam Kinsey-Briggs MBE MA
Founder and Life Coach at ACSIS, with senior leadership experience across the UK Armed Forces, including service as a Royal Navy Captain. Sam specialises in life and career transition, leadership, identity, confidence and helping people find clarity about what comes next.
Simon Kelly
Leadership Coach and former Royal Navy Commodore with three decades of operational command and senior leadership experience. Simon works with leaders and professionals navigating complexity, transition and demanding environments, with a particular focus on better thinking, confidence, resilience and leadership development.
Coaches with senior military and organisational leadership experience
Science-Based Coaching. Military Roots, Human Heart
Built in the UK, Trusted Globally
Blending Human Insight with Tech and AI
Coaching on Your Terms. Your Life, Your Choice
Changing lives through proven outcomes
Around 70% reported improved work performance
70%
Citation
In the ICF's global study of coaching clients, around 70% reported improved work performance. International Coaching Federation, Global Coaching Client Study, 2009
Professional coaching has been associated with reduced burnout
22%
Citation
In a 2024 randomised trial, professionals given six coaching sessions over three months reported a 21.6% fall in burnout, while the comparison group's rose by 2.5%. JAMA Network Open, 2024 — randomised clinical trial of professional coaching, 138 participants
People who get coaching report improved confidence
80%
Citation
80% of coaching clients reported increased self-confidence. International Coaching Federation, Global Coaching Client Study, 2009
Get In Touch
Ready for Clarity?
The first step is often the hardest. Reach out today to book your free Clarity Call or ask us a question. We will reply to emails promptly and personally.
LOCATIONS
London · UK Wide (Online)
Your First Step is Free
Client Success Stories
Real transformations from real people. See how our coaching has helped individuals achieve their goals and create lasting positive change in their lives.
ACSIS helps you challenge the way you’ve been thinking, set clear goals, and approach challenges differently. With Sam’s support, I was able to break old patterns, gain new perspectives, and start making real progress towards the goals I had set for myself.
Working with ACSIS helped me break big goals into smaller, more manageable steps that fit my demanding career. Each session leaves me with clear objectives to work on, helping me stay on track and maintain balance between work and personal life.
Sam brings a calm, confident approach shaped by years of military leadership and real-world experience. While grounded in military excellence, the coaching is never rigid. It’s forward-focused, helping me plan ahead, create real change, and become the person I want to be.
After leaving the police force… I found myself at a crossroads—ready to re-enter the workforce but uncertain about how to move forward. Sam’s approach was nothing short of transformative… I now approach interviews with confidence and a clear understanding of how my values align with those of potential employers.
I found the silent coaching session really helpful. It unearthed a significant issue I had been ignoring and helped me think about some practical steps to take to start addressing it. Being asked questions I would never think to ask myself was a catalyst for productive self reflection and change.
The silent coaching session was such a gentle but powerful experience.
I finally made the decision to take the leap and retire. If it wasn’t for Sam’s support, I know I’d still be stuck going back and forth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a life coach help with?
A life coach helps you create space to think, understand what matters and decide what you want to do next. Coaching can support areas such as confidence, career change, leadership, identity, relationships, life transitions and finding greater clarity and direction.
Who does ACSIS Life Coaching work with?
ACSIS works with individuals, professionals, leaders, serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and organisations across the UK. You do not need a military background to work with ACSIS.
Does ACSIS offer military transition coaching?
Yes. ACSIS supports serving personnel and veterans through different stages of military life, including career decisions, preparing to leave, adjusting to civilian life, rebuilding identity and finding purpose after service.
Can I use ACSIS Life Coaching if I have never served in the military?
Yes. ACSIS is veteran-founded and military-informed, but the coaching is for anyone navigating change, pressure, uncertainty or a desire to move forward. Many ACSIS clients have no military background.
What makes ACSIS Life Coaching different?
ACSIS combines lived leadership experience, evidence-informed coaching and a human-first approach. The focus is not on giving you answers, but on creating the conditions for better thinking so you can find your own clarity, build courage and move forward with stronger connection.
How do I choose the right ACSIS coach?
Start by looking at each coach’s background, experience and approach. You can also book a free Clarity Call to talk through what you want from coaching and which ACSIS coach may be the best fit for you.