Leadership Coaching For Procurement Leaders

Grow into leadership that evolves with you as expectations rise

A Curious Adventure works with procurement professionals evolving into the leader they are becoming, not simply refining technical capability

If you’re a high-performing leader, stepping into senior leadership or already there, you may sense that what brought you here is no longer enough for what comes next.

This is rarely about capability. More often, it reflects ways of thinking and operating that once served you well but now limit your effectiveness in a more complex, enterprise-wide context.

I work with leaders at this transition, where progress depends on evolving how you think, judge, and lead.


Is this the right time?

You don’t need to be in crisis. You simply need to be willing to explore what’s happening and what you want next

If you recognise yourself in any part of this journey, A Curious Adventure offers a confidential space to think more deeply, lead more consciously, and step forward with intention.

"A Curious Adventure begins with you"

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Dennis Stanley, Founder of A Curious Adventure

At A Curious Adventure, we focus on how you think, how you see your world, and how you lead when it matters most. The work is confidential, structured, and grounded in your real challenges, your stakeholders, and the decisions you carry.

As perspective shifts, leadership follows. Judgement steadies. Composure returns. Complexity becomes something you can meet with clarity and confidence.

Nothing is imposed. The change is yours.

This is not about fixing. It is about unlocking.

What our clients say...

"Engaging Dennis as a coach was a decisive step in strengthening my leadership and strategic capability. I wanted to grow personally and professionally and needed someone who could challenge my thinking and help me progress."

Through our work, I’ve learned to look beyond day to day pressures and adopt a broader commercial lens. I’m clearer on my strengths, more intentional in how I communicate, and more confident in presenting solutions. I’ve also addressed behaviours that were limiting my effectiveness.

The impact has been substantial. I approach conversations and decisions with greater clarity and influence outcomes more effectively. The change has been noticed by colleagues, and I feel more grounded and capable as a leader.

Dennis created a focused, supportive environment that pushed my thinking in the right ways. His commercial insight, curiosity, and emotional intelligence made the coaching both personal and effective.

What truly distinguishes Dennis is his blend of real world experience and authentic coaching. He doesn’t give answers; he enables you to find them. That has driven real, sustainable change for me.

I would recommend Dennis to any professional looking to elevate their impact and strengthen their strategic thinking.

Harry Hans, Head of IT Commercial Procurement

"Working with Dennis came at the right time for me. I had just started a new contracting engagement and felt under-utilised. I was questioning my purpose and struggling to understand what I was actually bringing to the table."

I’d known Dennis professionally before and trusted his approach, so choosing him for coaching felt natural.

The early sessions set the foundation. He helped me pinpoint where the real pressure and frustration sat. That clarity pushed me to focus on small wins between sessions, and I began taking notes and reflecting in a written format to track progress. It made a real difference. I started to see where I was helping and why the work mattered.

Dennis helped shift my thinking away from a negative lens. My fear of failure has always been strong, and he supported me in managing it rather than being ruled by it. Because of that, my confidence in my own capability has grown.

He listens, he understands the realities of professional life, and he brings a level of credibility that only comes from genuine experience. I’d work with him again without hesitation and would recommend him to anyone looking for support, not just those in procurement.

Jonty Casson, Procurement Interim

“Working with Dennis accelerated my development as a leader and transformed my approach to challenges”.

After a period of natural career growth, I reached a plateau. To keep developing, I knew I couldn’t do it alone, I needed a coach. Having worked with Dennis before, I trusted his calm presence, curiosity, and insightful questioning to help me unlock my own answers.

Since partnering with Dennis, I’ve grown significantly as a leader and as a person. His coaching has expanded my perspective and strengthened my ability to develop both myself and those around me. I often find myself applying what I’ve learned in our sessions to tackle challenges with confidence and clarity.

Kieran Gash, Senior Account Director

"Dennis is an exceptional listener who immediately puts you at ease. His approach is refreshingly honest, supportive, and grounded, and he often encouraged me to see things from new angles. This broadened perspective helped me develop greater confidence in my skills, abilities, and overall direction."

Throughout our sessions, I uncovered aspects of myself I hadn’t fully recognised before. Dennis helped me work through moments of feeling stuck, and I genuinely feel I’ve grown as a result.

The practical exercises we practised are ones I still use today, and they’ve become invaluable tools for maintaining clarity, focus, and a healthier headspace.

Working with Dennis was a brilliant experience, and I would recommend him to anyone seeking thoughtful, practical coaching and who is ready to grow both personally and professionally.

Rubie Jo, Graphic Designer