Welcome to Open EI

Coaching performance & emotional intelligence for introverts & extroverts in a technology age

“Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, just be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star. For it isn’t by size that you win or fail, be the best of whatever you are”

Martin Luther King

THE SUPER POWER OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

THE SUPER POWER OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Simon Mathews founder of Open EI

‘We live & work in a world
disrupted by technology’

Simon Mathews

My years of experience are in creative businesses that apply data, analytics and technology to achieve growth. I have been the trainee, the CEO and the entrepreneur with my own business. I have managed established, international businesses & I have sat at a desk, with an idea & an empty screen.

I see extrovert-designed businesses, adapting to a digital world, that are increasingly powered by introvert talent who need different ways of working to bring their best. 

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”

Lao Tzu - Taoist philosopher

Technology and a journey to represent Open EI coaching

There is potential for all of us to lose sight of our destination in our journey. 

I believe that every individual can benefit from the opportunity to re-evaluate in a safe & confidential space. 

I believe that every organisation can benefit from our differences & that designing inclusive ways of working will raise performance. 

In this world I believe that our leaders need the super power of emotional intelligence, to create informed, empowered and empathetic organisations, ready to perform at their very best.

Testimonials

  • “I would highly recommend Simon he really helped me develop and think about how to structure the narrative on key change opportunities to drive senior engagement. He challenged me to think about the business context and the audience whilst also giving me the confidence to do it in a more simplified way”.

    Senior Procurement Executive

  • “I had never worked with a coach before Simon, and wasn't even sure if I needed one. Over the last year I've found working with him to be a revelation, as he flexed easily between helping with the urgent day-to-day issues that come up and tackling some of the thorny underlying challenges. But more than this, he challenged me to think deeply about what it is that I want out of my life, to hone in on my passions, and to think and act boldly to create my own future around that. I would highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for an empathetic, thoughtful, and ambitious coach to help you make the most of your career and life”.

    Global Strategy Leader

  • “At a time when I wanted to develop a new business Simon created the space and provided the guidance for me to reach what has turned out to be the right solution. He also helped me to resolve some specific issues including how I worked with certain Male colleagues”.

    Creative & Content CEO

  • "I needed a new challenge, much had changed in my life and I had lost my inspiration in my previous role. Simon helped me to find a new direction and reinvigorate my career"

    Senior MarTech Executive

Why Coaching could help you

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How?

1 / Context

How can I help you & reflecting back

2 / Powerful Questions

Exploring your ambitions

3 / Thematic

Going deeper into the emerging themes

4 / Change

Leadership models

5 / Reflection & Plan

Your reflections

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Working Together

I will ask questions, some will be difficult, be completely open in your response. 

Each session will end with reflection and preparation for the next.

If it is relevant, I may occasionally ask you to use a coaching tool. 

You will have the opportunity to ask questions & dialogue in-between sessions.