The North Point Compass

Cutting-edge, evidence-based guidance for leaders navigating complexity

I have developed a model that brings together neuroscience, leadership psychology, and business strategy into a simple, memorable structure.

In the first session we can map where you feel strongest and weakest.

We may choose one compass point to focus on in each coaching conversation.

Progress can be tracked by visiting the compass periodically, checking progress in each quadrant.

North – Mind & Brain (Neuroscience)
- Focus: Stress regulation, attention, resilience.
- Key Practices: Emotional regulation, mindfulness under pressure, energy management.
- Example in coaching: Helping a CEO recognise when they’re in “fight or flight” during a board challenge and apply quick reset tools.
East – Self & Others (Leadership Psychology)
- Focus: Presence, influence, emotional intelligence.
- Key Practices: Building trust, active listening, empathy, impact of non-verbal cues.
- Example in coaching: Guiding a senior leader to adapt their style to inspire confidence and collaboration in their team.
South – Action & Habits (Behavioural Change)
- Focus: Turning insight into lasting habits.
- Key Practices: Micro-habits, accountability structures, feedback loops.
- Example in coaching: Supporting a client to embed “feedback as a daily habit” rather than a quarterly event.
West – Strategy & Systems (Business Alignment)
- Focus: Linking brain & behaviour insights to business outcomes.
- Key Practices: Decision-making under uncertainty, leading change, strategic clarity.
- Example in coaching: Helping a CTO reframe decisions during digital transformation, reducing risk-aversion and bias.

This is the anchor point — aligning neuroscience, psychology, and strategy to the leader’s values and organisational purpose.
Example in coaching: A leader uses the Compass to stay true to their purpose while driving transformation under pressure.

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