Why Clarify Thinking
I’ve spent over 30 years as a software engineering leader, guiding teams in some of the world’s most complex organisations — from Google to high-growth businesses.
I learned that progress doesn’t come from piling on more effort.
It comes from clarifying the real problem and focusing energy where it matters most.
That’s the essence of coaching: creating space to think clearly to find clarity when it matters most.
Who I Am
I am Adam McIntosh, leadership coach and founder of Clarify Thinking.
My coaching training is to ILM Level 7 standard, the UK’s highest recognised level.
I bring this professional training together with decades of experience leading engineers, teams, and systems at scale. That work demanded navigating complexity, managing risk, and creating clarity where none existed — the same skills I now bring to coaching leaders.
Leading in complex environments taught me that progress rarely comes from pushing harder.
It comes from slowing down long enough to see clearly.
Coaching is how I now help leaders do exactly that.
Principles
My work is guided by three principles
Clarity
See the truth of a situation without distortion
Partnership
Turn insight into meaningful action
Progress
Walk alongside you as an equal, not as a fixer
I bring calm, curiosity, and encouragement to every session — creating a safe space where clarity and fresh thinking can emerge.
My role is not to give answers, but to hold the conditions for you to find your own.