Ian Finch
Hi! I’m Ian, and Departure Gate is the name I give my coaching practice.
I am an ICF-trained coach and specialize in coaching people going through major change, such as changing their career, country of residence or life-partner. People matter to me more than anything, and I can think of nothing better than walking a path of change with another human being.
I have been married, raised children, divorced, worked in businesses of all scales from start-up to corporate and lived in four countries. I lived in London for 25 years (mostly in the same house) and left for S.E. Asia (where I am now) with just two suitcases. Those experiences inform my coaching as does my Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training.
I have a successful software development business alongside my coaching, love to play music with friends and watch a sunset from a boat with my wife who is the source and inspiration for all the ideas that matter.