About Patrick Collins

I am a coach who has been there

Most coaches who work with Engineers and Scientists haven't actually done the work, which is where I am different.

My background includes:

• Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Chartered Engineer

• PhD in Astrophysics

• 30+ years in Research and Engineering in acadaemia and high-tech industry

• Technical Director in a successful SME exit

• Industry Advisor for startups, currently working with Tactun Engineering

• 15 years of experience successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing products, and people.

• NLP practitioner

I understand the pressures of technical careers because I've spent decades inside them — briefing boards, debugging products, building businesses, leading teams under deadline, and working out what it actually takes to deliver consistently while staying intact.

I now use that experience to help engineers, scientists and technical professionals gain clarity, confidence and momentum through tailored coaching. The difference my clients tell me they notice most: I don't need things explained twice, and I don't sell magic. The work is grounded, evidence-led and built around the way technical minds actually work.