About SKLifeCoachUK
Founded by Steven Kirby.
Safety Speaker, Trauma-Informed Coach, and Mental Health Advocate
In 2018, after surviving a life-changing accident on a construction site in 2011, I made it my mission to transform how organisations approach safety, wellbeing and mental health.
For two decades, I worked in construction – a world where resilience was expected but rarely supported.
My accident shattered more than bones. It shook my identity, tested my mental health and revealed how deeply workplace trauma affects not just individuals, but entire teams, families and workplace cultures.
Today, I speak across the UK and Europe as a safety and mental health impact speaker, blending honest personal experience with practical strategies that people can take back into their everyday lives.
My coaching is rooted in real recovery, not theory. As an experienced Life Coach, well being coach, personal development coach and wellbeing consultant, I help individuals and organisations build resilience, improve confidence and create healthier habits that last. I also work with businesses as a workplace well being coach, helping teams embed wellbeing into everyday working life while fostering psychological safety.
Whether you’re navigating a return to work, rebuilding after trauma or looking for practical mindset coaching, SKLifeCoachUK offers more than inspiration – it offers tools, routines and lasting cultural change.
Let’s build a safer, stronger future together.
Moving from Struggling To Thriving.
Wondering What Life Coaching Is About?
Life coaching is a collaborative partnership between a coach and client, focused on helping people create positive changes and achieve their goals across different areas of life. Think of it like having a skilled navigator helping you chart your course and stay on track towards your destination.
Unlike therapy, which often deals with healing past trauma or treating mental health conditions, life coaching focuses on the present and future. A Life Coach helps you clarify where you want to go and develops practical strategies to help you get there. The process is similar to how a sports coach helps athletes improve their performance – through observation, feedback, accountability and strategic planning.
Whether you’re looking for mindset coaching, support from a personal development coach, or guidance from a trusted wellbeing consultant, every coaching programme is tailored around your goals, your circumstances and the future you want to create.
What Difference Can My Coaching Make?
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
Through deep inner work, I help individuals uncover their authentic selves and true potential. Together we’ll identify and challenge the beliefs holding you back, replacing negative thought patterns with healthier, more empowering ones. Using proven CBT techniques, you’ll gain greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of purpose.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
I equip individuals with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. My approach combines stress management techniques, mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy to help build emotional resilience. As a dedicated well being coach, my focus is on helping you manage anxiety, reduce overwhelm and create a healthier balance in everyday life.
Improved Health & Lifestyle
Understanding the close connection between physical and mental wellbeing, I take a holistic approach to health. Together we’ll develop sustainable lifestyle habits that support both your physical and mental wellbeing, helping you feel healthier, more energised and better prepared for life’s challenges.
Key Services
Corporate Wellness Coaching
Through structured programmes, I help organisations build mentally healthy and high-performing teams. Combining workshops, leadership training and strategic consultation, I create tailored solutions that address your specific challenges. As a workplace well being coach, I help businesses create environments where wellbeing and performance thrive together, leading to stronger teams, increased productivity and greater employee engagement.
Safety and well-being impact speaker
Sharing my personal story of surviving a near-fatal workplace accident helps organisations strengthen safety behaviour, improve wellbeing awareness and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health. Every presentation is designed to leave a lasting impression while providing practical lessons people can apply in their own workplace.
Individual Coaching
In personalised sessions, I help individuals achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Drawing on my experience in life coaching, CBT and hypnotherapy, I provide practical support to help overcome challenges, improve confidence and achieve lasting results. Whether we meet in person or online, every session is tailored to you.
Supporting Individuals & Organisations Across Yorkshire & the UK
Whether you’re searching for an experienced Life Coach to support your own personal development or a workplace well being coach to help your organisation strengthen wellbeing and resilience, my approach is always tailored to your needs.
From one-to-one mindset coaching and personal development to workplace wellbeing programmes and keynote speaking, every service is built around practical strategies, honest conversations and real-life experience.
CLIENTS
Working With The Best
I’m proud to have worked with organisations across construction, engineering and infrastructure, helping teams improve workplace wellbeing, strengthen safety culture and encourage more open conversations around mental health.
How Do You Know I’m The Right Coach For You?
Amongst other reasons, you don’t want to be coached by someone who has no idea what you’re going through.
I’ve experienced difficult times and understand what it feels like to struggle with work and life in general. I was able to overcome those challenges, recover from my accident, rebuild my confidence and create a new purpose. Today, I use that experience to help others do the same.
Whether you’re looking for a trusted coach for yourself or an experienced professional to support your organisation, you’ll benefit from practical guidance built on lived experience as well as recognised coaching qualifications.
Proven Expertise
Professional coaching backed by recognised qualifications and real-world experience.
Personalised Approach
Every person and every organisation is different, so every coaching programme is tailored to your goals.
Real-World Experience
Everything I teach is grounded in lived experience, making my coaching honest, relatable and practical.
Client-Centered Success
My focus is helping individuals and organisations create meaningful, sustainable change that lasts.
Testimonials & Recomendations.
Steven was very engaging and the operatives on site were fully engrossed with his talk. Talking openly about his own struggles with his mental health really resonated with the teams with some of them making contact and thanking Steven for helping them open up about their own issues. We are now in a position to help those individuals seek the attention they require which is great.
Steven is passionate about his work and this comes across in his talk which is open and honest.
Mark Mersh
ISG PLC
Highly recommend Steve and his story to any organisation that is looking to promote behavioural safety and are looking to positively change some of the mindsets of people that may use the term “it’ll be alright’ too often whilst working around significant hazards. A gripping session and well worth the time that we took out of the working day to receive Steve’s story.
A pleasure to meet and work with Steve who is so relatable to the teams in our industry.
Gavin Greenfield
Public Sewer Services, HSEQ Manager.
I would highly recommend Steven as a mental health and well-being speaker. He shares a traumatic but interesting story that engages the workforce. He shares the lessons learnt and control measures that could have prevented his accident which will help stop an accident of this type happening again. We looking forward to welcoming Steven back to support us on our health and safety culture module at site level.
Simon Stokes
Deputy Health And Saftey Manager, FFC Construcción.
Steve has supported the project since the start of 2021 on a monthly basis by sharing his story to our staff and delivery teams onsite. A great person to have on your project to support your project teams and staff! Thanks for your continued support!
Pritesh Mistry CEng MICE CMgr MCMI
Costain Group PLC, Head of Enginering.
We had Steve attend our annual ‘Back To Work’ presentations where we listened to him talk to us about his workplace accident, the impact it had on him and those close to him, and the valuable work he does to help others.
This was one of the best, most relatable, and relevant speeches I’ve ever heard during my time working in HSE and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
The feedback from our workforce, both blue and white collar, and from our client has been brilliant. All found Steve very honest, personable, and relatable. They felt like it was a work colleague talking to them, this is not something that is easy to do.
Many thanks, Steve and we look forward to working with you again in the future
10/10 from us.
Kevin Lamb
HSE Manager, One Aim.
I highly recommend Steve. He has shared his story with over 500 men on two of our sites, creating a powerful impact by bringing mental health & behavioural safety to the forefront of people’s minds. Through his openness, he reinforces the important message that it’s okay to reach out and talk when you need support.
Mark Price
Labour Manager, Tunnel Craft.
Helpful Resources
Explore practical advice on workplace safety, mental health, wellbeing, nutrition and personal development.
Whether you’re looking for ideas to improve your own wellbeing or strengthen your organisation, you’ll find useful articles designed to educate, inspire and support positive change.
Workplace Safety Culture Speaker UK: Transforming Wellbeing Through Lived Experience
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Impact Speaker
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Podcasts
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FAQ
What kind of coaching services do you offer?
I offer coaching focused on behavioural safety, mental wellbeing, mindset coaching, personal development and workplace wellbeing, alongside one-to-one coaching and corporate programmes for individuals and organisations.
Who can benefit from your coaching services?
My coaching supports individuals, teams and organisations looking to improve workplace wellbeing, strengthen resilience, achieve personal growth and create healthier working environments.
What inspired you to become a life coach?
My journey began after surviving a near-fatal workplace accident that changed my life. That experience inspired me to become a Life Coach, helping others overcome challenges, improve their wellbeing and move forward with confidence.
Can you share more about your personal story?
After surviving a serious workplace accident, I faced many challenges during my recovery. Through resilience, support and determination, I rebuilt my life and now use those experiences to help others navigate their own challenges.
Do you have any testimonials from past clients?
Yes. I’ve worked with organisations and individuals across the UK, and you can read genuine testimonials and recommendations from previous clients throughout the website.
Can you share some success stories?
I’ve supported organisations with strengthening workplace safety and wellbeing, while helping individuals build confidence, improve resilience and make lasting positive changes in their lives.
How can I book a coaching session with you?
Simply complete the contact form or get in touch to arrange an initial conversation. We’ll discuss your goals and the best way to support you.
Do you offer any free resources or materials?
Yes. I regularly share articles and resources covering workplace wellbeing, behavioural safety, mental health and personal development through the blog.
What is the best way to contact you?
You can reach me via email at steven@sklifecoachuk.com, or through the contact form on my website. I strive to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.