Expert Directory: Darren Lawrence

I have a background in sport and football development, having worked for organisations including Sport England and The Football Association before establishing my coaching and consulting business in 2016. I qualified as a Personal Performance Coach in 2017 and now work primarily with athletes approaching the end of their careers and men navigating midlife transition.

Through my own experiences of redundancy, divorce, self-employment and fatherhood, I understand first-hand how disruptive and disorientating periods of change can be. Alongside this lived experience, my ‘Understanding Men in Midlife’ research has given me a deep insight into the specific challenges men face in midlife - loss of direction, shifting identity, pressure to provide, perform and ‘hold it together,’ as well as uncertainty about what comes next.

My work is focused on helping men reconnect with what matters to them and take practical steps toward lives they genuinely enjoy. My coaching provides a structured, confidential space to reflect, gain clarity and build momentum. Men work with me to understand where they are now, define where they want to be, and – crucially - develop the confidence and accountability to move forward.

For men who feel stuck, restless, or at a crossroads, coaching with me offers both challenge and support at a time when it matters most.