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Who it’s for

Founders and senior leaders (especially post‑exit) who feel stuck, uncertain, or “between chapters” and want fast clarity on what’s next.


What it helps them achieve

In 30 days, you will create clarity on where they are, what you really want next in life and business, and one specific area where we will create visible progress now.


What’s included (high level)

  • 1 x deep‑dive assessment session using the 7 Steps Advantage framework (Purpose, Passion, Routines, Connections, Scoring, Goals and 1-Page Plan).
  • 1–2 focused sessions to work on a single priority (e.g. next‑chapter vision, key decision, overcome specific challenge, short‑term goals)
  • A simple written summary of your current reality, key scores, and agreed next steps

The Challenges You’re Facing


You’ve built something significant. You’ve sold your business, stepped back from the day‑to‑day, or reached a level of success most people only dream about. On paper, everything looks great.


But inside? You feel stuck. Restless. Uncertain about what comes next.


You’ve tried staying busy – new projects, advisory roles, investments – but nothing quite clicks. You’ve told yourself you just need a break, more time to figure it out, but the months keep passing and the clarity never comes. You’re used to having a plan, hitting targets, knowing exactly where you’re going. But now? Your life feels reactive, unfocused, like you’re drifting between options without real direction.


The worst part? You feel like you should have this figured out by now. You’ve solved harder problems than this. Yet here you are, successful but uncertain, wealthy but wondering what it’s all actually for.


I understand you


I’m Adam Ashcroft, and I’ve spent over two decades working with founders, senior leaders, and high‑performers who’ve reached the top – only to realise the view isn’t what they expected.


I’ve sat across from people who’ve sold businesses for millions, built global teams, and achieved everything they set out to do… only to feel lost when the mission ended. I’ve watched brilliant, driven people struggle with the same question: “What now?”


I’ve also lived it myself. After years building teams, leading organisations, and helping others succeed, I hit my own moment of realisation: success without clarity is just noise. Achievement without purpose feels hollow. And no amount of external validation fills the gap when you don’t have a clear plan for your own life.


That’s what led me to create the Advantage Operating System (AOS) – a structured, practical framework that treats your life with the same rigour and intentionality you’d apply to building a business. Because the most successful people have a plan. Where’s yours?


This is why I created the 30‑Day Advantage Reset


The 30‑Day Advantage Reset is designed to give you what you’re missing: clarity, direction, and a concrete next step.


In just 30 days, we cut through the noise, map where you actually are, define what you really want, and create visible progress on the one thing that matters most right now. No fluff. No generic advice. Just a focused, structured reset that respects the level you’re already playing at.


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Unlock Clarity and Direction with the 30‑Day Advantage Reset


Join the 30‑Day Advantage Reset and finally get clear on what your next chapter looks like – and start building it.


This isn’t about motivation or feel‑good exercises. It’s about applying the same strategic thinking you use in business to your own life. You’ll use the proven 7‑step Advantage framework to assess where you are, identify what’s missing, and create a practical plan to move forward with purpose and confidence.


By the end of 30 days, you’ll know exactly where you stand, what you want next, and what to do about it. You’ll stop drifting and start designing the life you actually want – one that feels as successful on the inside as it looks on the outside.


This program is perfect for you if you:


  • Have sold or stepped back from your business and feel “between chapters”
  • Are objectively successful but feel restless, stuck, or underwhelmed by your current life
  • Are facing a key decision or transition (new venture, portfolio career, impact work, relocation)
  • Have multiple options but lack clarity on which path is actually right for you
  • Are used to structure and plans in business, but feel unclear and reactive about your own future
  • Want to test working with The Advantage Coach before committing to a longer program
  • Are ready to take action, not just talk about change


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By the end of the 30‑Day Advantage Reset you will:


Have a clear picture of where you are right now

 You’ll complete a comprehensive assessment using the 7‑step Advantage framework, mapping your current reality across purpose, passion, routines, relationships, and key life domains. No more guessing or vague feelings – you’ll see exactly what’s working, what’s not, and what’s missing.


Know what you actually want next


 You’ll move beyond vague ideas like “more balance” or “something meaningful” into a concrete vision of your next chapter. You’ll define what success looks like for you now – not what it looked like five years ago, and not what other people think it should be.


Create visible progress on one high‑leverage priority


Together we’ll identify the single most important area to focus on right now (e.g. clarifying your next‑chapter vision, making a key decision, unlocking a key challenge, designing a 90‑day plan, aligning your routines with what matters). Then we’ll work on it intensively so you see real movement in 30 days.


Walk away with a practical next‑steps plan


 You’ll receive a summary of your assessment, insights, and the work we’ve done, plus a clear set of next actions. You’ll know exactly how to continue your progress – whether you choose to move into the full Unlock Your Advantage program or continue on your own.


Feel aligned, focused, and in control again


 You’ll stop feeling like you’re drifting or reacting. You’ll have clarity, direction, and momentum – and the confidence that comes from knowing you’re building something intentional, not just filling time.


“Adam has helped me view my career and personal life from a new perspective. His extensive experience working with top talent in the Middle East and beyond has been an invaluable sounding board and a platform for new strategic thinking and direction.Even the greatest world leaders need coaching and guidance - many of them are public in their praise for the role coaching has played for them - and I highly recommend Adam and The Advantage Coach.”

James Tebbs, Managing Director, Ankura


And here’s what makes the 30‑Day Advantage Reset so effective:


1. A proven, structured framework

 The 7‑step Advantage model isn’t theory – it’s a practical system used by successful founders and leaders to design lives that actually work. You’re not starting from scratch; you’re using a roadmap that’s already delivered results for people like you.


2. Focused on one priority, not everything at once

 Most coaching tries to fix everything. The Reset is different: we identify the one area that will create the biggest shift right now, and we go deep on that. You get real progress, not surface‑level insights across ten topics.


3. Treats your life like you’d treat your business


 You wouldn’t run a business without a plan, clear goals, and regular reviews. The Reset applies that same rigour to your life – because you deserve the same level of intentionality and strategy you give to everything else.


4. Designed for high‑performers who are short on time

This isn’t a six‑month commitment. It’s 30 days, structured and intensive, designed to fit into the life of a busy founder or leader. You get clarity and momentum fast, without endless sessions or vague timelines.


5. A genuine test‑drive of working together

If you’re considering the full Unlock Your Advantage or Platinum programs, the Reset lets you experience the Advantage approach first‑hand – with no long‑term commitment required.


How the 30‑Day Advantage Reset works:


Over 30 days, you get a focused, structured experience built around the 3P’s (Purpose, Passions, Progress), 7 steps and Advantage Success Playbooks within the Advantage AOS framework.


The structure of these sessions typically looks like:


Session 1: Deep‑dive assessment (90 minutes, 1:1)


A comprehensive diagnostic of your current reality using the Advantage model. We walk through the 7 steps (purpose, passions, routines, connection, scoring, etc.) and key life domains. We score and map where you are strong, where you’re neglecting important areas, and where you feel stuck or confused. You leave with a clear picture of your situation and a shared understanding of the areas that matter most.


Sessions 2–3: Focused work on one priority (60–90 minutes each, 1:1)


From the assessment, we agree on one priority area that will create the biggest positive shift right now. Typical focuses include:


  • Clarifying your post‑exit or next‑chapter vision
  • Making a specific decision (new venture vs. advisory portfolio, stay vs. move, corporate role vs. own projects)
  • Addressing a key relationship or leadership challenge that’s blocking progress
  • Designing a 90‑day plan to test or launch a new direction
  • Aligning your routines and habits with what you say matters most


In these sessions we use relevant Advantage Playbooks and tools to turn abstract ideas into concrete options, choices, and actions. By the end of 30 days, you will have made visible progress on that one priority.


Written summary & next‑steps plan


After the sessions, you receive a concise summary covering:


  • Your scores and insights from the 7‑step assessment
  • The key themes, decisions, and realisations that emerged
  • The priority area we worked on and the progress you made
  • A short, practical next‑steps plan with concrete actions and recommended focus areas


This document gives you a snapshot of where you are, a reference point for future decisions, and a bridge into the full Unlock Your Advantage or Platinum programs if you choose to continue.


Investment


The 30‑Day Advantage Reset includes:


  • 1 x 90‑minute deep‑dive assessment session
  • 2 x 60–90 minute focused coaching/mentoring sessions
  • 30 days of support via email for quick questions
  • Access to relevant Advantage Playbooks and tools
  • Written summary and next‑steps plan


Sessions are delivered 1:1 via Teams or in‑person (Dubai, UAE).


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About Adam Ashcroft


I’m Adam Ashcroft – Founder & CEO of The Advantage Coach and creator of the Advantage Operating System.


For over 20 years, I’ve worked with founders, senior leaders, and high‑performers across industries and continents. I’ve helped people navigate exits, career transitions, leadership challenges, and the often‑overlooked question: “What do I actually want my life to look like now?”


I’ve led teams, built businesses, and spent years studying what separates people who thrive after success from those who drift. The answer? A plan. Not a vague vision board or a list of goals – a real, integrated plan that treats life with the same intentionality you’d apply to building a business.


That’s why I created the Advantage framework and the Unlock Your Advantage methodology. It’s a structured, practical system based on the 3 P’s to Succeed (Purpose, Passions, Progress) and 7 Steps for Success that helps successful people design lives that feel as good as they look.


I’ve worked with clients across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond – from post‑exit founders in Dubai, CEO's in the UK, to C‑suite leaders based in New York, China and Australia, through to serial entrepreneurs building their next chapter. And I’ve seen first‑hand how powerful it is when someone finally gets clear on what they want and starts building it intentionally.


I’m excited to help you do the same.


You can truly have clarity, direction, and a life that feels meaningful again


It just takes a structured approach, focused support, and 30 days of intentional work.


By the end of the 30‑Day Advantage Reset, you will have a clear picture of where you are, a concrete vision of what you want next, and visible progress on the one priority that matters most right now. You’ll stop drifting and start designing. You’ll feel aligned, focused, and in control again.


The most successful people have a plan. Where’s yours?

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Success Stories

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Lola Myshketa

Chief Business Development Officer

Artex

Adam’s success story as an entrepreneur, his outstanding achievements in the corporate world, combined with his natural talent in dealing and influencing people are a very unique combination that he brings to the coaching industry.

Adam’s techniques are effective, because he is able to coach from a very deep and broad personal experience. His genuine drive and passion to empower his clients to live a life of purpose is the real deal and the true value add.

 

The strengths-centered business model that underpins Adam’s coaching practice alongside his intuitive, honest, deeply enthusiastic style are massively engaging to work with. 

 

Most importantly Adam champions diversity and inclusion, which I find inspiring and quite rewarding, so if you are an executive woman seeking to reach new heights both personally and professionally, look no further. Adam is your go-to coach!

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Umer Saleem

BD Leader

Fives Group

“Adam has been transformational in both my professional & personal life accelerating my success. His discipline & methodical work style has given me the foundations to build the very best version of myself into my daily routine.

Since working directly with Adam I have experienced even higher levels of success which I can only attribute to our working relationship. I very much look forward to a long fruitful coaching relationship with Adam so I can reach even greater heights. I have no hesitation in recommending him for Business Coaching Dubai, the Middle East and internationally”.

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Michael Todd

Founder

2b Limitless

"Adam is a strengths based ‘High Performer’ - I first met him as a coaching client and his commitment to the process of growth and development led him to our coach training process. It soon became apparent that Adam had a real talent for coaching individuals and teams. 

His high level corporate experience and skills combined with his coaching skills create a real unique value proposition. I would highly recommend Adam as a strengths-based coach of real quality who is sure to have an impact on high-performance people, teams and organizations. I am really looking forward to collaborating with Adam and supporting his continued growth and success."

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Harry Tregoning

Managing Partner & Owner

Tregoning Group

Having founded and run my own business for several years I was looking for the best business coach to support my continued growth as a leader and help take Tregoning Group to the next level.

Adam is the only Dubai based Business Coach I am aware of who has successful started, led, grown and sold his own business.  He brings invaluable experience from his own journey to support me to get the very best out of my life and businesses.  Without hesitation I would recommend Adam and his coaching skills to help support you, your business and your life reach their full potential.

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James Bourke

Founder

Energy Driven Systems

“Adam Ashcroft and his tools and strategies have become core to our culture. He has been one of the critical influences to EDS’s success. From coaching our key leaders through to helping our leadership team unleash our company’s full potential. 

Adam helped us map out our vision on how to become a world class organization”.

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How are we different?

Despite their success, many individuals feel they have not unlocked their full potential. We've created the Advantage Playbook, to unlock that potential so they can be at their best and achieve peak performance.


We know that despite your success, like many great leaders and successful people, you need support figuring out how to unlock your full potential. The problem is, in an increasingly complex world, with an overwhelming amount of choice, you're struggling to define exactly what your priorities should be, which distracts you from your purpose.

We believe that you deserve the opportunity to be the best you can be, which is why we've created the Advantage Playbook. Founder of The Advantage, Adam Ashcroft, has crafted and collated this Playbook through the experience of working with many exceptional industry leaders, and leading diverse teams across more than 100 countries, over a 20-year career.


When you work with The Advantage Coach, you will get access to this Playbook, including tried and tested tools and strategies that allow you to achieve clarity and achieve peak performance in all areas of your life. 


Don't allow acceptable to become your norm, work with The Advantage Coach and be inspired to achieve peak performance in all areas of your life and work.


Executive coaching in Dubai, Adam Ashcroft, as The Advantage Coach, utilises all his experience from the past 20 years working in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region.


As a leading executive Coach Dubai has been the HQ of The Advantage Coach since its inception.  Coaching in Dubai, UAE Adam brings a unique proposition having lead sizable businesses across the region.  Adam now supports CEOs, business owners and senior executives on their career and personal life journey.


Adam's key areas of focus for Business Coaching Dubai include:


  • Business Coaching In Dubai, across the Middle East and beyond
  • Business Coaching CEOs, Business Owners and senior executives
  • Gallup Clifton Strengths based coaching (Strengths coaching)
  • Business Coaching with a focus on Senior Leadership Teams (SLTs)
  • Group Coaching
  • Motivational speaking in Dubai, keynote speaking and corporate speaking.


Recognised by many as the best business coach in Dubai due to his in depth knowledge of running organisations as well as his coaching experience, Adam Ashcroft believes through Finding Your Purpose, Leveraging your Passions and focusing on your Progress through "The 3 Ps to Succeed" you will find long-lasting fulfilment, experience unrivalled success and long term happiness.


Executive coaching in Dubai, as well as across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and beyond Adam has gained a unique niche having started, led and sold his own sizable business, as well as leading teams for international global companies, as well as working in conjunction with globally recognised strategy consultancy firms such as Bain, McKinsey & Co, Boston Consultancy Group and TCA Consultancy (now part of Oliver Wyman).


As a Strengths based Executive Coach, Dubai mirrors the positivity and "nothing is impossible" attitude that The Advantage Coach brings to his executive coaching sessions.  These can be one on one executive coaching sessions, team coaching sessions or group sessions.  


Based in Dubai, Executive Coaching in Dubai with Adam also includes the sharing of best practices learned from setting up his own businesses in Dubai and how to set up and navigate the Middle East region successfully both culturally and operationally.


Whether its organisational coaching, corporate coaching, team coaching,  individual leader or leadership coaching, Adam as The Advantage Coach has a proven process and track record for your sustained success.


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Frequently Asked Questions

As a business coach I'm a professional mentor who supports, educates and motivates senior executives and business owners. I provide recommendations for the company's, teams and individuals vision, growth and goals as well as provide motivation and structure to implement and prioritize strategies to help businesses grow. I aim to bring the best practices learned from working with some of the world's largest companies through to starting my own successful business into your organisation for it's increased success.


I aim to bring the best practices learned from working with some of the world's largest companies through to starting my own successful business into your organisation for it's increased success.

Everything I do as The Advantage Coach focuses on the individuals improved performance and this includes their leadership and management style. By understanding their purpose, passsions and progress we can start defining your leadership journey and potential impact. I am passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion for increased success in the organisation and often take on under privilaged clients who have great potential for improvement.

Working with SMEs I usually start one on one coaching the founder, business owner or Managing Director first before coaching the leadership team and wider organisation. My experience of business coaching in Dubai and beyond I find the senior executives extremely talented in their chosen profession, but often don't have a partner who can share best practices of running similar businesses. When working with global organisations I find very similar challenges. I bring best practices and practical examples that can be quickly implemented into all organsaitons for greater performance and results.

Prior to The Advantage Coach I had started my own business which became the market leader in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. We also operated sizable projects across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. I have experience of selling and delivering projects up to $30m and company acquisitions from $1m to over $145m and leading teams in challenging environments.

These are a collection of best practices I have learned over the past 20 years working for some of the worlds leading management consultancy firms, global MNCs as well as learned from the management and leaderships I have attended. The training I've attended included an undergraduate training scheme, a graduate training scheme, a young leaders training scheme thorugh to graduating in a Global Leadership Development Program (GLDP) and attending Wharton Business School.

The playbooks are a collection of what I see as the most useful and best practice models that I use for increased success and I am sharing these to you so you can also implement them.