About Ratchet Up Leadership Coaching

About Fred

 

At Ratchet Up Leadership Coaching, my mission is simple: to empower aspiring leaders, front-line supervisors, and middle managers in industrial environments to reach their full potential.
 

With over 40 years of hands-on industry experience, I understand the unique challenges leaders face in demanding work settings. From pulp and paper mills to potash and coal power plants, I’ve worked as a Red Seal Millwright and advanced through roles as a team lead, supervisor, maintenance manager, and safety leader. These experiences shaped not only my technical skills, but also my deep appreciation for the importance of strong, people-focused leadership.
 

Today, I bring that background into personalized one-on-one virtual coaching sessions tailored to the needs of industrial leaders. I specialize in helping individuals:
 

• Enhance their leadership skills and self-awareness

• Communicate more effectively at every level

• Navigate challenging conversations with confidence

• Set and achieve meaningful goals

• Engage successfully with their teams, peers, and senior leaders
   

Beyond industry knowledge, I am a certified executive coach and a proud member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), upholding its ethics, rules, and professional standards.

What sets my coaching apart is not just experience — it’s my genuine care for people. I believe leadership is not about chasing perfection, but about building progress and confidence one step at a time. My goal is to walk alongside leaders on their journey, helping them unlock potential, sharpen focus, and achieve professional success with purpose.
 

At Ratchet Up, I don’t just coach leaders.
I help them ratchet up their skills, confidence, and impact.