From Management Consultant to Executive and Life Coach: meet our alumnus Simon Huss

We caught up with Simon Huss, a former student of the Department of Economics, who tells us about how his career path has developed and evolved since graduating with a MSc in Economics in 2011.

What career path did you decide on when you completed your Master's in Economics at Warwick?

I graduated with a Master’s in Economics from Warwick in 2011 and my career has taken a few turns, each one bringing me closer to a life that feels more aligned. From management consulting to a tech start-up, I have now found my home in Executive and Life Coaching.

After university I found a natural fit in management consulting, where I could explore different industries and solve diverse problems. I joined the strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting and thrived in the fast-paced, demanding environment surrounded by brilliant people. But after two years, the lack of work-life balance took its toll, and I knew it was time for a change.

Did you manage to achieve a better work-life balance in your next career move?

I moved into independent consulting, which gave me the freedom to choose my projects and work directly with leadership teams. This included work on global strategy and transformation projects with John Lewis, BT, and Coca-Cola. It was intellectually stimulating, financially rewarding, and I had my evenings back. But after a few years, I began to long for something more meaningful.

This led me to a rapidly growing tech start-up, where my work had a direct and immediate impact. In the intensity of the start-up environment I found myself informally coaching other senior executives, helping them to grow as leaders. When I was tasked with building a coaching team to support the company’s growth, I discovered an approach that made personal development both accessible and transformative. Something clicked.

This wasn’t just a solution for the business. It connected to something much deeper in me.

What did you do next to align your personal and professional goals?

For almost two decades I’d been on a personal development journey, exploring meditation, embodiment, spirituality, and building community around these practices. These experiences have enriched every area of my life. Over time, I led workshops and retreats to share this with others, simply because I loved the work. And now I saw a path to turn my passion into a profession.

"Either you take the lead in shaping your life, or someone else’s expectations will do it for you."

What kind of training did you have to undertake to become a life coach?

I trained extensively with leading coaching schools, deepening my expertise and refining my approach. Now, I work with founders, directors, and high-performing professionals who are looking for more, not just success, but fulfilment. I help them to get clear on the life they long for, even the one they may not yet feel they deserve, and I support them to make it real.

After years of following a path, there comes a moment to ask if it’s still yours. Then, taking the lead in shaping your life becomes not just important, but essential.

How can the Warwick Economics alumni community reach you?

I'd love to hear from you if anything in my story resonated. You can reach me at Explore@SimonHuss.com or at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhuss/. I’m always happy to connect with fellow Warwick alumni.

We thank you, Simon, for getting in touch with us, and wish you the best for the future.