{"id":27648,"date":"2026-02-26T17:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=27648"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:35:59","slug":"two-new-franchise-partners-fast-track-success-with-actioncoach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/two-new-franchise-partners-fast-track-success-with-actioncoach\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New Franchise Partners Fast-Track Success With ActionCOACH"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

ActionCOACH, the world\u2019s number one business coaching franchise, has just supercharged its UK network with the addition of two standout franchise partners. Kieran Harris (pictured) and Vern Dercksen may hail from very different backgrounds, but they\u2019re united by one clear mission: to help business owners achieve sustainable, measurable growth.<\/p>\n

Armed with decades of leadership experience, a passion for transformation and the full force of ActionCOACH\u2019s proven sytems, Kieran and Vern are off to a strong start, with early seminars and launch activity already converting into new clients.<\/p>\n

Originally from South Africa, Vern\u2019s career has spanned theology, sales, operations and entrepreneurship. After relocating to the UK in 2018, Vern has taken on a number of senior leadership roles, from overseeing multiple Costa Coffee stores to launching his own web development business, and through that, Vern found his real passion in coaching and mentoring.<\/p>\n

Now it was time for him to turn his calling into a career: \u201cIn every role I had, the part I loved most was helping people grow \u2013 it\u2019s what gets me out of bed in the morning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

After starting his own coaching practice in 2023, Vern quickly realised he wanted more structure and a bigger platform \u2013 which led him to ActionCOACH. \u201cThe discovery day blew me away. Everything aligned \u2013 the culture, the systems, the community \u2013 I knew I\u2019d found my home.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

He joined the network in January 2025 and now leads a growing firm across Crawley, Horsham, Gatwick and the wider Sussex region. \u201cMy launch event was vital in putting myself out there. Pretty quickly I secured 5 clients \u2013 providing the foundations to help me to continue to grow.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t join ActionCOACH to be a solo act,\u201d Vern added. \u201cI\u2019m here to build a firm. The vision is to build a team of coaches who can impact even more businesses across the region.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Kieran Harris, based in King\u2019s Lynn, completed initial training at ActionCOACH training with Vern in early 2025. With a background in teaching and a 20-year leadership career in logistics and operations, Kieran has always been driven by developing teams.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been super passionate about helping people become successful. I\u2019ve played and coached sport, mentored corporate teams and taught in classrooms, so coaching a diverse range of people has always been a constant,\u201d<\/em> said Kieran.<\/p>\n

A connection through the love of cricket with ActionCOACH UK co-founder Ian Christelow 15 years ago sparked Kieran\u2019s initial interest in the franchise \u2013 but he waited until the time was right to invest. \u201cFrom minute one, I could see the training was industry leading. It also provided the opportunity for me to combine my skills with ActionCOACH\u2019s systems, which are proven to set you up for success \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly what I wanted to achieve for my community. \u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

After a triumphant debut seminar \u2013 a vital cog in ActionCOACH\u2019s support for their new franchise partners \u2013 Kieran quickly won his first clients \u2013 he managed to welcome an impressive 12 new clients across various ActionCOACH product offerings. He\u2019s now preparing for his second event in November, hoping to make the same impact.<\/p>\n

His wife, a marketing specialist, is also set to join the business as they continue to expand through BNI networks and other local events. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly rewarding to help local businesses grow. I knew the ActionCOACH model was proven but the speed of growth since my launch seminar has been really positive for my own business,\u201d<\/em> added Kieran.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great to work with new clients \u2013 it\u2019s a real motivation for me to help them develop and be successful,\u201d<\/em> concluded Kieran. \u201cAnd for anyone joining ActionCOACH, my advice is: work hard, go all in and never stop learning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

With their shared values, diverse experience and strong early momentum, Vern and Kieran are already proving the power of the ActionCOACH system in transforming not just businesses \u2013 but lives.<\/p>\n

ActionCOACH UK co-founder Ian Christelow also praised the duo\u2019s early impact. \u201cVern and Kieran are the perfect examples of how very different career paths can lead to the same destination \u2013 helping others succeed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about finding fulfilment through growing businesses and changing people\u2019s lives like Vern and Kieran, just click the button below to get in touch<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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