My coaching approach
Supporting you with trust, challenging questions and an essential sense of humour!
My clients appreciate my fresh perspective and insightful questioning; always delivered with empathy, support and a frequently needed laugh along the way!
I am passionate about the importance for leaders of empathy, a culture of trust, and a climate of psychological safety as a platform for success. My style is empathetic but direct; I’m not afraid to take you outside your comfort zone or ‘call you out’ if I believe this will help facilitate your mobility.
My role is simple: I’m someone you can be honest with. My coaching doesn’t come from a textbook and I don’t do ‘fluffy’ coaching jargon. We just have practical and pragmatic conversations that help you feel steadier, clearer and more confident in your new role. I’m your thinking partner, sounding board, and leadership co-pilot.
My business background is as a senior exec., MD, CEO and board advisor. I’m interested in transition, innovation and technology, and I love working with start-ups and new business models, as well as established organisations. Scroll down to learn more.
The importance of trust and psychological safety
For new CEOs, C-Suite executives and startup founders, building trust company-wide is a strategic imperative. With that trust comes psychological safety.
When employees trust you and each other, communication flows freely, collaboration flourishes and innovation accelerates.
It’s not about being ‘nice’; rather it’s about creating an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up, admit mistakes, take calculated risks and ask for help without fear. This means empowering your team, transparently sharing information and committing fully to shared goals.
A culture of trust and a climate of psychological safety leads to higher engagement, lower staff turnover and sustained success.
The importance of empathy for leaders
Empathy is a crucial quality for CEOs and startup founders. This means seeing things from others’ perspectives; truly understanding the feelings of employees and stakeholders.
For employees, leadership empathy cultivates psychological safety, boosting morale, engagement and productivity. It enables you to anticipate needs, resolve conflicts proactively and build cohesive teams.
Additionally, an empathetic approach to customers leads to your products and services genuinely resonating with them, driving brand advocacy.
Strong empathy helps you navigate your leadership challenges, adapt to the feedback you receive and build a resilient organisation.
My services include:
C-Suite onboarding coaching
I help new C-Suite executives find their feet fast; handling teams and peers confidently, making clear decisions under pressure and holding your own in the boardroom, without having to pretend you’ve got it all worked out!
Fast-track coaching
For senior executives in a hurry, my fast-track coaching provides practical, hands-on support. We focus on the decisions you face now, the conversations that matter, and how you show up under pressure; without coaching theory or fluff.
Startup founder coaching
Building a startup is exciting but demanding. My tailored coaching helps founders navigate rapid growth, make strategic decisions and lead with confidence. With personalised support, you’ll refine your leadership skills, build resilience and scale your business sustainably.