Coaching for leaders who want to navigate organisational life with greater confidence, clarity and resilience.
Together, we build on your strengths, deepen your self-awareness and help you realise your true leadership potential.
30+ years guiding people through change
Leadership can be deeply rewarding, but it can also test us in unexpected ways. Difficult relationships, competing pressures, moments of self-doubt or the feeling that we've lost sight of what really matters.
My coaching offers a space to step back, explore what's really going on and find new ways forward. I'll listen carefully, but I'll also challenge your assumptions, offer fresh perspectives and share ideas and practical advice where they may be helpful.
Together, we'll explore not only the challenges you're facing, but also the beliefs and patterns that may be holding you back, helping you develop the clarity, confidence and freedom to lead in a way that's true to you.
Talk openly about difficult, sensitive or confidential issues without judgement.
Challenge assumptions, see situations differently and discover new possibilities.
Understand the beliefs, habits and emotional patterns that influence how you lead.
Benefit from over 30 years of experience in leadership, organisations, coaching and academia.
Explore ideas, strategies and approaches you can put into practice in your working life.
Develop the inner strength to make difficult choices, set boundaries and lead authentically.
An initial conversation is an opportunity to explore what you're facing, what you'd like to change and whether working together would be helpful.
Book an Introductory ConversationWhether you’re finding your feet as a leader, navigating complex responsibilities or leading a small or medium-sized business, coaching can help you develop the confidence, self-awareness and clarity to lead effectively and authentically.
Build confidence, establish your leadership identity and learn to navigate difficult conversations, relationships and expectations without losing sight of who you are.
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Manage competing pressures, challenging relationships and organisational politics. Recognise unhelpful patterns, strengthen your judgement and lead with greater clarity and resilience.
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Find a confidential space to explore difficult decisions, complex organisational dynamics and the personal demands of leadership. Gain fresh perspectives and lead with courage, authenticity and purpose.
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Develop the confidence and perspective to lead your people, share responsibility and shape your business’s future. Coaching gives you space to think clearly, strengthen relationships and grow into the leader your business needs.
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I began my career in the high-pressure trading rooms of the City of London before moving into leadership development, designing and delivering programmes for financial institutions and major corporations around the world.
My fascination with how people learn, grow and adapt under pressure led me to complete a PhD exploring the psychological barriers to learning and what enables leaders to respond effectively to change.
I subsequently moved into academia, establishing the Centre for Responsible Management at the University of Winchester Business School, teaching on the MBA programme and founding and leading the Doctorate of Business Administration programme.
My interest in the human side of leadership also led me to write Leading with Love, exploring how compassion, self-awareness and a commitment to the wellbeing of others can transform the way we lead.
Alongside my corporate and academic experience, I hold a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology and a Diploma in Psychosynthesis Leadership Coaching. I have also been accredited as a Senior Practitioner by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
Today, my coaching brings these different strands together. I combine practical experience of organisational life, academic expertise and psychological insight to help leaders understand themselves more deeply, navigate complex challenges and develop the confidence and freedom to lead authentically.
Read Karen's Full Story →Whether you're facing a difficult situation, questioning your direction or simply wanting to grow as a leader, a fresh perspective can make all the difference.
Let's explore what's on your mind and whether working together could help.
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