Executive & Leadership Coaching

Coaching leaders at every stage.

Coaching is a valuable investment in your professional development as a leader - particularly in moments of change, transition and challenge.

I coach people at every stage of their leadership journey – new CEOs, experienced leaders and trustees, directors/heads of department and senior managers as I know what it takes to do these roles and the difference that coaching and leadership development can make.

Great leadership offers a profound opportunity for personal and professional growth. It’s your chance to create lasting positive impact – on the people around you and through the work you deliver.

Common issues leaders face:

  • In a new role and need space to consider approach

  • Tough challenges such as restructures, capital projects or change

  • Succession planning for leadership

  • Care a lot but feel stressed out - something needs to change

  • Stuck, stalled in your progress and losing confidence or interest

  • Want honest, critical feedback to support growth

  • Struggling with tricky dynamics or performance issues

  • How I work

    My role is to be your thinking partner – offering a safe, reflective space where you explore deeply, gain clarity, and take meaningful steps forward.

    Sessions are typically 60 minutes, held online or in-person, strictly confidential, and entirely tailored to your context.

    I'm accredited with a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching from Henley Business School, and am a member of the Association for Coaching.

  • Coaching & mentoring

    I offer mentoring to: senior staff seeking to transition to organisational leadership roles, new CEOs/Executive Directors and Marketing Directors.

    I can blend mentoring with coaching where useful. While coaching focuses on your own thinking, mentoring allows me to share guidance, strategic insight, and practical wisdom on the specific challenges you are navigating.

  • What you'll gain

    Unlock your full leadership potential

    Navigate complexity with greater ease

    Clarity and confidence to make meaningful shifts

    Increased impact and influence

    Greater resilience & self awareness

  • "I found our sessions to be very valuable. I highly recommend Helen to anyone looking to help free their thinking and continue moving forward."

    —COO in arts & culture

  • "Through warmth, kindness and acute, quiet scrutiny, Helen enabled me to feel enlightened, empowered and focused on the task ahead."

    —Steven Greenhalgh, Senior executive in theatrical rights & acquisitions

  • "Helen helped me to feel at ease with my experience, my instinct and my expertise ... I am deeply grateful for Helen’s support, insight and steady presence during such an important life and career transition."

    —Artistic Director

Coaching packages

  • New CEOs & Executive Directors

    Navigating your transition, building foundations for success.

  • Experienced Leaders

    Deepening self-awareness, staying energised, reviewing what’s needed now.

  • Heads & Senior Professionals

    Stepping up to bigger roles, or feeling stuck and ready for change.

  • For Individuals in Career Transitions

    Support to return to work or plan your next move.

How coaching works

Coaching is a highly personalised learning and personal development process.

It helps you overcome issues and to make change in ways that are very hard to do alone.

I tailor my coaching to meet you where you are. Skilled coaching is about me listening deeply and asking reflective questions that help you move forwards with a renewed clarity, optimism and confidence.

As your coach, I bring:

  • A highly supportive approach, non-judgment, confidentiality and genuine curiosity.

  • Honest, constructive challenge to help you see your own patterns.

  • Grounding in reality – I've worked as a CEO and senior leader in the arts and charity sectors.

  • Evidence-based coaching drawing on neuroscience and psychology.

  • A commitment to your development, not to having the answers.

Ready to start?

  • Step 1

    Free 40-minute discovery call
    Let's chat! No obligation, just an honest conversation.

  • Step 2

    Choose your package
    We'll select the right package for you.

  • Step 3

    We'll establish a plan
    We’ll talk through what, when and how.