executive Coaching
Supporting senior leaders to strengthen confidence, influence effectively and lead change with greater impact
Executive coaching provides a confidential space to think, reflect and work through the challenges that come with leading in complex environments. It helps leaders develop new perspectives, strengthen their judgement and make more intentional choices about how they lead.
Through thoughtful challenge and honest dialogue, coaching builds self-awareness, confidence and resilience while helping leaders let go of patterns of thinking or behaviour that no longer serve them. Rather than providing answers, coaching enables leaders to draw on their own resourcefulness, helping them find solutions that fit their context and leadership style.
Executive coaching is widely recognised as one of the most effective forms of leadership development. It is not remedial; it is an investment in helping capable leaders maximise their impact. Whether you're navigating a new role, leading organisational change, influencing across complex stakeholder groups or preparing for greater responsibility, coaching provides the space to think more clearly, lead more effectively and create lasting behavioural change.
My approach combines executive coaching with psychology, systems thinking and organisation development. I work with leaders not only as individuals, but as part of the wider organisational system, helping them understand how relationships, culture and group dynamics influence their leadership and the outcomes they achieve.
"Coaching with Clare has been instrumental in facilitating personal change - she gets to the heart of an issue and has the ability to quickly gather insight. She challenges long held patterns of thinking, and gives a fresh way of breaking issues into manageable parts. She is a unique combination of professional acumen and awareness and never loses sight of where I need to get to."
Head teacher in a Multi Academy Trust
“I have found this to be the most beneficial leadership development I have had in my career to date”
IOPC Senior Leader
I have worked with Clare for 2 years plus and learnt so much about myself and how to operate effectively as a senior leader in a challenging environment! I have had a number of coaches over my career with varying degrees of success and connection. The conversations I have had with Clare have been the most fruitful I have had with a coach. They have always been challenging, thought provoking and constructive helping me decide how I can achieve the outcomes and ambitions I have set myself. She is able to get to the “nub” of what the issue is with direct thought-provoking questioning and won’t be side tracked – thank you Clare”
NHS Clinical Director
"I was constantly impressed by Clare's calming and clear approach, theoretical knowledge and her business experience as shared during our 12 month engagement. Clare's support has been invaluable in helping me to work out and navigate business and career decisions. I would highly recommend Clare as an executive and leadership coach."
Senior Leader Local Government