I work with two distinct groups of people
Both matter. Both get the same level of challenge, rigour, and support. But they come to me with different problems, and the work looks different for each of them.
Women in FE who want senior leadership but cannot quite make themselves reach for it
This is not a confidence problem. It is not a skills gap.
You are a Head of Department, or in a similar middle leadership role, in a general FE college. You have been in the sector for years. You are capable, respected, and if you are honest with yourself, ready. You look at the senior leadership table and you know you belong there.
But every time you get close to doing something about it, something stops you. The guilt about what it will cost your family. The fear of becoming someone you do not recognise. The circular thinking that goes nowhere. You have written the pros and cons list more times than you can count and you are still in the same place.
This is not a confidence problem. It is not a skills gap. It is a deeply held belief that stepping up means giving something up, and until that belief is examined properly, nothing else will shift.
The first step is a conversation
Whether you’re unsure of your next step, or have simply lost your way, I can help
If you are not sure whether senior leadership is what you want, or whether you have simply lost your way and need to rediscover what does, I can help with that too.
The first step is a conversation, or if you are not quite ready for that, a five-minute quiz that will show you exactly what is holding you back.
Senior leaders and organisations in FE who want to develop their middle leaders
You have capable people in your team who are not progressing the way you would expect
You are a senior leader, a line manager, or someone with responsibility for developing people in an FE or values-led organisation. You have capable people in your team who are not progressing the way you would expect.
You may have invested in training and development and found it has not created the change you were hoping for. Or you have a leadership team that is not communicating or collaborating as well as it should.
The problem is rarely that your people lack skills. More often it is that the belief systems, the communication patterns, and the team dynamics underneath the surface have not been addressed. That is where I work.
Leadership training and development tailored to your organisation
Nothing generic, nothing off the shelf
I offer leadership coaching for middle leaders who are ready to step up, DiSC profiling and team workshops that give people a shared language for how they work together, and leadership training and development tailored to your organisation’s specific context and culture.
Nothing generic, nothing off the shelf.
Want to explore working together?
Start with a free introductory call – no pressure, just a proper conversation.
Professionals in Further Education
You’ve worked hard to build your career in FE but now something’s shifted.
Maybe your role no longer fits, you’re losing motivation, or you’re wondering whether you want to stay in the sector at all.
You might feel like you’ve outgrown your job or simply want to feel more fulfilled in what you do.
You want
- Clarity about what’s next.
- Confidence to explore new roles, develop coaching skills, or even leave the sector.
- A safe space to say out loud what you’re really thinking.
How I help
I support FE professionals to make confident career decisions that align with who you are now, not who you were five years ago.
Whether you’re looking to grow within FE or explore what else is possible, I help you move forward with purpose.
Women at a Career Crossroads
You’ve ticked a lot of boxes. Now you’re wondering: what’s next?
You might feel bored, undervalued, or stuck in a role that no longer brings you joy.
You’re not ready to coast, but you’re unsure what you want instead.
You want to
- Do something that feels more like you.
- Reconnect with your strengths
- Define success on your own terms.
- Make changes without starting from scratch.
How I help
My coaching creates space to explore what you really want.
We uncover options you hadn’t considered, tackle the beliefs holding you back, and build a plan that feels both exciting and doable.
Leaders feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out
You’re the one others rely on, but who supports you?
Maybe you’ve lost your spark, your confidence has taken a knock, or you’re questioning whether you’re still in the right role.
You’re busy, but are you doing the work that really matters?
You want to
- Feel more in control, to make decisions with clarity
- Lead in a way that feels true to who you are.
- Stop surviving and start enjoying work again.
How I help
Through honest, thought-provoking coaching, I help leaders cut through the noise, connect with what matters, and lead with purpose.
No fluff. Just space to reflect, reset, and take action.
Organisations developing leadership capacity
Your leaders are capable, but stretched.
You want to develop talent from within, support wellbeing, and embed a culture where people lead with confidence, not fear.
You know one-off training isn’t enough.
You want
- Targeted support for emerging and existing leaders.
- Practical coaching and development that sticks, not a tick-box exercise.
How I help
I work with organisations across FE and beyond to deliver leadership coaching, reflective programmes, and group coaching that creates lasting change.
I tailor everything to your people and your context, no generic slides, no jargon.