Executive coaching for leaders and parents who want to be at their best.
how can executive coaching help?
Executive coaching isn’t only for the boardroom.
It’s the difference between just getting through the week and thriving both at work and at home. Feeling calm and confident at work then putting the laptop down and being properly present at home. My clients are capable, talented people who want a successful career and the ability to switch off and enjoy life outside work as well.
Working with Lucy
I work in two specialist areas: working parents and leadership coaching. Both are built on the 4Cs – Clarity, Compassion and Connection because years of coaching has taught me that the same key areas tend to unlock progress whether you’re leading a team, returning from maternity leave or trying to juggle your career and a family.
I work one on one and with groups, both virtually and in person in London and Kent. You can work with me yourself, or I can work with the leaders and parents in your teams.
Maternity Coaching
If you’re looking for maternity coaching for yourself you can find out more through the link below.
Maternity Coaching for organisations
If you’re looking for maternity coaching for one of your team you can find out more through the link below.
Leadership coaching for organisations
If you’re looking for leadership coaching for one of your leaders you can find out more through the link below.
Find out what needs to change
‘When you’re struggling to juggle everything, or be a better leader, the beliefs driving your inner fears can feel like hard facts. You may think, like I did, that working harder will prove your value, that asking for help makes you look less capable, or that your career simply doesn’t fit your life any more.
Coaching gives you the protected headspace and impartial perspective to question those assumptions, work out what actually needs to change and find a way of working and living that lets you feel you’re succeeding at both again.
Self compassion is central to that work. You can care about doing a great job without expecting yourself to get everything right all the time.
That’s why my executive coaching is built around The 4Cs: a clear, adaptable framework that helps identify the areas you need to focus on that will make the greatest difference to you.
Working with lucy
I know how hard it is to lead others and juggle family life at the same time.
Hi, I’m Lucy. For most of my career I’ve been a working parent and constantly felt I had to prove myself in the workplace.
For years I believed the only answer was to work harder and do more to prove that being a working parent hadn’t made me less capable. Yet still I questioned my worth and even ruled myself out of opportunities I now know I could have handled.
It was only when I experienced coaching myself that I saw many of the things I’d accepted as facts were actually beliefs I had the power to challenge. That changed everything. The pressure eased and I started to enjoy my career and spending time with my family instead of the two competing.
Today, I combine that lived experience with PCC-level professional coaching expertise, a postgraduate certification in Business and Personal Coaching and more than 1,000 hours of coaching experience to help you have belief in your abilities again and enjoy your career and family life without constantly feeling you should be doing more.
I don’t tell clients what they should do or who they should be. I help them find a way forward that works for the person they are now.
Usma Collins, Principal Researcher, Society
I decided coaching would be the best way to really grow in my role and support executive search fully and I was delighted to have the opportunity to be coached by Lucy!
The biggest breakthrough was recognising the skills, experience I bring to to my role and having the opportunity to reflect and articulate solutions in a confidential space was invaluable. I worked on tangible solutions and Lucy kindly shared links to complement some of the topics we discussed during coaching sessions and I now have access to key tips, approaches as well as focused strategic questions, which have all had a positive impact on my work and professional outlook!
I would highly recommend Lucy, as not only is she a great coach, her appreciation and support for B Corps is fantastic and was a real added advantage, as I work in a fab B Corp organisation.
Jennifer Stokes, Operational Finance Manager
I received coaching from Lucy through my place of work after returning from maternity leave. Juggling mum and work life is definitely a balancing act and I was really glad I had the sessions with Lucy to work through this. Through the sessions even the simplest idea was such a god send for me and made me realise what I needed to be able to achieve what I wanted!
The difference that my time with Lucy has made to my work and home life is immense, it’s give me the confidence and tools to tackle the biggest obstacles, those that felt far too overwhelming before meeting Lucy…
I can’t recommend Lucy enough and everyone would benefit from some coaching!
Alison Payne, People Director at COOK trading Ltd
Lucy brings such a wonderful mix of skills to her role as a coach and I can certainly vouch for her calm listening skills and natural energy and enthusiasm with people.
We have had remarkable feedback from people in our organisation who have been coached by Lucy, and are now thinking about things in a different way and setting themselves new challenges. I highly recommend Lucy.
Lily Honey-Summers, Senior Graphic Designer, COOK
I sought coaching with Lucy to help me navigate my return to work after maternity leave. Like many parents returning to work, I was facing a mix of emotions and challenges, from rebuilding my confidence and managing competing priorities to finding my place in a new chapter of both my professional and personal life.
One of the biggest breakthroughs I experienced while working with Lucy was learning how to approach challenges differently. Whenever I brought a problem to a session, Lucy helped me break it down into smaller, more manageable parts. Through her thoughtful questions and guidance, I often realised that what felt like a huge, overwhelming issue was actually rooted in a much simpler challenge that I hadn’t been able to identify on my own. This shift in perspective has been invaluable and is something I continue to apply long after our coaching sessions ended.
Working with Lucy has enabled me to step into this new phase of my career with greater confidence, clarity, and self-awareness. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, I now feel better equipped to make decisions, prioritise effectively, and trust my own judgement. The positive impact hasn’t just been professional – it has also extended into my personal life. Feeling more confident and less stressed at work has allowed me to be more present with my family and enjoy a healthier balance between work and home.
Lucy is compassionate, approachable and an exceptional listener. She has a real talent for asking exactly the right questions, helping me uncover answers and solutions that were already within me but difficult to see amid the noise and pressure of everyday life. Her coaching style is flexible and tailored to the individual, allowing each session to focus on what feels most important in the moment while still driving meaningful progress. I always felt supported, understood and empowered throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Lucy to anyone facing a period of transition. Her coaching has had a lasting impact on my confidence, mindset and overall wellbeing.
