Amar Parkinson Ltd

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About us

Hi, I'm Amar, a Transformational Coach helping professionals and creatives navigate periods of change, uncertainty and transition in their working lives.

Perhaps your work no longer feels meaningful, your confidence has taken a hit, or you find yourself overthinking decisions, procrastinating, or constantly questioning yourself.

Many of my clients appear capable and successful on the outside, yet underneath feel a bit stuck, demotivated and unsure what direction to take next. 

Often the issue isn't a lack of ability, but a lack of clarity, alignment or self-trust.

Who I work with

Many of my clients have reached a point where something about their work no longer feels right. They may be questioning their career direction, feeling burnt out, struggling with confidence, or sensing that a change is needed but feeling unsure what that looks like.

Often they feel caught between the path they have already invested years building and a growing sense that something else might be possible. They want to move forward, but fear of making the wrong decision, starting again, or wasting what they have worked hard to achieve can leave them feeling stuck.

While clients often come to coaching because of challenges related to work, career or purpose, we frequently discover that broader questions around identity, relationships and how they want to live emerge naturally through the process.

How I work

I believe lasting change comes from combining self-awareness with action.

Many people spend years trying to think their way to clarity before taking a step forward. In my experience, clarity often emerges through a combination of reflection, experimentation and movement.

My coaching provides a supportive space to slow down, step back from the noise and explore what's really going on beneath the surface. Together we will look at your values, beliefs, patterns and motivations, while also creating practical next steps that help you build momentum.

Together we might explore:

  • career direction and purpose
  • confidence and self-esteem
  • stress, overwhelm and burnout
  • procrastination and feeling stuck
  • identity and life transitions
  • relationships with work, success and achievement
  • self-criticism and overthinking
  • balancing ambition with wellbeing
  • creating a more meaningful and fulfilling life

My approach is warm, collaborative and grounded. I won't offer quick fixes or tell you what your future should look like. Instead, we'll work together to find a path that feels right for you.

What clients often gain from coaching with me

While every coaching journey is different, clients often come away with being:

  • clearer about what they want from their work and life
  • more confident making decisions without constantly second-guessing themselves
  • less overwhelmed and better able to manage stress and pressure
  • more able to recognise and challenge patterns of self-doubt or overthinking
  • more motivated and able to take action on things they have been avoiding
  • more connected to their values, needs and sense of direction
  • better able to set boundaries and create a healthier relationship with work
  • calmer, more grounded and less emotionally reactive
  • more accepting of themselves and less driven by perfectionism, fear and external validation
  • more capable of building a life that feels meaningful as well as successful

About me 

Before becoming a coach, I spent over a decade working in engineering, infrastructure and large-scale development projects, and I currently work in a senior leadership role delivering major regeneration infrastructure in London. My own path has included significant career changes, periods of burnout and questioning, and the challenge of trying to build a life that feels both successful and authentic.

Alongside this, I have spent many years involved in creative and community-based projects through music, events and wellbeing spaces. These experiences have shaped the way I coach: reflective but practical, emotionally honest but grounded in action.

Clients often come to me because they want more than surface-level motivation or productivity advice. They want space to think clearly, understand themselves more deeply, and make clearer decisions about how they want to live and work.

I offer a supportive but honest coaching space where you can slow things down, untangle what is going on beneath the surface, and begin moving forward with greater clarity, confidence and direction.

Rise & Shine - Coaching Programme

I typically work with clients through longer-term coaching journeys via my one-to-one programme, Rise & Shine, allowing space for deeper reflection, meaningful change and practical forward movement over time. I'm also happy to tailor an approach to best meet your needs.

If you are feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or simply aware that something in your life or work needs to change, feel free to get in touch for an initial conversation.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Transformational Coaching – Catalyst 14
  • Radical Self Care Facilitator – Rainbow Mind
  • MSc Civil Engineering
  • Over 15 years’ professional experience across engineering, infrastructure and leadership

Areas of coaching we deal with

Fees

Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Additional information

I offer a free initial discovery call for us to explore what you are looking for, whether coaching feels like the right fit, and how we might work together.

I primarily work with clients through longer term one-to-one coaching journeys designed to support meaningful and sustainable change over time, rather than one-off sessions.

Fees and programme options can be discussed during the initial call depending on your needs, goals and preferred level of support.

Online and in-person sessions available.

When we work

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Morning
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London, Greater London, SE15

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Additional languages

Spanish