Jacqueline Makin

Successful on paper, but feel off on the inside?

I'm Jax, an ICF-accredited life coach (ACC) and Master NLP Practitioner. I work with people who are doing well by every outside measure and still feel switched on all the time, second-guess themselves, and can't quite switch off when they get home.

Before coaching I spent years in senior leadership in FMCG, so I know that feeling from the inside, and I know it isn't fixed by working harder and also doesn't mean the only way through it is throwing in the towel! It's fixed by changing the patterns underneath: the yes you say by default, the decision you wake up wondering about at 2am, the work you redo yourself rather than delegate.

Together, we will work on what's actually happening in your week, at work and at home, and you leave each one with something practical to try. Alongside the coaching I use simple somatic breathing and body-awareness tools, because when we look to make lasting changes and commit to supporting ourselves. The work often goes beyond just the thinking mind and needs a full nervous system support.

Clients tell me they feel clearer in their decisions, stop looking to other people for validation, and start enjoying the life they've built rather than just running it. I also work with people navigating ADHD, where the same patterns often show up more loudly.

Coaching is online, so it fits around you wherever you are. I'm in London regularly and in Broadway in the Cotswolds, and I can see clients in person in either by arrangement.

The first step is a free 15-minute call. No preparation, no pitch, just a conversation about what's going on for you and whether coaching would help. Book it through the button on this page, or at www.axisaligned.co.uk.

Working with a coach truly changed my life, and I look forward to having the opportunity for you to witness the power of coaching for yourself.

What clients say about working with me:

“Jacqueline created a really safe and supportive space for me to open up and explore what I was bringing into the session. She helped me spot patterns and threads I hadn’t fully seen before, and gently guided the conversation so I could clarify what I wanted to focus on. I came away with clear next steps and a practical plan, which felt incredibly grounding and motivating. I’m really looking forward to our next session." More Happi, Anonymous

“The questioning was fantastic and allowed me to get my ideas out of my head…I could see what I did and didn’t want to do next. Although it was at times challenging, it allowed me to see with a much greater degree of clarity what I was wanting to do next.  I have really been able to take some tangible steps towards my own personal and career goals…Jacqueline guided the sessions toward meaningful outcomes.” — Scott, Teacher & Business Owner

"Jacqueline is so approachable, easy to talk to, and goal oriented. I come out of my sessions with a handful of helpful things to test out in my job. I always look forward to chatting with her!' Anonymous, Up Collective.

“Jacqueline is incredibly warm, personable, and an amazing active listener, something quite rare these days.” — Daisy, Entrepreneur

“Her guidance encouraged me to explore my own solutions, fostering ownership and confidence in the decisions I made.” — Lauren, Fitness Coach

''Jacqueline balances strong business leadership with a genuine passion for developing and coaching her team…she creates an environment of trust and confidence that empowers people to reach their full potential.” — Ex-colleague, Britvic PLC

I offer a free 30 minute consultation to help us both understand if coaching is helpful for you- link here: https://calendly.com/jacqueline-makin/masterclass-follow-up

I offer one of sessions, blocks of 6 coaching sessions and also offer 3 month bespoke programmes.

I work with individuals directly and through organisations.

Corporate and company rates differ from my individual fees, please get in touch to discuss.

I feel passionately that everyone should experience coaching at some point in their life and that many people are missing out on such a gift, coaching changed my life.