Karen Shaw

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Diploma-Life Coaching · IOEE L5 · Mind Coding · DISC · NLP

About me

Has something changed in your life and left you wondering, “What do I do now?”

Perhaps a relationship has ended, your children have left home, you've been made redundant, your career no longer feels right, or you've reached a stage in midlife where what fitted before simply doesn't anymore.

You may look perfectly capable from the outside. But inside, you're questioning what you want, who you are now, or what your next move should be.

This is where I can help.

I'm Karen, a Life, Mindset and Transformational Coach. I work particularly with women navigating significant life and career changes.

I know something about starting again myself. I've navigated significant changes in relationships, family life, home and career. After more than 25 years in financial services, redundancy became another major turning point and ultimately led me to the professional coaching work I do today.

That lived experience shapes the way I coach. I won't tell you how your life should look. I'll help you work out what feels right for you.

How I work
My coaching is warm, practical and personalised. I blend transformational coaching with mindset work, NLP-informed techniques, behavioural profiling and practical coaching tools, using what is most useful for you rather than following a one-size-fits-all process.

Sometimes we'll uncover an old belief or pattern. Sometimes we'll look at a situation differently. Sometimes you'll realise you already know what you want but need to trust yourself enough to act on it.

I'll listen, I'll be curious and I'll challenge you kindly when something you're telling yourself is getting in your way.

I believe we often know far more than we think we do. Sometimes it takes the right conversation to hear it.

How long will coaching take?
You don't necessarily need months of coaching to make meaningful changes.

Some clients experience significant shifts within a few focused sessions. Others choose to work with me for longer. We'll focus on what you need rather than fitting you into a predetermined programme.

The aim is for you to leave coaching with greater self-trust, direction and the ability to move forward for yourself.

If something has changed and you're wondering what comes next, send me a message. Tell me what's happening and we'll start there.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I hold a Life Coaching Diploma from The Coaching Academy, an Association for Coaching-approved programme.
  • I hold an IOEE Level 5 Certificate in Mentoring through the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs.
  • I am an Accredited MindCoding™ Practitioner, certified by the Now Is Your Time Academy under founders Dr Donna Elliott and Cheryl Reid.
  • I am a certified DISC Profiling Practitioner through The Coaching Academy, using behavioural profiling to support deeper client self-awareness.

Additional professional development includes NLP, Positive Intelligence, transformational personal development and high-performance coaching.

Before becoming a professional coach, I spent more than 25 years in financial services and business.

My coaching therefore brings together professional training, extensive life and business experience and a range of approaches to personal change.

Areas of coaching I deal with

My specialisms

Career
After 25+ years in financial services and navigating redundancy and career change myself, I help women rethink what they want from work and make brave, practical decisions about what comes next.
Redundancy
I've experienced the threat & redundancy myself after a long corporate career. I understand the impact it can have beyond work and help women turn an unexpected ending into a considered next chapter.
Relationships
I've experienced major relationship changes myself and understand how deeply they can affect identity and what comes next. I help women hear what they want and make decisions they can trust.

All areas

Other areas of coaching I deal with

Mindset

Self Awareness

Fees

£150.00 per session
Free initial online session

Additional information

Private 1:1 coaching: £150 per 60-minute session.

You don't need to commit to a long programme. Some clients experience meaningful shifts within a few focused sessions, while others choose to continue for longer.

We'll focus on what you need and take it from there.

Start with a free 20-minute initial conversation to see whether working together feels right for you. That's enough to start!

One price. One session length. One next step.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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Evening

I offer online coaching with daytime and selected evening appointments. If you can't see a time that works for you, please get in touch as I may be able to offer some flexibility.

Further information

What clients say:

"Karen enabled me to break down the issues, gave me techniques and helped me translate situations independently so I recognised what was happening. Karen has a kind, caring style but will ask challenging questions. Karen is a great listener and coach, would definitely recommend!" Lisa W

"Calm, professional, and supportive throughout, giving me the space to reflect and reach my own realisations rather than telling me what to do. Her guidance helped me gain clarity and confidence, and I felt well supported in achieving the goals I set for myself." Katie S

"Her kind and compassionate approach helped me stay calm and focused on the goals I set. I always felt heard and cared for during every session. It was a truly transformative experience." Richard B

"Working with Karen over the course of 6 coaching sessions has been an incredibly transformational experience. Each session provided clarity, structure, and actionable steps that helped me make real progress toward my personal goals. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your growth and success, I highly recommend Karen." Jurgita R

Member Organisations:

  • The Coaching Academy - Life Coaching Diploma, Association for Coaching Approved Programme
  • Now Is Your Time Academy - Accredited Mind Coding Practitioner
  • The Coaching Academy - DISC Profiling Certified

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Zoom

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