About me
There is a woman underneath everything you have built.
Underneath the roles, the responsibilities, the version of yourself you have quietly been performing for years.
You know she is there. You have always known, and you are done waiting to find her again.
I am Karen Shaw, Life, Career and Mindset Coach. I am the founder of THE REAL METHOD™, a framework built around three things that create lasting change: Identity, Courage and Fulfilment.
THE REAL METHOD™ takes its name from the shape of that journey. Reconnect with who you are beneath the roles. Explore what actually matters to you now. Align your choices and your life with that truth. Live with joy, not as an occasional moment, but as your baseline.
After 25 years in business and financial services, I built a successful career while quietly disappearing inside it. I raised two daughters, cared for my parents, held everything together, and one day looked in the mirror and did not recognise the woman staring back.
That moment changed everything.
I retrained, invested deeply in my own transformation, and built a method rooted in lived experience as much as formal qualification. It is not about surface-level change. It is about a real shift in who you are and how you live.
This work is not about fixing you. It is about reconnecting you with the woman you were before the world told you who to be.
How coaching with me can help:
I work with self-aware women who have already tried other approaches and still feel something is missing at the core. Together, we work at the level of identity, not instead of habits and goals, but underneath them, so any goals we set are ones that actually fit who you are.
Through proven strategies and THE REAL METHOD™, I work with you to:
Reconnect you with what truly matters: your relationship with yourself, your choices and your life
Build the courage to make decisions that are genuinely yours, not the ones you feel obligated to make
Create change that feels aligned, energising and real, so it lasts well beyond our sessions
Confidence means something different to everyone. For one person it's speaking up in a meeting without rehearsing it first, for another it's trusting a decision without needing everyone else's approval. Rather than promising you more confidence, my coaching gets to the bottom of what it actually means for you, and builds the direction and self-trust to back it up.
This is not coaching as usual. It is the kind of work that changes how you see yourself, how you make decisions and how you show up in every part of your life.
Working with clients with ADHD
Every coaching relationship starts the same way: I ask what you need from me and whether there's anything I should be aware of, so our sessions are shaped around how you actually work rather than a one-size-fits-all process. For clients with ADHD, that means being mindful of things like structure, pacing, and accountability from the outset, drawing on both my coaching training and personal experience within my own family. Together we focus on practical strategies and momentum toward the goals that matter to you. I'm not a clinician and don't diagnose or treat ADHD. What I bring is coaching that adapts to how you think and work, session after session.
What to expect in your first session
We start with a free 20-minute discovery call. It is honest, direct and has no agenda.
You tell me what has brought you here and I give you my full attention. Together we work out whether this is the right fit for you. If it is, I will talk you through the options that make the most sense for your situation. If I am not the right coach for you, I will tell you that too, because this only works when it is right for both of us.
What to do next
If any of this sounds like you, book your free 20-minute discovery call or send me a message using the buttons above. I'll get back to you within one working day.
It costs nothing and could change everything.
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.
- In addition to my formal qualifications, I have completed
- A 6-week NLP Masterclass with Ali Campbell
- A 6-week Positive Intelligence Programme with Shirzad Chamine
- A 13-week "Become the Real You" Programme with Cheryl Reid and Dr Donna Elliott
- A 6-month high-performance Coaching Programme with Karen Kissane
- A Business Mastermind with Andrea Callanan.
I spent 25+ years in financial services, working across a male-dominated industry while raising two daughters and caring for my parents.
Throughout my life and career I have naturally coached, supported and guided the people around me. I have invested years in high-level personal development alongside my formal qualifications, doing the deep inner work as well as the studied work. I now work with clients 1-to-1, in group settings, and fully online.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Other areas of coaching I deal with
Mindset
Self Awareness
Fees
£115.00 - £250.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
My fees are bespoke to you. Because every person's situation is different, I work with you based on where you are, what you need, and how far you want to go. We discuss the right option together once we have spoken.
Most people notice meaningful shifts within three sessions. Others choose to go deeper. Whatever feels right for you, we build it around your life and your goals.
Start with a free discovery call
This is simply a real conversation. You share what has brought you here, and I give you my full attention. Together we work out whether this is the right fit. If it is, I will share the options that make most sense for you.
If I am not the right coach for you, that's alright. This only works when it feels completely right for both of us.
Book your free call above and let's find out.
When I work
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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
