Kate Lloyd

Hi I’m Kate, a certified Career and Leadership coach who can help you re-energise and re-focus your career. My proven Second Chapter Coaching programme, designed in three phases, will take you from career confusion to career clarity in as little as 4 months (if you’re willing to put in the work!)

I work with people who are committed to creating change and as a result my clients have achieved significant results such as starting careers in different sectors, launching side-hustles, changing organisations and negotiating pay rises and promotions. All of these achievements have been possible as a result of our work together to build their knowledge and confidence about who they are, what's most important and the impact they want to have on others and in the world.

If you’re at a crossroads in your career, feeling demotivated and unfulfilled at work or know you need change but aren't sure how drastic or where to start, I can help. I changed course in my own career after fourteen years in leadership roles at two of London’s largest advertising agencies, Saatchi & Saatchi and AMV BBDO. I know what it takes to navigate a career change and I have since built a thriving and rewarding Career and Leadership development practice. My mission is to help my clients develop the confidence and courage to throw off the shackles of how they feel they ‘should’ be living, working and leading and to create success and impact on their own terms. 

If you're ready to start your Second Chapter go ahead and take the first step by booking a free discovery session for us to get to know each other and see if we're a fit.

Some words from recent clients:

‘I was already describing the need to define the second chapter of my career when I met Kate. But I wasn’t making progress. Bottom line - she was instrumental in changing my strategy. I moved from trying to find something different from what I was tired of, to knowing what I wanted and searching for that with focus and renewed energy. I’ve found a great new job - and enjoyed every minute with Kate - she’s ace and I highly recommend working with her.‘ Oli Hibbert, Director of Engineering, Ocean Infinity

I came to Kate for career coaching and the process has been immensely valuable in navigating other major changes in my life too. Kate is a wonderful listener, was able to bring me into focus when needed and she flexed  her approach when unexpected things popped up in the coaching journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the process and as a result I have started a new role in a sector that reflects my interests and values and I am better able to manage my personal “saboteurs" that previously held me back. I would highly recommend working with Kate. Francisca Gutierrez, British Museum

'I contacted Kate shortly after I returned to full time work following the birth of my first child. At the time I felt completely overwhelmed – I was struggling to focus at work and equally, to be present and to enjoy spending time with my young daughter and loved ones.  

Kate introduced me to tools to help manage my inner critics, guided me to discover ways to harness my inner confidence and supported me to gain clarity. Kate’s naturally warm and uplifting demeanour helped me feel at ease enabling us to explore, and better understand some challenging issues and beliefs. I looked forward to every session with Kate and as a result of my time with her not only has the fun and joy returned to my personal life, but my professional life has flourished too. 

I can’t recommend Kate highly enough, she’s totally brilliant!'  Georgina, Maidenhead

‘Working with you has been such an enlightening and inspiring experience. In a short amount of time, you've provided me with a variety of easily executable tools, that after just a couple of minutes, can totally transform my mood and my perspective of myself and my capabilities. And the best part is that everything is sourced from within myself, but you taught me how to access and channel this beneficial mindset. 

Even though we communicated through a screen, I could feel your kindness and warmth as if we were in the same room, and it made me feel completely at ease. I always left your sessions feeling happy, inspired and motivated, and I am very glad to have had this experience. I'm excited to continue practicing the exercises you introduced to me, and implementing the tools into my daily life. Thank you for clarifying my muddled thoughts, validating them, and championing me!’  Leah Bowen, Retailer

‘The coaching I have had from Kate has genuinely been the most valuable part of my 12 week course. I have been able to look honestly at my own internal biases and be empowered to change them. I could not recommend this method of coaching enough; it has completely opened my eyes to how empowered I am to deliver my own results.’ Sam, Officer, Royal Navy

'A friend of mine recommended Kate to me as I was struggling with my career and being on long-term furlough. I was questioning my future, what I wanted, who I was (all the big questions!) and feeling pretty lost in the process. Kate’s sessions not only helped me re-connect with a part of myself I felt I’d lost, but they taught me how to align vulnerability with strength, which has been invaluable for me moving forward. She cultivates a space that is safe and supportive, where you can be completely open and honest about how you’re feeling. After seeing Kate I have more clarity and direction in my career and I see things through a different lens; one that is kinder, clearer and much more confident.'  Jesse Bliss, Transformation Manager, Lexington Catering

My 12 session coaching programme is divided into three phases:

Re-Discover | Re-imagine | Re-act

Depending on what you're looking to achieve you may not need to complete all three stages and we can discuss this on the discovery call.