About me
About Me & My Coaching Approach
I am a qualified coach and mentor who helps people navigate life and career transitions with clarity, confidence and calm. I bring a naturally steady, grounded presence that helps clients feel safe enough to explore honestly and think deeply. My coaching is values‑led, strengths‑based and rooted in wellbeing, blending gentle challenge with compassionate support so you can reconnect with what matters and make choices that feel aligned with who you are.
Who I Work Best With
I support clients who are:
- feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- navigating a life or career transition
- rebuilding confidence
- ready for change but unsure where to begin
- wanting clarity, direction or a renewed sense of purpose
Together, we explore what’s holding you back, uncover strengths and patterns, and build practical, realistic steps forward.
How Sessions Work
- 90‑minute sessions
- Online
- Once a month
- Over a six‑month period
This creates a calm, sustainable rhythm that gives you time to reflect, integrate and grow between conversations.
What Clients Often Gain
Clients typically leave sessions feeling:
- more anchored and resilient
- clearer about their direction
- more confident in themselves
- better equipped to navigate change
- purposeful and ready for their next steps
Training, qualifications & experience
My Coaching experience:
I bring over 20 years of people‑focused experience as a Chartered CIPD professional, working in senior HR and leadership roles across organisational development, capability building and personal growth. Throughout my career, I have coached and supported a wide range of individuals, emerging leaders, mid‑career professionals, people navigating change or uncertainty, and those seeking greater confidence, clarity and direction.
My coaching approach is grounded in reflective practice, deep listening and mindset development. I help clients explore what they want, shift limiting beliefs and build momentum toward meaningful progress. Alongside my coaching practice, I volunteer annually as a mentor at London Metropolitan University, supporting students and early‑career professionals with confidence, clarity and career direction.
I have also served as a volunteer mentor with the London Metropolitan University mentoring programme for 7 years.
My Training, Qualifications & Professional memberships:
- ILM Level 5 Diploma in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
- EMCC Global Individual Accreditation (EIA) – Practitioner Coach
- Chartered Member of CIPD 20+ years
- Associate Member of EMCC
- Master of Arts in Employment Studies and HRM
- Bachelor of Arts with honours Social Policy and Sociology
Member organisations
EMCC UK is part of the Europe-wide European Mentoring & Coaching Council. Together their aim is to promote good practice and the expectation of good practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe. EMCC is an independent, impartial and non-profit making organisation.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
Fees & Session Options
I offer flexible options so you can choose the approach that suits you best:
Chemistry Call (Free)
- 20‑minute introductory call
- A chance to meet, ask questions and get a feel for the coaching space
- No cost, no pressure, no commitment
First Coaching Session (Free)
- 90‑minute session
- Offered free of charge after the chemistry call
- Helps you experience the coaching rhythm before deciding to continue
Pay‑as‑you‑go
- £40 per 90‑minute session or £35 per 60-minute session.
- Flexible, no long‑term commitment
- Ideal if you prefer to take things one step at a time
Block of 5 Sessions
- £40 per session
- Total cost: £200
- First session still free
- Then 5 paid sessions
A structured option that supports consistency, momentum and deeper reflection
Why clients choose this structure
- A free chemistry call to ensure the fit feels right
- A free first session to experience the coaching space
- Flexible pay‑as‑you‑go or a structured block option
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
If you’d like to explore coaching with me. You can reach me by email.
Further information
Testimonials from my clients
- “Leona’s coaching was first class. From the very beginning, I felt clear about the goals I wanted to achieve, and her calm, grounded approach helped me stay focused and confident throughout the process.”
- “Leona’s mentoring has had a real impact on how I think about my career and personal development. Her honest advice, encouragement and practical guidance helped me become more reflective, focused and confident, and I left every session with something I could immediately put into practice. Through our work together, I’ve gained a clearer understanding of my strengths, a realistic view of the areas I need to develop, and greater confidence in the direction I want to take after university. I now feel more prepared for job applications, interviews, networking and the next stage of my life.”
- “Working with Leona gave me something I hadn’t had before: a space to think out loud without judgement, and someone who asked the questions I’d been avoiding asking myself. She helped me see that the power to move forward was in my hands. What stood out most was how well she listened she picked up on things I’d only half‑said, and her questions helped me gain new perspective. I came to mentoring to build confidence and momentum for the UK job market, and I now feel I have a clearer picture and a practical roadmap for my next steps.”
- “Working with Leona was a turning point during a major life change. She created a space for deep reflection and gently challenged my thinking in ways that built my confidence and shifted my perspective. I now feel more self‑aware, motivated and ready for new challenges. I’m very grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful change.”
- “I always felt very comfortable with Leona, and it was easy to talk to her about any issue. She creates a space where you can be open, honest and completely yourself.”
- “Each session with Leona offered a safe space to speak openly about both the positive and challenging parts of day‑to‑day life. She listened deeply and helped me explore subjects that were having more of an impact than I’d realised. She also introduced new tools and ways of thinking around values and beliefs, areas I hadn’t considered before. The combination of thoughtful listening and practical guidance made a real difference to my personal growth.”