About me
Confidence, Career, Personal Development & Executive Coaching
Helping people develop their Inner Compass for life and work, navigating change with confidence, compassion and clarity.
Hello, I'm Lou. I founded elementas Coaching & Consulting (2011) to live and work well, to flourish and help others to do so too.
For over 30 years I've been helping young adults, professionals, leaders and business owners navigate career decisions, leadership challenges and life's important transitions.
People often come to me when they are experiencing a lack of clarity, a loss of confidence or motivation in their career, facing change or uncertainty, feeling the pressures of work and leadership, or simply sensing that something needs to change.
People often come to me when they are experiencing a lack of clarity, a loss of confidence or motivation in their career, facing change or uncertainty, health challenges, feeling the pressures of work and leadership, or simply sensing that something needs to change. Whilst I am not an expert in ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety or depression, my experience of studying and practising alongside people with different lived experiences, together with my training in Mindful Self-Compassion, enables me to work compassionately with clients who may be experiencing these challenges; helping them develop greater self-awareness, confidence and practical ways to navigate work and life.
Coaching offers a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters. Together, we explore where you are now, where you would like to be and the practical steps that can help you move forward.
My approach combines traditional coaching with evidence-informed mindfulness and compassionate self-leadership. At the heart of this is what I call your Inner Compass; the confidence, self-awareness, emotional resilience and inner wisdom that can help you navigate work and life with greater clarity and purpose.
I hold an MSc in Studies in Mindfulness from the University of Aberdeen, where my research pilot explored how Mindful Self-Compassion can strengthen resilience, wellbeing and self-leadership in business leaders. This research continues to inform my coaching, alongside more than 30 years of practical business, leadership and life experience.
How I Can Help
- Confidence Coaching
- Personal Development Coaching
- Career Coaching
- Executive & Leadership Coaching
- Business Coaching
- Young Adult Coaching (18–25)
- Women's Self-Leadership Circles
- Well Workplace Consultancy
Alongside my work Coaching professionals, leaders and business owners, I offer Young Adult Coaching (18–25), combining practical career and personal development coaching with support to calm anxiety, build confidence, resilience, motivation and direction as young people move into work, university and independent adult life.
I also facilitate Women's Self-Leadership Circles, holding small, supportive spaces where professional women can pause, connect, reflect and grow alongside others. Monthly, I offer women's "give back" sessions, https://elementascoaching.com/experiences/ where you can come along free of charge to experience some of the skills I wish I had had when working in stressful roles.
My coaching is warm, encouraging and compassionate, while offering the constructive challenge and practical support needed to create meaningful and sustainable change.
Sessions are available online throughout the UK and face-to-face across Lancashire and Sussex.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualifications & Experience
MSc Studies in Mindfulness | ILM Level 7 Executive Coach & Mentor | Chartered Marketer | BA (Hons) Management & Marketing | EMCC Member | Mindfulness Association Member | Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training | 30+ years' business and leadership experience
My professional background brings together coaching, mindfulness and compassion with extensive experience in business, leadership, marketing, education and personal development.
Coaching & Mentoring
I hold an ILM Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring from the University of Cumbria and am a member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC). I am also trained as a HeartMath Coach.
I work in accordance with recognised professional coaching standards and ethics and undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), monthly coaching supervision and reflective practice.
Mindfulness, Compassion & Wellbeing
I hold an MSc in Studies in Mindfulness from the University of Aberdeen, where my research explored how Mindful Self-Compassion can strengthen resilience, wellbeing and self-leadership in business leaders.
I have practised mindfulness and compassion for over ten years with the Mindfulness Association, enabling me to weave practices into coaching to support you on your journey. Having recently completed the Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training Pathway, including the Teacher Training Practicum with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre, I am also able to bring a therapeutic (not therapy) element to my work with you.
My practice continues to deepen through supervision, workshops, conferences and retreats. I am also qualified to teach Tai Chi and Chi Kung, which help me bring a holistic understanding of wellbeing to our sessions.
I am also a Men's Health Forum Champion supporting wellness for men at work.
Business, Leadership & Career Development
Before establishing elementas Coaching & Consulting in 2011, I worked across the public, private and voluntary sectors in business, marketing and leadership.
As a Chartered Marketer, Executive Coach and Business Mentor, I bring strategic thinking and practical commercial experience to my coaching. Having led teams, developed people and worked through organisational change, I understand many of the realities behind career progression, leadership, difficult decisions and balancing professional responsibilities with personal wellbeing as we navigate today's world.
Young People, Education & Community
I bring extensive experience of supporting young people through education, employability and personal development to my coaching.
Alongside co-designing education programmes for museums and volunteering with young people in Bolivia and Mongolia, I have gratefully participated in four Erasmus+ international projects exploring wellbeing, resilience and non-formal learning, and mentored entrepreneurs through the Boost Lancashire Business Growth Hub.
These varied experiences continue to shape my belief that confidence, compassion, resilience and self-awareness are lifelong skills that can be developed in work, life and play.
Professional Memberships
- European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
- Chartered Institute of Marketing – Chartered Marketer
- Mindfulness Association
- Sussex Mindfulness Centre – Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training Pathway
- Government Business Mentor
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
Other areas of coaching I deal with
Self-compassion
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Upcoming events
Fees
£90.00 - £250.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
- Career Coaching- £90 per 1 hr session, £130 per 1.5 hr session.
- Wellness and Resilience Life Coaching - £95 per 1 hr session, £140 per 1.5 hr session.
- Executive Coaching - 1 hr £150, 2hr £250 , 3hr £350 (travel expenses charged for in-person sessions).
Packages are available and group coaching sessions. Please visit my website www.elementascoaching.com to find out more. Lou
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What Clients Say
Confidence & Life Coaching
"Lou has helped me rediscover myself after work completely knocked my confidence. She is non-judgemental, genuinely cares, and has a wealth of experience and practical tools that helped me beyond my expectations. I am now discovering a whole new me… that I really like!" Alison
"Thank you for creating space and investing yourself in my development. What you do to hold the space is magical, thoughtful and authentic. I've had sparks of inspiration about my future and feel grateful for the difference you've made. It's an absolute gift." Gina
Executive & Career Coaching
"Having unexpectedly lost the job I loved, I felt angry, upset and confused. Lou gave me a safe place to think, challenged me when I needed it, and helped me regain my confidence and self-esteem. Within two sessions I had clarity, a new job and genuine excitement about the future." Stuart
"If you had asked me a year ago about coaching, I'd have said, 'I don't need help.' Working with Lou has transformed my perspective. Having someone to think things through with has positively impacted both my work and my family life."
Wealth Manager
"Lou is a sensation. She helps you discover your own answers rather than telling you what to do. Whether it's organisation, productivity or mindset, she helps you move beyond self-limiting thinking. Tender, passionate, respectful and a truly lovely person." Michael Wilson, Entrepreneur & Consultant
"Lou listens exceptionally well. Her approach is refreshingly different and helped me think differently, which ultimately changed the way I approached my work."
Dave Murray, Vice President American Express
Women's Self-Leadership Circles
"The session was extremely grounding and calming. I felt safe enough to talk openly about my vulnerabilities." Saj, Solicitor
"I learned practical techniques to help me self-regulate during challenging moments." Dianne, Engineer
"The practices aren't fluffy. They're grounded in science, and they work. I've seen the difference in how I lead, how I handle challenges and how I show up at work." Dawn, CEO
Young Adult Coaching
"My son came away effusive from the very first session." Parent
Business & Leadership Coaching
"My lightbulb moment was realising there was a blockage preventing me from moving forward. Talking things through helped me tackle difficult conversations and improve both my outlook and my mental health." Sue, Senior Growth Advisor
"I wanted to understand my self-limiting beliefs. Through our coaching sessions I began to recognise what was holding me back and started making positive changes." Finance Director
