Lou Booth

About Me

Confidence, Career, Personal Development & Executive Coaching

Helping people develop their Inner Compass for life and work, navigating change with confidence, motivation, compassion and clarity.

Hello, I'm Lou, founder of elementas Coaching & Consulting.

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 with greater confidence, resilience and clarity.

Whether you're looking to build confidence, progress your career, develop your leadership, reconnect with your motivation or navigate a significant life change, coaching provides the space to pause, reflect and move forward with purpose.

I combine evidence-informed coaching with mindfulness and compassionate self-leadership to help people strengthen what I call their Inner Compass—the confidence, self-awareness, emotional resilience and practical skills needed to thrive in work and life.

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. Today, these evidence-informed principles underpin my coaching, supporting people to build confidence, improve emotional resilience, make better decisions and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Clients often come to me when they are facing career decisions, leadership challenges, business pressures, reduced confidence, stress, burnout, or significant life transitions. Together we develop practical solutions alongside the confidence, resilience and self-awareness needed to move forward successfully.

Alongside my Executive, Business, Leadership, Career and Personal Development Coaching, I also offer Young Adult Coaching (18–25). This combines practical career coaching with mindfulness and compassionate self-leadership, helping young people build confidence, resilience, motivation and direction as they move into work, university and independent adult life.

Throughout my career I have designed education programmes for museums, volunteered with young people in Bolivia and Mongolia, and participated in four international Erasmus+ projects exploring wellbeing, resilience and non-formal learning. Together with more than 30 years of business, marketing and leadership experience, these experiences continue to shape my belief that confidence, compassion and self-awareness are life skills that can be developed throughout life.

I also facilitate Women's Self-Leadership Circles, creating supportive spaces where professional women can connect, reflect and grow alongside others.

My coaching is warm, encouraging and evidence-informed, while also providing the support and constructive challenge needed to create lasting change.

Sessions are available online throughout the UK and face-to-face across Sussex and Lancashire.

 
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

Learn More

18–25 Young Adult Coaching
https://elementascoaching.com/young-adult-coaching-18-25/

Men's Self-Leadership Coaching
https://elementascoaching.com/self-leadership-mens-business-coaching

Women's Self-Leadership Circles
https://elementascoaching.com/womens-self-leadership-coaching-circle

Well Workplace Consultancy
https://elementascoaching.com/well-workplace-consultancy

Wellness Blog
https://elementascoaching.com/wellness-blog/

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Professional Background

My coaching brings together the science of mindfulness and compassion with over 30 years of practical business, leadership and coaching experience, helping people develop confidence, resilience and their Inner Compass to navigate life's opportunities and challenges with greater clarity.

I work with young adults (18–25), professionals, leaders and business owners, combining evidence-informed coaching with commercial experience to support confidence, career progression, personal development, leadership and emotional resilience.

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 work in accordance with professional coaching standards and ethics and undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), monthly coaching supervision and reflective practice to ensure my coaching remains current, evidence-informed and professionally supported.

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 and have completed the Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training Pathway, including the Teacher Training Practicum with the Sussex Mindfulness Centre. I integrate these evidence-informed approaches into coaching to help clients build confidence, emotional resilience, motivation and sustainable wellbeing.

Alongside this, I maintain a daily mindfulness practice and continue my professional development through supervision, workshops, conferences and retreats. I am also qualified to teach Tai Chi and Chi Kung, which continue to inform my holistic approach.

Business, Leadership & Career Development

Before establishing elementas in 2011, I spent over 30 years working in business, marketing and leadership across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

As a Chartered Marketer, business mentor and executive coach, I combine strategic thinking with practical coaching to support leadership development, career progression, confidence, communication, business growth and organisational wellbeing. I also understand the realities of recruitment, leading teams and managing change.

Young People, Education & Community

Alongside my work with professionals and leaders, I have extensive experience supporting young people through education, employability and personal development.

I have designed education programmes for museums, volunteered with young people in Bolivia and Mongolia, participated in four Erasmus+ international projects exploring wellbeing, resilience and non-formal learning, and mentored entrepreneurs through the Boost Lancashire Business Growth Hub. These experiences continue to shape my belief that confidence, compassion and self-awareness can be learned at every stage of life.

Self-compassion 

• 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 

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