About me
I’m an ICF Certified Career & Leadership Coach working with people who have reached a point where something needs to change in their career, how they lead, or the way they work.
You may be unsure about your next career move, ready to step up but unclear about how to get there, or finding that the way you’ve been working or leading no longer works for you.
My coaching is practical, strengths-based and challenging. We look at who you are today, what has brought you this far, the strengths and experience you already have, and what may need to change or develop for your next stage.
Through coaching, you’ll gain greater clarity about what you want, confidence in what you already bring, and a clear way forward, whether that means changing direction, progressing in your career or evolving how you lead.
Before becoming a coach, I spent 15 years in fast-paced international retail, progressing into senior commercial and leadership roles. I know first-hand what it means to lead teams, deliver results and navigate pressure, change and increasing responsibility.
I combine that real-world leadership experience with ICF-certified professional coaching and a positive psychology, strengths-based approach, bringing both challenge and practical understanding to our work together.
You don’t need to know exactly what needs to change before you start. Working that out is part of the coaching.
I work with clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
- ICF Certified Coach (ACC)
- Executive Coaching, Barefoot Coaching
- Diploma in Learning & Development
Leadership Experience
- 15+ years in international retail leadership, including Commercial Director, UK & Ireland at Massimo Dutti
- Led an £80M business with full P&L accountability, alongside senior roles with Mango and Hugo Boss × House of Fraser
- Experience across commercial strategy, people leadership and talent development.
Mentoring
- Mentor, Retail Fashion Academy
- Volunteer Mentor, One Million Mentors
Languages: English · Spanish · Portuguese
Areas of coaching I deal with
Fees
£95.00 - £150.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer flexible coaching depending on what you want to work through and the level of support you need.
1:1 Coaching
For career direction, leadership development or progression. We’ll agree the right focus and number of sessions based on where you are and what you want to achieve.
Power Session – 90 minutes
A focused standalone session for a specific challenge, decision or situation where you want dedicated time to think it through and move forward.
Free 30-minute consultation An initial conversation to explore what’s happening for you, what you’d like to change and whether coaching together feels like the right fit.
When I work
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Further information
How I work
My coaching is practical, strengths-based and challenging. I create space for you to step back, question assumptions and see what you may not be seeing on your own.
We build on the experience, strengths and resources you already have, identify what needs to change or develop, and turn insight into meaningful action.
What clients say
"I reached out to Maria during an important career transition when I was feeling discouraged and had lost confidence. Through her coaching, she gave me the tools to regain clarity, trust in my strengths, and move forward with purpose. Her deep understanding of the industry and tailored approach played a key role in helping me secure the role I had been aiming for. As I begin this new chapter, I'm continuing to work with Maria to support my growth and development."
Vanesa, Retail Area Manager
"Maria's coaching sessions have given me the clarity and motivation I've needed to move forward with my career goals. Each week, she was able to help me think differently and develop creative solutions to obstacles that were holding me back."
Tom, Creative
What to expect from our first conversation
Our first 30-minute conversation is free and confidential. It’s a chance to explore where you are, what you’d like to be different and whether working together feels like the right fit.
You don’t need to know exactly what needs to change before you start. Working that out can be part of the coaching.
