About me
Whether you're already a senior leader or working towards it, I help you trade reactive firefighting for intentional leadership: making faster decisions, building a team that doesn't need you for everything, and proving it by taking a full week off, zero work, zero stress, zero guilt, without you there.
If you're leading a team, or leading leaders who lead teams, and you're carrying real ambition alongside a full life outside work, family, other commitments, a next role you're working towards, I built my practice for exactly this stretch.
I'm Zoë Thompson, Leadership and Performance Consultant and Coach. Whether you're already a senior leader or working towards it, the pattern is usually the same. You're good, maybe the best, at solving problems, so everyone brings you theirs. The strategic work gets pushed to the evenings. And the habits that got you promoted are quietly becoming the thing holding you back at the next level.
My work is identity-level transformation, not time management hacks. I use my own PIIPS Framework (Plan, Intention, Identity, Performance, Structure) to work at the root, the habits, beliefs and identity that decide how you lead, not just what you do. I bring 20 years of senior police leadership experience (team leader at 22, senior manager at 30, Logistics Manager in Major Crime Investigation), 9+ years coaching leaders through exactly this transition, and I'm an Accredited Master Coach, Executive Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner, registered with the Association for Coaching.
I don't just teach this, I live it. I've competed internationally in strongwoman while working full time and raising my son as a single parent, so I know what it actually takes to hold real ambition and a full life at the same time, not in theory, in practice.
Here's the test I work towards with every client: can you take a full week off, zero work, zero stress, zero guilt, because you trust your team and they're confident without you there? If you can't yet, that's not a personal failing, it's a leadership design problem, and it's exactly what we fix together.
Success that feels as good as it looks.
Not sure where to start?
Download the free AAA Time Audit to identify exactly where your time and energy are going, then book a free discovery call to explore what working together could look like.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I'm an Accredited Master Coach with the Association for Coaching, Accredited Executive Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner with 9 years of experience coaching senior leaders and organisations across corporate, public sector, charity and professional services.
My professional background sets me apart. I spent 20 years in the Police Service, 17 in leadership roles, progressing to senior manager at 30 in a Major Crime Investigation team, leading high-performing teams through complex, high-stakes challenges.
I have lived the transformation I teach, and that real-world credibility shapes everything I do as a coach.
I created the PIIPS Framework for Aligned Success to support leaders in developing a clear plan, stepping into the identity required to lead at the next level, and taking consistent, purposeful action with clarity and confidence. My approach combines practical tools and strategies with the mindset and identity work that creates lasting change, not just short-term fixes.
Credentials:
Accredited Master Coach, Association for Coaching
Accredited Executive Coach
NLP Master Practitioner
9+ years coaching senior leaders and high-performing teams
"You evidence a highly conscientious approach to all aspects of your coaching, including keen attention to continually improving yourself professionally, and provide a structured and ethical experience for your clients. Your professionalism, commendable ability for honest self-appraisal, and caring deeply about giving the best service you can to all your clients are clearly demonstrated."
~ Accreditation Assessment Panel, Association for Coaching
Member organisations
The Association for Coaching is one of the leading professional bodies for Coaches and Organisations.
The Association is made up of a number of different membership categories, e.g. Associate Member (AMAC), Member (MAC), Accredited Member (AC Accred), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. Accredited Members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
The Association has a Code of Ethics & Good Practice and a Complaints Procedure.
Areas of coaching I deal with
My specialisms
All areas
Other areas of coaching I deal with
*Reclaiming time and energy: identifying where it is going and restructuring for high-value priorities
*Moving from reactive firefighting to strategic, intentional leadership
*Delegation and developing problem-solvers rather than being the go-to for every decision
*Confident decision-making and reducing decision fatigue
*Boundary setting that protects time, energy and strategic focus without guilt
*Identity and habit shifts that embed lasting change at leadership level
*Building self-sufficient, high-performing teams that operate without constant oversight
*Taking The Big Week Off: planning, boundaries and leading without being always available
*Values-led goal setting, prioritisation and performance planning
*Mindset, confidence and resilience for leaders in high-pressure environments
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Fees
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a range of coaching and development options designed for senior leaders and ambitious professionals who are ready to invest in how they lead.
Leadership Time Gameplan Call | £99
A focused 60-minute coaching call to identify exactly where your time and energy are going and what needs to shift. This is the ideal starting point if you want clarity on your next step before committing to a longer programme.
Elevate Your Efficiency Blueprint | 8-week group programme | £697
An intensive 8-week leadership development programme combining weekly group coaching, mini masterclasses, daily WhatsApp support and monthly alumni calls. Designed for leaders ready to make a significant, lasting shift in how they lead. Investment and next cohort dates are available on my website.
Leadership Community | £49 per month
A monthly coaching and peer support space for leaders committed to continued growth. Includes group coaching, community access and ongoing accountability.
1:1 Coaching
Fully personalised executive and leadership coaching online or in-person. Bespoke packages tailored to your goals, context and the level of support you need. Pricing available on request.
Organisations and Corporate
I work with organisations across the UK and Europe to deliver bespoke leadership development programmes, workshops, facilitated sessions and speaker services. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Free Resources
Not ready to invest yet? Start here:
AAA Time Audit: identify exactly where your time is going and what to do about it
The Leadership Lightbulb Podcast: leadership insights, honest conversations and practical tools for leaders who want to lead differently
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Further information
I work online and in-person, based in Bristol and delivering across the UK and EMEA region.
My Approach
I combine 20 years of senior leadership experience with formal coaching expertise as an Accredited Master Coach, Accredited Executive Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. I have navigated the same challenges my clients face, leading under extreme pressure, working evenings and weekends, and finding my way out of reactive patterns that were no longer sustainable.
I competed internationally in strongwoman, raised my son as a single parent and built a successful business over the past 8 years. I draw on performance psychology from elite sport and high-pressure leadership environments to help clients build resilience, consistency and intentional habits that create sustainable high performance. I have lived the transformation from reactive to intentional leadership. This is not theory.
Working Together
My coaching is direct, practical and focused on identity-level transformation, not quick fixes or surface tactics. We work on who you need to become as a leader, not just what you need to do. The result is change that sticks long after our work together ends.
I run an inclusive, values-led practice and am committed to creating a safe, respectful and identity-affirming space for every client. I welcome any suggestions that will help make the coaching experience work for you.
Sessions are conducted online via video call or in-person in Bristol, depending on your preference and location.
