Zoe Thompson

Leadership & Performance Coaching For Leaders and Organisations

I provide coaching and training services specialising in helping overwhelmed leaders create sustainable high performance - leading more effectively, delivering better results, and building high-performing teams so they can go home on time and take 'The Big Week Off' - zero work, zero stress, zero guilt.

I'm Zoë Thompson, an Accredited Master Coach with the Association for Coaching, NLP Master Practitioner, and Leadership & Performance Coach.

With 20 years in police leadership (team leader at 21, senior manager at 30, Logistics Manager in Major Crime Investigation), I've led high-performing teams, navigated complex challenges, and achieved results under extreme pressure.

I competed internationally in strongwoman, raised my son as a single parent, and built a profitable business (8+ years).

My journey is evidence that you can balance ambition with what matters most.

I help overwhelmed leaders who are stuck in firefighting mode, working evenings and weekends, questioning if they can actually do it all - confidence slipping, negative mindset spiralling and self-doubt increasing daily. 

Through 1:1 coaching, an 8-week transformation programme and my Leadership Community, I help clients implement changes using my PIIPS Framework™ for Aligned Success and AAA Time Framework. 

My work supports the implementation of practical tools and strategies to create practical change, and mindset and confidence work to create identity and belief shifts that embed the change at its core. 

This transformation helps leaders:

• Become more efficient, more effective and increase their performance as a leader.
• Build a confident, self-sufficient and high-performing team
• Finish work on time, not working evenings and weekends
• Stop being the go-to problem-solver and develop problem-solvers
• Lead with confidence without constant overwhelm
• Take 'The Big Week Off' with zero work, zero stress, zero guilt
• Create success that feels as good as it looks

I am based in Bristol, UK, working globally with leaders and organisations ready to transform from reactive to intentional leadership.

Book a discovery call here - https://doc.zoethompson.uk/widget/booking/kcOEohieUgtTPhfkXsiJ

Leadership and career development
Confidence and mindset growth
Transition coaching (including public sector to self-employment)
Boundaries, balance, and life alignment
Performance, motivation, and consistency
Identity and habit shifts for personal growth
Values-led goal setting and planning

I offer a range of services to suit the level of support you need, whether you're looking for free resources, low-cost workshops, or high-touch coaching.

You can work with me through:

1:1 coaching (online or in-person)
The Aligned Success Community (membership)
Group programmes and workshops

All current packages, prices, and upcoming offers are listed on my website, including free content and resources to help you get started:

Blogs and articles
Live content via social media
Free monthly online workshops
YouTube channel
The Phoenix Podcast

I also work with companies and organisations to deliver coaching, workshops, and leadership development programmes. If your team would benefit from wellbeing support or professional growth opportunities, please get in touch.

Bespoke packages can be tailored to meet individual or organisational needs, including support for charities, CICs, third sector, and education groups.

Keynote speaking and guest workshops are also available.

A free, no-obligation clarity call is offered to explore your goals and the best way we can work together.

You book your sessions when it is convenient for you using an online booking system.

Online and in-person is an option. 

I work online and in-person (Bristol, UK and surrounding areas), offering flexible coaching options to fit how you lead and live.

My Approach:

I combine 20 years of senior leadership experience with formal coaching expertise (Accredited Master Coach, Executive Coach, NLP Master Practitioner). I've navigated the same challenges my clients face - leading under extreme pressure, working evenings and weekends, questioning if reactive patterns were sustainable.

As a single parent who raised my son while competing internationally in strongwoman and building a business, I understand first-hand what it takes to balance ambition with what matters most. I've lived the transformation from reactive to intentional leadership.

I draw on performance psychology from elite sport and high-pressure leadership to help clients build resilience, consistency, and intentional habits that create sustainable success.

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.

I run an inclusive, values-led practice. All individuals are welcome, and I'm committed to creating a safe, respectful, and accessible space for every client. I offer flexible ways of working and welcome 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.