

MBA MCC FRSA
Trusted thinking partner for academics and professionals
- Ready to take your career to the next level?
- Want to achieve success and fulfilment by overcoming self-limiting beliefs?
- Looking for the right strategy in a volatile, uncertain, complex and diverse work environment?
I can help you unlock your potential and achieve the success you desire
I am an executive coach based in central London drawing on 30 years of successful senior managerial experience leading large teams, managing change, and developing strategy. I have worked internationally for the government, UK HE sector and a FTSE 100 company. I have lived in 8 countries and worked in over 30. I work with managers and leaders encouraging them to strengthen key competencies and develop a global mindset, essential for leadership in complex organisations both public and private in a globally connected world.’
My coaching style is client centred, highly supportive and solutions focussed. I draw on a number of schools of coaching, always tailoring my approach to the needs of the individual. I am passionate about helping clients both in the UK and globally to find new perspectives, fulfil their potential and lead more balanced and enriched lives.
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I have been very fortunate to have worked with Lesley as my coach for the past few months, as I was preparing for a new leadership role and adjusting to rapid change within my institution and field. Lesley is a fantastic listener and has extensive professional experience and offers great insight in our discussions. She has really helped me clarify and focus on my priorities and aims, identify actions to work towards them and identify issues that are distractors or outside of my control. I highly recommend Lesley as a coach – it was a real pleasure working with her. Dr. Collins, Professor of Epidemiology, UCL
CROSS CULTURAL COACHING FOR IMPACT
A new approach to inspiring leaders and their teams to work harmoniously and successfully in a global world, wherever they are

I offer individual coaching both face-to-face and virtually across a wide range of subject areas I use my expertise from working in large international organisations, universities included, to help my clients navigate a successful path through complexity and conflict, build networks and partnerships inside and outside their organisations, and to work across cultures. Clients tell me through my coaching they have become better managers, more strategic and more confident. Many have found a job they love.
I have an MBA from London Business School, a Professional Certificate in Coaching (PCIC), distinction level, from Henley Business School and I am a Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) – a distinction only awarded to 4% of coaches globally (115 in the UK). I am also a qualified trainer, consultant and mindfulness practitioner.
“I set up the Institute of Education coaching service …. some years ago and have published, as well as supervised Ph.D research in the coaching area and feel that Lesley has all the qualities one would hope for in a coach/mentor. Dr Susan Askew, lecturer, Institute of Education, University College London. Joint author , (2011) ‘Transformative Coaching; A learning theory for practice.’ IoE, UCL Publications
I believe that provided you are truly committed to change and open to exploring issues and opportunities without fear there is always a way forward
Are you ready to start your journey to transformational professional growth and success?
