Organisations

I help organisations retain their talent through Executive Coaching, Leadership Team sessions and Career Development Keynotes and Workshops.

Executive Coaching

I partner senior leaders who are committed to their personal and professional development. My tailored Executive Coaching programmes are designed to achieve transformation through a structured approach to self-understanding and taking action.

Each Leader’s coaching goals differ, but focus areas often include transitioning into new roles, increasing visibility and impact, growing self-confidence and executive presence, building professional relationships.

✅ Increasing visibility, escalating relationships and demonstrating impact

✅ Building self-confidence and executive presence

✅ Managing successful transitions into new roles, including international moves or stepping up to lead former peers

✅ Preparing for internal promotion processes

✅ Gaining a deeper understanding of strengths and preferences and learning how to leverage them effectively

Transition Coaching

There will always be times when you have to take difficult people decisions and part company with valued senior leaders. Particularly for long-servers this can be an extremely challenging time.  If you’d like to support them as they manage their exit from the organisation and plan for their next steps either in another executive leadership role, or as they move to a non-executive director or portfolio career, I can help. I offer bespoke Transition Coaching for senior leaders. Each programme differs according to the needs of the Coachee, but will include elements of:

✅ Self-understanding – helping the leader gain clarity on their future direction through understanding their strengths, values experience, enabling more focused decision-making and a more targeted search

✅ Telling their story – supporting them to articulate their professional narrative with confidence, refining how they present themselves through their elevator pitch, LinkedIn profile, CV and at interview so their value is clear.

✅ Job market journey partnership – providing structured guidance on preparing for the job market, building relationships, navigating executive search firms, enhancing interview performance and negotiating job offers with confidence.

✅ Transition – ensuring a smooth transition by planning their first months, establishing strong relationships quickly and integrating effectively into their new team and environment.

I also offer Executive Coaching for leaders transitioning internally, internationally and preparing for promotion.

Leadership Team Sessions

Enabling Leadership Teams to understand their unique strengths and preferred ways of working to improve communication, collaboration and performance. Creation of bespoke team coaching sessions to help your leaders understand themselves and others, drawing on methods including Insights Discovery and Strengths Profile.

Insights Discovery is a psychometric tool based on the psychology of Carl Jung. It uses a simple and memorable four colour model to help people understand themselves and the value they bring to the team. It also enables increased understanding of colleagues and their different preferences so they can make the most of their professional relationships.

Strengths Profile. When using their strengths, teams report increased productivity, communication, complementary partnering, trust and appreciation of diversity. I work with your team to help them understand and harness their individual and collective strengths.

“We had an incredible experience during our Insights Discovery Day. From learning about our individual profiles and preferences, to engaging in interactive team exercises, we left with valuable strategies to enhance collaboration. Thankyou Ellie for guiding us on this journey of self-discovery and team cohesion.” CH – Co-founder and MD

Speaking and Group Programmes

Speaking and workshops

Inspiring your people to be more proactive about their Career Development through in person and online sessions.

Inspiring your people to be more proactive about their Career Development through thought-provoking and energising sessions ranging from short keynotes to long-term career development programmes.

Keynote Topics

This high-energy session helps attendees to think proactively about what’s important to them in their career. It includes plenty of tips for shaping their professional path in a way that works for them. It focuses on managing their mindset, taking ownership and getting comfortable with talking about the work they do. Delegates will come away with lots of actions and resources to draw on. Perfect for organisation Career Days and for Employee Resource Groups.

“Ellie gave her “12 ways to effectively take charge of your career” session online to our network. She came across as energetic and personable yet professional, and her talk contained lots of useful tips. It received great feedback from the delegates.” SV – Head of Employee Network

“Ellie was one of our main speakers on our live stage for our first ever ‘Virtual Careers Focus’ events at EDF in our Customers and Corporate teams. We had great feedback on the sessions she delivered for us on ‘Taking control of your career’ and ‘Learning to love LinkedIn’. Massive kudos to Ellie for delivering the sessions live on our main stage with such enthusiasm and with really clear and concise steps. Look forward to inviting you back in the future Ellie.”  ZS – HR Business Partner

This practical session moves you from being a LinkedIn ‘lurker’ to someone who shows up, contributes to conversations and raises the profile of you and your organisation. There will be examples, the chance to ask anything, and the requirement to be brave and get involved. The session can be tailored to focus on the goals of the team whether you are hiring, raising awareness of your brand, or supporting departing employees with their job search.  

“I cannot say enough good things about Ellie … what energy, enthusiasm, positivity she brings to her training and how she managed to get us all writing posts and contributing to the conversation is incredible. Thank you! We learned so very much!” LS – CEO

“Ellie designed and facilitated a ‘Learn to love LinkedIn’ workshop for us. She shared her insights and vast experience. Her high energy fast paced and very personable style brought the topic to life. Thanks so much Ellie for inspiring us to re-engage, re-connect and for reminding us of the power of networking, increasing your visibility and building your personal brand.” LT – CEO and Founder 

This session challenges delegates to rethink what we mean by networking and to consider its benefits – thinking about taking a long-term, authentic approach to building and nurturing professional relationships. It includes some practical exercises to reflect on who it would be most beneficial for you to build relationships with, and consider different ways of networking that will play to individual strengths.

“Ellie ran a networking webinar at my previous orgsanisation for our Career Day. Her professionalism and energy made the session engaging and informative and her authenticity is a key ingredient to her credibility. She is challenging whilst constructive and is not afraid to push.”  WR – Head of DE&I

If someone suggests getting more visible, how does it make you feel? This session helps you reflect on what you want to be known for at work, and how you can influence it to happen. We focus on stepping out of your comfort zone whilst remaining authentic and pinpointing the difference between talking about your achievements and bragging. It will help you say yes to more of the right opportunities (without saying yes to things that don’t serve you) and avoid some mistakes that could be holding you back in your career. It includes resources and book recommendations for further self-development on these areas.

“Ellie designed and facilitated a series of workshops for our women’s group SHINE including ‘Let’s Get Visible (Authentically)’. It engaged and motivated our members who have given great feedback. Ellie is a delight to work with, from problem solving what we are looking for to designing and facilitating the sessions. All of the sessions were very insightful and filled with passion.  It I look forward to further sessions with Ellie.” AD – Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion

An introductory session for individuals considering exploring Board opportunities as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director alongside their leadership ‘day job’. The session includes learnings from those that have been there and guidance on how to reflect on your unique strengths, experience and the value you would bring to a Board. There are lots of practical tips including how to present your experience through your Board CV and LinkedIn profile and it highlights the importance of being proactive when exploring opportunities, including harnessing your network. Content followed by Q&A in the group session.

“Ellie ran two excellent webinar sessions for Trapeze HR in 2024 on the things to consider when looking at moving into the Non-Executive Director and Trustee space. Ellie brought a wealth of knowledge, clarity, and real-world insights to each session, making the complex process of moving into these roles feel accessible and achievable.  What really stood out was her ability to break down the steps into practical, actionable advice, coupled with real-life examples that made the journey relatable. The sessions were highly interactive, and Ellie’s approachable style fostered an environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and sharing their experiences”. Jane Middleton, Co-Founder, Trapeze HR

“Thank you so much for a wonderful session. Ellie, your warmth and ability to make the complex simple was very helpful in demystifying the subject!” Webinar Participant

 “Confidence is the gift you receive after you do the scary thing!”

Often people talk about wishing they were more confident. But confidence comes when we invest time practising the thing we want to be confident in. This session helps participants understand the benefits of stepping out of their comfort zone in order to develop and grow and to realise we can’t grow our confidence in something by thinking about it alone. We will link this to the power of understanding and harnessing our energising strengths and our support networks. There will be book recommendations and individual reflection exercises including Heale’s ‘Confidence Formula’.

Career Development Programmes

Many leaders progress their careers by seizing opportunities as they arise, but it’s rare they’ve invested time to proactively create a long-term vision and plan. Their development has typically been more focused on skill / management development, rather than self-awareness and career planning. This can lead to inconsistent levels of motivation and blocked succession plans as individuals’ progression slows.

I help you reenergise and refocus your talented leaders through career development programmes. I create an inclusive and inspiring environment and facilitate a process for them to get clarity on their career aspirations and a plan to achieve it.

Leaders will:

✅ Elevate their ambitions – aligned to their strengths and the areas where they will shine

✅ Build their support team and invest in professional relationships

✅ Step out of their comfort zone, say yes to opportunities and increase their visibility

✅ Focus on the right activities and increase their comfort saying no to the wrong things

✅ Create valuable time for reflection and learning, through a mix of solo, pair and group activities.

Programmes are bespoke and designed in alignment with your goals. They can be supported with individual executive coaching or small group coaching sessions.