Why you should work with me
Lead. Live. Grow.
When wellbeing, mindset, and impact align, real transformation happens. Your wellbeing fuels your energy, your mindset shapes how you grow, and your impact gives your work meaning. I help you bring these elements into harmony, so you can build resilience, unlock your potential, and experience more clarity, confidence, and joy in every part of life and business leadership.
Why Work With Me
Experience That Connects. Foundations That Support.
With over 35 years of leadership across corporate, SME, and charitable sectors, I understand what helps people grow, adapt, and thrive in work, relationships, and life.
My approach is rooted in Positive Psychology: the science of human flourishing. It’s about building on strengths, nurturing resilience, and enhancing wellbeing to create meaningful, lasting change.
Everything I do is built around three core Performance Pillars:
Wellbeing. Mindset. Impact.
These pillars support thriving individuals, connected communities, and resilient, purpose-driven lives — whether you're navigating change, seeking clarity, or striving for something more.
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Master Leadership, Master Life
Unlock your full potential as a leader and as a person. My coaching programs are transformative and flexible, designed to support your personal and professional growth with unwavering accountability and commitment.
Through my unique Performance Acceleration Model, you will:
- Develop essential leadership capabilities to succeed in every area of life-professionally and personally.
- Build a practical, personalised toolkit of strategies, habits, and skills to navigate challenges and sustain growth long after coaching ends.
- Cultivate a resilient, growth-driven mindset that turns obstacles into opportunities.
- Achieve better work-life balance and overall wellbeing for a more fulfilling, sustainable life.
- Lead with clarity and purpose, making meaningful contributions in your role and beyond.
- Gain deeper self-awareness and insight through structured reflection and personalised feedback.
This coaching journey equips you with the tools and mindset to create lasting, positive change-in both work and life.
Ready to take the next step? Let’s build your toolkit and accelerate your growth together.
Empowerment Programs: Helping Women Rise and Thrive
This transformative program is designed for women ready to unlock their full potential, build confidence, and create meaningful impact in every area of their lives-whether at work, in their communities, or personally.
What You’ll Experience
- Personal Growth & Resilience:
Develop a growth mindset, increase self-awareness, and gain practical tools to overcome challenges and thrive authentically. - Confidence and Self-Empowerment:
Build the inner strength and clarity to make empowered decisions and pursue your goals with purpose. - Holistic Wellbeing:
Learn strategies to balance career, relationships, and self-care for sustainable success and fulfillment. - Skill-Building Toolkit:
Receive a personalised set of techniques and habits that help you navigate change, manage stress, and maintain momentum long after the program ends. - Supportive Community:
Connect with like-minded women, share experiences, and build a network that inspires and uplifts.
Why This Program?
Whether you’re seeking career growth, life balance, or simply want to feel more confident and fulfilled, this program offers a tailored journey to help you rise higher and thrive with purpose and joy.
Ready to rise and thrive? Let’s take this journey together.
Hosting, Speaking & Presenting
With five decades of life adventures and career wins, I've got stories ready to light up your events! From conquering career highs to navigating wellbeing journeys, let's chat about bringing fun, inspiration, and wellbeing tips to your gatherings.
Leader to Leader Partnership
Trusted Insight. Lasting Impact.
As a former Managing Director of an SME, I understand the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with steering a business through growth and change. My Leader to Leader Partnership is a retainer-based mentoring and advisory service designed to provide you with ongoing, trusted support and strategic guidance tailored to your specific goals and challenges.
This partnership gives you direct access to seasoned leadership insight, practical advice, and collaborative problem-solving whenever you need it. Drawing on my experience as a Managing Director, I help you navigate critical decisions, overcome obstacles, and maintain clear focus-ensuring your business stays on course and thrives.
Whether you need a sounding board for complex issues, strategic perspective during transitions, or steady mentorship to build leadership capacity, I’m here as your reliable ally-partnering with you to drive confident, informed action and sustainable success.
How It Works
- Retainer-Based Access:
You retain my services on a flexible monthly basis, giving you ongoing access to expert mentorship and advice without the constraints of one-off consultations. - Regular Check-Ins:
We schedule consistent sessions-virtual or in-person-to review progress, discuss challenges, and strategize next steps tailored to your evolving needs. - On-Demand Support:
Outside scheduled meetings, you can reach out as needed for urgent advice, brainstorming, or guidance on pressing issues. - Collaborative Problem-Solving:
Together, we tackle your toughest leadership and business challenges, leveraging experience and fresh perspectives to find practical solutions. - Strategic Oversight:
I provide high-level guidance and, if required, interim Managing Director services to maintain momentum and ensure alignment with your vision.
Ready to partner with a trusted leader who understands your journey? Let’s connect and explore how we can drive your business forward-together.
Leadership and Management Development for SMEs
Building Well-Rounded Leaders and Managers to Drive Business Success
In small and medium-sized businesses, leaders and managers often wear multiple hats-juggling day-to-day operations while setting vision and inspiring their teams. My Leadership and Management Development service is designed specifically for SMEs, offering a flexible, integrated approach that equips your people with the essential skills to lead, manage, and grow your business effectively.
What This Service Offers
- Blended Workshops and Courses:
Practical, interactive sessions that combine leadership and management essentials-covering topics like effective communication, delegation, resilience, change management, and team motivation. - Tailored to Your Needs:
Each program is customised to address your unique challenges and business goals, ensuring relevance and maximum impact. - Flexible Delivery Options:
Delivered online or in person, choose the format that best suits your team’s preferences and schedule. - Modular and Scalable:
Select from half-day, full-day, or series-based workshops that fit your team’s learning pace and availability. - Real-World Application:
Hands-on exercises, case studies, and actionable tools empower your leaders and managers to apply new skills immediately. - Ongoing Support:
Beyond workshops, I offer mentoring and advisory support to help embed learning and navigate new challenges as they arise.
Why Choose This Service?
By integrating leadership and management development, your SME builds a versatile, resilient team capable of driving performance and innovation. This approach nurtures confident decision-makers who can inspire their people, optimise operations, and adapt to change-ultimately enhancing your organisation’s collective capacity to create and succeed.
Ready to develop your leadership and management capabilities for lasting business growth? Let’s connect and design a program tailored to your SME’s needs.
Burnout Prevention & Recovery Support
Break the Cycle. Reclaim Your Energy. Thrive Again.
Burnout isn’t just about working too hard-it’s a deep state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can leave you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Whether you’re on the edge of burnout or already feeling its effects, you don’t have to face it alone.
What You’ll Experience
My Burnout Prevention & Recovery Support is designed to help you:
Spot the Early Signs: Learn how to recognise stress and overwhelm before burnout takes hold, so you can act early and protect your wellbeing.
Uncover Root Causes: Together, we’ll identify what’s really draining your energy-at work and beyond-and address those patterns at their source.
Rebuild Resilience: Gain practical tools, restorative strategies, and somatic techniques to restore your energy and strengthen your ability to bounce back.
Set Healthy Boundaries: Master the art of saying “no” without guilt, and create space for what truly matters.
Create Sustainable Change: Develop a personalised plan for lasting wellbeing and fulfilment, so you can thrive-not just survive-long after coaching ends.
Compassionate, Tailored Support: Receive ongoing guidance, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way, whether you need a reset or a full recovery journey.
Business Wellbeing Strategy Creation
Wellbeing Supports Sustainable Growth
Your business is unique, and your approach to wellbeing should be too. Together, we’ll design a tailored wellbeing strategy that fits your organisation’s culture, goals, and challenges. From initial planning to full rollout and beyond, you’ll have my support every step of the way.
What to Expect
- Personalised Strategy Design:
We’ll collaborate to understand your business needs and craft a wellbeing plan that truly fits your team and objectives. - Seamless Implementation:
I’ll guide you through the rollout process, providing hands-on support and practical training to ensure smooth adoption. - Ongoing Support:
You’ll receive continuous guidance and resources, with regular check-ins to address questions and keep momentum strong. - Thorough Evaluation:
After two months, we’ll review your progress together, evaluate outcomes, and refine the strategy to maximise impact.
This is a genuinely collaborative process, ensuring your wellbeing strategy remains relevant, effective, and aligned with your business at every stage.

The Architecture of Thriving
This is the foundation of my work, a model I created to help people grow with clarity, purpose, and momentum.
It’s called the Performance Acceleration Model.
At its core are three pillars: Wellbeing. Mindset. Impact.
Each pillar is supported by eight dimensions that bring structure to change and make growth feel possible, personal, and lasting.
The model is grounded in experience, shaped by evidence, and designed to help you thrive in life, work, and everything in between.
Ready to Thrive?
Why You Should Work With Me
With over 35 years in leadership positions, across corporate, private and charity sector, I bring deep, real-world experience to every coaching relationship, whether you're leading a team, running your own business, or stepping into something new.
I also hold a First Class Honours Degree in Marketing, a Masters in Marketing Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. I’m a qualified Leadership Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner, a Mindfulness Practitioner, with diplomas in Stress and Burnout Prevention, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Advanced ADHD Coaching.
This blend of lived experience and evidence-based training means your coaching is always practical, personalised, and designed to support your wellbeing, mindset, and impact, helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
Pay-As-You-Go Sessions
- Price: £125 per session (minimum 3 sessions booked)
- Notice Period: 1 month’s notice after initial 3 sessions
- Delivery: 1 x 60-minute coaching session on Microsoft Teams
- Session recap email with clear actions and next steps
Resource Pack Add-On
- Price: £30 per pack
- What’s Included: 3–5 tailored activities or resources on your chosen topic (e.g., confidence, productivity)
- How to Order: Simply request a pack on your preferred topic during or after your session.
2. All-Inclusive Monthly Retainer
- Price: £250 per month (pay as you go, minimum 3 months)
- Notice Period: 2 months’ notice to end after initial 3 months
- 2 x accountability check-ins (client’s choice: WhatsApp, email, or 15-minute call)
- Responsive support throughout the month (within agreed hours)
- Bespoke interventions & activities tailored to your needs
Ready to take the next step?
Get in touch using the button above.
Let’s explore how we can work together to unlock your potential and create meaningful, lasting change through greater wellbeing, a stronger mindset, and impactful leadership.

Educate Minds, Energise Hearts, Inspire Action
"I believe true growth happens when knowledge meets passion and purpose. My mission is to educate minds with proven, science-backed strategies, energise hearts by igniting motivation and resilience, and inspire action that leads to meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re leading a team, advancing your career, or seeking greater fulfilment, I’m here to guide you every step of the way-helping you unlock your potential, fuel your drive, and create impact that matters".
Let's make change together"Mel is a brilliant and supportive coach who has transformed how I look at my life and what I want to achieve for the future".