Empowering you with coaching wisdom shaped by my own journey

Empowering you with coaching wisdom shaped by my own journey

Empowering you with coaching wisdom shaped by my own journey

Decades of leadership experience has equipped me to guide CEOs, founders, and leaders to become the best version of themselves so they can bring out the best in others.

Decades of leadership experience has equipped me to guide CEOs, founders, and leaders to become the best version of themselves so they can bring out the best in others.

Decades of leadership experience has equipped me to guide CEOs, founders, and leaders to become the best version of themselves so they can bring out the best in others.

kate sitting with her tea cup in hand
kate sitting with her tea cup in hand
kate sitting with her tea cup in hand

MY STORY

A career built on helping other leaders thrive

Where I started

Where I started

My journey began back in the ‘90s when I joined a boutique marketing agency straight out of university. I was made a manager within 6 months of joining and a director within 4 years. I worked on multiple accounts, including Virgin and Vodafone.

My journey began back in the ‘90s when I joined a boutique marketing agency straight out of university. I was made a manager within 6 months of joining and a director within 4 years. I worked on multiple accounts, including Virgin and Vodafone.

Kate in the 1990s
Kate in the 1990s
Kate in the a newspaper article
Kate in the a newspaper article

Age 29

At 29, I became Managing Director of the agency and took responsibility for strategy, finance & HR, alongside the CEO founder. As well as overseeing client services for the whole agency, I project-managed private equity investment, a sale to a larger agency, and a management buyout.

2007

2007

In 2007, I launched my own business working alongside a number of CEO founders as an advisor, consultant, non-executive and executive director, and coach. My focus was on business improvement, process efficiency, people management, and nurturing talent.

In 2007, I launched my own business working alongside a number of CEO founders as an advisor, consultant, non-executive and executive director, and coach. My focus was on business improvement, process efficiency, people management, and nurturing talent.

Kate in the early 2000s
Kate in the early 2000s

2023

I created the character "Linda the Bad Manager" to humorously depict poor leadership practices. Through this comedic persona, I point out common mistakes in management, encouraging self-reflection and raising awareness among my viewers.

2024

2024

I wrote my first book “How to Lead” in which I provide practical, no-nonsense advice for leaders who want to improve their management skills. It’s like having a pocket leadership coach, packed with real-world tips that can help you navigate leadership challenges.​

I wrote my first book “How to Lead” in which I provide practical, no-nonsense advice for leaders who want to improve their management skills. It’s like having a pocket leadership coach, packed with real-world tips that can help you navigate leadership challenges.​

The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"
The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"

Now

With over 30 years of business and leadership development under my belt, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of leaders overcome their challenges, offering a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and a touch of humour in my coaching.

MY STORY

A career built on helping other leaders thrive

Where I started

My journey began back in the ‘90s when I joined a boutique marketing agency straight out of university. I was made a manager within 6 months of joining and a director within 4 years. I worked on multiple accounts, including Virgin and Vodafone.

Age 29

At 29, I became Managing Director of the agency and took responsibility for strategy, finance & HR, alongside the CEO founder. As well as overseeing client services for the whole agency, I project-managed private equity investment, a sale to a larger agency, and a management buyout.

2024

I wrote my first book “How to Lead” in which I provide practical, no-nonsense advice for leaders who want to improve their management skills. It’s like having a pocket leadership coach, packed with real-world tips that can help you navigate leadership challenges.​

The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"
The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"

2023

I created the character "Linda the Bad Manager" to humorously depict poor leadership practices. Through this comedic persona, I point out common mistakes in management, encouraging self-reflection and raising awareness among my viewers.

2007

In 2007, I launched my own business working alongside a number of CEO founders as an advisor, consultant, non-executive and executive director, and coach. My focus was on business improvement, process efficiency, people management, and nurturing talent.

Now

With over 30 years of business and leadership development under my belt, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of leaders overcome their challenges, offering a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and a touch of humour in my coaching sessions.

Maria Hvorostovsky interviewing Kate
Maria Hvorostovsky interviewing Kate
Maria Hvorostovsky interviewing Kate
Kate being interviewed by Maria Hvorostovsky
Kate being interviewed by Maria Hvorostovsky
Kate being interviewed by Maria Hvorostovsky
Kate on the Corporate Wellbeing Expo Interview
Kate on the Corporate Wellbeing Expo Interview
Kate on the Corporate Wellbeing Expo Interview
The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"
The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"
The cover of Kate's new book "How to Lead"

WHY LEADERS CHOOSE ME

The difference my experience makes

The difference my experience makes

The difference my experience makes

Qualifying as a coach allowed me to lean into my passion for supporting talented leaders. They trust me because I've walked in their shoes, and it all resonates in my coaching.

Qualifying as a coach allowed me to lean into my passion for supporting talented leaders. They trust me because I've walked in their shoes, and it all resonates in my coaching.

Qualifying as a coach allowed me to lean into my passion for supporting talented leaders. They trust me because I've walked in their shoes, and it all resonates in my coaching.

200+

Clients

helped by my personalised approach to coaching – engaging, uplifting, and transformational.

30+

Years

working alongside multiple CEO founders and being a director of several organisations, and now the author of "How to Lead".

Associate Certified Coach

The International Coaching Federation is the largest worldwide resource for professional coaches.

15+

Media Appearances

including events, podcasts, and webinars, sharing insights on leadership, productivity, and growth.

Kate in front of a bookshelf
Kate in front of a bookshelf
Kate in front of a bookshelf

TESTIMONIALS

A lovely bunch of thank yous

5.0

Reviews on Google and LinkedIn

The experience has been transformative

I've had the pleasure of working with Kate as my leadership coach for the past six months, and the experience has been t...

Denna Antoniou

Senior Project Manager

Kate gave me the confidence to "LET GO" more

I'd been thinking of stepping away from working behind the chair after 40yrs of hairdressing, but didn't really know how...

Jeff O'Neil

Founder

Kate’s approach, technique and style is refreshing

I’ve had the privilege of working with Kate for last couple of years at The Network Collective, initially as a peer, but...

Craig Northveth

CEO

Positive, thought-provoking, and incredibly valuable

I find the discipline of carving out time for coaching to be hugely beneficial. It's an incredibly efficient use of time...

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John Waterhouse

Founder & Chairman

I never thought I needed a business coach

I never thought I needed a business coach. I mean, with the daily juggle of running a business and managing Mum life, if...

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Kelly Goodship

Managing Director

I received a mine of information and extra resources

The coaching sessions I had with Kate had a transformative effect, not only on my deliverables but also on my career. As...

Marie-Sophie Ferriere

Sales & Marketing Manager

Kate’s coaching has changed me as a leader

Your coaching has changed me as a leader, for which I will always be grateful. Can’t wait to continue the journey.

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Jerina Hardy

Head of Communications

She won’t let you off the hook if you need to be challenged

Whilst her TikTok alter ego Linda shames you, Kate validates and hears you. Don’t be fooled though, she won’t let you of...

Maria Hvorostovsky

Headhunter & Podcaster

Best experience I've had thus far with coaching

Kate provided the best experience I've had thus far with coaching. She was always very focused on the outcomes I wanted...

Emem Attah

Management Accountant

Safe and confidential space to discuss challenges

The initial programme of coaching sessions with Kate helped me to bridge the gap between where I was & where I wanted to...

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Clare Tyndall

Head of Department

Her perspectives on work life queries are second to none

Kate brings a level of freshness to leadership coaching that is much needed in this ever changing working environment. H...

Ali Hussain

Consultant

I feel more confident and less stressed

Coaching really helped me get to the core of a number of topics and come up with ideas to change some long-standing beha...

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Jess Wyatt

Account Director

Refreshing and very different to other management training

Kate is very intuitive and very quickly identified and understood the issues I was facing, using coaching methods to hel...

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Maya Frost

Director of Marketing

It was a powerful learning and development experience

I've had the privilege of 1-2-1 coaching sessions with Kate and it has been a powerful learning and development experien...

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James Dann

Operations Director

Extremely personable, and highly experienced

I have been attending Kate’s coaching sessions for the past year and have found them “on point” every time! Kate is extr...

Emma Hillier

Senior Consultant

Thought provoking, non judgemental, powerful

If you are ever considering getting some coaching around specific areas of your life, I really cannot recommend Kate eno...

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Anna Houldsworth

Head of Department

Our sessions were extremely productive and insightful

Working was Kate was absolutely wonderful! Our sessions together were extremely productive and insightful, I learned inv...

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Elizabeth Marlow

Executive Producer

I absolutely loved our sessions and would really recommend

Working with Kate helped me in identifying my values and my long-term career objectives while offering practical tools t...

Giulia Artizzu

Senior HR Manager

Her understanding is unparalleled

Kate's coaching approach, coupled with her wealth of experience, truly sets her apart. Her ability to understand the int...

Kat McHale

Head of Gamification

I’ve become a more organised and effective leader

I’m writing to recommend Kate for her fantastic leadership coaching. Over just three sessions, I’ve seen a big change in...

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Martin Hammond

General Manager

WHAT THEY SAY

My coaching approach

I've always found it excruciating to write about myself. It just doesn't feel like a comfortable thing to do. So I asked a coach who I admire greatly to help me and this is what she said about me (I'm blushing as I copy and paste this but she insists I must!):

Kate is not just a leadership coach, but a trusted ally in the journey of executive growth and advancement. Drawing on her personal insights from years spent in senior management, she guides executives, nurtures talent, and enables each client to carve out their own solutions to the most taxing leadership challenges.  

Her approach is multi-faceted, covering leadership impact, self-leadership skills, team development, and career advancement. Kate's coaching is designed to ignite confidence, clarity, motivation, and a re-energised sense of purpose, enabling her clients to push boundaries in their professional lives and instigate meaningful and sustained change.  

Kate's uplifting coaching style is an equal mix of empathy and results-focus, offering full support as well as constructive challenge, all done in a partnership spirit and delivered with professionalism that’s sprinkled with levity. Kate creates a reassuring, safe harbour for her clients to investigate their goals, tackle obstacles, and unleash their true potential.

Clients who choose to have a series of sessions enjoy the benefit of having a level of accountability and the momentum to keep moving forwards. Clients will be equipped with the essential tools to navigate intricate scenarios, make informed decisions, and reach leadership milestones with assured confidence and fulfilment.

Well, I can't top that. I'm off for a lie down.

IN THE MEDIA

Media, events, podcasts and webinars

Media, events, podcasts and webinars

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