Executive Coaching
I provide 1:1 executive coaching for senior leaders and high-potential individuals navigating responsibility, pressure and change.
My coaching supports leaders to think clearly under pressure, regulate stress, and lead with confidence, emotional intelligence and presence — particularly in complex or demanding environments.
My Coaching Approach
My executive coaching is grounded in psychology, neuroscience and real-world leadership experience. It balances practical outcomes with deep self-awareness, supporting change that is both effective and sustainable.
Where appropriate, I integrate NeuChem® coaching, a structured six-step, brain-based approach that supports rapid insight and behavioural change. NeuChem® helps clients understand how their brain responds to threat and pressure, and develop more resourceful, balanced responses.
This allows leaders to move from reactive patterns into clearer, more intentional decision-making — without over-analysing or revisiting the past.
What NeuChem® Adds to Executive Coaching
NeuChem® supports:
– Reduced anxiety and stress responses
– Improved emotional regulation under pressure
– Greater confidence and self-trust
– Clearer thinking and decision-making
– Sustainable behavioural change
Clients often find this approach more engaging and effective than traditional coaching alone.
Focus Areas
Executive coaching may include:
– Leadership confidence and presence
– Decision-making under pressure
– Inclusive leadership behaviours
– Communication and influence
– Boundaries, resilience and sustainability
All coaching is tailored to the individual and organisational context.
How I Work
With over 20 years’ experience working independently, I bring a calm, grounded and responsive coaching style. I create psychologically safe spaces that allow leaders to reflect honestly, challenge unhelpful patterns and move forward with clarity.
My role is to support leaders to lead in ways that are effective, human and sustainable.
Who This Is For
Executive coaching is suitable for:
Senior leaders and executives
High-potential and fast-track talent
Leaders navigating transition, growth or increased responsibility
Testimonials
‘The coaching has had a huge impact on both my work and my personal life. I was in a bit of a rut and Shona helped me explore what has been stopping me. It has been invaluable and I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who feels they are not feeling fulfilled but are not sure why.’
‘The sessions with Shona were incredibly enlightening, and offered me a truly global perspective on myself, helping me understand where these behaviours came from and their purpose. This helped me come to terms with these behaviours, and instead of see them as solely negative and destructive, I realised they had been beneficial to my survival, which, in itself, has allowed me to have compassion towards them; and, therefore, compassion towards myself. The practical help offered has seen me reach a new milestone in my work, which is incredibly exciting and encouraging. My challenge now is to keep implementing what I’ve learnt to ensure this becomes habit forming and continually reinforced moving forwards. A big thank you to Shona for her compassion, expertise, and support through this process – I feel I have broken through what have been substantial barriers in my life, and am truly on my way to where I want to be.’
‘I have found Shona’s coaching to be so incredibly helpful through the guidance and instruction I received, I have been able to face issues that could have had a significant impact on me. I am feeling brave to face emotional issues. I have the tools now to allow me to be me and not suppress anymore. I have enough love for me and so much more love to give. Thank you Shona.’
