Coaching for Founders,

Leaders, Creatives & Change Agents.

A multi-dimensional approach to coaching

Coaching is the art of facilitating deep learning and personal development through structured conversation.
A coaching session with me will feature targeted questioning, focused listening, tailored insights and a healthy dose of humour. It is a safe space in which to stretch your thinking and realise your creative potential. 
My clients are smart, resourceful people who have accomplished great things but know that they still have much more to give. They are independent thinkers who are not looking for me to simply “tell them what to do”. Instead, I provide my clients with the kind of clarity and insight that empowers them to develop their own personal philosophy or “operating system” to guide them as they embrace life's challenges and opportunities.
While some rigid schools of coaching dictate that a coach should never offer a client direct advice, I have found that sophisticated clients, who have already done a significant amount of personal reflection, do in fact benefit from a more flexible approach.

My highest priority is finding what works for you. 

To this end I have developed a style that blends coaching with the disciplines of consulting, mentoring and psychology to give my clients more holistic support that goes beyond asking good questions. I am not afraid to draw on my knowledge of therapeutic tools and business strategy to provide insights and co-create ideas and solutions that harness your unique set of skills while staying true to your values.
I call this multidimensional coaching: an approach that touches on all aspects of life to help you achieve the kind of success that integrates your highest ambitions with your truest identity.

Experience a holistic form of Coaching that is

INSPIRING · HONEST · EFFECTIVE

TRAUMA-INFORMED

Why work with me

IMPACT

Coaching is more than a job for me: it’s a calling. It fills me with immense gratitude to know that my work impacts lives every day. Ten years in the coaching industry have given me keen insight into what works and what doesn’t. Impactful coaching has less to do with which “tools” you use, and more to do with truly seeing the client–from their toughest challenges to their highest ambitions. Even the most self-aware among us has blind spots. By creating non-judgmental awareness of a client’s past, present and future I am able to get to the root cause of what is holding them back and provide powerful insights, support and strategies that will empower them to live into their fullest potential.

Clients have described working with me as having a, “therapist for your business”.

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

My “no-nonsense” yet holistic approach breaks some of the rules of traditional coaching. As a dual-qualified coach and hypnotherapist, who has studied trauma and the impact of childhood conditioning with expert therapists, I am able to not only identify your most aligned goals, but also the emotional–and even subconscious–blocks that might be sabotaging you on your path to success. My interdisciplinary approach to coaching has led me to be invited by the school of renowned therapist, Marisa Peer, to help develop a new hybrid methodology called Rapid Transformational Coaching® (RTC), which I have helped to teach to over 250 coaches so far.

BUSINESS ACUMEN

As an interdisciplinary coach, I leverage my varied career experience in both the public and private sector to infuse my coaching with mentoring and consulting. My time spent working on export promotion and trade policy for the British government, as well as subsequent experience as an independent consultant, has given me insight into the needs of a diverse range of businesses. I benefited from experiences as diverse as facilitating billion dollar deals for  infrastructure companies in international markets; advocating for the rights of creatives in an age of global streaming; adapting design thinking methodologies for new sectors; and working with early-stage start-ups to overcome bureaucracy and make key business introductions to access funding.

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY 

Having often been in a demographic category of one in institutional environments, I have first-hand experience of both the challenges and opportunities that diversity (DEI) brings to individuals and organisations. I take pride in working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including neurodiversity, and have provided training to businesses and charities on how to overcome structural and unconscious barriers to equality.

RESULTS

I’m committed to coaching that brings results. Here are just some of the breakthroughs my clients have achieved within months of working with me:
  • 50% increase in business revenue
  • Streamlining their business models to increase profits while avoiding burnout and overwhelm
  • Receiving promotions and new levels of leadership 
  • 30% increase in salary earnings
  • Launching record labels and other business ventures that give them control over their creative output
  • Multiple six-figure job offers
  • Fully-funded MBA scholarships
  • Acceptance on prestigious academic fellowships
  • Six-figure funding contracts
  • Healing childhood traumas
  • Attracting new love and strengthening existing relationships
  • Creating healthy, supportive boundaries with family, friends and colleagues.

Coaching Topics

My 1:1 coaching will be customised to your unique needs, but here are the most common themes I work on with clients.

Business Strategy

  • Defining your mission and core values
  • Design and optimise your business model
  • Develop new products and services
  • Grow stronger revenue streams
  • Confident pricing and increasing profitability.
  • Pivoting into new new markets and industries

Leadership & Management

  • Executive presence
  • Building loyal, high-performing teams
  • Succeeding in new levels of leadership
  • Line management and performance
  • Honouring Diversity (DEI)
  • Negotiating office politics
  • Managing workplace conflict

Discovering Your Life’s Work

  • Uncovering your unique gifts and talents
  • Finding your focus among multiple interests and ideas
  • Designing a business and career that allows you to express your values and lifestyle goals
  • Building a legacy through your life’s work

Marketing & Sales

  • Brand identity and positioning
  • Articulating your niche and USP
  • Client generation techniques
  • Online Presence - website and social media
  • Media outreach and publicity
  • Sales calls and negotiations

Work-life Balance

  • Setting healthy boundaries and routines
  • Building confidence and self-esteem 
  • Time management and productivity
  • Managing stress and avoiding burnout
  • Improving the quality of your personal relationships with family, friends and partners

Career Coaching

  • Gaining promotion & leadership skills
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Crafting the perfect CV and motivation letter
  • Interview preparation and techniques
  • Succeeding at Assessment Centres
  • Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills

How to work with me

Choose your coaching pathway below

THREE-MONTH PRIVATE COACHING PROGRAMME

A TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCE

A personalised coaching agenda to tailor the programme to your unique goals and circumstances.

POWERFUL 1:1 COACHING

6 x 60-minute private coaching calls delivered online to support you with strategy, mindset and taking action.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Ongoing support via voicemail or email, so you can get laser support on any challenges and opportunities that come up between sessions (fair usage applies).

SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES

A reading list of recommended resources to build your mindset and knowledge base for personal and professional growth.

Optional audio recordings of all coaching sessions so you can listen back at your leisure.

FULL-DAY PRIVATE COACHING INTENSIVE

1-DAY PRIVATE INTENSIVE

A full day of deep-dive coaching to get you the breakthrough and clarity you desire.

INSPIRED SURROUNDINGS

A curated and fully catered experience hosted in a space hand-picked for you, typically in London, Berlin or Lisbon.

ONGOING SUPPORT FOR 21 DAYS

Priority email access and voice messaging to give you continued support and accountability (fair usage applies).

FOLLOW-UP SESSION

A further 30-minute session within a month to support your implementation.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES

A reading list of recommended resources to build your mindset and knowledge base for personal and professional growth.

I specialise in providing tailor-made support to clients with complex ambitions. Click on the button below to book a free Breakthrough Call where we can discuss which coaching programme is right for you.

Here’s what people are saying

“Working with Ciara has been a total game changer for my business.” 

Her guidance, coaching and advice have been instrumental in making my first 4-figure sales. I simply couldn’t have done it without her. I’ve learnt how to structure and deliver compelling client creation sessions and transition these sessions into paying clients. Ciara has helped me set up a huge pipeline of prospective clients and has been there with me every step of the way. Ciara delivers new insights and incredible value in each and every session we have together. She is remarkably eloquent and has insightful guidance for all of the challenges I bring to sessions. 

– Mike, Chief Operations Officer

Before working with Ciara, I was confused and overwhelmed trying to figure out who I wanted to work with, and in what capacity. Ciara was able to really focus in on what mattered, and guide me in a masterful way to defining my ideal client and exactly what my offering would be. Ciara’s approach was the perfect mix of creating a space where I could open up and explore ideas, and an outcome-oriented session with a clearly defined action plan. I recommend Ciara to anyone who is ready to make waves in a new venture, and is seeking guidance on how to be effective. After one session with Ciara, she had already helped me make progress that saved months!

– Raisah Aziz, Product Manager

“I recommend Ciara to anyone”

“My one-day intensive with Ciara was powerful and inspiring!” 

My one-day intensive was a real breath of fresh air! I’d been looking forward to it for weeks and it felt really good to go deep. She made me feel really comfortable and ready to open up by booking a beautiful space and by being honest and open with me throughout. Ciara made me challenge some of my deeply ingrained thought patterns and consider different approaches when thinking about my career. I came away feeling more positive about myself and optimistic for the future, armed with some fresh ideas and new ways of thinking. I made great progress and feel a lot more hopeful about where I am in my life right now.

– Kevin Davies, Start-up Consultant & Music Producer

I really valued Ciara’s skillset, experience and honest feedback – especially when I was feeling totally overwhelmed by all the potential actions I could take. Whenever I needed help to break through emotional and mindset blocks, she gave me quick solutions that moved me forward. Not only did she clarify my vision and priorities, but she also encouraged me to see the market potential of my products by identifying industry role models and discovering my ideal client. Ciara’s coaching was key to my progress – without her help I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what I achieved in such a short period of time.

– Elif Dermican, Jewellery Designer

“Ciara’s coaching was key to my progress.”

“I’ve made the kind of progress I’ve been waiting years to achieve.” 

Ciara cuts to the heart of the matter quickly and skillfully. She’s helped me tackle the stubborn thought patterns holding me back and to access my creativity, which I’ve suppressed for years. Her insights are astute and her support and direction are invaluable. I’d really recommend Ciara to other creatives looking to navigate a career change or start a business – her blend of business savvy and creative instinct is rare and powerful. And she just happens to be a joy to work with too!

– Mona Majid, Designer & Stylist

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I used to think–wrongly–that coaching wasn’t meant for people like me because I was smart, self-aware and had already overcome many challenges in life. Surely I could just “figure out” how to overcome my career and business challenges by myself, right? The truth is coaching actually works best on responsive, self-reflective people like us, because we are better able to integrate new information and implement change more quickly. Having walked the entrepreneurial path both with and without a coach, I can tell you that my results and life happiness both rose dramatically once I acknowledged that I didn’t know it all, invested in myself and got support. If you have a habit of always doing things the hard way it could be that your great strength is also one of your greatest weaknesses, because it means you wait until you’re almost at breaking point before asking for help.

  • My coaching programmes are bespoke and tailored to your individual needs. This is not your average “sheep-dip” training where everyone is taken through the same material regardless of whether it serves them or not. Instead I will work with you to develop and agree a highly personalised coaching curriculum based on your unique goals, challenges and circumstances. If you’d like to find out your coaching blueprint, book a free discovery call via the link on this page.

  • We make time for what we truly value, which is why I’ve designed my coaching packages specifically for people who have jobs/family commitments and lead busy lives. If your life and business/career are not making you happy, then perhaps it’s time to change where you’re putting your energy and resources. There’s no getting around it: building an exceptional life, business and career takes a real investment of time, money and soul. But by giving your dreams and ambitions high-quality attention and support now, you will save yourself the costly mistakes that could otherwise set you back in time, money and confidence later.

  • Great question! You are responsible for your results and therefore can massively increase your chances of success by being honest, open to new ideas and executing on the actions agreed in your coaching sessions. Coaching is a powerful catalyst for success and the time it takes to reach your goals will depend on your skills, starting point and speed of implementation. Coaching is a 200% relationship where you and I both bring 100% of our energy, intelligence and experience to the table. I can’t work harder for your dreams than you do, but–as you’ll see from my testimonials–clients who commit get real results, fast!

  • Yes. Coaching is a non-judgmental space where you can share honestly and vulnerably what is really going on in all aspects of your life. Most people’s professional ambitions and achievements are often driven–or constrained–by their childhood conditioning and personal circumstances to some degree, so it’s very normal for personal issues to come up even in executive or business coaching. It’s up to you what and how much you disclose in your coaching sessions. But clients who are open to discussing their emotions and formative experiences tend to get the most powerful results from coaching.

  • Yes. Coaching is a safe space. I always conduct 1:1 coaching sessions on the basis of confidentiality. This gives me and my clients the freedom to explore ideas and challenges as honestly and creatively as possible.

Want to know if coaching could work for you?

Then book your free Breakthrough Call today.

A Breakthrough Call is a powerful 60-minute introduction to coaching where we will explore your goals and whether we are a good fit to work together.
On a Breakthrough Call you will: 
  • Explore your true desires for your career/business and lifestyle.
  • Uncover the obstacles to progress.
  • Decide whether coaching is the right tool to accelerate your success.
There is no “hard sell” or obligation to work together after the call. However, spaces are limited to those who are serious about making change now and willing to invest in their personal development. Calls are available by invitation and application only. 
Click below to submit your application form today.