Private coaching for women who want space to think clearly, make grounded decisions, and create work that fits the life they actually want.
This is an uninterrupted, supportive time to reflect on your career and leadership choices without pressure, guilt, or needing to have all the answers upfront.
Together, we work from awareness rather than urgency, so decisions come from clarity and self-trust, not exhaustion or expectation.
This work is for you if you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone and want a thoughtful, steady partner as you navigate what’s next.
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My Story
Hi, I'm Charlie,
I’ve worked in careers and coaching for over a decade, supporting women as they navigate work, leadership, and life transitions.
I began my career as a careers adviser in 2009, before training as a coach in 2015. Over time, my work naturally shifted towards supporting women in leadership, particularly those navigating change, responsibility, and the invisible load that often sits alongside capable, high-functioning lives.
What I noticed again and again was not a lack of ability, but a lack of space. Space to think, to reflect, and to make decisions from clarity rather than pressure.
This work grew from a desire to offer that space, thoughtful, steady, and grounded, so women don’t have to carry it all alone.
What informs my work
My approach is shaped not just by training, but by lived experience. I know what it’s like to question long-held beliefs, to reassess how work fits alongside family life, and to make conscious changes rather than just trying to simply push harder. Alongside professional training and supervision, this personal work informs how I hold space for others; with empathy, clarity, and respect for complexity.
This means I don’t rush solutions. We work thoughtfully, with awareness first and action that follows.
Working from clarity
You don’t have to work this out on your own. We create space to slow down, reflect, and understand what’s really shaping your choices, so next steps are grounded and intentional, not reactive.
Rather than forcing a plan, we work together to clarify what matters to you now and shape decisions that align with your values, responsibilities, and capacity. The result is a steadier sense of confidence and calm in how you move forward (in the direction you choose).
How the work unfolds
This coaching is not about fixing or fast-tracking.
The work unfolds through ongoing awareness, reflection, and intentional choice — returning again and again to what matters, what’s influencing you, and how you want to respond.
Rather than following a rigid process, the focus is on:
noticing patterns and assumptions as they arise
creating space to think and feel clearly
making decisions that align with values, responsibilities, and capacity
Action happens naturally from clarity, not pressure. Over time, this builds steadier confidence, self-trust, and a way of working that feels sustainable and true.
What tends to shift during this work
This coaching supports greater clarity and steadiness in how you approach work and leadership.
Over time, clients often notice:
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increased confidence in their decisions
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a clearer sense of values and priorities
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less second-guessing and internal pressure
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a more sustainable way of working that fits alongside life
The changes aren’t about becoming someone new — they come from understanding yourself more deeply and responding with intention rather than habit.
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What my lovely clients say
"I have more belief in myself. I found that I am more capable than I gave myself credit for. I can do things I never thought I could because fear and lack of confidence stopped me. I have found "me" again; friends have noticed that I am back to my old self: fun, confident and strong"
Emma
After an amazing session with Charlie, I sat down to really think about what I achieved. I'm floored by what I did without really ever thinking it through. I had a vision of what I wanted and I worked until it became reality. I had so much love, support and help on the way, but largely, I did it by myself. I created something and in the process found out how capable I truly am."
Jen
The SHINE framework
SHINE is the reflective framework that underpins this coaching work. Rather than a set of steps to follow, it offers a way of understanding how awareness, insight, and intentional change develop over time.
We move in and out of these elements as needed, returning to them as circumstances shift. The framework supports depth, integration, and self-trust.
Understanding patterns
If it’s helpful, this short video explores some of the protective patterns that often show up particularly when responsibility is high and space is limited.
This is simply an invitation to notice what might feel familiar, and to understand how awareness can create more choice.
What's included
This work takes place over twelve months, allowing time for depth, integration, and meaningful change that can be lived and not rushed.
Twenty-four 60-minute private coaching sessions
Regular, consistent sessions to support awareness, reflection, and grounded decision-making over time.
One 2-hour foundation session
A spacious starting point to orient the work, explore context and patterns, and establish what matters most at this stage.
Lifetime access to the Career Management Suite
A set of reflective tools to support insight, clarity, and continuity between sessions.
Unlimited email and WhatsApp Support during office hours
This describes my 12-month 1:1 programme, The Brilliant Return. A shorter 6-month programme is available in some circumstances and is discussed as part of an initial conversation.
Investment
This work is offered as a 12-month private coaching container, designed to support depth, integration, and meaningful change over time.
The investment for the full year is £5,555.
Payment plans are available and can be discussed as part of an initial conversation.
Additional Support
Alongside private sessions, this work is supported by gentle, optional points of connection.
This may include:
Community Space
Access to a small, private community space
Ask me anything!
Email or message support during office hours
Welcome guide
An extensive welcome guide packed with extra coaching advice
These elements are designed to support continuity and integration, without adding pressure or expectation.
"When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending" - Brene Brown
What happens next
Once we agree to work together, the process begins gently and clearly.
There’s no rush to arrive anywhere, the focus is on building understanding and moving forward with intention.
Meet your coach
Hi, I’m Charlie.
I’m a coach with a background in careers and leadership, and I work with women who want space to think clearly, reflect honestly, and make grounded choices about their work and lives.
What I value most in this work is creating a space where people feel heard without judgment; where clarity can emerge naturally, and confidence grows from understanding rather than being pushed.
How this work shows up
People come to this work with different lives, responsibilities, and aspirations. What changes is not who they are, but how clearly and confidently they move forward.
Here are a few examples of how that has shown up for others.
Jen
Created a living art piece to challenge perceptions and discovered how capable she is
Jo
Runs her own successful craft business whilst raising a family
Karen
Stepped up into the leadership role of her dreams
Charlotte is a reassuring, friendly, non-judgemental coach, providing careful and considered advice. In our session together, during a period of lockdown, Charlotte took the time to research what I do before we spoke and was able to coach me through the concerns I had by asking some deep, constructive questions that gave clarity and provided guidance on the next steps. I came away with the reassurance that she was there for future support if I needed her and a plan that I could, and have, implemented.
Berenice