Supporting practical leadership development in a large, operationally complex hospitality business.

“Working with Kate Southerby as my coach was not what I expected and that's exactly what made it so powerful and brilliant. Kate brings a different approach, grounded in brain science and a deep understanding of how our habits are formed. I went in thinking we'd focus on a specific challenge, but very quickly she helped me turn that thinking on its head and that's where the real breakthroughs happened. One of the biggest shifts for me was recognising the cycle I was operating in constant high-performance mode, always "on", always striving to be the best and the fastest and so critical of myself. What I thought was my strength, my "warrior story", was actually driving behaviours that weren't serving me. Through Kate's coaching, I've been able to step back, reflect, and redefine what great looks like for me. I still use the leadership toolkit and methods she introduced from influencing more effectively, to truly leading without feeling the need to be the expert in the room, to navigating conflict with confidence. Most importantly, she helped me realise I don't need to fit a cookie-cutter version of leadership. I can lead as myself and that's more than enough. Letting go of perfectionism has been one of the biggest shifts. Kate's sessions are thoughtful, well-structured, and stretching in all the right ways. She challenges you but always in service of helping you grow. If you're looking for a coach who will genuinely shift your thinking, not just validate it, I couldn't recommend her more highly.”