Private coaching

One-to-one leadership coaching for when work is taking up too much room.

Private coaching for capable people who want to think more clearly, lead more deliberately and stop carrying so much on their own.

Kate Southerby in a calm one-to-one coaching setting

Who this is for

You might be here because...

This page is for people who are privately considering coaching, whether your organisation is involved or not.

  • You feel stuck in your career
  • You are considering a change but cannot yet see the shape of it
  • You have been promoted and feel less confident than people assume
  • You are experiencing imposter syndrome or self-doubt
  • You are overthinking, overworking or over-carrying
  • You need to have a difficult conversation
  • You want clearer boundaries
  • You want to lead or work in a way that feels more like you

Common situations

The issue may not have one neat label.

Leadership confidence feels fragile under pressure

Burnout, overwhelm or decision fatigue is starting to show

You are people pleasing, perfectionist or finding it hard to say no

Feedback, conflict or criticism lands harder than you want it to

You need career clarity, purpose or a better sense of what comes next

You want more presence and impact without becoming a louder version of yourself

What changes

Clearer thinking. Confidence. A steadier relationship with your own judgement.

Coaching is not about becoming a polished version of yourself. It is about understanding how you actually think, react, avoid, decide and show up.

01

Clearer thinking

Space to slow the noise down and understand what is really going on.

02

Confidence and self-trust

Not fake confidence. A steadier relationship with your own judgement.

03

Difficult conversations

Preparing for the thing you know you need to say, but keep avoiding.

04

Boundaries and emotional load

Noticing where you are carrying too much and what needs to change.

How it works

How it works.

01

Chemistry conversation

A short call to understand what has brought you here and whether coaching is the right fit.

02

Coaching sessions

Usually 60 or 90 minutes, online or in person where appropriate.

03

Practical actions

Each session connects insight to something usable: a conversation, a decision, a boundary, a habit or a different way of responding.

04

Review and rhythm

We keep checking what is changing, what is still sticky and what needs attention next.

In Kate's words

Coaching with Kate helped me see things more clearly, make better decisions and feel like myself again at work.

Coaching client

Want to talk it through?

Book a private conversation with Kate to explore whether coaching is the right next step.

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