Career and Business Coach & Business Mentor

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next, you are not alone. My job is to help you get clear on what you want, build confidence in your decisions, and take practical steps forward in your career or business.

I bring a mix of commercial experience and calm coaching. I have spent over two decades building, growing and supporting owner-led businesses, and I now use that experience to help people make progress, without the noise or the waffle.

What I help with

Career coaching

If your career no longer fits, or you feel you should have it figured out by now, we will slow things down and make it clear. Together we can work on:

• Career direction and next-step decisions
• Confidence, self-belief, and getting unstuck
• CV, LinkedIn, and interview preparation
• Clarity around strengths, values and what matters most

Business coaching

If you are building a business, leading a team, or carrying too much on your own, I can help you create focus and forward motion. We can work on:

• Clear priorities and decision-making
• Strategy that actually turns into action
• Confidence as a leader
• Practical systems that reduce overwhelm and create momentum

My approach

People often tell me they feel calmer after our first conversation because they finally have space to think. My coaching is:

• Warm, direct, and supportive
• Structured, so we do not just talk, we move
• Practical, with clear next steps you can actually follow through on

You will leave sessions with more clarity, a plan you trust, and a stronger sense of “I can do this.”

A bit about my background 

I am a senior business and operations professional with over 25 years’ experience building, growing and sustaining owner-led businesses, with a strong track record in business development, partnerships, and trusted relationships.

I founded and now run Aspire Career and Business Coaching, supporting people through career progression, business growth, and confidence building.

Alongside client work, I also mentor business owners and leaders through the Help to Grow programme, and support young women through the Empowering Girls programme.

Credentials and highlights

• Business Mentor with the Help to Grow programme
• Foundation in Business Mentoring
• Diploma in Life Coaching
• Diploma in Small Business Coaching
• Diploma in Marketing
• Certificate in Personnel Practice
• Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (FREC)
• Winner of the Exeter Living Award for “People Services”

Ready to talk?

If you would like to explore working together, book an exploratory chat. We will talk through what is going on, what you want instead, and what support would help most.