Hi, I'm Paula
I'm an Executive & Leadership Coach with over 20 years of senior HR leadership experience — and I help ambitious professionals, managers, and business owners move from overwhelmed to empowered.
I Understand Because I've Been There
Throughout my career, I worked at the intersection of people, leadership, and business. When I joined my company, it had 65 employees. By the time I left, there were 750. I played a central role in managing that extraordinary growth — balancing commercial goals with human needs, building and leading teams, and supporting leaders through constant change and pressure.
I know how overwhelming it feels to carry both professional responsibilities and personal pressures at the same time. I've lived it myself — leading in a fast-paced corporate world while raising three children and navigating all the other challenges life throws at us. I've seen firsthand the toll it takes when success comes at the expense of wellbeing.
I watched capable, driven leaders push themselves to the brink. I felt the weight of impossible expectations: work like you don't have a family, raise a family like you don't have a career. And I learned that sacrificing your wellbeing and relationships should never be the price of success.
Why I Do This Work
Eventually, I chose to step away from the corporate ladder to create something different — a business that helps others find the clarity, balance, and fulfilment I once craved.
Today, I help leaders, managers, and professionals stop simply surviving and start living and leading with intention. Through tailored coaching, I guide my clients to make conscious decisions, lead authentically, and align their lives with their values — so they can thrive at work and at home without losing themselves in the process.
This isn't just about stress management or work-life balance. It's about becoming the kind of leader — and human — who lives with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
My Coaching Combines:
Deep leadership insight from two decades of senior HR experience navigating complex organisational challenges
Real-world understanding of the pressures facing leaders, managers, and professionals today
Practical wisdom gained from guiding organisations through significant growth while maintaining human connection
Personal experience of the struggle to excel professionally while being present for what matters most
I bring both the strategic thinking of an HR Director and the human-centred approach of a coach. I understand business demands and personal realities. I know what it takes to lead — and I know what it costs when we lose ourselves in the process.
Let’s Connect
I believe that sustainable success comes from clarity, not constantly pushing harder. Each client's journey is unique, so I tailor my coaching to your context, goals, and challenges — creating a partnership grounded in trust, insight, and practical action.
If you're ready to stop surviving and start living with intention, I'd love to connect. Because success should never mean sacrificing yourself.