About

Alice Smith

I’m a leadership coach passionate about helping leaders and professionals reflect on their practices and maximise their impact. I provide a supportive, confidential space so we can work together to overcome obstacles, find clarity, and make brave decisions that drive positive change.
 
With over 20 years of senior leadership experience, I understand the pressures of juggling careers, families, and the many roles we manage daily in complex, high pressure environments.  I’ve had the privilege of coaching leaders from education, the NHS, the charity sector and the arts. 
 
Coaching provides the space to develop a clear vision alongside actionable steps to achieve it. Together, we can focus on areas such as building effective teams, strengthening professional relationships, and managing challenging situations. Equally, coaching can give you the time to reflect on personal beliefs and thought processes that shape your everyday life. By deepening this understanding of yourself, you’ll uncover new ways to rediscover joy in your work and develop a healthy work-life balance. 
 
 
 
My approach blends empathy,  listening, constructive challenge, and reflection –  always tailored to your unique context. By carving out time to reflect, you can grow as a leader while achieving balance in both your professional and personal life.
 
If you’re ready to rediscover joy, strengthen your self-belief, and create a clear path forward, I’d love to support you. 

Qualifications

ILM Certificate, Level 7 – Executive Leadership Coaching

NPQEL (National Professional Qualification Executive Leadership)

MA (SEN) – Leeds University

BEd – Cambridge University

” Working with Alice has been transformative. Her empathy and ability to understand the challenges I was facing made every session feel supportive and insightful. She asked probing questions that helped me prioritise my thoughts, consider my wellbeing, and develop practical solutions to overcome daily challenges. Alice’s professionalism, combined with her open and approachable nature, created a comfortable space where I could discuss even the most difficult topics. Each session left me feeling lighter, clearer, and better equipped to manage both my work and personal wellbeing.” 

“   Working with Alice has been transformative. Her empathy and ability to understand the challenges I was facing made every session feel supportive and insightful. She asked probing questions that helped me prioritise my thoughts, consider my wellbeing, and develop practical solutions to overcome daily challenges. Alice’s professionalism, combined with her open and approachable nature, created a comfortable space where I could discuss even the most difficult topics. Each session left me feeling lighter, clearer, and better equipped to manage both my work and personal wellbeing.   ”