High performance, without the personal cost

I work with leaders and professionals who want to perform at a high level — without burning out or losing a sense of who they are in the process.

My approach integrates performance coaching, psychological insight and stress management - helping you perform at a high level in a way that’s aligned with what matters to you — and sustainable over time.

Whether you’re navigating pressure, stepping into greater leadership or rethinking your direction after burnout, we focus on what actually works in the reality of your day-to-day life.

The goal isn’t just insight — it’s building a way of working that you can rely on under pressure.

A different kind of coaching

Most approaches push you to choose between performance and wellbeing.

Very few address how to sustain both. That’s where I focus.

Perform at a high level - without burning out

Understand what’s driving your behaviour and stress responses

Reconnect with what matters to you. - and make decisions aligned with it

✔ Build a way of working that supports sustainable performance

With a background in leadership, career and performance coaching, combined with deep expertise in stress and burnout, I help you:

This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list or relying on idealised solutions that don’t fit your reality.

It’s about building the awareness, systems and habits that allow you to manage pressure, maintain energy, and perform consistently — even within the demands of your actual working life.

You might recognise some of these signs:

  • Self-doubt or imposter syndrome

  • Racing thoughts and scattered attention

  • Forgetfulness and reduced concentration

  • Irritability or low empathy with others

  • Growing negativity or cynicism toward work

  • Low motivation and chronic procrastination

  • Rigid thinking and difficulty problem-solving

  • Constant fatigue, no matter how much you sleep

  • Physical symptoms: frequent colds, muscle tension, skin or digestive issues

If several of these feel familiar, your nervous system is likely to be out of balance and in need of a reset.

And that’s where I can help you.

How I Support You

Our work is practical, focused, and grounded in the reality of your day-to-day life.

Depending on what you need, we might focus on:

  • Stabilising your energy and reducing overwhelm - so you can think clearly and get out of reactive mode

  • Improving focus, clarity and decision-making - especially under pressure

  • Understanding what’s driving your patterns - so you can change how you think, respond and perform when faced with challenges

  • Reconnecting with what matters to you - and making decisions that in alignment

  • Building a way of working that is sustainable - so you can perform at a high level without burning out

  • Navigating career direction or transitions - when things no longer feel clear or fulfilling

This isn’t about quick fixes.

It’s about creating a system that works for you.

Why Me?

I’ve spent 20 years working with senior leaders and professionals across industries and geographies, supporting performance, leadership and career development.

I’ve also got experience of working in high pressure environments and draw on my own experience of burnout to help others.

With professional training in psychology and a practical, evidence-based approach, I focus on solutions that work in real life — not just in theory.

Coaching programmes

Start with clarity. Then build a way of working that lasts.

Two ways to work together—depending on whether you need a clear plan to move forward, or ongoing support to make lasting change.

Most clients start with the Diagnostic & Roadmap, then continue into ongoing support.

1️⃣ AURA Diagnostic & Roadmap

Gain clarity on what to change — and how to move forward

For professionals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not operating at their best — and want a clear, structured plan to move forward.

A focused 4-week engagement designed to evaluate your current state, understand your stress profile, and define a practical path forward.

This is about taking stock, identifying your focus areas and equipping you with the tools to take action independently.

How it works

  • Initial 90-minute diagnostic & strategy session Assess your current state and define key priorities

  • Midpoint session (week 2) Refine your approach and address early challenges

  • Final session (week 4) Consolidate progress and set you up for continued success

What you gain

✔ A clear view of where you are on the burnout spectrum

✔ Insight into your stress profile and burnout patterns

✔ A clear, practical roadmap to improve how you work and feel

✔ A personalised toolkit of strategies tailored to you

✔ Resources to support continued progress beyond the programme

So you can move forward with clarity, focus and a plan that works in your reality.

2️⃣ Embed a New Operating System

Build a system for sustainable success

For professionals who want more than a plan—and are ready to implement, refine and embed lasting change.

We use your roadmap as the foundation, then work together over time to translate it into how you actually operate day to day.

This is practical, iterative work — making small, targeted changes, reviewing what works and refining as you go until it becomes consistent and sustainable.

How it works

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions focused on implementation and refinement with monthly committment

  • Ongoing support between sessions as challenges arise

  • Regular reviews to track progress and guide next steps

What you gain

✔ Clarity on what success looks like for you — and a clear direction to work towards

✔ Greater awareness of patterns that impact your performance

✔ Direct 1:1 input on your challenges, decisions and pressure points

✔ An upgraded Operating System designed to sustain high performance under pressure

✔ Consistent progress through structured implementation and review

So you can perform effectively - in a way that’s aligned with what matters most to you

Not sure which programme is right for you?


Book a discovery call and we’ll explore what would be most helpful.

Testimonials

  • "This coaching provided me with a deeper understanding of where my state of mind is at, where I may need to make changes and most importantly ideas and solutions to help me improve my quality of life both inside and outside of work."

    Sam Burt, Senior Manager

  • Superb. Rachel was fantastic at making an accurate analysis of my situation and offering practical guidance and suggestions. Her suggested solutions to problems felt easy to implement and achievable.

    — Sarah Crawshaw, Headhunter

  • I was starting to survive and not thrive. I was able to make small, yet impactful adjustments which really boosted my mood and kicked me up a notch"

    — Jacqui, Business Owner

  • “I felt overwhelmed at work and personally. The AURA assessment and Rachel's coaching was so valuable in helping me to take an important stop-check on my resilience level and providing insight into specific signs and issues that needed addressing. This was supported by really practical tips and tools and I have now made some small, yet really impactful changes. “

    — Rod Edmiston, Senior Manager (Sports Industry)

Ready to perform at your best — sustainably?

If you’re feeling the pressure of high performance, or questioning whether your current way of working is sustainable, we can explore how to move forward.