1:1 Executive & Leadership Coaching
Helping capable lawyers and leaders grow into what their next level requires
Many of the people we coach are already successful.
They are technically strong, conscientious and highly capable. But as their careers develop, the behaviours that helped them succeed earlier can become less effective.
The expert who was rewarded for having the answer may now need to create space for others to think.
The high performer who built their reputation on being responsive and dependable may need to become more discerning about where their attention is most valuable.
The person who built their identity around doing may now need to create more value through judgement, influence, perspective and enabling others.
Coaching creates a confidential thinking space to explore these transitions.
Coaching can help with
Stepping from expert into leadership
Delegating, influencing and leading through others
Navigating complexity, pressure and competing priorities
Moving from operational detail to more strategic work
Building confidence and clarity through role or career transitions
Key benefits
Lawyers will develop greater:
Self-awareness and leadership effectiveness
Perspective-taking capacity and strategic thinking
Confidence in complex situations
Ability to influence and communicate
Clarity around priorities and decisions
Capacity to lead through others
Resilience and self-regulation
Ability to translate insight into sustained behavioural change
How it works
Coaching engagements are tailored to the individual and organisation.
We begin by clarifying the context, goals and desired outcomes. Coaching then provides regular space to reflect on current challenges, identify patterns, broaden perspective and experiment with new behaviours.
Where appropriate, coaching can include stakeholder input, strengths assessments, leadership assessments or other development tools.
Our role is not to provide a formula or tell someone how to lead. We work as thinking partners, helping clients make more intentional choices about how they want to lead and perform.
Let’s start a conversation about how we can support your lawyers and legal leaders
Contact Us"I would happily recommend Kathleen as a coach to other professionals looking for some career or life support in a structured, caring environment that Kathleen provides".
Anonymous Senior Lawyer
"Kathleen's coaching has allowed me to consider my career aspirations in a new and holistic fashion, with a strong empathetic connection and understanding of the differences that make each of us unique individuals. Kathleen has also taught me how to come at stubborn challenges with a renewed vigour."
Anonymous Senior Lawyer
"Carla is a fabulous coach! Her ability to ask thought provoking questions that help you gain deep insights into yourself is truly one of a kind. Phenomenal! Thank you Carla for all that you have done for me and helping me get back to ME."
Director, major global company.
"What a joy it's been to work with Carla and learn from her incredible expertise! I have truly enjoyed the depth of knowledge she brought to our sessions the relatable examples she used and the perceptive insights she shared with me. Carla's coaching has made a positive difference in not just my professional life but in my personal one as well and I can't thank her enough for the support and guidance she's offered over our time together!"
Senior Executive, major global tech company
