About Me

I will give you my total attention and work with you to find a way out of being stuck.

I know a LOT about change.

I was a secondary school teacher for over 30 years, in five schools in both the UK and the US, in state schools and private schools. I lived and worked in California for 23 years, first moving my life there in my 20s and then back again (now with family attached) in my 50s. Change can be hard work, not always wonderful, and really challenging.

And new things are exhausting! Which is why it’s helpful to have someone who’s experienced big, life-altering challenges to accompany you on your change journey.

Although I love teaching, it meant I had no work-life balance, and I chose to leave the classroom in order to change that.

So I know how scary it can be to contemplate life changes when what you’ve got is “ok” and at least familiar.

Negotiating that transition can be intimidating, which is why it helps to have a coach: someone who will really listen to you, help you think about it all more deeply and probably differently, so that you can find your way out of the procrastination, confusion and paralysis that is keeping you stuck where you are.

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So what’s it like working with me? I’ll let my clients tell you:

“My direction morphed from a formless feeling into a series of concrete actions that moved me towards a clearer goal…She approaches the problems with a proactive and no nonsense attitude … I’ve felt what I’ve needed to do has become clear.”

Patrick O., Software Developer

“Gabriel has an exceptional ability to track details without losing sight of the big picture, and was thereby able to help me understand my own goals and to refine a set of discrete objectives.”

John M., Executive Trustee

These clients show how coaching can transform a problem which is sometimes hard to articulate into understanding which allows you to see a way forward, finding clarity and direction in a job or situation which feels stuck.

“Her style is patient, she doesn’t judge, but does make you think about the way forward. I relished her level of challenge.”

Stephen Palmer, Communications Manager

Clients often comment on this combination of qualities in my coaching: that I listen to them very carefully, but also ask penetrating questions that lead to insight and a different way of looking at a problem. That balance is central to my coaching – unequivocal support with a firm challenge when needed.

“I left every conversation elated… by the end I didn’t just feel like I was back to my old self, I felt better than my old self.”

Imogen, Writer

“I found that (coaching) helped me to structure my thinking and development ideas for career progression. I looked forward to the sessions…. I had been struggling to develop my thinking alone… The sessions gave me space, time and a structure to explore where my career could and should go.”

S. Smith, Design Director

“She helped me gain a deeper understanding of my own processes… I moved from a place of inertia to a place of sustainable achievement with clear goals.”

John A., Cyber Security Director

These reflections speak to the heart of what coaching with me can bring about: a plan for real change in sessions that leave you energised (and relieved!) by a fresh focus and a clear idea of where to go and what to do next.

“Coaching outdoors while walking really resonated with me… it took away the element of worry or stress… much nicer than somewhere in an office… a more open and relaxed atmosphere…”

Mia D.

“Because of being outside… my mind was free to open up and find the issue creating the problem… I was able to… work out how to deal with the problem… with the confidence to begin the process of moving forward.”

Karen J.

Outdoor sessions in North London parks offer a different kind of space – less formal, more expansive. The act of walking side by side removes pressure, facilitates new thinking, and makes tackling tough questions feel easier.

Each testimonial illustrates how coaching with me can feel: that you are understood, and that a compassionate but challenging conversation can lead to meaningful and purposeful change. Whether you prefer sitting across a table, talking on Zoom, or walking through a London park, I offer a space where insight is discovered, not dictated. These voices show that clarity, confidence and action are within reach – and often closer than you think.

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Get in touch with me for a free introductory conversation about coaching.

We can talk about what you’re stuck with – perhaps you already have an idea of where you want to be, but you don’t know how to get there, or maybe you don’t (and that’s ok). We can talk more about how coaching works and you can ask all the questions you want. And then you can decide if coaching with me is for you.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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