Navigating the shift from expert to leader
As you grow in your career, the expectations placed on you begin to shift. What once drove your success — your expertise, your drive, your ability to deliver — is no longer enough on its own.
You may be stepping into a leadership role for the first time, navigating greater complexity and uncertainty, or supporting others to perform at their best. You’re now expected to influence, communicate with impact and make decisions in environments that don’t always have clear answers.
At the same time, the pressure increases. You want to progress, to lead as best as you can and to make a meaningful contribution — without losing yourself in the process.
This is where many talented professionals find themselves at a turning point: capable, committed, and yet aware that operating at this next level requires something different.
My name is Laurence and as a Leadership & Executive Coach, I support ambitious individuals and organisations through these transitions — helping you strengthen your leadership, navigate challenges with clarity, and grow into a way of leading that is both effective and aligned with your strengths.
About me
I began my career in the fast-paced world of finance, where I spent over a decade working across three major European investment banks.
During that time, I progressed through all the ranks, eventually setting up and managing my own team. Over my 14 years in banking, I worked in the areas of project finance, specialised lending and sustainable finance. I led complex transactions, from pitching to deal closing, managed client relationships, drove business growth whilst adapting quickly to new environments and ever-changing economic contexts.
Alongside these achievements, I experienced the realities that come with demanding careers — pressure, steep learning curves, and moments where the expectations placed on you evolve faster than the support around you.
I bring this experience into my coaching today.
My approach is calm, structured and focused. I create a confidential space where you can step back, think clearly, and work through the challenges you face — while staying anchored in the realities of your role and environment.
I work with professionals and organisations navigating key transitions, helping them strengthen their leadership, build their influence, and perform at a high level in a way that is sustainable.
Who I work with & why does it matter
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High-potential junior and intermediates are often promoted for their technical excellence and drive. They form your organisation’s future leaders’ pipeline. As their responsibilities grow quickly, they may experience lack of confidence, imposter syndrome or pressure to constantly prove themselves. Emerging leaders can also be at risk of overworking and burnout.
→ How coaching helps
Builds professional maturity and the necessary perspective to manage ambition and a fast-track career development in a sustainable way, whilst keeping enthusiasm and motivation
Builds self-awareness, emotional intelligence, confidence and leadership identity from early on
Supports the transition from technical expert to emerging leader
→ Impact at teams & organisational level
Accelerated and more intentional development of talent
Improved engagement and readiness for senior roles
Higher retention and stronger internal pool of talent
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Stepping up as a manager is an exciting time yet it can also be daunting and isolating. High-achievers are particularly susceptible to putting a lot of pressure on themselves to succeed and prove they are up to the task. New challenges come up, such as how to manage the growth of others, how to delegate effectively and how to manage “up”. What made your success as an individual contributor may not always work when stepping up to a managerial role.
→ How coaching helps
Explores new ways of working and doing
Addresses specific challenges that are new for the manager
Provides emotional support in a time of transition
Explores how to move from a being a “doer” to being an “enabler”
Develops managerial and leadership style
→ Impact at teams & organisational level
Faster transition into a new managerial role
Positive “spillover effects” to the rest of the team and reduced risk of staff attrition
Reduced risk of burnout and early management failure
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Senior managers operate at a pivotal level in your organisation, in between the expectations of the executives and the demands of operational teams. They might operate in a complex environment, dealing with internal politics and pushing for results by way of influence rather than authority. Certain senior managers have been in their role for a long time and may also struggle to adapt to a new environment or a new business context.
→ How coaching helps
Allows the space for acknowledging the pressure and finding sustainable ways to deal with it
Explores how their roles can be more impactful and supportive of the firm’s strategy
Digs deep into their strengths and blind spots to improve leadership, influence, communication and decision-making
Prepares for executive roles
→ Impact at teams & organisational level
Stronger alignement across the organisation
Equipping leadership teams with more skills to manage complex situations
More credible internal candidates for succession plan
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Leading at executive level comes with heightened complexity, more visibility and increased pressure, especially in today’s rapidly changing economic, geopolitical and societal landscape. Being able to drive a firm’s strategy and success is exciting and rewarding yet it can come with loneliness and a lack of helpful feedback. High-stakes situations and the requirement to take big decisions with big consequences come with more stress and a need to maintain resilience, focus and clarity.
→ How coaching helps
Allows the thinking space for brainstorming, perspective, creativity - and even challenge when the leader asks for it
Explores different models of leadership that could be suitable to what the firm is going through
Offers unbiased feedback, helps with building confidence and explores blindspots
→ Impact at teams & organisational level
Development of leaders that can take the firm successfully through complex times
Building a strong and human-centred company culture
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One-to One Executive Coaching
Partnering with first-time managers, business leaders and executives so they can bring the best of themselves to their roles, teams and organisations
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One-to-One Career Transitions Coaching
Supporting talented women and men in shaping fulfilling careers through professional growth, career pivots and career change as well as managing life transitions such as becoming a parent
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Group Coaching & Masterclasses
I hold quarterly group coaching sessions for personal reflection and goal & vision setting, as well as masterclasses on various topics in line with personal and professional growth
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Team Workshops & Training
Tailored workshops for your teams on presentation and pitching skills, team communication, wellbeing at work and creative thinking
What my clients are saying
“Laurence’s coaching helped me navigate the complexity of moving countries, facing visa challenges and managing a long, uncertain job hunt filled with tough choices. Her support brought clarity and confidence when everything felt overwhelming, enabling me to balance work, family and pursue multiple areas where I want to contribute through my projects and dreams. I warmly recommend Laurence to anyone seeking guidance and practical support through their transitions”
— Elisa
“After our coaching session I felt inspired, empowered and determined.”
— L.
“I was struggling with burnout and self-sabotage in my creative career and Laurence walked me through a hidden commitment framework that has opened up new possibilities.
Her quiet confidence and warmth enabled me to voice some worries and truths for the first time and gave me fresh confidence in my ability to handle whatever is thrown at me.
I truly appreciate the care and listening she took in our coaching session and I look forward to deepening the work with her in the future”
— Eli
“Thank you for your time just then, Laurence - enjoyable and insightful. You bring great positivity and calm to the discussion. Demonstrated that even with limited time, amazing value can be delivered! Thank you :)”
— Ben
“You provide an incredibly comfortable space to discuss things. It’s lovely how natural this is, and being able to see what’s behind the problem and moving me to understand that is a great skill”
— Joe
Get in touch with me
As a former banking professional and now a business owner, I understand the importance of working with the right person and establishing a partnership of trust.
Fill in the information below and let’s start by a simple conversation so I can understand your coaching needs and how I can best support you and/or your organisation.
