Leadership is rewarding, but it can also be demanding, complex and, at times, isolating. When you’re responsible for leading others, finding the time and space to think clearly can be difficult. Coaching provides the time and space to pause, think clearly and lead intentionally.
Working with Maxine gives you the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day pressures of leadership and focus on what matters most. Through confidential, thought-provoking conversations, you’ll gain greater clarity, strengthen your decision-making, explore fresh perspectives and take purposeful action.
Whether you’re leading organisational change, managing increasing complexity, stepping into a new role or seeking a more sustainable way to lead, coaching provides both support and constructive challenge, enabling you to move forward with greater clarity, confidence and resilience.
Why coaching with Maxine?
Maxine brings together over 30 years of experience in education and leadership with internationally recognised coaching expertise. Having served as a headteacher for 13 years and supported schools, trusts and governing boards as a school improvement adviser, executive coach and leadership consultant, she understands first-hand the opportunities, pressures and responsibilities of educational leadership.
As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Maxine partners with leaders to help them think more deeply, make informed decisions and unlock their own solutions. Her coaching is grounded in the International Coaching Federation Core Competencies and underpinned by evidence-informed practice. Rather than offering advice or ready-made answers, she creates a safe, supportive and professionally challenging space where leaders can develop their own thinking, strengthen their leadership and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Committed to continual professional learning, Maxine is currently studying for the Master of Studies (MSt) in Coaching at the University of Cambridge. Alongside her extensive leadership experience, this reflects her commitment to continually developing her practice and bringing current research, psychology, neuroscience and evidence-informed thinking into every coaching partnership.
Benefits of coaching
Every coaching conversation is shaped around your goals, your context and the challenges you are facing. Together, we create the thinking space needed for lasting growth, confident decision-making and purposeful leadership.
Coaching can help you to:
- Lead with greater confidence and authenticity.
- Navigate change and uncertainty with clarity.
- Develop strategic thinking and strengthen decision-making.
- Build resilience while maintaining perspective.
- Strengthen communication and professional relationships.
- Increase your confidence, influence and leadership presence.
- Create a healthier, more sustainable approach to leadership.
- Reconnect with your purpose, values and what matters most.
Exceptional leadership should not come at the expense of your wellbeing. Sustainable leadership is about leading effectively while remaining connected to your values, maintaining perspective and creating a way of working that is both fulfilling and enduring. Maxine’s coaching helps leaders achieve lasting success without losing sight of themselves.
Every coaching partnership is tailored to your individual goals, providing a confidential, reflective and professionally supportive space in which you can think, grow and lead effectively.
Is coaching right for you?
Coaching could be right for you if:
- You’re stepping into a new leadership role and want to establish yourself with confidence.
- You’re leading organisational change or managing increasing complexity.
- You’re feeling stretched and want to lead more sustainably.
- You want to develop your confidence, influence or strategic thinking.
- You’re preparing for the next stage of your leadership journey.
- You simply need a confidential space to think, reflect and gain clarity.
Whatever stage of your leadership journey you’re at, coaching provides the opportunity to invest in yourself, your leadership and the people you lead.
Coaching packages
Everyone’s needs are different and so all packages are bespoke. We agree the length and frequency of sessions, whether online or face to face. Some coaching arrangements are arranged and agreed, for example monthly sessions for a period of six months. Some arrangements are more flexible. You may also want to discuss coaching or coach training for teams or groups within an organisation.
Starting the conversation
Choosing the right coach is an important decision. That’s why I offer a complimentary 30-minute discovery call, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another and explore whether coaching is the right fit for you. We can consider how best coaching may be arranged for you and, of course, discuss the cost. We might discuss your current role, the opportunities and challenges you’re facing, and what you hope to gain from coaching. You’ll have the chance to ask any questions about my approach, and together we’ll consider how we might work together to support your leadership journey. There is no obligation to continue. The purpose of the call is simply to provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore your needs and help you decide whether coaching with Evergreen Leaders is right for you.
Take the first step towards leading with greater clarity, confidence and sustainability.
Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call and together we’ll explore how Evergreen Leaders can support the growth of confident leaders, effective governance and sustainable school improvement.
