Coaching To Ignite Change
Unlock Your Potential, Embrace New Possibilities
Welcome, I’m Sue West
My coaching ignites change and accelerates the transformation of clients to:
Achieve excellence in leadership.
Forge a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
Navigate late career transitions.
Transition to retirement.
Achieve excellence in leadership.
Coaching supports people at various stages of their leadership development.
For those just stepping into a leadership role, I offer valuable support and guidance during this critical transition. I provide a safe space to explore leadership challenges, navigate the learning curve, and accelerate the development of essential skills, helping you build confidence, make informed decisions, and lay a strong foundation for your leadership journey.
For well-established leaders, having a coach can bring immense benefits. I provide an unbiased perspective, challenge existing assumptions, and help you uncover blind spots, enabling continuous growth and development. Additionally, I can support you as you tackle new and complex challenges, refine your leadership approach, and maintain a high level of performance and effectiveness in your role.
Working with me as your coach provides the opportunity to address these challenges, overcome limitations, and unlock your full leadership potential.
Forge a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
There are many points when people need support to navigate their careers, including when you are:
Confused or unsure about the next step in your career.
Ready for a step up in your career, but lack confidence or clarity on how to get started.
Feel overwhelmed or burnt out.
Experiencing a plateau in your career progression, or
Grappling with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Whatever ‘career snag’ you’re experiencing, I hold space for you to pause, reflect and regroup. I will ask powerful questions to help you analyse the situation, explore different perspectives, and develop effective strategies for moving forward with great momentum.
Navigate late career transitions.
In your late career, a coach can support you to:
Maintain or adapt your performance level
Avoid burnout
Develop a growth mindset
Address your desire for change
Navigate complex changes
I provide valuable support to help you reflect on your accomplishments, clarify your goals, develop a plan for the next phase of your career or life, address any challenges or uncertainties you may face, and leverage your skills and experiences to make a successful and fulfilling transition.
Transition to Retirement.
Coaching is a supportive space to explore your options if you are starting to think about the end of your career. Most people don’t relate to the term ‘retirement’ because they feel they still have so much living to do and retirement feels like the end. In reality, it represents a significant transition that could take you down a number of different paths. For some, it might mean moving into an emeritus role, for others it may mean starting a consultancy or an entirely new business or career. Options include full-time work graduating to part-time, board work, volunteering, or more. Some people even get invited to take on new roles as soon as their departure is announced.
Whatever the path, I will support you so you can do it your way. Together, we will clarify your retirement goals, create a structured plan for your post-career life, and navigate the emotional aspects of this transition.
More about me
I am passionate about empowering people to embrace change, unlock their unique potential, and discover new possibilities—for their work, leadership, and whole lives.
My coaching is built on the belief that everyone has untapped strengths, resourcefulness, and the capacity for growth, regardless of where they begin. I am driven by genuine curiosity about what makes people thrive and a deep commitment to helping clients move from stuck or uncertain to confident, purposeful, and fulfilled.
With a background in academic leadership, teaching, research, and personal development, I’ve witnessed firsthand the paradoxes and challenges that come with ambition and change. I love working with those who are ready to step into something new—whether advancing their career, navigating transition, or seeking more meaning and impact in life.
I create a confidential, supportive coaching space that values authenticity, courage, and self-discovery. I am passionate about helping people challenge limiting beliefs, gain clarity, and take bold, practical steps toward lasting change.
If you are seeking fresh perspectives, renewed confidence, or the courage to pursue what matters most, I’d love to partner with you on your journey.