A trusted space for leaders navigating pressure, complexity and growth.

From the outside, successful leaders often appear calm, capable and in control.

But behind the scenes, many are carrying:

  • constant pressure

  • emotional load

  • decision fatigue

  • people challenges

  • strategic overwhelm

  • isolation at the top

There are often very few spaces where leaders can speak honestly, process openly and think strategically without needing to manage perception, protect others or have all the answers.

Over time, this can lead to reactive decision-making, disconnection, exhaustion and loss of clarity.

Leadership can feel surprisingly lonely.

The responsibility.

The decision-making.

The people dynamics.

The pressure to hold it all together while continuing to move the business forward.

The Confidante is a private strategic advisory partnership designed to support leaders behind the scenes — creating space for clearer thinking, stronger decision-making and more intentional leadership.

  • “Thank you so much for the great experience, I will take away many of the learnings and apply this in many areas of my life. I feel so much more confident with where I am compared to where I was when I started this program.”

    Amy King, Head of Exhibitions & Live Events  (UK Venues), ASM GLOBAL


  • “Working with Heather has been absolutely incredible, she has helped me to reach several lightbulb moments which have hugely positively impacted my new direction in life. Although I have only worked with Heather online I feel like I have known her forever, she instantly put me at ease, her warm and calming nature made each session a pleasure to enjoy and left me feeling energised, with a real achievable plan of action.”

    Liz, 1:1 Client 

  • “Wow what an inspirational session! Heather motivated a marquee of sixty people to think about personal growth & gave insightful, empowering tips to unlock potential. The vibe was high & the feedback brilliant. Heather hit the brief perfectly & delivered accessible & inspiring content to a wide audience. AMAZING!”

    Zoë Bruce, Customer Director, Pilgrim’s UK

The Confidante creates a trusted space to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters most.

Part strategic sounding board, part advisor and part leadership support system, this partnership is designed to help leaders think more clearly, communicate more effectively and navigate complexity with greater confidence and perspective.

This is not traditional coaching.

It is practical, strategic and deeply human support for people carrying significant responsibility.

The Confidante is a six-month private strategic advisory partnership for founders, senior leaders and decision-makers.

the experience

Blending strategic thinking, emotional intelligence and real-world leadership insight, this experience offers confidential support across the challenges leaders are often navigating quietly:

  • team dynamics

  • organisational pressure

  • communication challenges

  • difficult decisions

  • leadership growth

  • overwhelm

  • confidence

  • clarity

  • accountability

The work is tailored entirely around the individual, their goals and the realities of their world.

No rigid frameworks. No surface-level coaching conversations. No performative leadership language.

Just honest, strategic support designed to help leaders feel more grounded, clear and capable as they lead.

  • “Working with Heather has been absolutely incredible, she has helped me to reach several lightbulb moments which have hugely positively impacted my new direction in life. Although I have only worked with Heather online I feel like I have known her forever, she instantly put me at ease, her warm and calming nature made each session a pleasure to enjoy and left me feeling energised, with a real achievable plan of action.”

    Liz, 1:1 Client 

  • “Heather made a huge impact on me. She was my saving grace and am so grateful to her. She helped me keep a level head and through her natural enthusiasm, positivity, and quest to keep things real (and realistic), she curbed my wavering confidence, worry and self-doubt. My go-to negative talk substantially decreased with each session.”

    Marina, 1:1 Client

the experience

What’s included

  • 6 months of private advisory support

  • Monthly 1:1 strategic sessions

  • One in-person strategy session

  • Direct access support between sessions

  • Voice note and strategic check-ins

  • Reflection, accountability and leadership guidance tailored to your world

The Confidante gives you:

Outcomes
  • Greater clarity and confidence in decision-making

  • Reduced overwhelm and reactive thinking

  • Stronger leadership presence and communication

  • Improved emotional resilience and perspective

  • Clearer priorities and strategic focus

  • Healthier boundaries and more sustainable performance

  • A deeper sense of calm, confidence and direction

  • The reassurance of having a trusted external partner in their corner

Its the ideal support for:

CEOs

Senior Leaders

Founders and business owners

Leaders navigating growth or change

High performers carrying significant pressure

Decision-makers needing trusted external perspective

Leaders wanting strategic support beyond traditional coaching

  • “Heather’s facilitation style is next level with great attention for detail”

    Analyst, Investor Relations, Reckitt 

  • “Heather is a learned and experienced facilitator who creates a completely collaborative framework to deliver training. You feel yourself evolve as the day goes on”

    Holly Moore, Founder, Make Events

  • “Thank you so much for the great experience, I will take away many of the learnings and apply this in many areas of my life. I feel so much more confident with where I am compared to where I was when I started this program.”

    Amy King, Head of Exhibitions & Live Events  (UK Venues), ASM GLOBAL


  • “Wow what an inspirational session! Heather motivated a marquee of sixty people to think about personal growth & gave insightful, empowering tips to unlock potential. The vibe was high & the feedback brilliant. Heather hit the brief perfectly & delivered accessible & inspiring content to a wide audience. AMAZING!”

    Zoë Bruce, Customer Director, Pilgrim’s UK

  • “Heather made a huge impact on me. She was my saving grace and am so grateful to her. She helped me keep a level head and through her natural enthusiasm, positivity, and quest to keep things real (and realistic), she curbed my wavering confidence, worry and self-doubt. My go-to negative talk substantially decreased with each session.”

    Marina, 1:1 Client

  • “Working with Heather has been absolutely incredible, she has helped me to reach several lightbulb moments which have hugely positively impacted my new direction in life. Although I have only worked with Heather online I feel like I have known her forever, she instantly put me at ease, her warm and calming nature made each session a pleasure to enjoy and left me feeling energised, with a real achievable plan of action.”

    Liz, 1:1 Client 

Why work with me…

For over 15 years, I’ve worked inside high-pressure environments where communication, leadership and the ability to navigate complexity matter deeply.

From global brands and leadership teams to fast-moving agencies and growing businesses, I’ve spent my career helping people think clearly, communicate effectively and perform under pressure.

My background combines strategic facilitation, stakeholder management, leadership development and deep understanding of human dynamics — allowing me to support leaders in a way that feels both commercially grounded and deeply supportive.

Clients often describe my work as calm, honest, insightful and transformational.

I bring warmth without losing strategic focus, and challenge without losing trust.