Be You
and thrive.

Whoever you are, whatever you do, I’m here to enable you to think clearly, reconnect with what matters, and move toward it — at your own pace.

Hi, I'm Claire.

With over 25 years as a coach and supervisor, my work is about enabling you to make your most authentic contribution — in a rapidly changing, complex world.

Whether you’re growing as a leader, asking “what next?”, or striving to be a masterful coach for your own clients, I offer a calm, considered space to think clearly and move toward what matters. No pressure, no jargon — just you, and the work we do together.

Claire Palmer
Leadership, career & coach development

25+

years as a coach & supervisor

MCC

the field’s highest credential

1:1

always personal, never off-the-shelf

Exceptional leadership, fulfilling careers, masterful coaches

Leadership coaching

It can be tough and isolating to lead. I offer the reflection, perspective and support that lets you navigate the chaos and contribute in the most positive way — to your organisation, and to your life.

Career coaching

Getting on isn’t about climbing fastest. It’s about finding the work you’ll not only excel at, but love — stimulating, fulfilling, and genuinely yours. Let’s identify what that looks like for you.

Coach development

Because coaches need coaching too. I help professional coaches hone their craft, reflect on their practice, surface blind spots, and know themselves deeply — through mentoring, supervision and systemic work.

Questions people often ask.

Still wondering about something? The complimentary session is the easiest way to find out if we’re a good fit.

What actually happens in a complimentary session?

It’s essentially a conversation. Come prepared to share what’s on your mind and ask any questions you have – I’ll guide you through it. We’ll cover what success would look like for you if we worked together, how often sessions might happen, and more. Plus next steps. Like coaching itself, we co-create it together – in fact, I’ll be coaching you even in this conversation, to help us both get clear on what matters most to you.

I now work exclusively online. Face to face, online, or by phone – I have always offered all three, but working now, over 2-3 days a week, online or by phone is a much better use of our time, and it works very well. I’m also happy to work without video, which can actually enhance the experience – we are less distracted by visuals.

Coaching isn’t just about solving a problem – it’s about real change. Most people come to coaching wanting clarity, focus, and a sense of direction. My role is to help you navigate whatever’s in the way, looking not just at the issue in front of you but at you as a whole person, and the wider context you’re operating in. Through real listening, honest feedback, and the right questions at the right time, coaching helps you find answers that are often already there – you just haven’t had the space to see them yet.

It’s also about building self-awareness and confidence, and having someone hold you accountable, so insight turns into action. I find it genuinely rewarding to be part of that – watching someone shift and the progress that follows.

Coaching Supervision is reflecting on the work you do as a coach with your clients. We look at every aspect of your practice – you, your client, your interactions, and the wider systems you both inhabit. Mentor Coaching, as defined by the International Coach Federation, involves listening to your coaching, identifying your strengths, and determining developmental areas. Coaching skills are used within both offerings.

This varies by the type of work. Leadership Coaching tends to run 6 months or more; Career Coaching is usually around 3 months; ICF Mentor Coaching typically takes 3-6 months; and Coaching Supervision varies more widely, from 6 months to a couple of years. And it can all vary as the work is so individual.

A free 30 minutes, just for you.

An unhurried, no-obligation conversation to get to the heart of what’s key for you right now — and to see how we might work together.

Online from UK.