Kate Lloyd – Career & Mindset Coach in Henley & Thame

I reached out to Kate because I was feeling broken from working as a psychologist and was considering leaving the profession. I realise now that I was experiencing compassion fatigue. Thankfully, as a result of Kate’s coaching, I am still working as a psychologist and I’m now supporting my clients in a way that is sustainable and that I enjoy. I am also being brave enough to try all sorts of new things that Kate supported me with.
Kate has been my biggest champion – celebrating me when I achieved both little milestones and much bigger changes. She was also my best critical friend in that she didn’t just take what I said but would look beneath and challenge me to notice patterns in my thinking and behaviours. It allowed me to change some unhelpful views and also to recognise my values and my value!
Coaching is about being that champion and also challenger, in order for us to acknowledge our achievements and to also grow and change. This is what Kate does very well. She is compassionate, good fun, kind, a phenomenal reflective listener, creative in her approaches and incredibly patient. Go into coaching with Kate, accepting that change will happen if you put the work in.
Thank you Kate, for coming into my life when you did and for helping me to change it in ways that I wanted and needed.

Leona Black, Educational Psychologist, Blacklight Learning

I came to Kate for career coaching and the process has been immensely valuable in navigating other major changes in my life too. Kate is a wonderful listener, is able to bring you into focus when needed and can flex the her approach when unexpected things pop up in the coaching journey. I thoroughly enjoyed our journey together and as a result I have started a new role in a sector that reflects my interests and values and I am better able to manage my personal “saboteurs” that previously held me back. I would highly recommend working with Kate.

Francisca Gutierrez, The British Museum

Kate’s coaching was pivotal in helping me rediscover happiness and fulfilment in my career. I had twelve virtual sessions focussed on a series of goals to explore why I felt lost and stuck. The process helped me to reframe my career perspectives and outlook and provided me with the tools to proactively shape the career that I want. I have now joined an organisation that reflects what’s important to me and where I am already making an impact.
Throughout the process Kate was there to support, encourage and challenge me to overcome barriers and to step confidently outside my comfort zone. Her experience and warmth always shone through, helping to bring the most out of me and enabling me to make significant shifts in my mindset.
As a process it has been incredibly eye opening and rewarding and has created a wealth of agency across my professional and personal life. I would unreservedly recommend Kate to anyone, I’m sure you’ll find her partnership and process invaluable too.

Christian Tallent, Architect, Anderson Orr

I was already describing the need to define the second chapter of my career when I met Kate. But I wasn’t making progress. Bottom line – she was instrumental in changing my strategy. I moved from trying to find something different from what I was tired of, to knowing what I wanted and searching for that with focus and renewed energy. I’ve found a great new job – and enjoyed every minute with Kate – she’s ace and I highly recommend working with her.

Oli Hibbert, Director of Engineering, Ocean Infinity

Kate coached me through a work transition during my second maternity leave. I was struggling to decide what scale of change I needed and my confusion was creating paralysis.
Through the process Kate helped me clarify my priorities and my vision for the future. With this came a renewed confidence and freedom to define what I wanted and how I could get there. Kate is brilliant at what she does. I definitely made the right choice for myself, my family and my career.

Vlada Leussink, Head of Data Science, Lyft