Find your way forward.
Calm, practical coaching to help you untangle confusion and reconnect with your strengths.
No pressure, no obligation. Just a conversation.
Rather write first? Email me a question
Welcome.
You know you don't need fixing. You're not broken. But you might be feeling stuck, or overwhelmed at work, or unsure about your next steps. You may just have lost confidence in who you are.
I offer structured, thoughtful coaching to help you get clear on what matters, where you're stuck, and what to do about it. No jargon. No quick fixes. Just calm, honest conversations that turn overwhelm into small, achievable steps, with support that holds you to them.
I help people find clarity when work (and life) feels overwhelming. I work with you to untangle the confusion, reconnect with your strengths, and find practical next steps that feel authentically yours.
If you've got a problem, and you know where to find her, maybe you should hire… Ruth.
What do I do?
Coaching is about authentic conversations, so rather than sweat over a neat summary, I had a chat about what I think my coaching is, and here's what I said:
"Coaching feels like a puzzle you're helping to solve with someone; helping them find out the answers, seeing people grow in confidence and clarity.
It's helping them realise their strengths, which they can apply to any situation they're struggling with, helping them join the dots.
Really, coaching is helping people see the potential that's already in them."
Who's it for?
Maybe you're thinking about a change: a new sector, a new role, a new way of working. But you're not sure how to get there, or even what "there" really looks like.
Or maybe it's not so dramatic. You're just feeling burnt out and disheartened, but can't quite articulate why.
How do I work?
My coaching is grounded, kind, curious and practical.
I meet you exactly where you are, with no one-size-fits-all approach. I create a calm space where you can think clearly and do your best work.
I listen deeply, help you find small, doable steps (not overwhelming transformations), and reflect back your own strengths, often ones you didn't know you had.
No jargon. No imposing methods. Just curious, caring support that leads to real, pragmatic steps forward.
You met me where I was. You took the time to get to know me and were sensitive to what I needed at the time. You weren't patronising about the relatively obvious things. The way you helped me articulate specific actions was great… small, doable things I could achieve without it feeling too big.
Kata, London
Sound like what you need? Start with a conversation.
My experience
I have over 25 years of leadership experience in Communications, working across many multinationals, small teams, corporate, charity, and even the Church of England.
I understand different cultures, different pressures, different worlds, and I speak in plain English, not coach-speak. Find out more on LinkedIn.
What's the offer?
8-week Coaching Journey
- 8 × 50-minute sessions
- Online via Zoom (creating that safe, focused space)
- Also able to meet in person, either on the Surrey/Sussex borders or near Westminster, London
Plus a free 30-minute discovery call first, to see if we're a good fit.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me
Let's have a chat and see if working together feels right for both of us.
- You don't need to have it all worked out first.
- It's free, and there's no obligation.
Rather ask a question first? Email me at
ruthblanco1977@gmail.com
