Making sense of what matters
Most people come to coaching because something matters. A new role. A leadership challenge. A career transition. A significant life event. I’m Hayley Simpkin, an EMCC accredited Executive Coach and Senior People Leader. My journey into coaching began with a simple belief: that everyone deserves a space where they can make sense of what matters.
I work with Leaders who are looking to understand themselves more deeply, challenge what may be holding them back and find the courage to lead differently.
I believe the most successful leaders are those who understand their strengths, recognise their impact on others and lead in a way that is true to who they are.
Leadership can be challenging, sometimes you know something needs to change, but you are not quite sure what or where to start.
Experience matters
- EMCC Accredited Executive Coach
- Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD)
- Accredited EQi 360 Practitioner
- Accredited Hogan Practitioner
- 23+ Years HR Strategy, Talent, Development & Senior Leadership
- Specialist in Career & Life Transitions
- Expert in Executive Development
What my clients say
Working with Hayley was a turning point for me. Before our coaching sessions, I was struggling to secure a promotion and often felt I wasn’t good enough, despite my experience and achievements. Hayley took the time to really understand my skills, strengths and career history. She recommended a Hogan assessment and her debrief was outstanding. She helped me to see the value that I bring, challenged some of the limiting beliefs I had about myself and gave me a much clearer understanding of my strengths and potential. The biggest impact was the confidence I gained from our work together. Hayley helped me believe in myself and encouraged me to put myself forward for opportunities that I might have previously dismissed.A few months later I successfully gained a promotion, something I genuinely don’t think I would have applied for without her support.
I would highly recommend Hayley to anyone looking to build their confidence, better understand their strengths, and take the next step in their career. Her insight, encouragement and professional expertise made a real difference to me.
Rachel
Career Growth
Leadership Success
Working with Hayley as my leadership coach has been one of the most valuable development experiences I've had.
Using my Hogan psychometric profile as a starting point, she helped me understand not just my strengths, but also some of the behaviours that can show up when I'm under pressure. What really stood out was her ability
to turn those insights into practical actions. For example, I often found myself holding back in senior meetings, despite knowing I had useful perspectives to contribute. Through Hayley's coaching, I developed the confidence to speak up more often, challenge constructively, and trust my own judgement. The result has been a noticeable increase in both my confidence and competence as a leader, and I now approach complex discussions and stakeholder relationships with far greater self-awareness and impact. I wouldn't hesitate to recommendher to anyone looking to grow as a leader.
Simon M