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Transformational Coaching for Leaders in Arts, Culture + Education

Strategic support for senior creatives, cultural directors, and educational leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and integrity.

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High-Stakes Leadership.
Human-Centred Coaching.

Hi, I'm Ana

I work with senior leaders, creatives, and change-makers at the forefront of their fields—those who carry vision, pressure, and responsibility in equal measure. With over a decade of experience as a senior leader, director, and advisor, I understand the high stakes of leadership from the inside out.

I’m an ICF-accredited coach (ACC) with deep roots in the performing arts, education, and leadership.

My work is grounded in evidence-based coaching approaches and shaped by ongoing training and regular supervision. I draw from behavioural change theory, positive psychology, Gestalt, trauma-informed practice, the clinical application of compassion, Transactional Analysis, the humanistic approach, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the most current, research-backed coaching methodologies.

I'm also the founder of Coaching Uprising—a space for bold, soulful leadership development.

If you’re leading in high-stakes environments where creativity meets complexity—and you want to lead without burning out or selling out—let’s talk.

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When it comes to working with me, you have 3 options:

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1:1 Coaching

For visionary leaders ready to evolve.

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Group Coaching

Collaborative growth for transformative leaders.

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Leadership Team Development

Aligning teams for impactful leadership.

Client testimonials

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Kumiko Mendl,
Theatre Director

Through coaching I've gained profound self awareness, learning to identify and understand behaviour patterns. The strategies to overcome blocks and fear have been extremely helpful. Ana's insightful, conversational approach and her deep understanding of the creative field have made our sessions invaluable.

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Joanne Calcutt,
Senior leader

I was lucky to have my employer sponsor coaching with Ana and I have gained so much more confidence in my leadership since. Fast forward one year later and I have written my own novel, whilst in charge of over £1 million budget- finally balancing my creative and professional life.

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Polly Russell,
Head of Eccles Institute,
British Library

After working with Ana 1:1, I asked her to work with my team to align around a shared purpose and create a strong narrative identity for communicating with staff and stakeholders. The programme was engaging, focused, and effective in fostering collective thinking and collaboration. Highly recommend...

Why work with me

People who appreciate my coaching style are ready to go deep, question their beliefs, challenge their narratives, and take creative risks in their leadership. They are committed to expanding themselves—not just their roles—and making a meaningful contribution to their organizations and the world.

Expertise

Senior experience in leadership and deep understanding of creativity

Ongoing support

Access to Coaching Uprising, a platform offering  support between sessions with tailored resources, worksheets & progress tracking.

Continuous Learning

Access to client only live masterclasses and the coaching uprising community

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My coaching is not for those who:

  • Want quick fixes or surface-level results without doing the inner work.

  • Are focused only on climbing the ladder, chasing power, or external status.

  • Aren’t willing to confront uncomfortable truths or be fully honest in the process.

  • Lack the time, energy, or financial commitment to invest in sustained growth.

  • Prefer to coast rather than challenge their assumptions and habits between sessions.

If you’re ready to commit to real transformation—mentally, emotionally, and creatively—this is where we begin.

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0741 203 21 04

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