The moment you stop pretending nothing is wrong is the moment everything changes.

About Tessa Davinia

A powerful life begins when you stop living by default and start making choices you can stand behind.

I coach people through the moments that define who they become - the hard calls, the turning points, the decisions that reshape careers, relationships, and futures.

I grew up between the UK and Mauritius. Moving between worlds taught me early how to adapt, read the room, and understand people beneath what they say out loud. I became attentive to moods, contradictions, and the unspoken tensions that shape behaviour.

For as long as I can remember, friends and family leaned on me when something felt off. Not because I had answers, but because I listened carefully, spoke honestly, and helped people feel clearer rather than judged.

That instinct still shapes my work today.

The start of learning how people really work

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A career built on decisions that impact real lives

I went on to study Biological Sciences at Imperial College London, completed a Master’s in Healthcare Leadership, and built a career across healthcare, consulting, and education. I managed NHS hospital operations, advised organisations at KPMG, and started further education at the University of Cambridge before suspending these studies to take a senior role in Singapore.

Every role carried real consequences - for patients, teams, children, and entire communities.

And wherever I worked, people sought me out during the moments no one else wanted to touch.

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The turning point: when looking away stopped working

There came a moment - professionally and personally - when I realised something simple but life-changing:

Not making a decision, is a decision.

When the values of an organisation clashed with my own, I didn’t look away. I made choices that cost me titles, income, and comfort - but gave me something far more important: a life I could live with.

Those years clarified something essential.

Peace doesn’t come from being seen as “good.” It comes from being able to look yourself in the eye.

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Rebuilding with intention

I rebuilt my career from scratch, launched new ventures, and stepped away from needing external approval. Instead of panicking or forcing outcomes, I learned to slow down, get clear on what was actually happening, and do the right thing - even when it wasn’t easy.

One question kept me grounded: “What decision can I live with?”

I’ve been answering it ever since.

Today, I coach people at their crossroads - leaders, professionals, and individuals who know their next step matters.

My goal: help them see clearly, choose the decision they can live with, and move forward without losing themselves.

Your stories

  • I was overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly second-guessing myself. Tessa’s guidance gave me calm, clarity, and confidence.

    Senior Manager, Consultancy

  • Working with Tessa has changed everything - professionally and personally. Her real-world experience and practical guidance helped me lead better, make choices I can live with, and stop carrying unnecessary guilt.

    Director, Healthcare

  • Tessa created a space where I could be completely honest with myself.

    School Leader, International Education

  • Through her coaching, I navigated a big career move, relocated, and now feel grounded, confident, and in control of my life again.

    Managing Partner, Law

  • I faced a situation at work where speaking up felt risky. Tessa helped me navigate it clearly, calmly, and without judgment. I now feel confident in the choices I made.

    Policy, Government

  • I thought I was alone in feeling torn and uncertain. Tessa’s coaching reminded me that clarity comes from facing the truth, not avoiding it. Today, I feel grounded and able to handle challenges I used to dread.

    Legal Counsel

  • She taught me to step back and ask: ‘What kind of person do I want to be?’ That one question has transformed how I live and work.

    Senior Executive, VC

  • Working with Tessa is like having a steady anchor in chaos. She helped me process a high-pressure transition, plan my next steps, and feel proud again - not just in my career, but in myself.

    Program Lead, Healthcare

  • She holds you accountable with care - firm but never judgmental - and I finally feel steady in myself.

    Operations Director, Education

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