Decision coaching for when the stakes are real.
Success does not mean compromising your honesty, values and yourself.
Make the hard call with a plan, not panic.
With focused 1:1 coaching, you take the decision that’s haunting you - the one that touches money, power, or people you care about - and turn it into a series of deliberate steps. No generic worksheets. No motivational noise. Just real support for real consequences.
What changes for you
Stop the 3 am decision spiral and panic
You move from endless mental replay to one decision you can stand over - even if it’s not perfect.
Leave this chapter with your head high
Whatever happens, you know you didn’t abandon yourself to keep other people comfortable.
Handle fallout with more calm and steadiness
You prepare for possible reactions - from leadership, teams, friends or family - instead of being blindsided.
Protect your conscience and your career
You stop feeling complicit, without torching everything you’ve worked for out of frustration.
Why have a coach
Founders, clinicians, school leaders, senior managers - the ones holding complex situations rarely have a clean, safe place to talk. Coaching gives you that space: somewhere to put the whole truth on the table, decide what you can live with, and practise how you’ll move.
People who carry heavy decisions don’t do it alone.
Why this kind of support works with me
I’ve managed NHS hospital operations, advised global organisations at KPMG, and led an international school. I understand the emotional, political and practical side of these decisions - I don’t glamorise any of it.
Support that is effective. Time and time again.
Get Started with a free 30 minute call
What People Are Saying
“I didn’t avoid the conversation. I handled it. And it went better than I thought possible.”
— Head of People, Tech
“I stopped asking ‘Am I overreacting?’ and started asking ‘What can I live with?’ That one shift changed the entire situation.”
— Manager, Finance
“Everything felt chaotic. Tessa helped me cut through the noise and choose a path I can live with.”
— Director, Healthcare
“The constant doubt stopped. I knew my line, and I knew exactly how to move.”
— COO, Education
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
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If your situation is weighing on you because it feels wrong, risky, or emotionally loaded, it’s serious enough. We’re not judging the scale of your problem. We’re focusing on whether it’s affecting how you sleep, work, and show up.
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No. Many of my clients are in senior roles, but the real qualifier is that your decisions affect other people - patients, clients, teams, students, family - and you feel the weight of that.
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You describe what’s happening in your world. We map the situation, get clear on what you can and can’t live with, and plan what you’ll do or say next. You leave each session with specific next steps, not just “things to think about.”
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Some people come for a focused series while they navigate one major decision. Others stay longer as things unfold. We’ll talk about what makes sense in your free (zero pressure) 30-minute call.
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No. Coaching focuses on a live situation and the decisions around it. Therapy usually focuses more on your history, patterns and healing. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy or clinical care, and I’ll always encourage you to seek additional support if needed.
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Yes. Our conversations are confidential within standard ethical and legal limits (for example, if there is risk of serious harm). I don’t share your name or story without your explicit permission.
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Yes. I work with leaders within organisations and can partner with HR, legal, or boards if appropriate. Use the contact form or booking link to outline what you need.
Get guidance for the decision that’s keeping you up at night.
There’s a way forward that feels right.