World-class coaching for
medical and public health leaders
World-class coaching for
medical and public health leaders
Partner with the world’s only Registered, Chartered Coaching Psychologist with a Medical & Public Health leadership background. My evidence-based coaching is empirically proven to increase validated wellbeing outcomes by an average of +17.4%.
“Fiona completely related to my dilemma and provided an excellent service.” NHS CEO
“Fiona is a transformational coach who has enabled me to significantly improve my performance and wellbeing… she was both assertive and compassionate.” Director of Public Health
“Fiona’s coaching approach is both empowering and liberating – she challenges you to think beyond your limitations while providing support and clarity.” Regional Executive Medical Director
3,500+ Coaching Hours 500+ Senior Health Leaders Coached
10+ Years of Specialist Coaching Experience 20+ Years in Medical & Public Health Roles
5 Continents where I have worked with clients 120+ Testimonials
Peer-Led Partnerships Exclusively For:
- Senior Doctors & Medical Leaders (Clinical Directors, Medical Directors, Chief Medical Officers)
- Clinical Academic Leaders (Deans, Medical Education Leaders, Professors)
- Public Health Leaders (Directors of Public Health, Consultants, Senior Epidemiologists)
- NHS Executives & CEOs (Chief Executives, Accountable Officers, Health Executives, ICS Leaders)
- Global Health Leaders (Directors-General, Multi-lateral Directors, International NGO Leaders)
“Working with Fiona has transformed my life. I feel enthusiastic and positive about the future, ready to seize opportunities.” Consultant Surgeon
“Fiona is an extremely skilful coach – her compassion, professionalism and expertise made a huge impact on me.” Medical Director
“Fiona was very empathic and demonstrated both an excellent knowledge of the feelings and psychological pressure we sometimes go through.” Senior Medical Public Health Leader, World Health Organisation
Strategic Coaching & Mentoring for Health Leaders:
- Leadership excellence & confidence
- Burnout recovery & balance
- Career crossroads & securing roles
- Portfolio & later life careers
- Moral injury & whistleblowing
- Neurodivergent-affirming support
Unmatched, Globally Unique Credentials
Psychology
BPS Chartered Coaching Psychologist:
Doctoral-level science-based practice.
Medical Leadership
MBChB & FFPH:
Board-level system change and health governance.
Occupational Health
Diploma in Occupational Medicine:
Vocational frameworks for pressured health leaders.
Global Standards
EMCC Master
Practitioner:
Practitioner:
Global standards for ethics and efficacy.
“Fiona has this amazing ability to listen, make sense of situations, and turn deliberations into action plans.” Medical Director, Health Technology SME
“I was worried about finding someone with genuine experience working with senior medical professionals and academics – Fiona absolutely ticked all the boxes. She has a superb depth of knowledge alongside enormous experience and insights.” Former Medical Director, Senior Surgeon & Life Sciences Innovation Expert
“Fiona has a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and effective communication that creates a conducive environment for growth and self-discovery.” Global Health Leader & DrPH student
A Peer Who Understands Your Daily Reality
“You don’t have time to ‘translate’ your daily reality for a generic coach – I’ve been in your shoes as a senior Medical and Public Health leader.
My combination of doctoral psychological science and Board-level leadership experience is uniquely time-effective and empirically proven.”
Evidence-based Coaching Proven to Deliver a +17.4% Increase in Validated Wellbeing Scores
- BMJ Leader
Peer-review published in BMJ Leader (2023). Based on evaluations of 80 senior doctors and public health leaders, with significant improvements in optimism and decision-making clarity.
1-1 Coaching Partnerships
“Fiona creates a safe, supportive space… her coaching is transformative, combining deep expertise with genuine care to deliver lasting impact.” Assistant Director of Public Health
“The opportunity and experience of being coached by Fiona has been transformative, both personally and professionally. … I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their leadership capabilities.” Pharmaceutical Public Health Leader, Deputy Chief Scientist & Hon Professor
“Working with Fiona has been instrumental in shaping and achieving my professional and personal goals. I experienced tangible results and gained invaluable insights, and witnessed significant progress in my leadership skills.” Global Health Leader, NGO
For Immediate Impact
The Focused Health Leader
Partnership
Under 6 Months
- Career clarity and leadership support
- Burnout recovery and sustainable leadership
For Long-Term Impact
The Strategic Health Leader
Partnership
12 Months +
- System mastery and complex change
- High performance, protected wellbeing
For Global Health Leaders
The Global Health Leader
Partnership
12 Months +
- Thrive in global complexity
- Sustained population health impact
Audit Results: 10 Years of Professional Excellence
100%
of clients report their needs were met
100%
would recommend my coaching to senior peers
Training & Development
Foundation Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
EMCC Certificated course
Group size up to 10Workshops & Courses
Bespoke training & developmentWork with Fiona: find clarity, impact and balance in your health leadership career
Hear how Fiona has helped medical and public health leaders worldwide to transform their leadership, careers & wellbeing
“I always left our sessions feeling refocused, energised and empowered.”
“Fiona’s unique background in medical leadership, public health and psychology means I trust her completely to understand my situation.”
My commitment to you
“I am committed to supporting and developing outstanding medical and public health leaders who are able to thrive in complexity and chaos, bring clarity and compassion to those they serve, improve health outcomes, and take care of themselves in order to enable their own best work. I promise to get to the heart of what you need to flourish in your career and leadership role – I’ve been in your shoes and will walk alongside you every step of the way.”
Fiona
Proven Impact
My coaching programmes deliver a +17.4% improvement in outcomes (BMJ Leader, 2023).
I continually assess the impact of my Coaching. My clients experience:
- Average 17.4% increased in validated wellbeing scores before-and-after coaching (p<0.001, SWEWBS)
- All domains of wellbeing; especially in ‘I’ve been feeling optimistic about the future’ and ‘I feel able to make up my own mind about things’.
These results are based on evaluations from 80 senior doctors, medical and public health leaders after an average of 8.7 hours of leadership and/or career coaching sessions during 2018-22.
Read more here, including the full peer-reviewed publication in BMJ Leader.
My clients tell me they appreciate my collaborative, insightful, and non-judgemental approach. They value my professional experience of leading in complex contexts, and my ability to offer challenge with compassion and expertise.
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World-Class Coaching for Medical and Public Health Leaders
As a specialist Medical and Public Health Leadership Coach, I provide a rare intersection of clinical, psychological, and system expertise. My practice is built on a foundation of significant professional experience, including over 3,500 coaching hours and the successful support of more than 500 senior health leaders across five continents. With 10+ years of specialist coaching experience and over 20 years in medical and public health roles, I offer a peer-led approach that removes the need for leaders to “translate” their complex system reality.
Specialist Executive Coaching for Medical and Public Health Leaders
My Clients are based in the UK, Europe (including Dublin, Ireland & Geneva, Switzerland), and in global, regional or multi-lateral roles. They include:
- Medical Leaders – Doctors who are Clinical Directors, Medical Directors, Chief Medical Officers, Deans, Clinical Academic Leaders
- Public Heath, Global Health & International Health Leaders – Specialists like Consultants in Public Health, Health Protection, Senior Epidemiologists, Directors of Public Health, Multi-Lateral Directors, Directors-General, Ministers’ Advisers, Global or Regional Health Leaders
I have over 3,500 hours of experience of coaching over 500 senior doctors, medical and public health leaders in the last ten years, helping them transform their leadership and careers – nationwide across the UK, as well as Europe (including Dublin, Ireland, Geneva, Switzerland) and on all five continents.
I will help you to transform the health of your communities, and find clarity and wellbeing in your medical or public health leadership career.
Read over 120 testimonials from medical and public health leaders I’ve supported here.
Professional Leadership Coaching for Doctors and Public Health Specialists across the UK (London, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), Ireland (Dublin), Switzerland (Geneva) and beyond
I am based in Leeds, and work online across the UK and Internationally including Dublin, Ireland and Geneva, Switzerland.
Expert Support for High-Stakes Health Leadership Roles
I specialise in supporting senior doctors with leadership responsibilities and public health leaders in local, regional, national, and international roles. My clients are typically experts in their fields who seek to reach their career potential and tackle complex professional challenges with expert guidance. I provide tailored support for:
- Leadership Development: Enhancing strategic impact and systemic mastery in complex healthcare environments.
- Career Transitions and Crossroads: Providing clarity for intentional next moves, from securing senior roles to navigating career shifts.
- Wellbeing and Burnout Recovery: Rebuilding sustainable energy and developing leadership styles that protect your wellbeing.
Unmatched Credentials, Teaching, and Supervision
I hold a unique combination of doctoral-level qualifications and professional accreditations, ensuring my delivery meets the highest global standards for professional ethics and efficacy.
- BPS Chartered Coaching Psychologist: A doctoral-level gold standard from the British Psychological Society, ensuring methods are rooted in rigorous, evidence-based science.
- Medical & Public Health Specialist: Holding an MBChB and being a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health (FFPH), I bring first-hand experience of Board-level system change, budgets, and health governance.
- Occupational Medicine Expertise: With a Diploma in Occupational Medicine, I provide expert vocational frameworks specifically designed to support health leaders under extreme pressure.
- EMCC Master Practitioner & Educator: I am individually accredited as an EMCC Master Practitioner Coach and Mentor. I am also accredited by the EMCC to teach Coaching Skills at Foundation Level (EQA).
- Professional Supervisor: I supervise other coaches and coaching psychologists as a member of the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS).
At the Forefront of Medical Coaching Research and Evidence
A robust academic foundation supports my practice, ensuring I stay at the forefront of the latest theory to support medical and public health leaders in challenging situations.
- Proven Impact: My evidence-based coaching programmes deliver a statistically significant 17.4% increase in validated wellbeing scores. This research, based on evaluations of 80 senior leaders, was published in BMJ Leader in 2023.
- Professional Leadership: I actively contribute to coaching research and have led the CPD Programme for the Division of Coaching Psychology of the British Psychological Society, and held similar roles within EMCC UK.
My ongoing research, teaching, and supervision ensure your coaching partnership is informed by the science of potential, performance, and wellbeing.
Learn more about me here.
Reach Your Potential, Improve Your Confidence, and Find Lasting Professional Satisfaction
I enable you to fulfil your potential as a medical leader or public health leader, improve your wellbeing, and find renewed meaning, purpose and direction in your professional life. My energising style of coaching is neuro-affirmative, personalised, effective, and evidence-based.
Many health professionals, especially senior doctors in leadership positions, and public health leaders, tell me they feel isolated. I offer a supportive, objective commitment to your wellbeing and your professional life, both during and after coaching.
I will help you to transform your leadership role, career and wellbeing, inspiring both yourself and others. Together, we’ll ensure you, stay well, motivated, and engaged.
I provide deep listening, support, and respectful challenge in a calm space for clarity and insight. My extensive experience of leadership coaching, coaching psychology, career counselling, and mentoring informs my practice.
Leadership and Career Coaching for Senior Doctors and Public Health Professionals
My prior roles in medical and public health leadership roles give me insight into the challenges you face as a doctor in a leadership role or as a public health leader. I will enable you to excel, while also taking care of yourself.
I specialise in bespoke individual 1:1 leadership and career coaching. Employers also engage me to support their medical and public health leaders individually, as well as to deliver tailored leadership development training courses, and coaching skills training courses. My skills in public health and doctors’ leadership development, and career coaching for doctors and public health leaders, underpin my bespoke approach to each client.
To explore working together, please contact me, or book a Confidential Career Consultation.
FAQs
Coaching, coaching psychology and mentoring are evidence-based, experiential methods of learning in order to fulfil your potential as a medical or public health leader.
Workplace coaching is a very effective way to improve a wide range of individual outcomes, as well as positively impacting on wider outcomes too. Mentoring can also be helpful, where the mentor draws on their own experience to help their mentee. You can read more about the evidence here.
Coaching Psychology is a discipline within psychology, focusing on the science of potential, performance and wellbeing at work. It is even more effective than coaching!
The first step is to book a Confidential Consultation with me here.
I specialise in bespoke individual 1:1 leadership and career coaching. My skills in< public health and doctors’ leadership development, and career coaching for doctors and public health leaders, underpin my bespoke approach to each client.
