Jackie Booth Coaching

You wake up one day and realise you’re closer to retirement than the start of your career and yet, there’s still so much left you want to do. You’ve spent decades building your career, leading others, giving your all. And now, there’s still a long road ahead. Fifteen years, maybe more, until retirement. Fifteen years to keep making an impact, to shape something meaningful, to make sure that all the sacrifices you made, the late nights, the hard calls, the resilience actually

What if it simply meant becoming more you? When I let go of a home base and started working from wherever the wind took me, it wasn’t about escape. It was about freedom. And trusting that I already had everything I needed. It might sound like a bold move and in many ways, it was. But it didn’t feel like a reinvention. It felt like the next step in a story I’d already been living. Because the truth is, my working life has never been conventional. As a student nurse, my placeme

Ten years ago, I found myself standing alone on a windswept beach, looking out at the North Sea. It was my 25th wedding anniversary. But I was alone. No dinner reservation. No partner. No plan. Just me. My marriage was over. And for the first time in a long time, I didn’t know what my future looked like. I didn’t even know what I wanted or what options were out there. I’d spent so many years as a wife and mother, then as a senior leader at work, that I’d lost touch with who I

Ever had that moment where you look around and think: “Wait, how did I end up here?” Because let’s be honest  many of us didn’t exactly...

You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You ’ve built your career on capability, compassion, and sheer determination. You ’ve climbed...

Ever feel like your experience should just speak for itself? But somehow, it doesn’t. Even though you’ve spent years honing your skills,...

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Great leaders inspire others.”   But the thing is, before you can inspire and lead others,...

Strong, high-performing teams don’t happen by chance. They thrive under leadership that fosters trust, collaboration, and clear...

The older I become, the more I’ve realised there are lessons in everything. Especially in failure. And while it can feel tough in the...

One of the most challenging (but freeing!) lessons I’ve learned in leadership, is the art of saying “no” without feeling guilty about it....

If you’ve ever considered working with an Executive and Leadership Coach, you’ll typically have come across the concept one of two ways:...

Change is inevitable, especially when it comes to your career. Even if you want it to stay the same, it’s unlikely. Navigating any...

How many times have you questioned whether your current role truly aligns with your capabilities, values and ambitions? Even if it’s not...

What does leadership mean to you? As a leader, a pivotal part of your role is to inspire the people around you to challenge themselves,...

We’ve all heard that to be a successful leader in any field, you need to take time out for your own personal growth; in order to lead...

Stepping into a new leadership role is exciting and rewarding and can make all of the hard work that’s come before it, worth it. It’s a...

...what you're never taught in the workplace!   For those of you who have been following me for a while, you will know I believe that...

Self-reflection is one of those practices we know we should do more of, but don’t. A bit like meditation or journalling. Yet, when it...

How often do you doubt yourself and question your leadership abilities? If you’re anything like me, when I first started managing and...

As I work with female leaders in the NHS, I constantly hear one thing: they want to thrive.   Not just for their own growth, but to...