Lesley Keys - your Coach

A grounded, structured, and compassionate coach who helps you think clearly and move forward with purpose.

Coaching Experience

7+ Years Coaching Across High‑Pressure Roles

Firefighters, senior leaders, and people navigating major life transitions.

Professional Credibility

ICF‑Aligned, Ethically‑Led Coaching ILM Level 5 trained, ICF Diploma (in progress), counselling skills, MHFA trained.

Coaching Style

Practical, Reflective, Compassionately Challenging

A structured space for clarity, growth, and meaningful action.

Human Approach

Inclusive, Individual‑Centred, Non‑Judgemental Grounded in lived experience, deep listening, and respect for difference.

Coaching Experience

why work with me?

Professional Background

  • CMI Foundation Chartered Manager,

  • MCIPS Procurement Professional,

  • senior leadership experience (over 10 years)

  • Experience across Rail, Public Sector, Military (civilian), Retail, Construction, and Emergency Services.

Coaching With Lesley Keys
Coaching With Lesley Keys

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Over the past seven years, I’ve coached a wide range of clients, including: 

  • Firefighters in high‑pressure operational roles

  • Senior leaders navigating organisational change

  • People in major life transitions (career, identity, parenthood)

  • Individuals working through confidence, self‑belief, or imposter syndrome

  • Clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities

No two people are the same, even with similar backgrounds or challenges. I tailor my coaching to you — your needs, your values, your pace without assumptions or shortcuts,

Clients choose me Because I:

  • Treat you as an individual

  • Combine professional leadership experience with coaching expertise 

  • Listen deeply and ask insightful questions to help you unlock your thinking 

  • Focus on practical action as well as reflective insight 

  • Support you to reconnect with your strengths and step into potential 

  • Create a relationship where you can be yourself and have some fun 

    You set the agenda. I guide structure, support accountability, and help you understand your progress and pace but you remain in control of what you want to achieve and take away. Treat you as an individual

I create a safe, structured space for reflection, exploration, and action. Coaching with me is practical, grounded, and compassionately focused on unlocking clarity, growth, and meaningful progress for you using my KEYS coaching method:

My Coaching Approach

In Short…

K — What do you want today? 

E — Let’s explore it together 

Y — What are you realising? 

S — What’s your next step? 

This isn’t a “nice chat.” It’s a thinking partnership.

Why Work With Me

  • Experience that matters: Over seven years coaching across high-pressure roles and major life transitions.  No two people are the same, even with similar backgrounds or challenges. I tailor my coaching to you — your needs, your values, your pace. 

  • Professional credibility: ILM Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring training, ICF Level 2 Diploma (in progress), Certificate in Counselling Skills, Mental Health First Aider trained.  I work with regular supervision to ensure my coaching remains ethical, reflective, and effective. 

  • Personalised approach: Practical, reflective, and compassionate centred on you as the unique individual you are. 

  • Respect for your independence: You set the agenda. I support structure, clarity and accountability.

Curious? If you’d like to get a feel for how we might work together, you can read “Am I the Right Coach for You?” or book a free Discovery Call — the best way to see whether we’re a good fit.

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