Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Career Coaching
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership Coaching
Rachel is a Chartered MCIPD OD and L&D professional with over 20 years’ experience spanning transformation, workforce development and leadership capacity building across not‑for‑profit, public and private sectors. As a long‑standing Talent Bank Associate, she has contributed to workforce development, leadership initiatives, organisational change and Elected Member development.
Through her independent consultancy, Rachel delivers short‑term assignments, designs bespoke development programmes and provides specialist career transition coaching. She is recognised for her adaptable style, her ability to integrate quickly into teams, and her collaborative approach to co‑creating practical, best‑fit solutions.
Rachel brings specialist expertise grounded in a people‑centred approach, tailoring support to the needs and context of each organisation. She also has a strong interest in supporting organisations with new and emerging development themes.
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
- OD & L&D practitioner with 20+ years’ cross‑sector experience.
- Background supporting change management, hybrid working, and workforce/leadership development.
- BPS‑accredited career coach, experienced supporting individuals at all stages of their careers.
- Creative trainer and facilitator known for designing and delivering practical, engaging and inclusive workshops.
- Collaborative approach when working with HR teams, senior leaders and partners.
- Strong outplacement and career development programme design and delivery.
- Experience supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and mental health awareness.
- Skilled in designing development programmes that support organisational change and performance improvement.
- Keen interest in exploring and designing development solutions for new and emerging workforce and leadership topics.
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Member of CIPD (MCIPD)
- CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
- BPS Certificate of Competence (Levels A & B)
- BTEC HNC Business & Finance
- PTLLS Level 4
- NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance
- Mental Health First Aider (MHFA England)
Testimonials/Case Studies
- Designed and delivered bespoke hybrid‑working training for staff and managers, helping embed new ways of working.
- Delivered targeted outplacement programmes that supported individuals through organisational restructures with clarity and confidence.
- Provided one‑to‑one leadership coaching and group training helping managers and aspiring leaders build capability and confidence.
- Led a countywide careers service to successful Matrix reaccreditation.
- Supported colleagues exploring development pathways, including senior and executive‑level roles.
- Developed tailored coaching programmes with positive outcomes for individuals and newly formed teams.
- Developed a 360° feedback programme as part of an Elected Member leadership initiative.
- Designed and delivered bespoke development programmes and projects for teams, managers and community groups.
Notable Achievements/Value Added
- Designed and delivered hybrid working and managing‑change programmes that supported teams through transition.
- Led countywide Tri partner career service to achieve Matrix reaccreditation.
- Delivered change management programmes that consistently receive positive feedback.
- Delivered outplacement workshops and coaching to a diverse range of sectors and roles, supporting positive next‑step outcomes
- Coached colleagues to explore development pathways, including executive-level roles
- Developed tailored coaching programmes delivering positive outcomes.
Relevant Sector Knowledge
- Experience across public, private, higher education and charitable sectors Strategic HR, Workforce development, culture change and transformation.
- Labour market insights, talent management and career development trends.
Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop offers
Rachel offers a range of development programmes that can be tailored to organisational needs. She can also design bespoke training on new or emerging topics as required.
Leadership & OD:
- Leadership and management development
- Bespoke OD and people‑management programmes
- Cultural and organisational change support
Career transition, outplacement and progression coaching.
- Career, leadership and executive coaching (incl. psychometrics/360°)
- Individual and team coaching
- Internal selection preparation
- Outplacement and transition support
Workforce & Wellbeing:
- Workforce resilience and wellbeing
- Mental health and awareness sessions
- Hybrid working development
- Professional development
LGR Experience & Expertise
Projects with: Cambridge City Council, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue, East Suffolk Council, Epping Forest PCT, Forest Heath District Council, Harlow Council, Northern Ireland LGA, St Edmundsbury Borough Council, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire & Rescue and Waveney District Council. SMEs to Multinational companies across a wide range of sectors and professions
- Talent Bank Associate since 2012 supporting councils with workforce development and organisational change.
- Background supporting change readiness, culture development, leadership capability and hybrid working.
- collaborative working style alongside leaders, staff and external partners.