Rachel Collar

Leadership Coach - Northampton, Milton Keynes & Towcester

I’m a highly accomplished leadership coach and consultant, specialising in executive coaching, leadership and career development. With an ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive and Senior Level Coaching, I bring decades of experience working across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing. I’m the Founder of Haus of HR and Haus of Coaching, where I deliver tailored coaching programmes to help business leaders enhance their leadership capabilities, boost employee engagement and drive organisational success.

My coaching approach is centred on self-awareness and strategic reflection, empowering my clients to unlock their potential, navigate leadership challenges and lead their teams effectively. I foster an environment where leaders can reflect on their strengths and areas for growth, allowing them to discover their own path to success. My clients include SMEs, corporate executives and individuals seeking to improve their leadership skills and career pathway.

My expertise is further supported by my work with the NHS Leadership Academy, where I provide leadership coaching to healthcare professionals across the UK. In this role, I support leaders in developing key skills to manage teams, lead projects and inspire innovation in a challenging healthcare environment. Additionally, I also partner with LHH, part of the Adecco Group, where I’m a career coaching and professional branding specialist empowering senior executives across Europe to refine their personal brands and confidently navigate career transitions.

My background in human resources adds a valuable dimension to my coaching practice. As a former HR Director at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK and Sensient Technologies, I led strategic initiatives in leadership development, employee wellbeing and organisational change. These experiences have provided me with deep insights into corporate leadership and the complexities of managing people within high-pressure environments.

My achievements have earned me multiple recognitions, including the Top 100 Female Entrepreneur by Small Business Britain and the HR & Coaching Business of the Year at the East Midlands UK Enterprise Awards 2024. In addition to my coaching practice, I contribute my leadership expertise as a Non-Executive Director for the Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce, where I advocate for local businesses and support strategic growth initiatives.

My commitment to leadership extends beyond my professional work. I’m also a mentor for the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and the NatWest Accelerator Programme, where I guide emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. I’m also Trustee Board Member for Trilogy Active, dedicating time to making a positive impact both in business and society.

Through my holistic approach to coaching and my significant expertise in HR and leadership, I continue to inspire and empower leaders to achieve sustainable growth and success in their careers and organisations.