Claire Platt

I would recommend Claire unreservedly. Claire coached me throughout my NPQEL, and continues to be a valued and trusted source of support and guidance. Claire's approach is curious, open and she creates a psychologically safe professional space to reflect on challenges and practice. Through her coaching sessions, Claire helped me to navigate my way through some big career decisions with confidence and clarity, and I haven't looked back since. Highly recommend. Thank you Claire.

I cannot recommend Claire's leadership coaching highly enough! From the very first session, it was clear that her approach is both deeply insightful and genuinely tailored to the individual. Claire has an exceptional ability to ask the right questions—ones that challenge your thinking, uncover blind spots, and inspire meaningful growth. Claire has a the right balance of strategic expertise and emotional intelligence. She doesn't just focus on leadership theory; she helps you apply it in real-world situations with clarity and confidence. Claire's guidance has strengthened my decision-making, improved my communication style, and elevated my overall leadership presence. Beyond Claire's professional skill, she brings a level of authenticity and encouragement that makes every session both productive and energising. I consistently leave conversations with a renewed sense of direction and purpose. If you’re looking to grow as a leader, gain clarity in your role, and unlock your full potential, working with this coach is an investment that pays dividends immediately and long-term.

In 32 years in education and, having been coached a number of times, i can honestly state that i have not had a better coach than Claire. Claire is a warm, human and a deeply emotionally intelligent coach, who relates with the coachee very quickly. She supports your cognitive journey around issues that you are grappling with and is insightful in listening and prompting thoughts at the right time. What i really enjoy about working with Claire is that she contracts the coaching relationship brilliantly and sets out clearly the approach she takes. She welcomes feedback and ensures that she pivots her practice to support the individual. I am quite a guarded individual, but Claire makes me feel at ease and accepts my vulnerability with compassion and kindness. She is really easy to relate to and she always makes you feel that you are crucial to the coaching relationship. With Claire i was challenged appropriately and i absolutely moved forward both personally and professionally. Her attention to detail and her knowledge of the individual is admirable and helps to sustain a relationship in which each coaching sessions builds on previous sessions and in which you make much greater progress as an individual. I emerge from my coaching with Claire refreshed, empowered and more confident. I also feel "lighter" and the world seems manageable again. I have clarity of thought and renewed purpose. As a result my performance has improved and my well-being is enhanced. I recommend Claire indubitably. You will receive the highest levels of support, care and professionalism when you choose to work with her. You will be encouraged to think and to arrive at your own solutions. You will finish each session looking forward to the next session. Look no further than Claire for the highest level of leadership coaching. NH - Trust Principal