I have had the privilege of being coached by Lesley for six years and I trust her implicitly. I was the headteacher of a large secondary school when I started coaching sessions with Lesley and she worked with me as I started, and then grew, one of the country’s first multi academy trusts. Her excellent coaching style challenged me and supported me as I steered my way through the minefield of leading a new organisation. When the time was right for me, Lesley helped me to move on to my next career move in my current role as director of an educational consultancy company. Lesley has a wonderful range of tools and skills which she uses to great effect and I am tired at the end of a coaching session because I am made to think because ‘easy’ (lazy) solutions are always challenged. Lesley’s skill means that I analyse the options around issues and one of my favourite parts of a coaching session is when the rain clears and I can suddenly see the road ahead. I would recommend Lesley as a coach to anybody in a leadership position and to anyone who needs clarity over strategy or an aspect of their work which needs to be explored in a safe but rigorous environment.