Are you on of those leaders who looks like they’re coping?

You appear calm. Composed. Capable.
On paper, you’re successful. In meetings, you’re professional.
Your team sees you as the one who has it all together.

But inside? You’re exhausted. Overthinking. Spinning plates while feeling like they could all crash at any moment. This blog is for you. And so is my coaching.

Because I work with leaders and business owners who look like they’re coping… but know they’re not.

Why Leaders Who Look Like They’re Coping is Common

It’s incredibly common.
People in senior roles often carry the weight of expectations – of being seen as strong, organised, emotionally steady.

Society seems to expect leaders to cope with all the pressure. And in the fast paced world we live in these days, with technology making sure we’re always switched on, always contactable .. leaders become adept at giving the impression they’re coping and feel they need to glide through all the tasks and situations; having a handle on everything.

Leaders often tell me ‘I don’t want appear weak’ by admitting they’re not coping.

But the truth? Many are paddling furiously underneath.

That’s what I call The Swan Effect – graceful above the surface, frantic underneath.
And it’s where my coaching for leaders who look like they’re coping really begins.

The Hidden Signs You Might Not Be Coping (Even If It Looks Like You Are)

You might recognise yourself here:

• Constant low-level anxiety, even when nothing is “wrong”
• Feeling mentally overloaded and physically drained
• Struggling to sleep or switch off at the end of the day
• Snapping at home while keeping it together at work
• Living in your head, questioning if you’re doing enough – or too much
• Craving rest, but feeling guilty when you take it

You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

There are so many Leaders Who Look Like They’re Coping who work with me.

You’re simply stretched too thin, for too long.

How Coaching Can Help You Feel in Control Again

Working with me is not about becoming “better” at juggling.

It’s about deciding what’s worth holding, and letting go of what’s not.
Through personalised sessions, I help you:

• Reclaim time, space, and headroom
• Build sustainable resilience (not just grit)
• Make confident decisions without second-guessing yourself
• Drop the pressure to perform and be seen as perfect
• Create real balance in work and life

You’ll learn how to cope differently … not by pushing through, but by building inner calm, clarity, and control.

Real-Life Coaching for Real-World Leaders

I don’t offer fluffy solutions.
I work with busy professionals, executives, and business owners who live in the real world of deadlines, teams, and life admin.

I also live it. As a coach and carer to two adopted children with trauma and special needs, I understand what it’s like to manage intense personal responsibility and public expectations at the same time.

For example, we look at what’s important.  It might be that you really need that sleep, instead of staying up late and being the leader who looks like you’re coping and trying to get everything done. It might be that we prioritise for you to get your sleep. Is it that simple? Maybe.

We all find it hard to function when we are tired. Never sacrifice your sleep, always prioritise it. Maybe it’s something else you really need, you personally. Through coaching, we help identify these things and also where the positive impact will be so that you DO cope, and more than that.

This is coaching for leaders who look like they’re coping, but want to feel like they’re thriving.

Let’s Stop the Pretending. Let’s Get You Real Support.

You don’t have to keep paddling beneath the surface in silence.

My coaching helps you shift from:

• Overwhelmed → Empowered
• Burnt out → Balanced
• Performing → Feeling genuinely in control

If this speaks to you, let’s start a conversation.
Because you deserve support that fits your reality—not just your role.

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You might have heard the term emotional bucket floating around (excuse the pun), but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how do you know if yours is overflowing?

Let’s break it down, because understanding your emotional bucket is more crucial than ever in 2025.

What is an Emotional Bucket?

Your emotional bucket is a simple but powerful way of visualising how we store feelings — especially the tricky, tough, or heavy ones.

We’re talking about everyday stress, anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of not being good enough, and even the more hidden emotions like shame or embarrassment. Add to that the pressure of rising living costs, job insecurity, digital overwhelm from 24/7 connectivity, and social comparison from endless social media scrolling… well, it’s no surprise that many people’s buckets are dangerously close to overflowing.

When these feelings build up (whether slowly over time or quickly after a tough week), they sit quietly in our emotional bucket. The problem? If we don’t learn how to release or manage them, the bucket eventually spills over. That’s when we start to feel like we’re at breaking point.

How Can You Tell If Your Emotional Bucket is Overflowing?

There are some pretty clear signs, if you know what to look for. You might notice:

• Feeling constantly overwhelmed or on edge
• Bursting into tears or snapping in frustration over small things
• Struggling to concentrate or make decisions
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or trapped in negative thinking loops
• Difficulty sleeping, or waking up already feeling exhausted
• An ongoing sense of “I just can’t cope anymore”

Sound familiar?

As a coach and hypnotherapist, I work with people every day who feel like this. The good news is, we can do something about it.

If you’re looking for help to manage the overflow of emotions then coaching and hypnotherapy can be really helpful to give tools to empty your bucket or rebalance your emotions. Get in touch here to book a call to discuss more.

What About an Empty Bucket?

Interestingly, a completely empty emotional bucket isn’t healthy either. If your bucket feels empty, you might experience:

• Emotional numbness
• Feeling fed up, bored, or detached from life
• Constant tiredness, even when you’re resting
• Low mood or signs of depression
• Struggling to find motivation or enjoyment in things you once loved

We’re aiming for balance — not an overflowing bucket, and not an empty one either.

How Coaching and Hypnotherapy Can Help Rebalance?

In 2025, many of us are juggling more demands than ever, and while self-help tools are brilliant, sometimes you need deeper support. That’s where coaching and hypnotherapy come in.

As a coach, I help you identify what’s filling your bucket in the first place. We work together to build resilience, set healthier boundaries, and create coping strategies tailored to your life. It’s not about adding more to your to-do list — it’s about clearing space for what truly matters.

Hypnotherapy goes a layer deeper. It helps you access your subconscious mind, where many of these emotional triggers and patterns live. Through hypnotherapy, we can gently release the emotional build-up, reduce anxiety, and develop a more positive, calm mindset. Many clients describe it as finally turning off the relentless mental noise.

Together, coaching and hypnotherapy create a powerful toolkit for maintaining emotional balance.

Everyday Tools to Lighten Your Emotional Load

Alongside professional support, there are plenty of small, daily actions that can help ease the strain and either empty your overflowing bucket or fill an empty one.

Here are some tried-and-tested favourites from my coaching clients (and from my own experience too!):

• Spend quality time with people who uplift you
• Limit doom-scrolling on social media (a big one for 2025!)
• Get outside — nature has an incredible way of grounding us
• Move your body in any way you enjoy — dancing, walking, yoga
• Nourish your body with healthy, satisfying food
• Try mindfulness or breathing exercises to calm your nervous system
• Get creative: painting, baking, gardening, or even doodling
• Take a tech break — let your brain recharge
• Listen to music that boosts your mood
• Explore alternative therapies like massage, reflexology, or aromatherapy
• Visualisation exercises — imagine your emotional weight floating away in a balloon or drifting out to sea (yes, this really works!)

Most importantly: give yourself permission to pause.

Start Balancing Your Bucket Today

This term isn’t just a nice metaphor — it’s a real way to understand your mental and emotional health. If yours feels unmanageable right now, please know that you’re not alone.

Through coaching and hypnotherapy, we can work together to create space, release what’s weighing you down, and build the emotional resilience you need to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

If this resonates with you, please do go to my contact page and drop me an email or book a call to discuss how coaching and hypnotherapy can benefit you to keep your emotions balanced so that you have fantastic yet simple ways to control your emotions.

Emma Langton has over 13 years experience in supporting leaders to enhance engagement, performance and wellbeing. Her coaching, training and speaking is valued by individuals and organisations across the UK for getting results quickly with her straight talking Yorkshire style.

Often referred to by her clients as the boundary queen and the resilience goddess, she shares her passion for progress with practical tips and advice so that her clients improve leadership skills, reduce stress and pressure and elevate wellbeing. She regularly provides insights for BBC, Forbes, Metro and also has a podcast called Lessons for Leaders with 100 episodes.

When I first spoke to the Chief People Officer at a medium size Housing Association, they were at a breaking point and seriously worried about leaders with burnout. One of their key department heads, let’s call her Sarah, had been running on empty for months.

She was the go-to person for everything, constantly firefighting, stepping in to cover gaps, and managing every detail herself. The leadership team admired her dedication, but behind the scenes, Sarah’s once vibrant energy had dimmed. Her late-night emails became the norm, and her laughter was replaced with a weary sigh.

The tipping point came when Sarah became really ill and had to take time off. It took her longer to recover and, when she returned, things weren’t the same. She struggled to pick up where she left off, feeling out of sync and questioning her ability to keep going.

Sarah felt isolated and doubted her abilities. A feeling that many leaders silently carry.

Eventually, she transitioned into a different role, leaving a leadership gap that took months to fill.

The Real Cost of Burnout

Sarah’s story isn’t unique. When organisations have leaders with burnout, the ripple effect is felt across the entire organisation.

Decision-making becomes reactive, which means communication and goals suffer and then performance drops too.

Teams lose direction, goals and deadlines are missed, which, in turn, costs the company money and leads to increased pressure on people and a dip in morale.

The financial cost is equally significant too; productivity slows, mistakes increase, and turnover in leadership teams means expensive recruitment and onboarding processes.

Balancing employee wellbeing with workplace demands is a constant pressure. Many leaders find themselves managing the stress of their teams while also dealing with their own workload pressures and anxieties.

Not to mention the added pressure on the remaining team to pick up the slack, which can lead to even more burnout.

If this story sounds familiar, let’s have a chat. Book a call with me here and let’s see how we can support your leaders before burnout becomes a bigger problem.

A Practical Solution: Coaching for Leaders with Burnout

After Sarah’s experience, her organisation decided to take action to support leaders with burnout. They introduced a coaching programme to support leaders in managing their workload and stress levels before reaching a breaking point.

As an Executive Coach, I specialise in working with leaders to help them delegate and prioritise to improve productivity so they engage teams and meet strategic goals. With this organisation, we blended ILM7 coaching techniques with leadership skills and proven management models such as the GROW model, providing not just a space to reflect but practical strategies leaders could use immediately.

For instance, we focused on delegation. Many leaders with burnout, like Sarah, feel they need to do it all themselves. Through coaching, they learned how to communicate expectations clearly, trust their teams, and step back from micro-managing.

We also worked on setting healthy boundaries – it’s not just about saying no (as many people think) it’s about setting expectations and sharing clear deadlines so there’s much less time chasing for updates and protecting time for deep work and recovery.

The Results

Within three months, the shift was noticeable. Leaders with burnout, and those who had been on the verge of burnout were now more confident in delegating, managing their time effectively, and setting boundaries.

The result? Less stress, more focus, and a healthier work environment. Teams became more autonomous, decision-making improved, and the organisation avoided the costly cycle of leaders with burnout and leaving. Team productivity increased by 25% too!

I really love doing this work. And I really love that my clients and organisations get such amazing results. My passion is helping leaders thrive, not just survive, in their roles

As ever though, whilst I provide the strategy, coaching and guidance, they’re the ones showing up for themselves and their businesses to do the work and use the support available to get the results that they want.

Get in touch with me here and let’s book a call to explore how executive coaching can help leaders with burnout and transform your organisation’s leadership development and talent pipeline.

Why this is the Best Time to Help Leaders with Burnout

If you’re noticing signs of leaders with burnout, it might look like constant firefighting, long hours, reluctance to delegate (and more)… Don’t wait for the breaking point. NOW is the best time to help your leaders with burn out.

April is Stress Awareness Month too, so it’s the perfect time to introduce the topics of stress and burnout without leaders feeling like they’re the only one struggling.

If April is also your new financial year, then it’s the best time to get the budgets in for burnout support and leadership development across the entire year.

Supporting your leaders early isn’t just the right thing to do; it makes business sense. Healthy leaders create healthy teams, better performance, and sustainable results

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Is it time to think about how you want your leaders to be performing in three- or six-months’ time? I’d be delighted to have a chat with you and share insights and recommend a plan that meets your company needs (and your budget) to give maximum impact.

Emma Langton has over 13 years experience in supporting leaders to enhance engagement, performance and wellbeing. Her coaching, training and speaking is valued by organisations across the UK for getting results quickly with her straight talking Yorkshire style.

Often referred to by her clients as the boundary queen and the resilience goddess, she shares her passion for progress with practical tips and advice so that her clients improve leadership skills, reduce stress and pressure and elevate wellbeing. She regularly provides insights for BBC, Forbes, Metro and also has a podcast called Lessons for Leaders with 100 episodes.

I’ve just finished working with an organisation that is celebrating improving retention.

They had three senior leaders who were missing strategic goals, repeatedly slipping deadlines and there was high absence and poor retention (this isn’t what they are celebrating… obviously).

The HR Director and CEO had a conversation with me and said they weren’t sure if it was a performance or capability issue.

For many leaders and managers, it can be challenging to distinguish between capability issues and performance-related concerns.

In order to explore further and support the struggles the leaders were having, we booked some executive coaching sessions.

Having an external executive coach means there is an independent person who will provide an objective, structured approach. It can help in determining whether a leader is struggling due to performance issues (such as motivation, mindset, stress) or a capability gap (lack of skills, experience or training).

Through our confidential coaching conversations, these three leaders were able to get clarity on their challenges, uncover blind spots and explore tailored strategies to address them.

With one leader, there was frustration at processes, causing a lack of boundaries, no clear expectations and poor time management.

Another leader had lost all confidence in himself due to the excessive workload, poor teamwork and feeling overwhelmed and this was also showing up with a need to work on improving retention.

The third leader needed help on communication and target setting, so he could develop strategies for himself and the team. This meant they were more included, had clear direction and didn’t miss deadlines.

Although each leader had ‘executive coaching’ sessions, the focus was tailored to their needs to ensure that support and development was targeted, fair and commercially impactful rather than reactive.

After coaching? Those leaders had good reasons to celebrate:

• They changed their approach to leadership.
• The teams felt empowered, included and valued because there was more responsibility, better delegation and clear direction setting.

They saw improving retention by 25% in the three months we worked together and also had people return from sick leave.

This simple way of improving retention meant they avoided the high cost of replacing key employees and saw a direct impact on productivity.

➡ My calendar is open for bookings – book a call to explore how leadership coaching can boost retention and performance.

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The Cost of Losing Great People

For many organisations I work with, February is the time that businesses start to feel the impact of those January resignations. The teams are stretched and there are gaps in skill sets which creates a growing need to recruit (often without the budget to do so).

But what if you could stop the cycle and see results on improving retention?

Hiring is expensive! I know I don’t need to tell you that.

Estimates suggest replacing an employee costs six to nine months of their salary in lost productivity and recruitment fees. And that doesn’t include the impact on morale, engagement and your remaining teams’ workloads.

improving retention plans these days are needing to focus on more than just perks or pay rises. People want development. Investing in leadership coaching doesn’t just benefit the individual leaders, it drives commercial success too.

By setting boundaries like a pro and getting clear buy-in from team members, those departments implement actions and projects quickly so that operational targets are met on time and delivered well across all levels of your organisation.

➡ Let’s talk now about the specifics of what’s needed to help you with improving retention before hiring costs spiral – book a free call to discuss how leadership coaching can strengthen your talent pipeline.

Top Tip

Companies with strong learning and development cultures experience 30-50% higher retention rates than those without (according to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report).

When you are proactively building leadership skills, you’re also improving retention and creating stronger talent pools for both leaders and teams. It also makes sure you’re reducing knowledge gaps and improving succession planning.

And Finally…

When senior leaders are stretched thin, it creates a domino effect of less delegation, more reactive decision-making and disengaged teams.

Executive coaching helps leaders:

• Prioritise strategically, reducing burnout and increasing productivity.
• Develop and engage their teams, preventing costly turnover.
• Build a stronger talent pipeline, reducing last-minute recruitment needs.

You know, and I know, that great leaders don’t just manage work; they influence culture, strategy, and engagement. All of which works to be improving retention.

Do your senior leaders know how to influence this?

➡ If improving retention of your best people is a priority this quarter, let’s chat.

We can explore how coaching can make a difference across your entire organisation and be happening before the leaders are on their summer holiday!

Talk soon – and let’s give you a reason to celebrate!

Emma Langton has over 13 years experience in supporting leaders to enhance engagement, performance and wellbeing. Her coaching, training and speaking is valued by organisations across the UK for getting results quickly with her straight talking Yorkshire style.

Often referred to by her clients as the boundary queen and the resilience goddess, she shares her passion for progress with practical tips and advice so that her clients improve leadership skills, reduce stress and pressure and elevate wellbeing. She regularly provides insights for BBC, Forbes, Metro and also has a podcast called Lessons for Leaders with 100 episodes.

2024 UK Statistics for Mental Health in the Workplace

In 2024, UK mental health statistics reveal that almost 1 in 4 employees report high levels of stress and mental health issues influenced by work factors. This highlights the importance of mental health awareness as a core part of employee wellbeing strategies. Prioritizing mental health benefits employees and improves employee retention, engagement, and team performance.

5 Tips to Boost Mental Health in the Workplace

1. Start the Week with a Welcome

Creating an inclusive environment starts with acknowledging each team member. A simple Monday morning welcome session where employees greet each other and share a positive highlight from their weekend can set a warm tone for the week. This activity helps foster a sense of belonging, reduces feelings of isolation, and builds camaraderie among colleagues.

This practice also allows leadership to tune into their team’s current mindset and energy levels, making it easier to support those who may need extra encouragement. When employees feel connected to each other, they are more likely to work effectively together and find greater satisfaction in their roles.

2. Express Gratitude

Promoting workplace gratitude can significantly enhance employee morale. Encourage team members to send thank-you messages or appreciate each other’s contributions. This small act fosters employee recognition, which is essential for creating a positive workplace culture.

Recognising small wins and contributions doesn’t take much time but has a big impact on morale. Gratitude fosters resilience and helps create an environment where people feel seen and respected, which naturally promotes wellbeing.

3. Wellbeing Wednesdays

Implementing Wellbeing Wednesdays is an excellent way to focus on self-care mid-week. Activities like group walks, mindfulness sessions, or shared lunch breaks provide an opportunity for employees to relax, recharge, and focus on personal wellness. Promoting mindfulness at work reduces stress and enhances team productivity.

By dedicating time to self-care activities, employers send a clear message: mental health is valued and prioritised. Whether it’s a walk around the office block or a short guided meditation, these moments help create a more balanced workday.

4. Share a Laugh

Humor is a great stress reliever. Consider creating a space for employees to share jokes, funny videos, or lighthearted content to build team connections. Laughter in the workplace not only reduces stress but also builds camaraderie, making for a more positive work environment.

Consider setting up a “funny corner” on your internal chat or noticeboard, where employees can contribute lighthearted content. Laughter is a universal connector and can help break down barriers, making it easier for team members to relate to each other.

5. Encourage Work-Life Balance

Supporting work-life balance shows employees they’re valued beyond their productivity. Encourage team members to share hobbies or personal joys and look at how to support work-life balance. This can reduce employee burnout and improve job satisfaction.

Why Make Mental Health In the Workplace a Priority?

With work-related stress, anxiety, and depression contributing to a significant number of lost working days in the UK, mental health awareness is essential for creating a healthy, resilient workplace. Employees who feel supported in their mental wellbeing are more engaged, productive, and loyal.

By actively promoting work-life balance, employers can help reduce burnout, improve job satisfaction, and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity. Employees who feel encouraged to pursue personal interests and maintain a healthy balance are often more engaged, less stressed, and more committed to their work.

Ready to Prioritise Employee Wellbeing?

For a positive shift in workplace culture, consider these tips as a starting point. If you’re interested in leadership coaching, mental health workshops, or stress awareness training for your team please get in touch or use the contact page. Book a call today to discuss how coaching and training can empower your team and improve both leadership performance and workplace wellbeing.

I get asked a lot about who needs executive coaching. I understand what’s often behind this question. It’s usually someone asking: ‘Is it worth it?’ or ‘what on earth is executive coaching really … is it right for me?’

I’m a straightforward person and I’m not going to pretend executive coaching isn’t an investment. It’s not something to do as a new hobby because you’re bored. Yes, there’s a financial cost involved (more info here). But the far bigger investment is of your time, and your commitment to make changes. 

When is the Right Time to Seek Executive Coaching?

There’s no single right answer to when it’s the right time to seek executive coaching, but I’ve found that my clients and organisations tend to come to me for at least one of these reasons:

• They’ve reached a high level of success in their business but it’s starting to get on top of them and they feel like they can’t carry on like this
• They’re struggling in their work, and perhaps so busy ‘working’ and fire-fighting, they don’t have time for proactive strategy and leadership.
• They’re scared of being ‘found out’ as not really being on top of it all
• They have a big goal in mind – maybe a promotion, career change or growing their business and they don’t know how to make it happen
• Their relationships with friends and family are going downhill because they are thinking about work all the time.

The time to look for executive coaching is when you realise that you’re struggling to overcome adversity or you have challenges in your life that too hard to manage on your own. When I work with my clients I help them get clear on what’s holding them back – and very often, it’s not what you think it is. 

Think of yourself as an onion (stay with me on this!) and imagine the layers being peeled back. Getting to the heart of the problem is what executive coaching can do, in a way that’s nigh on impossible on your own. An onion can’t peel itself!

Here’s another sign it’s your time to look for executive coaching

– you’re itchy for accountability and support (even if you’re a little nervous about it).

There are some brilliant self-help books and study programmes out there, asking powerful questions and getting you to do some insightful exercises. And that’s great. I love those books too … 

But what happens if you don’t quite get to the core of the issue and just move on? Or (shock, horror) skip the exercises? I think we’ve all been guilty of buying a book, skimming it and wondering why it didn’t give us the transformation we’ve been promised (or, if you’re like me, you leave it on the beside table and hope it goes in by osmosis!!)

There’s no hiding with executive coaching – certainly not with me! Don’t get me wrong, it’s all explored with care and understanding. But if you don’t do the work, we’ll look into why. We’ll get to the root of it, and once you’ve pulled your blocks and limiting beliefs out at the roots, they’re not going to bother you. 

We’ll work out tools, tips, strategies that fit into your work, your life, your thought process … so that you actually make the change and use them!

Is Executive Coaching Right for Me?

So if you’re wondering whether executive coaching is right for you over the next few weeks, ask yourself:

• Are there changes I know I could put into place myself? (If so, go and do them, and see what happens. You’ll still probably benefit from a coach but you’ll be in a stronger place)
• Do I know there’s got to be a better way to handle my work and life? (If you’re totally happy with how things are, coaching’s not for you!)
• Do I want things to be different strongly enough to invest my time and energy into making change happen? (If the answer is no, coaching is unlikely to work for you).

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Yes, I want my life to be different, yes, I want to feel calmer, happier, more in control, yes, I know I need some help to get things shifting”, then you’re probably in the right spot to think about coaching. 

There are so many types of coaches out there and not all provide executive coaching (I’ll run through the different support available another time!) that it’s important to choose the right person to help you with your specific issues.

I never take on clients without talking to them first, so we can get to know each other. If you want to book in a free call, just send me a message or connect with me on Linked In

What Are the Benefits of Leadership Coaching?

Coaching can help you move forward in your life, career or business. There may be times when you feel a little stuck, or perhaps you want to grow your business, progress through your career and you feel you need some help and support with that.

Careful support, guidance and questioning can help you begin to see your situations differently and help you put different actions and responses in place. Sometimes other people can help you see things more easily instead of having stuff rolling round in your head. That way you can reach your goals more easily.

What type of coaching is suitable for me?

There’s lots of different types of coaching. Executive coaching, leadership coaching, mindset coaching, life coaching, business coaching, sales coaches, sports coaching. The thing is you need to consider WHAT you want the coaching for. WHY you think you need it and WHERE you want it take you. This will narrow things down for you.

When you’ve figured that out, you can begin to investigate different coaches. Now, there are some coaches who simply teach and guide you their model – what worked for them. In essence, that’s mentoring rather than coaching. There are other coaches who help you to see the benefits of leadership coaching, they look at you, your business, your struggles, your goals and help you figure out what will work for you (that’s me)!

The only caveat on this is that if you’re thinking of looking for a mindset coach to help you with your fears, your worries, the pressure or overwhelm, make sure you get someone who knows what they’re doing. You don’t want just anyone messing with what’s inside your head! My therapeutic background means I know about psychology, neuroscience, trauma and can help you in this area if the need arises.

What are the biggest benefits of leadership coaching?

I work with business leaders and entrepreneurs and the common thing they say to me is about having no-one to talk to; to bounce thoughts and ideas off.  The benefits of leadership coaching are evident if you’re at the top of your company, managing staff and there’s a pressure to ‘cope’ or to continue the success. If you’re the entrepreneur, often working alone at home, there’s similar pressure to ‘cope’, be a success in your own business and do this with no team around you. This is where leadership coaching can be really beneficial.

One of the biggest benefits of leadership coaching is that it gives you a confidential and non-judgmental space for problem solving support and offloading to help you reach your goals and desires. This will benefit you and your career, business or family.

How long would I need leadership coaching for?

That very much depends on what benefits you want to see from leadership coaching. There are different ways of working and different packages to meet your needs. I have 3 main packages the support the leadership coaching I offer, although there are always options to tailor our work to fit your needs.

1.    A half day intensive where we can work on something and get you moving forwards. 

2.    Short Coaching of 5 sessions lasting about 75 minutes taking place weekly or fortnightly.

3.    A 3 month package to create a deep transformation in you across all areas of your life.

Some people might sign up for 6 months or an annual package of coaching. There are also group coaching sessions, often called Masterminds, and I’ve got plans for those too.

What’s Included in My Leadership Coaching Package?

To enable us to get the best out of our time together and for you to get the most benefits of leadership coaching, I include

• An online in-depth questionnaire. This helps you think about what you want to achieve and we can both get clarity on your situation, your goals and desires.
• Online video calls which are recorded so that you can refer back to them if you need to
• Unlimited email connection between sessions so you can reach out if you need to.
• Tools and resources that I think are appropriate or helpful for you to get the best out of work together.

Why should I choose you for my leadership coaching?

Whilst I appreciate there are a multitude of coaches out there, my 20+ years of corporate life running Directors offices mean I was the one person right behind the Directors and leaders at C Suite level and above. I kept them right, I sorted the staff, I supported the business and transformations. The benefit of leadership coaching with me is, I am that person that has got your back too! 

Add to that my knowledge and training of psychology, neuroscience, attachment, trauma and hypnotherapy means I really do know what makes you tick and what makes other people tick too!  One of the biggests benefits of leadership coaching is that I help you with understanding about why we do what we do, how to react and respond in a way that suits you and fits with your goals and your lifestyle.

We can add in a sprinkle of business, strategy, tools and techniques, all of which are personalised for you. Together, we can figure out how you can cope best with your life, your business, your career, so you can deal with challenges, face obstacles, manage the pressure and improve performance and resilience.

At each session we reviewed what had gone well since we last met and new areas to consider. By our third session I was feeling more confident and Emma helped me tackle one of my biggest issues – procrastination and fear of failure.

I finished the sessions feeling more confident, more skilled and more resilient. I really embrace the benefits of leadership coaching.

Denise (Coaching Client)

I hope all that is helpful for you if you’re making decisions about the benefits of leadership coaching and whether or not you should hire a coach and what to look for. 

You can find more information about my Leadership and Performance Coaching here.

If you’d like to book a free confidential call with me to discuss your situation then you can book here.  

April is Stress Awareness Month, and the 2024 focus is to talk about stress and it’s effect on people. Doing this raises awareness, helps people to ensure they don’t feel alone and enables sharing of things that are helpful.

I often hear from HR and People Managers in organisations who tell me that their people say they’re stressed or struggling with workload, overwhelm and wellbeing …. BUT ‘don’t have time’ to do anything about it.

This is just one of the reason why I’m sharing information that can help you make a decision on whether it’s worth investing in stress awareness.

The last few years has changed how we connect and communicate, and although it’s also taught us resilience and shined a spotlight on our ability to adapt, it’s also impacted our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, so talking about how we feel is important.

Employers have a ‘duty of care’ to ensure that employees are not subjected to excessive stress in the workplace, this also means arming employees and leaders with the tools they need to manage stress effectively.

As well as costing businesses money through work-related stress and mental illness absences (£26 billion per annum in fact), stress thought to be responsible for almost half of working days lost in Britain due to health issues. 

Stress Awareness Workshops

To find out more about my Stress Awareness Workshops get in touch now, spaces are filling up fast.

You have the option of completely tailored workshops that focus on the area your business needs to make the most effective impact. That might be a workshop for managers ensure there is a clear understand of what can cause stress, spot the signs early, implement tools and tips to prevent reaching crisis point.

It might be a session for all people with top tips, quick wins and easy ‘at your desk’ stress reducing activities.

Lessons for Leaders Podcast Revisited

On a revisit, but just as relevant, on the podcast I’m talking about Why it’s Worth Investing in Stress Awareness.

I cover:

What is Causing Stress in the Workplace?

How will Stress Awareness Help Your Organisation?

How Does Stress Impact Productivity?

Is it Worth Investing in Stress Awareness?

Ways I can support you or help for you to do it yourself.

Stress is a word that we have heard so many times over the last few years. In fact, if you asked many people I am sure that ‘stressful’ would sum up their experience of recent years with pressure on hybrid working, financial worries and work pressure.

Listen for more details, ideas, information and discussion on this topic.

Ask me about my Stress Awareness Workshops or grab my DIY pack.

This is a pack full of factual information, instructions and resources so that you can implement your own Stress Awareness and activities with your workplace and colleagues without having to think up ideas.  There are also posters and images to share in your own newsletters along with a quiz and some conversation topics.

I hope this is helpful for you. Please do share any feedback or any questions on this, drop me an email at emma@emmalangton.com

For further information on 1:1, group coaching or training get in touch.

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If you want to be increasing your performance so that you’re more resilient, less stressed in these current times, so that you can focus easily, use tools and techniques to deal with all the current and unknown challenges then make sure that you send me an email or use the online diary and arrange a time for a chat.

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Yet true hypnotherapy is no daft party trick; it is a reliable strategy for people to overcome detrimental behaviours, like fear, anxiety, overeating or smoking. We can do this by effectively rewiring the depths of the mind and changing the way we respond to certain situations and changing the way we view those situations.

However, it is sensible to ask ‘Does hypnotherapy work?’ if you’re wondering about trying it out for yourself. Since there is much misunderstanding about this type of hypnotherapeutic approach, it’s important for you to learn about the way it helps and what rewards it can bring.

Do Hypnotherapy “Put me to sleep?”

The word hypnosis comes from the greek work ‘hypnos’ which does indeed mean sleep.  However, when hypnosis was originally used, it was thought that the person was asleep.  It was later proven that a person is imply in a deep state of relaxation.

I know I’m stating the obvious here but hypnotherapy is hypnosis PLUS therapy.  We all experience hypnosis naturally, many times in our everyday lives.

• Have you ever got lost in the story of a book or totally absorbed in a film, tv or programme so that you didn’t notice how much time has gone by?
• Do you ever lay on a beach or in the garden and you are so relaxed in the warmth of the sun that you can’t be bothered to lift your head to see what that noise was, or even what the kids are up to?
• Are you a jogger or cyclist who can lose themselves in the rhythm of the repetitive action of moving your feet – sometimes called ‘being in the zone’

All that and more are hypnotic trances. You are not asleep. You are in a deep state of focused awareness and this can be a state of relaxation or during an upbeat activity too. As with these activities, during therapy your visual and auditory awareness is usually retained during a hypnosis session. However, due to the fact our perception of time shifts when we are in a hypnotic state, numerous people are dumbfounded by the span of time that has passed in the hypnotic aspect of the session.

Whilst in this ‘state’ using different therapeutic tools and techniques and by making use of the subconscious mind I can then work with you to change unhelpful thinking with new constructive thoughts. The subconscious remembers all of what we have seen or dealt with, unlike the conscious mind which rather quickly forgets the majority of our experiences.

An hypnotic approach works by gaining access to these concealed images and beliefs to create new, more favourable beliefs and behaviours.

Is there Genuine Success with Hypnotherapy?

Since Matt Damon said to Jay Leno on TV seeing a hypnotherapist was “the greatest decision I ever made in my life”, it seems that it became the coolest thing to do in Hollywood. Stacks of sports stars, movie stars, politicians, and other famous people are turning to  hypnotherapy for addictions, phobias, fears  and weight loss.

• Britain’s Prince Harry used hypnotherapy to quit smoking
• Pregnant Kate Middleton used Hypnotherapy to regain appetite following morning sickness
• Supermodel Kate Moss used Hypnotherapy for pregnancy
• Mel B was getting hypnosis for stage fright
• Actress/model Eva Mendes had hypnotherapy to overcome her arachnophobia – an irrational fear of spiders.

Even though a hypnotic approach might have only just acquired widespread awareness, it is definitely not a new strategy – at the end of the 19th century, a commissioned study by the British Medical Association found that “as a therapeutic agent hypnotism is frequently effective in relieving pain, procuring sleep, and alleviating many functional ailment.”

Einstein is even believed to have used it!

With more than one hundred years of favourable feedback, and many personal successes, hypnotherapy gives a tried-and-tested solution to solve a large selection of issues.

Find our more here about the hypnotherapy I provide and read about testimonials from people I have worked with.

Welcome to Lessons for Leaders. Can you believe we are celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast already?!

The goal has always been to share lessons, learnings, tips and advice and, even when things got tough with it, I’ve enjoyed it more and I’m proud to be able to say I got to episode 100.

Many of my regular listeners will know that my girls are the reason I do what I do and my eldest girl is about to make me a Granny next month, so it seems like a good time to pause the episodes for a while.

This last one is a very special episode, with my other amazing girl joining me at the mic to ask some of the questions you, my listeners, sent in. I really hope you enjoy it.

I’ll be back in the autumn. In the meantime, there are plenty of topics in the back episodes for you to dive into.

Keep sending me feedback, loves, takeaways and requests for topics in the meantime. 

As always, thank you for listening 

I hope this is helpful for you. Please do share any feedback or any questions on this, drop me an email at emma@emmalangton.com

For further information on 1:1, group coaching or training get in touch.

Join my corporate leadership and wellbeing newsletter HERE

If you want to be increasing your performance so that you’re more resilient, less stressed in these current times, so that you can focus easily, use tools and techniques to deal with all the current and unknown challenges then make sure that you send me an email or use the online diary and arrange a time for a chat.