Welcome to The Matriach Society

Executive, Career & Life Coaching for Women

Coaching can change the course of your career & life

Are you feeling like you want more from your career & life but some or all of these apply…..

* You keen to advance your career, make a difference, you don’t want to downgrade your aspirations but something is holding you back

* Your confidence is low, you feel out of touch with the work side of you and there’s a nagging voice that you’re not good enough (you are)

* Just thinking about work & career makes you feel overwhelmed, the juggle, the childcare arrangements, bringing value to work and as a parent, let alone the rest of life!

* You’re feeling the guilt and emotional rollercoaster about being away from your family, sometimes it feels easer to put your aspirations on hold.

* You want a plan on how you’re going to make work successful - get visible, start thinking about what you want from your job now, how you can thrive in your career.

* Just thinking about work & career makes you feel overwhelmed, the juggle, the childcare arrangements, bringing value to work and as a parent, let alone the rest of life!

* You haven’t been in paid work for a while and just don’t know where to start

* You think you want to change career but you’re not sure what to (or maybe you have an idea but you don’t know how to make it a reality)

* You feel like you’re going round in circles in your head but nothing seems to change

* You’re going back to work after maternity leave but you’ve changed and you need to the find the new version of work you

I’m glad you found me, you’re in the right place

If you’re an organisation that wants to support, retain and develop it’s talented women who are mothers…. find out more

Hi, I’m Lucy,

I’m a professional coach who helps you thrive in your career while being the parent you want to be.

My clients come from all sorts of parenting and working paths, some are on maternity or adoption leave and are going back to their existing job.

Some are looking for a new role after relocating or finding their old role to be unsuitable.

Some have been raising children full time for longer and are looking to return to their career and some are considering an entirely new professional life; retraining or starting a business and many more combinations.

But they all want the same thing:

  • To stop feeling overwhelmed and unclear about their return to work as a parent

  • To stop feeling like it’s too hard and their needs have to be last on the list.

  • To stop feeling fear about whether they are good enough and have the confidence and skills it takes.

  • To thrive not just survive in their career now they are a parent.

They want clarity and to feel excited about their professional life. They want to feel confident in the value they bring and their choice to work. They want fulfillment outside their role as a parent and they want to earn a living for themselves and their family. And, they want a plan to make it happen.

I help them get that

I offer a free consultation where we can talk about the support that would help you best. No pressure, just a chance to discuss support for your situation.

Coaching sessions can be in person at Ownzone in Stroud and home or office visits in the Cheltenham, Bath & Bristol region.

Online sessions are available for these areas or any other location.

What my clients say

  • “Working with Lucy was a revelation!

    She helped me work through some personal challenges with sensitivity and understanding, which had a very positive impact on my work.

    The sessions were empowering and inspiring and helped me identify patterns of behaviour which, with her help, I have been working to change.

    Lucy has a real gift for questioning that makes you really stop and think. I would highly recommend working with Lucy if you are looking to level up personally, professionally, or both.”

    Sally, Business Owner & Management Employee, Mother of 2 boys

  • "After the Return to Work Coaching Programme I feel much more confident, excited and happier about making a part time role work for me

    I felt really unmotivated, tired and like any creativity was beyond me. I also didn’t know how to structure my time.

    I feel much more confident, excited and happier about making a part time role work for me.

    I also feel more comfortable with my new role as a mum who works rather than trying to split those two personas

    I’m more self aware, I’ve learnt how to meet my needs, make space for work and creativity, and I have more solid goals. Thank you so much.”

    Sian, Journalist & Author, Mother of 1 baby girl

  • "Working with Lucy has benfited me enormously.

    I have worked with Lucy for the past 18 months and the sessions have helped me manage some challenging situations, enabling me to handle circumstances and make decisions in a much better way.

    I have increased my own self-awareness and understanding of what I need and want from my career and life.

    I look forward to our sessions as a way to invest in myself.

    Lucy is approachable, non-judgemental, insightful and listens very well - providing me with the right balance in terms of coaching and discussion. Lucy is a natural coach.

    If you are a woman who is either working, looking to start, change or develop your career and raising a family. Lucy will provide you with brilliant coaching support. “

    Lucy, Training & Development Company Owner, Mother of 1 son

  • "I came into the Return to Work Coaching Programme wanting to draft a return to work plan for my first 3 months back and create an ‘elevator pitch’ style intro for me to use in my return to work, but I have achieved so much more:

    Clarity in my childcare needs, my approach to the children’s experience, a new healthy habits/rituals, action oriented approach and self reflection of how much I have achieved in my year out.

    I was struggling with visualising and structuring my life once I started working, I didn’t have a plan to get back to work successfully, just a lot of scrambled thoughts!

    After coaching with Lucy I have a lot more clarity and can visualise life post return to work. I have a structured approach to returning, including some detailed actions.

    I have had successful re-intro work conversations already and have structured and organised conversations with HR about what I need, plus a first draft of my return to work plan.

    Julie, Managing Director, Mum of 3 boys, going back 4.5 days after adoption leave

  • “I have worked with a few coaches in the past but working with Lucy has been the best experience by far.

    Lucy has helped me to recognise my own patterns which finally means I can stop beating myself up and making the same mistakes. She is an incredibly empathetic person who I always feel very comfortable talking to.

    Having regular sessions with Lucy has kept me accountable and motivated when things have got tough and helped me looking forward to a brighter future. Thank you Lucy for all your time and dedication I couldn’t have got here without you.”

    Anneka, Digital Marketer

  • “Lucy has pulled back the curtain on what’s possible for me and my business. I turned to coaching to boost my confidence, get me out of a rut and grow my client base.

    Lucy has done all that and more! She is calm yet assertive; supportive yet challenging. She has an innate ability to translate my overwhelm into realistic, exciting achievable goals by questioning my whys, buts and negatives. She helps me reframe, reconsider and reboot my thinking and approach.

    My life and business have changed for the better in just a few sessions and I’m excited about what’s to come. She is a naturally gifted coach with an abundance of marketing know-how – the perfect business coach.”

    NIcki, Marketing Agency Owner, Mother of 2 boys

  • “Freedom and self-confidence – that’s what Lucy has given me

    She helped me see I was holding back myself and my business with a fearful mindset – trying to keep myself safe and protected. Lucy helped me acknowledge my fears are not real – they belong to the small, frightened child that still sometimes lives within. Knowing this has freed me to move forwards with confidence.”

    Philippa, Mum & Baby Business Owner, Mother of 2 girls

  • “The sessions with Lucy have put me back in touch with the side of myself that embraces change and isn’t afraid

    to do things in a non-standard way. Lucy got to the nub of things quickly, kindly and sensitively. She was quick to understand the kind of person I am and the things that have been holding me back. She provided me with techniques to get me started on ringing the changes. Thanks to Lucy, I have renewed clarity of vision and purpose. I am planning to go back to her if I need help with specific decisions in the future.”

    Simon, Copywriter, Father of 3 girls

  • “Lucy has propelled my business forward.

    She helped me gain clarity on how to market myself and my business, which methods work best for me and, most importantly, who I am marketing to. My confidence has grown along with my business.”

    Hannah, Coach

  • “Lucy inspired me so much. I feel more confident, more empowered – I am excited for what comes next!

    Thank you so much Lucy for equipping me with such valuable tools. You help change lives!”

    Yolanda , Sustainable Clothing Business Owner

  • “I find my regular sessions with Lucy extremely helpful. She encourages me to connect with my vision of what I want in life and then think bigger!

    I can trust her with whatever goes through my mind. I often think an issue is work related but with Lucy’s guidance and support I’m able to explore its real origin and tackle it at the root. She helps me look at next steps and how to move forward. I am so grateful to have her as a coach.”

    Anabel, Coach, Mother of 2 boys

  • “My session with Lucy was exactly what I needed to brain dump and focus. I went from feeling tearful and overwhelmed to clear-headed and calm in one very nice hour.

    She quickly understood what kind of person I am and what’s been holding me back in different areas of life and work. She provided lots of techniques I can use to get started with some changes. It’s been fantastic!”

    Juliette, Arts Entrepreneur, Mother of 2 girls