Executive & Leadership Coaching
Grow into the Leader You Want to Be
In my experience of coaching leaders for sixteen years, I’ve seen that the demands of leadership can typically feel overwhelming, especially when new to the role or when there’s a step up from middle management.
Every day, leaders are often juggling the day-to-day operations of their team, handling tasks, putting out fires, and managing others. The workday frequently extends into long hours, leaving them feeling like they can never get ahead.
If you are like them… you’re working hard, but it feels like you’re constantly catching up. And even outside of work, you find it difficult to switch off, feeling as though you’re always “on.”
But what if you could rise above the details, be more strategic in your thinking, and create a team that doesn’t rely on constant input and overseeing?
Imagine how it would feel… becoming the kind of leader who inspires trust, who empowers their team to perform at their best, without micromanaging. You want to be the leader people naturally look up to, and one who is respected from above.
If this sounds familiar, then I have good news for you.
Highly effective leadership is a skill.
Like any skill, it can be learned and developed. To step up into the leader you want to be, you need the right guidance.
“Sue is incredible and has had a dramatic impact on my life, professionally and personally. … She helped me feel more in control of my day (aka life).”
Emerging Leaders Follow These 5 Principles
I’m Sue Belton, and for over 16 years I’ve been coaching leaders at every stage of their career, from new managers to senior executives.
Through my work, I’ve identified 5 core principles that separate highly effective, strategic leaders from the rest, and have put them into a proven coaching framework:
These 5 principles are not just for senior leaders—they are essential for emerging leaders who want to make a lasting impact in their organisation.
“By working with Sue, I have progressed significantly in a short amount of time – moving from ‘doing’ to ‘reviewing’, leading a team of 30+ and re-establishing working relationships, to name but a few major changes – all whilst a £1bn construction project relentlessly moves on. Whilst a simplification, working with Sue has helped me believe that I ‘belong’ in this leap of my career.
Introducing the Emerging Leader Programme
This bespoke leadership coaching programme—grounded in leadership development research—will help you grow into the leader you aspire to be.
Insight
As an Emerging Leader, self-awareness will become your greatest asset.
You’ll learn to identify your strengths and address your blind spots, setting the stage for real growth.
You’ll become more curious, embrace ownership of your actions, and develop the clarity you need to lead with confidence.
“She helped me cut to the core of issues, understand why they were happening, and resolve them in a positive way.”
“Sue’s focus on well-being helped me create a more sustainable way of working, which has improved my performance and my life outside of work.”
Insure
To perform at your best, you need to take care of yourself.
Emerging Leaders understand that physical and mental well-being are not optional—they are the foundation of success.
You’ll learn to build healthy habits that sustain you, reduce stress, and give you the energy to lead.
IMplement
As you step into leadership, you’ll master the art of prioritising what truly matters.
You’ll use tools like the Time Management Matrix to ensure you’re focused on high-impact activities that drive results.
Every meeting, every decision will be part of a larger, strategic vision for yourself and your team.
“Sue is an incredibly
astute, insightful and pragmatic coach. Within three months, I gained new
skills to deal with challenging situations on my own terms”
“I now feel that I am absolutely delivering what my leadership and business want, rather than speculating and just doing the best I can.
Sue has brought a sense of mindfulness, self reflection and belief to my thinking that never would have existed unless we met. That’s quite something.”
InFLUENCe
Emerging Leaders know that influence is not about authority, but about communication and connection.
You’ll develop the skills to communicate your vision, manage difficult conversations, and build relationships that motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best.
IMpACT
You’re not just managing a team—you’re making an impact.
With the right leadership skills, you’ll learn how to drive performance and shape the future of your organisation.
You’ll lead with purpose, make informed decisions, and gain the respect of those around you.
“Sue is top of her game. She has all the tools to help you improve performance and find the right work balance. I’ve felt a huge difference in 12 months…she’s the best career decision you can make.”
Who is the Emerging Leader Programme For?
The Emerging Leader Programme is designed for:
- Mid-managers aspiring to move into senior leadership roles.
- New leaders stepping up to lead teams for the first time.
- Managing Directors
This programme is perfect for you if you have recognised you want to learn how to think and act more strategically, communicate effectively, and develop your leadership style to inspire and lead others with confidence.
If you’re a senior leader or established founder please go to my Strategic Leader Programme
Calling all L&D and HR Directors…
You need your star leaders to be more strategic, more emotionally intelligent, and less stressed. Investing in your high-potential leaders sets your business up for long-term, sustainable success. To inquire about individual executive coaching or executive team coaching, arrange a no-obligation consultation call with me now.
For group programmes and trainings, visit my EQ Leadership Formula Programme
“Sue is simply at the forefront of her field”
Why Me?
I’m Sue Belton, a leadership coach specialising in developing mid-managers and new leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
With over 16 years of experience, I’ve helped leaders at every level—from new managers to senior executives—achieve greater influence, strategic impact, and personal fulfilment in their roles. I understand the challenges of stepping into leadership, and my coaching is designed to help you make that transition with confidence and skill.
My clients include mid-managers from organisations of all sizes, from expanding SMEs to large multinational companies such as Costain, Virgin Wines, Curtis Brown, and Generali.
London based, my global clients include established SME Founders, Senior Leaders and C-Level Executives in large multinational companies such as Virgin Wines, Curtis Brown, Costain, and Generali.
I was awarded Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Coach, and was a finalist in the Business Book Awards for both of my best selling books Change Your Life in 5: How to Make Meaningful Changes in Your Life and Screw Meditation!: How to Switch off a Busy Brain, be more Productive & Enjoy Life!
My podcast Change Makers: Ordinary People Making Extraordinary Changes has been downloaded in 28 countries.
My mission is to empower mid-managers and new leaders to break through overwhelm, develop balance, and become the confident, strategic, and impactful leaders they’re destined to be. Leadership is about more than results—it’s about inspiring teams, cultivating growth, and shaping the future of your organisation.
Programme Elements
A comprehensive assessment of your leadership skills, followed by a 90-minute review to highlight your strengths and key growth areas.
We’ll align your coaching objectives with your career and organisational goals, ensuring measurable progress for you and your team.
Regular one-to-one coaching sessions to help you develop new leadership habits, problem-solving skills, and strategies tailored to your current leadership priorities.
Ongoing support via WhatsApp to provide guidance and advice between sessions, ensuring you stay on track with your goals
We’ll review your progress, adjust your objectives, and make sure your leadership strategy evolves with your growing responsibilities..
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What You’ll Gain from the Programme
What Your Organisations Will Gain
“Sue has helped me and the business cut to the core of issues, understand why they were happening, and resolve them in a positive way. Sue is an exceptional person to work with.“
Awards & Accreditations
Sue is a breath of fresh air! Her honest and challenging approach has given me theconfidence I needed. Sue has given me a number of really great leadership techniques that I now use on a daily basis. I can’t recommend Sue enough – she has a fabulous way of making you self-aware and enabling you to grow as an individual as well as a leader.
Thank you Sue
Sue is incredible and has had a dramatic impact on my life – professionally and personally! She helped me to clearly articulate and write down long term goals and achievable ways of meeting them. She taught me exercises to deal with anxiety or
doubt and tools which enabled me to better coach a team and grow them as leaders. She helped me feel more in control of my day (aka life) and celebrate successes. I’ve worked with her for a few years now, and she consistently helps me look at things differently.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with a few coaches over the years, and Sue is simply at the forefront of her field. Sue and I have worked together for 6 months and in that time she’s used her insight, skill, understanding and empathy to help me understand how to use my voice and to better appreciate and articulate myself as a leader. Sue’s coaching methodology supports one in finding their personal path to leadership. Having one’s own style and authentic way of being is critical to sustainable leadership
and I understand that now after my time with Sue. I feel that not only am I a better leader now, 6 months later, but I know how to continue to grow into the leader I want to be because of the foundational work Sue and I have done.
What can you say, Sue is someone who is top of her game. Sue has all the tools to help you improve your performance and help you get that right balance at work. It’s been amazing having Sue help me improve and I’ve felt a ridiculous difference within the 12 months of working with Sue. If you ever wondered if you should have a coach / mentor then I can tell you deciding to take that leap and work with Sue is the best career decision you can make. Thank you Sue for absolutely everything.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sue during the last year and she’s had a huge impact on both my professional and personal life. She’s a wonderful coach and mentor – great at listening and incredibly empathetic. She’s certainly taken me out of my comfort zone, but in a good way, leading to real improvements in my approach to leadership and my own coaching style
The last 14 months of working with Sue have been a wonderful and transformative experience, personally for me and for my organisation.
Sue is an amazing mentor, coach and person – she doesn’t shy away from taking you out of your comfort zone, asking powerful questions and prompt the kind of thinking that we don’t all do in our routine day-to-day, which is the space where growth happens.
She has had a great impact on me personally and professionally and I’m excited for the rest of the journey in growing as a leader, as well as our future business collaborations with her!
Sue is a leader in her field and has a high degree of professionalism when conducting meetings and trainings. She managed to bring out the best in the team especially with on the spot coaching during sessions. It comes naturally to her and that is reflected in her work. I would recommend Sue as a coach and a trainer to any individual or company for larger group sessions, she can adapt easily and accommodates your needs.
Sue has always delivered exceptional coaching engagements for senior staff. She was ahead of the trend for a focus on neurology and wellbeing and continues strongly in this area. I’ve worked with Sue in two very different sectors and she has delivered great work. I’ve no hesitation in recommending Sue.
Sue is a brilliant coach that will relentlessly hold you to account in everything you do. I’ve really enjoyed my time with her and recommend that you too get some Sue in your life.
Sue has been an incredible consultant for me and for Squiz. She has helped me and the business to cut to the core of issues, understand why they were happening and resolve them in a positive way. Sue is an exceptional person to work with.
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