Daughter, sister, wife, friend, colleague, outdoor enthusiast. Constant learner, planner (some would say over planner), clumsy, slightly goofy, determined, loyal, empathetic but mostly just “Lucy”. I like cooking, reading and, more than anything else, being with my friends and family.
I have always been curious about people - getting to know them and understanding their journeys to who they are now.
I am a C-Level Exec in FinTech and Financial Services as well as a coach and mentor.
My career started in a big American law firm. For 7 years I did the long hours, learnt a lot and got multiple T-shirts. Lured away to in-house life, I joined my largest client, growing my way to Global Head of Product and eventually splitting it into four for a sale with a $1 Billion deal value. Transition done, it was time for me to get back to my personal passion- the outdoors.
I always used holidays to travel, explore new cultures and go hiking, but this was no longer giving me the adventure I craved. So after 5 years of planning, injury and training, my ski to the South Pole finally became a reality. It was physically challenging, mentally tough and everything I hoped it would be. 53 days is a lot of time in your own head and this element has really shaped my approach to coaching.
Of course, I came back and got a job. First as the COO of a crypto asset management business, helping grow it to around 100 people and $5bn in assets, and now as a strategic adviser to another Fintech start up. Today, this is all alongside my outdoor adventures, coaching and role as charity trustee and adviser- using the sum of all of my experiences to help others understand their abilities and potential.
I did my coaching training at Henley Business School and have received the Senior Practitioner Accreditation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
"I have been working with Lucy for over a year and she has helped me focus on important aspects of my life at a time of significant change. She has been an excellent coach and demonstrated genuine care whilst asking me relevant and thought provoking questions that enabled me to identify an appropriate way forwards."
- Reena, Consultant and Senior Project Manager
"Lucy coached me at a pivotal time in my career. She helped me to step back and look at issues I was facing, reevaluate them and challenge my perception of them. The time was a safe space to discuss anything that I wished and I was able to come away with the reminder that I did have the skill set I needed to work through issues. I always came away feeling calmer and with a positive mindset."
- Reynette, Charity CEO
"I have always wanted to work with a coach and finally went for it about a year ago. If anyone is looking for a coach, I highly recommend Lucy.....She's a fantastic listener, a human mirror, and reminded me of how much I love laughter.
Life is too short to wonder about "what-ifs" - if you want to change something, do something. And Lucy will help!"
-Julie, People Leader