Carol Stewart | Executive, Career & Leadership Coach

carol stewart

I am passionate about coaching women to lead with confidence, influence, and impact, so they make a positive difference through their work and in their lives.

I am an Executive, Career and Leadership Coach, founder of Abounding Solutions and author of Quietly Visible: Leading with Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman (listed as one of the ten best self-development books written by women to read during lockdown by BEYOUROWN). With over 25 years coaching and leadership experience, I coach leaders to be visible, to have presence, to influence, and make an impact. I specialise in coaching introverted women who are senior leaders. I also provide workshops, webinars, training and talks on career development, personal development, and leadership development.

Prior to starting my coaching business, I worked for the Ministry of Justice. Starting in one of the most junior roles, I progressed to a senior leader with responsibility for the operation of a group of magistrates’ courts, where I was also a member of the Local Criminal Justice Board for 4 London boroughs.

Typical Coaching Results

Results my clients have achieved with me as their coach include:

· Securing c-suite positions

· Promotion to Head of Learning and Organisational Development

· Promotion to Director

· Career change

· Leading through change

· Increased influence and impact

· Increased leadership effectiveness

· Developing resilience

· Managing stress

· Increased self-confidence

· Overcoming imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and other self-limiting beliefs

· Confidence at public speaking

My Coaching Approach

I use solution focused, evidence-based and psychological approaches. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space. I challenge my clients to stretch their thinking and view situations from different perspectives in order to increase their self-awareness and identify solutions. I have an eclectic approach and dependent on the situation presented will determine which model or approach I use. These include behaviour change, cognitive behaviour coaching, emotional intelligence, strengths approach, and other coaching and leadership models

Qualifications

MSc Coaching Psychology

Certificate in the Pillars of Neuroscience for Coaches and Consultants

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies

Awards and Recognition

2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022 – LinkedIn Top Voice UK including Top Voice for gender equity 2022
2019 – named one of the UKs inspirational Christian women making major impact by Keep the Faith magazine
2018 – We Are The City, Rising Stars Champion award in recognition of my work championing the cause for gender equality and helping women to progress as leaders
2015 – Named one of Britain’s Top 50 Business Advisers by Enterprise Nation

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management
Member of the Association for Coaching