Let's privately resolve what's actually holding you back and craft the career that lights you up.

Private coaching for VP and C-suite women in a male-dominated world. A structured process to resolve where you feel stuck right now, and arrive at your next move clear and refreshed, not exhausted.

From the Outside, Everything's Fine

By every measure that matters on paper, you have arrived. The title is real. The credibility is real. People come to you for the tough calls and the big vision.

 

And something underneath it is not adding up. You hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone else holds you to, and you make sure everything is done properly, even what you've delegated.

This isn't a work-ethic problem. It's a levelling-up problem, and the fuel that built your career – relentless output and meticulous delivery – has a ceiling. Deep down, you sense you may have reached it.

 

You want more. You're just not sure of what.

Real progress here isn't about more effort. It's about reconnecting with who you actually are, what you bring, and what you want next. That's what we build together.

  • This is for you if...

  • You are a woman leading at VP, SVP or C-suite level

  • You are uncertain about your next move, and you sense that uncertainty is a signal worth listening to, not a flaw to fix

  • You are already running at full capacity (or more), and you want to fully claim the life you've worked so hard to build

  • On the outside, people admire you and you feel it should be enough. But something feels empty. This is new and uncomfortable for you.

  • You want a tailored plan built around who you are, what lights you up now, and what you actually want, separate from your company or organisation.

  • This is not for you if...

  • You are earlier in your career and still building your track record

  • You want tactics or a quick fix rather than clarity at the identity level, and a strategic plan built for you

  • You want validation more than you want truth

  • You're not ready to be challenged by someone who isn't impressed by your title

  • You're not willing or able to free your calendar enough to make time for you and your career direction

  • You're not ready to invest fully in yourself, knowing deep down that you matter.

If, after reading this, you know this isn't the right fit yet, there is no judgement in that. 

We have other programmes like Speak Up & Stand Out that may be a better fit. Learn More.

What we create together

01 

Clarity on your next move.

Whether that's to stay, pivot or explore, you'll know what you actually want, not just what sounds good on paper. Importantly, you'll set yourself up to move proactively from strength rather than to escape exhaustion.

02 

Relief from carrying all of it yourself.

We resolve the patterns, often invisible even to you, like over-delivering, which used to serve you but are becoming a limit to your capacity. We'll do this without compromising how you are perceived, or your professional reputation.

03 

A version of success that still feels like you. 

As you plan your next step, you will arrive still recognising yourself, without having traded away your values.

04 

The life you have built, protected, not just managed.

You worked hard to build this life and lifestyle. You will become the CEO of your career and your life, so you can enjoy what's really most important to you, whether that's friends, family, travel or a still weekend morning with a good book.

Real results for women executives

How private coaching works

  • Apply. 

    Complete a short, confidential application so I understand your situation and where you are headed.

  • Conversation.

    A private discovery call to see if this is the right fit, followed by a plan built specifically around you.

  • Begin.

    We start the programme based on your bespoke roadmap, working toward your outcomes on a timeframe that fits your life.

Why work with me

I am Sima Newell, a former global CIO, now working privately with VP and C-suite women. 

 

My clients come to me when the next move up requires more than just effort, and when what you crave is a safe space with someone intelligent and caring, who understands the complexity and responsibility you face. 

 

Someone who can ask the hard questions, support you in the process and help resolve the patterns that used to serve but now hold you back. 

 

Because this work is personal and you have VIP level access to me, I only take on a very small number of executive private clients at any one time.

Ready for the next step?

You have already proven you can carry enormous responsibility well. The question in front of you now is what the next chapter will be, and whether you step into it from a place of strength. (Staying in a role beyond your welcome is always a risk and can deplete even the powerhouses.)

 

If you are ready to get clear on your direction, to ensure the next step of your career is both motivating and restorative, and to claim the life you've worked so hard to build, then apply below. I keep my private practice intentionally small, so I can give each client the access and attention that working together actually requires.

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