Boundary setting, Career, Career change, Clarity of direction, Confidence, Creating a better work/ life balance, Dyslexia & sen, Emotional and well-being, Finding meaning & purpose, Goal setting, Imposter syndrome, Life coaching, Making big decisions on career, family or work, Mindset, Motivation, Moving overseas / expat coaching, Preparing for maternity leave, Purpose and values, Relocation and adjusting to life in a new country, Resilience, Returning to work, Self-compassion, Stress
Ella Schwarz
Discover a career that lights you up so you can live a life you love.
Location: Nottingham, Virtual/I don’t mind
Year Qualified: 2024
Areas of Expertise
Testimonials
"Go for it!" Working with Ella has truly been life changing. Having a non-judgemental space to talk openly about your feelings and concerns provides so much more clarity than you can achieve on your own. Ella has recognised patterns in my thinking and behaviour that I wouldn’t have noticed myself, and now that’s been identified the issues/problems have become much easier to manage/solve. I was also impressed by the type of matters that can be worked on through coaching, some of which I would have thought were too hard rooted but that hasn’t been the case!"
Client F, deciding whether or not to change jobs
Sessions with Ella helped me to build confidence in my ability to improve my career and move myself out of a work 9-5 environment I felt was draining my energy. She was great at helping me work through ways to follow a path that would make me happier. I’d highly recommend Ella as a coach if you’re not happy with the direction your career is going or feel stuck and unsure of where to take your career next.
Client L, deciding whether to change career
"My time with Ella was incredibly special. She worked with me at a time in my life when I really needed a caring and supportive experience and this is what we had. She encouraged me to reflect on my goals and to celebrate success. As well as making me feel heard and valued, Ella asked pertinent questions that deepened my understanding of myself and my situation. I left every session feeling heard, understood and challenged. A wonderful transformative experience - thank you, Ella.
Client A, navigating relationship difficulties
Areas of Expertise
Boundary setting, Career, Career change, Clarity of direction, Confidence, Creating a better work/ life balance, Dyslexia & sen, Emotional and well-being, Finding meaning & purpose, Goal setting, Imposter syndrome, Life coaching, Making big decisions on career, family or work, Mindset, Motivation, Moving overseas / expat coaching, Preparing for maternity leave, Purpose and values, Relocation and adjusting to life in a new country, Resilience, Returning to work, Self-compassion, StressLeave a testimonial
Coaching Qualifications
- Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching (Animas)
- Certified Master EFT Practitioner (The Priority Academy)
Professional Background
I am a former Charity CEO. Taking on this role aged 30, I was the CEO at Total Insight Theatre. Working with multiple stakeholders, I delivered effective leadership for this charity that operates programmes that successfully address a range of social issues, including mental health, unemployment, crime, low confidence and self-esteem. I oversaw the delivery of multiple programmes and pioneered positive change as well as executed the charity’s strategy. I also managed a team of 20 people, including interim staff, freelancers, volunteers and interns, upscaling to 70 people to drive key projects while ensuring the team received professional development to secure outstanding results and maximise staff retention.
Delivering effective project management of charity programmes, I oversaw budgeting and resourcing as well as led all project phases from negotiation and funding through to delivery and monitoring and evaluation. I collaborated with multiple partner organisations and agencies, successfully working with schools, youth centres, police forces, social services, Local Authorities and grant-making bodies. I also maximised programme reach by developing and executing a wide-ranging marketing and communications strategy, securing positive marketing, coverage and reception, including on BBC Radio and social media.
What drew you to coaching?
Having become a charity CEO aged 30 – and having always put fulfilment and purpose at the centre of my career – I am now an Accredited Transformative Coach.
With an Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching and considerable experience in senior leadership, I facilitate growth and confidence in collaboration with my clients, ensuring their aspirations are met with actionable strategies so they can live lives of freedom and intention.
In my 1:1 practice, I help ambitious, passionate yet unfulfilled women discover and transition into a career that lights them up so they can create a life they love. I help them be their most amazing, authentic and joyful selves so they can live their most incredible lives – and do work that aligns with who they are.
I also work with corporates, charities and organisations who are passionate about unlocking staff (or beneficiary) potential – knowing that staff (and beneficiaries) who are their best selves is both a goal in itself AND good for business. Corporates and organisations for whom this is a no-brainer basically.
When working with me, I use a tried and tested framework to help my clients:
Create a career and life worth getting out of bed for each day
Turn down the volume on their inner critic to stop the overwhelm
Ditch the people-pleasing and build their confidence
Get clear on their non-negotiables in work and life
Write an actionable Game Plan and make it their reality
Fee Structure
Investment starts from £275 with payment plans available.