Harriet Taylor

Career Coach

An experienced executive coach, speaker and founder of Wonder Women Coaching.

With a background spanning charity management, HR management, senior NHS workforce leadership and coaching strategy.

She works with individuals and organisations to navigate change, build confidence and create meaningful next steps, with a particular focus on return to work, parental transition and career development.

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Experience

After initially working charity management, Harriet went on to build a 20 year career in HR and Senior Regional Workforce roles in the NHS. Working in the NHS gave Harriet significant (and frequent) experience in managing organisational change. Completing the ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching & Mentoring in 2017, Harriet went on to coach NHS colleagues, teams and senior leaders through these changes, as well as to develop Coaching Strategies for NHS Employers, and to become a key member of the NHS England Coaching & Mentoring National Steering Group.

Since moving on from the NHS, Harriet is now a full time Executive Coach, Speaker and Founder of Wonder Women Coaching, specialising in supporting parents rediscover their professional identities and plan their next steps with confidence – as well as working with employers to increase retention through coaching support for those returning to the organisation following parental leave.

Coaching is about you, and it is understanding that you are the best person to know what is best for you.

Sometimes there is a lot of noise in life, which can prevent you from seeing clearly what it is that you want, where you want to be and what your choices are - or if you do know, it can be hard to see how to get there.

Harriet’s coaching gives you the time and space, with gentle structure and direction, to see more clearly and with more confidence, what you want and how to get it, taking into account all of your own unique set of circumstances, and using appropriate tools & resources to help guide you through.

Harriet is passionate about equal opportunities – and helping people achieve their goals without compromising what they love in life.

Coaching is about you, and it is understanding that you are the best person to know what is best for you.

Sometimes there is a lot of noise in life, which can prevent you from seeing clearly what it is that you want, where you want to be and what your choices are - or if you do know, it can be hard to see how to get there.

Harriet is passionate about equal opportunities – and helping people achieve their goals without compromising what they love in life.

Professional Focus

✓Career clarity

✓Confidence building

✓Leadership development

✓Return-to-work support

✓Mid-career direction

✓Change management

✓Interview preparation

✓Job search strategies

✓Career development

Qualifications

· ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring

· Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD)

· Member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)

· Masters in Human Resource Management, Middlesex University Business School

· ICSA Cert: Charity Management, South Bank University

· BSc Manchester University

Testimonials

“Working with Harriet as my coach has been genuinely transformational. Her coaching has helped me navigate complexity while empowering me to reflect on and grow from my experiences. From the outset, Harriet created a reflective space built on trust, where I could be open, honest and vulnerable without judgement. Her coaching is deeply personalised and intuitive, helping me slow down & gain clarity”

“I can see a huge difference in myself from when I first started coaching, particularly in my confidence, belief in myself, and ability to hold boundaries while continuing to lead with integrity. Harriet’s coaching has supported both my professional and personal development, with an impact that goes far beyond individual sessions and continues to shape how I show up in my work”

Ready to Get Clear on What Comes Next?

Book a session with Harriet and start moving forward with greater clarity, confidence and a plan that works for your life.

Whether you’re returning to work, considering a career change or simply feeling unsure about your next step, coaching can give you the space to work out what you really want.

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