I'm Rachel Hughes, an executive and team coach as well as a leadership development consultant dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. With 30 years in the maritime industry across various roles—from the Royal Navy to port owner, and in global shipping companies, leading both small specialized and large globally distributed teams—I understand the unique leadership challenges firsthand. As a parent to three teenagers and caretaker of a small menagerie of cats, dogs, and a lizard, I bring a personal touch to my work. My passion for adventure travel, particularly hiking and swimming in breathtaking locations with expansive skies and mountains, fuels my desire for exploration.
In my executive coaching, I create a supportive space where we collaboratively work to overcome obstacles and build your confidence. This coaching is not just about theory—it’s about transformation. Together, we turn ambition into action and reflection into growth, particularly through tailored leadership programmes.
I have a special passion for helping women leaders advance in male-dominated fields, having navigated similar paths myself.
What sets me apart is my unique combination of real-world leadership and life experience, paired with a warm, personal approach to coaching, all backed by extensive training. I genuinely care about your growth and success. I trained at Henley Business School (Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching), I am an EMCC Senior Practitioner and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, and I regularly engage in supervision and CPD to enhance my skills in team development.
