Hello I'm Pen

I spent a good few years running on that hamster wheel, working stupidly long days, striving to attain my impossible, perfectionistic standards, a boundaryless people pleasing workaholic. Cycle after cycle of burnout, frequent absenteeism, presenteeism, worsening mental health, increasing chaos, decreasing resilience and premature perimenopause at 39, I'd reached saturation point and wanted out of the relentless pinball machine of life. I have since learned that I have AuDHD (Autism + ADHD).  Whilst I took the long and scenic route round, I do wish I knew much earlier in life what I know now. Today I live authentically, unashamedly and unapologetically, I care so much about this that I help others to step off the wheel, out of the pinball machine and do the same. Not working 60 hour weeks, not people pleasing and not prioritising others before my needs and those of my family is incredibly freeing.

Black-and-white canid photo of Pen smiling warmly at a friend's birthday gathering, looking relaxed

This is me, caught in a candid moment at a friend's birthday, not posed or planned, but authentic.

connection + chemistry

The way I like to work is for you and I to get to know one another a little before any decisions are made, just enough to check for a connection and some chemistry (I don't mean the romantic kind!), and I do this for two reasons, let me explain...


Firstly there are few other investments as important as supporting and developing self. Like other well considered investments, I wouldn't expect you to spend good money on a  tailor made pair of shoes without seeing and trying some on for size first.  It's the same deal with finding the right coach and mentor, so it's only right that you and I get acquainted before committing to anything. 


Secondly coaching isn't done to you, it's done with you, a partnership of two equals, an exchange of value, and a willingness on your part to step out into the unknown with me. For this to be possible a foundation of trust and safety are vitally important, having an initial call will orientate you to the coaching environment and pave the way to those foundations being laid.

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Book a 30 minute complimentary call so we can chat about where you'd like coaching to take you. 


You absolutely have my word there will be no hard sell or pressure, it makes me feel very awkward and really isn't my style. We'll simply consider together what is possible.

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How Coaching Can Help

Rediscover who you are, unpack diagnosis + live authentically with courage.


  • Beat imposter syndrome
  • Reclaim a lost sense of you
  • Rediscover your purpose
  • Make sense of your identity
  • Unpack your diagnosis
  • Unmask with courage
  • Celebrate all that you are
  • Align to an authentic life
  • Build confidence in your value


Set boundaries + stop people-pleasing to create easier, healthier connections.

  • Stop people-pleasing
  • Prioritise yourself without guilt
  • Ask for what you need
  • Protect regular time for yourself
  • Speak your truth confidently
  • Manage others’ expectations
  • Communicate with curiosity + fluidity
  • Navigate tricky relationships
  • Manage conflict thoughtfully
  • Handle endings and beginnings with care
  • Read between the lines
  • Second guess yourself less


Quiet perfectionism, reduce overthinking + build habits that stick.


  • Dial down perfectionism
  • See adversity as opportunity
  • Manage overthinking + worry
  • Find comfort in ambiguity
  • Think with flexibility
  • Shift to a positive mindset
  • Beat procrastination
  • Be motivated to start tasks
  • Create daily order + routine
  • Build helpful, healthy habits
  • Reduce task overwhelm
  • Build task-switching agility
  • Manage and flex your capacity


Strengthen resilience, make bold decisions + embrace change confidently.


  • Change limiting beliefs
  • Identify and express emotions
  • Broaden your emotional range
  • Make courageous decisions
  • Have emotional freedom
  • Widen your comfort zone
  • Progress or pivot your career
  • Traverse change fearlessly
  • Strengthen your resilience


programmes + fees

ECHOES

£200

MOMENTUM AT YOUR PACE | 4 week written coaching journey

A calm, reflective space for thinkers who prefer writing over talking. Coaching support, habit formation and accountability through short messages and online tools. No calls, no cameras, no rush.  See 'frequently asked questions' below for more information and programme structure.

anchor

£450

FROM DRIFT TO DIRECTION | 5 week written coaching journey

A calm, flexible space for reflective thinkers and visual processors who value gentle accountability. We’ll work entirely in writing, no calls or cameras, with weekly live writing sessions to guide focus + feedback. Together we’ll celebrate progress, navigate challenges, and shape habits that last. See ‘frequently asked questions’ below for more information and programme structure.

LIVE OUT LOUD

from £320

YOUR WIRING YOUR WAY | 90 minute online, face to face coaching

3 sessions £320 / 6 sessions £600

Ready to drop the mask, end the apologies, and live authentically out loud? Together we we can tackle imposter syndrome, rewrite your narrative, set guilt-free boundaries, and build self-acceptance. These sessions are about owning your unique brilliance and navigating change with courage.

testimonials

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Phone calls / video sessions can feel really big, especially when navigating  burnout and overwhelm. I offer two purely text + tech based programmes, ECHOES  and ANCHOR. More information can be found here in 'frequently asked questions', and in the programmes and fees section above.


    This is a calm, flexible coaching and mentoring container for reflective thinkers and visual processors, a place for when spoons are low and sensory input needs a gentler touch. We’ll communicate entirely in writing: no cameras, no sound, no pressure. I’ll encourage you without judgment, support you with understanding and patience, and celebrate your progress, however small it feels.


    This programme runs for 4 weeks and a day, and is designed to help you begin something new and build momentum, finish a project you’ve long wanted to complete, or learn to prioritise yourself in ways that feel safe, sustainable, and yours.

     

    WEEK 1 | Day 1 - You submit responses to a pre-coaching questionnaire, to: 

    • Orientate you to our work together
    • Help you consider what feels possible
    • Let me to get to know you a little
    • Give me a clearer picture of your hopes for coaching

    Time commitment to read  ≈ 15 minutes to 1 hour

     

    WEEK 1 | Day 2 - In a one hour, private online live writing session we will: 

    • Identify a clear goal to focus on over the next 4 weeks 
    • Break that goal into manageable, daily steps 
    • Explore what feels achievable and plan for potential barriers
    • Consider how to optimise your environment and energy 
    • Agree how I can best help you stay on track 

    Time commitment 1 hour, at pre-agreed date and time, in a private, dedicated online space

     

    WEEK 1 | Days 3 to 7 - Each day, at a time that works for you, you'll:

    • Complete a short online intentions log  ≈ 5 mins
    • Work on your chosen daily task/s  
    • Submit a short reflection form ≈ 5 mins

     

    WEEK 2 | Day 1 - I will send you personalised feedback by to include:

    • A visual tracker showing your progress
    • Gentle questions or invitations for deeper reflection
    • Links to helpful resources or tools
    • A clear outline of suggested tasks for the week ahead

    Time commitment to read  ≈ 15 minutes to 1 hour

     

    WEEK 2 | Day 2 to 7 - Each day, at a time that works for you, you'll:

    • Complete a short online intentions log  ≈ 5 mins
    • Work on your chosen daily task/s  
    • Submit a short reflection form ≈ 5 mins


    WEEK 3 + 4 | Repeat the cycle of week 2

    • We repeat this pattern, adjusting as your focus evolves
    • Each week brings fresh feedback, subtle shifts + gentle momentum

     

    WEEK 5 | Day 1 - Our final closing written session is a space to: 

    • Review your full journey and achievements
    • Explore key learnings and patterns
    • Identify what helps you stay anchored
    • Plan next steps, whether continuing, pausing, or shifting focus

    Time commitment 1 hour, at pre-agreed date and time, in a private, dedicated online space 


    OneNote - Will be used as our private coaching space + canvas (5 live writing sessions)

    Microsoft Forms  - Will be used for your daily intentions + reflections 

    SMS / Loop - Will be used for light communication + check-ins


    Please don't worry if you are not tech savvy, I will provide full instructions for set-up and ongoing usage in advance of our work together.  


    A calm, flexible coaching and mentoring space designed for reflective thinkers and visual processors, for times when spoons are low and sensory input needs a gentler touch. We’ll communicate entirely in writing: no cameras, no sound, no pressure. I’ll encourage you without judgment, support you with understanding and patience, and celebrate your progress, however small it feels.


    You’ll spend around 10–20 minutes a day on short written reflections, gentle check-ins, or small steps toward your goals, with weekly live written sessions to keep you anchored and moving forward.

     

    WEEK 1 | Day 1 - You complete a pre-coaching questionnaire, to: 

    • Orient you to our work together
    • Help clarify your hopes and goals
    • Give me a sense of what feels possible right now
       

    WEEK 1 | Day 2 – In a one hour, private online live writing session we will: 

    • Identify a clear focus for the next five weeks
    • Break it into manageable daily steps
    • Plan for potential barriers
    • Explore how to optimise your environment and energy
    • Agree how I can best help you stay on track
       

    WEEK 1 | Days 3 to 7 - Each day, at a time that works for you, you'll:

    • Complete a short online intentions log ≈ 5 mins
    • Work on your chosen daily task/s 
    • Submit a short reflection form ≈ 5 mins


    WEEK 2 | Day 1 - In a one hour. private, online live writing session we will: 

    • Review progress and celebrate wins
    • Reflect on challenges or insights
    • Set focus and intentions for the week ahead
       

    WEEK 2 | Days 2 to 7 - You will continue your daily rhythm:

    • Complete a short online intentions log  ≈ 5 mins
    • Work on your chosen daily task/s  
    • Submit a short reflection form ≈ 5 mins


    WEEK 3 + 4 | Repeat the cycle of week 2

    • We repeat this pattern, adjusting as your focus evolves
    • Each week brings fresh feedback, subtle shifts + gentle momentum


    WEEK 5 | Day 1 - Our closing live written session is a space to:

    • Review your full journey and achievements
    • Explore key learnings and patterns
    • Identify what helps you stay anchored
    • Plan next steps, whether continuing, pausing, or shifting focus

    Time commitment 1 hour, at pre-agreed date and time, in a private, dedicated online space


    OneNote - Will be used as our private coaching space + canvas (5 live writing sessions)

    Microsoft Forms  - Will be used for your daily intentions + reflections 

    SMS / Loop - Will be used for light communication + check-ins


    Please don't worry if you are not tech savvy, I will provide full instructions for set-up and ongoing usage in advance of our work together.  


    • Many are surprised at how quickly time passes in the 90 minute session. We can do a lot of good work in this time frame, if you find it's a little too long  we can adjust the session length and frequency. 


    For face to face sessions, we will meet via Microsoft Teams / in person and ease into the session gently to orientate you to the space and the work we are about to do.


    • Every session is forward looking, person-centered (about you), action focused (your actions, the good work part) and unique to your experience and goals.  


    • There may be a semi structure to our sessions, or it may be quite fluid, it depends very much on what you'd like to gain and take away from that session.


    • If you haven't had coaching before, it won't be long before you'll  look forward to the space I create for you, and the level of listening I will afford you, something we rarely encounter in the day to day rush and transactional nature of our busy lives (if you are interested in knowing more about the levels of listening, search up Stephen Covey's theory of listening, fascinating stuff!).

     

    • I  will use a range of modalities, visualisations and questions to empower and enable you to access the beliefs, values, thoughts and behaviours which run like a script below the surface. 


    • I will echo back / hold up a mirror to what I have observed (with your permission). This is powerful and where many of the transformational moments happen, since we are often not aware of these scripts.


    • We will always end a session agreeing the actions you will take between the current and next session, and you will leave feeling resourced, present and ready to move on with the rest of your your day.


    The frequency of coaching sessions depends on your goals, your preferred time line and our availability.  Typically we will meet weekly or bi-weekly to enable you to get traction and momentum, however we can leave it longer between sessions if you have a longer term goal. 


    • 19 years experience coaching + mentoring (pre qualification) within large organisations in a managerial / leadership capacity.


    • ILM Level 7 & EMCC EIA Diploma for executive and senior level coaches and mentors (globally recognised masters level equivalent qualification with the ILM).


    • I work to the Global Code of Ethics (the Code, third version, 2021), which is the most comprehensive code of ethics for those working in the world of coaching, mentoring, and supervision.  


    • 51 years lived experience of AuDHD, (late diagnosed).


    Contact

    Echo Stone Coaching + mentoring

    Reading, England

    07458 940302

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