Laura Cole Coaching
Creating space for clarity, connection and meaningful change
Welcome. I’m Laura Cole.
My work is rooted in one simple belief: when people are given the space to pause, reflect and feel genuinely supported, meaningful change becomes possible.
For over twenty years, my career has centred around education, psychology and leadership working closely with individuals, schools and organisations under pressure. Across every setting, one truth has remained constant: wellbeing, confidence, and culture are shaped not by quick fixes, but by how people are supported over time.
Laura is a gifted coach. From the moment she stepped into the coach training room at Paseda360 that was evident.
She knows how to hold a safe, challenging and transformational space for clients.
I was so impressed with her capability, I asked her to join the Paseda facilitation team. That was a good decision. Laura has a level head. She brings energy and fun but is also considered and unflappable. These are critical characteristics for a facilitator on a course where emotions run high.
Our clients love Laura and often comment on the value and care she brings to our cohort gatherings.
Cannot recommend her enough
Angela cox - Coaching & Training Provider of the Year | Creator of the Paseda360® Human-Centric Coaching Method | The Modern Alternative to Outdated Coaching | Founder National Coaching Conference & Awards | Master Exec Coach
Two Pathways, One Philosophy
Today, Laura Cole Coaching offers two distinct areas of work, each grounded in the same values of trust, reflection and sustainable change.
You are invited to choose the pathway that feels most relevant to you.
If you are here for yourself:
You may be navigating a season of transition. Life looks full from the outside, a career you’ve worked hard for, a family you care deeply about, yet something feels quietly missing.
I offer private, bespoke 1:1 coaching for women in mid-life who find themselves at a crossroads. This work provides a calm, confidential space to slow down, reflect and reconnect with who you are now beyond roles, expectations and self-doubt.
The coaching is deeply personal, intentionally paced and tailored to where you are in your life today.
If you are here in a professional capacity:
You may be a school leader, trust leader, or part of an education community seeking meaningful, sustainable cultural change, not another initiative.
Through the STEADY™ Schools Partnership, I work with schools and trusts to develop psychologically safe, confident, and sustainable staff cultures. This year-long partnership supports leaders and staff to change how pressure is held inside the system, strengthening trust, clarity and professional autonomy over time.
Alongside STEADY™, I also offer whole-school INSETS and twilight sessions, designed to create space for reflection, shared language and practical change.
These sessions can stand alone or sit as part of a longer partnership, depending on the needs of your school.
STEADY is not a programme delivered to schools.
It is a partnership developed with them.
A Shared Approach
Whether I am working with an individual woman or partnering with a school community, my approach remains the same:
• Human-first
• Reflective and relational
• Grounded in lived experience
• Focused on sustainable change, not short-term solutions
I believe meaningful change begins when there is space to listen, to ourselves, to one another and to what truly matters.
Sam Palmer | CEO
Her insights and guidance helped me to clarify my goals and develop actionable steps to achieve them. What impressed me most was her ability to listen attentively and offer tailored strategies that suited my unique situation.
Lucy Favreau | Head Teacher
Laura's expertise in navigating complex issues, combined with her empathetic approach, made me feel understood and motivated. She has a way of challenging you to think deeper while providing the support you need to make real changes.
James Smith | Director
I can confidently say that she has made a significant impact on my personal and professional growth. From the very first session, Laura created a welcoming and supportive environment that allowed me to open up about my challenges and aspirations.