Coaching the human behind the mission.
Finding your voice and clarity
Good‑business founders often carry heavy emotional and operational loads. My 1:1 coaching provides structured, compassionate support, I help you stay grounded, think strategically and keep your mission alive.
The Expectation: A Search for Solutions
When founders enter a coaching session, they often arrive with a very specific “problem” in mind. Expecting a tactical fix: How do I secure funding? How do I manage my staff? How do I scale my operations? Looking for a roadmap to solve a business bottleneck, expecting the session to be a purely professional, transactional exchange of strategy.
The Reality: The Human Behind the Mission
For Michael Hill, founder of Pre-Loved Sports CIC, the initial focus was understandably on the immediate pressures of running a social enterprise: navigating a financial dilemma, managing the transition of his team, and meeting critical funding deadlines.
However, as the coaching progressed, it became clear that the business challenges were deeply intertwined with the person running them. To truly support the mission, we had to move beyond the spreadsheet and address the “accumulation” of life’s weight that Michael was carrying – including grief, personal trauma, and the exhaustion of balancing a high-stress frontline job with a growing business.
Coaching is often something very different than expected. It is not just about fixing a business model; it is about providing a space where a founder is truly heard. It is about finding the balance between professional goals and personal resilience.
The Unpacking Process
During our session, the focus shifted from merely solving logistical problems to unpacking the mental and emotional load that can cloud a founder’s decision-making. Instead of leaving with a complex, overwhelming strategy, Michael walked away with a Gentle Action Plan.
This plan didn’t attempt to solve every problem at once. Instead, it focused on:
Momentum through connection: Re-framing business outreach as an invitation to join an amazing cause.
Decision Filters: Creating mental space to ask, “Do I have the capacity to do this well?” before committing.
Positive Self-Talk: Moving from internal negativity to affirming his role as a builder of something meaningful.
The Outcome: From Overwhelm to Agency
Michael went away with something vital: clarity and voice. He moved from a state of feeling “stuck” in a dilemma to a state of active, gentle momentum. He gained the tools to separate the “noise” of the business from his own internal peace.
Moving Forward: Re-Action Collective’s Commitment
I am part of the coaching support team at Re-Action Collective. And we recognise that life and business are not solved in a single hour. That the unpacking is often a continuous process.
Because we believe that founders need sustained support to navigate both obstacles and opportunities, Re-Action Collective is providing free (funded) repeat 1:1 coaching sessions.
We are here to help you move through the layers – to listen, to hear, and to help you find the path that allows both your business and your humanity to thrive.
A Note from Clare:
We are constantly evolving, emotionally and physically. Focus & Growth Coaching was set up to support those shifts that need to be shared. Ensuring our audience, customer, client… is aware of who we are, what we wish to offer, and how to be part of that wonderful journey.
Giving you the opportunity to work with me when one part of your business needs dedicated time to develop and flourish.
Why I’m sharing this case study
Because so many talented, purpose-led business owners think they are the only one:
- who feels stuck
- who feels overwhelmed
- who wants to step back
- who knows they’re capable of more but can’t see the path clearly
This is exactly why coaching exists.
And this is what the first step can feel like when you’re held with care.
If this has inspired you and I’m the caring coach you’ve been looking for.
Check out my workshop and coaching options here or book a free call to talk it through here.
With purpose
Clare
If you want to work with a values-led coach who’s aim is to connect you with growth and purpose without losing focus and purpose. Book a call – it’s free
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