Learn to Lead as Your True Self.

LEADERSHIP COACHING, GROUP & 1:1

I believe the world needs more leaders who lead as their whole, honest selves. Not a polished copy of someone else, not the version that shrinks to fit the room, but you, fully and unapologetically. That is the work I do with the people I coach, and it is the work I have had to do in my own life too.

This coaching is for early and mid-career professionals who are ready to step into leadership and want to do it with clarity, courage and integrity. If you have ever felt that you were leading with one hand tied behind your back, hiding parts of who you are or second-guessing whether you belong, I want you to know that I understand, and that it does not have to stay that way.

Why This Matters to Me

I have spent my career working across some of the most challenging contexts you can imagine, in healthcare systems under strain, in communities that have been overlooked, and in rooms where I was often the only person who looked like me or thought like me. I know what it feels like to navigate complexity with very little support, to carry the weight of being underestimated, and to keep going anyway.

I learned to lead the hard way, by living it. I have faced the self-doubt, the impossible decisions and the quiet exhaustion of trying to prove yourself. And over time I found my footing, my voice and my own way of leading that felt true. I do not coach from theory alone. I coach from a place of having walked through it, stumbled, and found my way through. That is exactly what I want to help you do, only with more support than I had.

Who I Work With

This is for you if something here feels familiar:

• You are stepping into leadership, whether that is your first time managing people, a bigger remit, or simply more responsibility than your title reflects.

• You are navigating complexity, holding competing demands and making decisions that do not come with a clear right answer.

• You want to lead as your true self, with honesty and imagination, rather than performing a version of leadership that was never built with you in mind.

• You are ready to be supported, and to be gently challenged and championed as you grow into the leader you are becoming.

What We Work On Together

Every journey is shaped around you, but the work usually moves through these areas:

• Leadership skills, from communicating with influence and giving honest feedback to leading teams and projects with confidence.

• Navigating complexity, building the habits and judgement to make sound decisions when things are messy, political or unfamiliar.

• Confidence and presence, finding your voice, easing the self-doubt and showing up as someone people trust.

• Values and direction, getting clear on what matters most to you, so your choices and your career stay true to who you are.

• Resilience that lasts, protecting your energy and leading in a way you can sustain.

“Big challenges need brave conversations, and that is where real change begins.”

— Dr Kizanne James

Two Ways to

Work With Me

OPTION ONE

1:1 Coaching

Private sessions focused entirely on you, your goals, your challenges and your pace. This is the deepest and most personal way to work together, and it is a good fit when you are facing a particular transition or simply want focused, confidential support that is just for you.

OPTION TWO

Group Coaching

A small circle of peers growing alongside one another. You get structured coaching plus the honesty, accountability and encouragement that only come from learning in community. It is warm, practical and a more accessible way to invest in yourself.

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How a Coaching Block Works

We work together in a block of six sessions. That gives us real time to build trust, dig beneath the surface and turn insight into lasting change, rather than rushing for a quick fix.

At the halfway point we pause for a mid-point review. This is a chance to step back together, notice how far you have come, celebrate what is working and adjust where we are heading, so the second half of the block is shaped around exactly what you need.

What You Will Walk Away With

✓ A clearer sense of who you are as a leader and where you are heading.

✓ Practical skills you can use straight away with your team and in your work.

✓ The confidence to make brave decisions and stay steady in complexity.

✓ A trusted person in your corner who genuinely believes in you.

Investment

I keep my pricing simple and transparent, with a single rate per session and localised pricing for the UK and Trinidad and Tobago.

Rate per session

1:1 Coaching (90 mins)

Private sessions, just you and me, built entirely around your goals

UK £120 | T&T 600 TTD

Group Coaching (90 mins)

A small circle of peers learning, reflecting and growing together

(Min 3, Max 5)

UK £50 | T&T 250 TTD (per person).

A block is six sessions, including the mid-point review.

Coaching That Is Within Reach

I care deeply about who gets to lead, and I do not want cost to be the reason someone is kept out of the room. So, I offer a 20 percent discount for people who are disabled and for those from marginalised communities, including people who are queer and people from the global south.

If that is you, please do not let the standard price put you off reaching out. Just mention it when we speak and we will sort the rate out together. This matters to me, because the leaders our communities need are so often the ones who have had to fight hardest to be heard.

A Little About Me

I am Dr Kizanne James, a public health strategist, leadership expert, and global health consultant. I have worked with universities, public healthcare systems and NGOs around the world, and I bring two decades of clinical, academic and institutional experience to the people I coach.

But more than any of that, I bring my own story of learning to lead across difficult terrain and coming out the other side more myself, not less. When we work together you can expect honesty, warmth and a steady belief in what you are capable of. I will meet you where you are, and I will walk with you as you grow.