The Unapologetic Woman
You were never the problem, so there is no need to apologise for who you are.
The Wise Women Lead Unapologetic Group Coaching Programme is a bold, deeply personal 6-month experience for professional women who are done shrinking, over explaining, and hiding their brilliance, and ready to lead on their own terms.
You are brilliant. Capable. You have given more than most will ever understand. And yet, here you are — exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix, wondering how you lost yourself somewhere between the career ladder, the emotional load, and everyone else's expectations.
You are not broken. You are not too much. You are not too late.
You are, however, done performing.
Autumn 2026 cohort places are limited. Sign-ups close 31 October 2026.
We know that women in leadership are often misunderstood and under appreciated. To climb the career ladder, you have probably had to adapt to a space not designed for you, amplifying the masculine strengths that prioritise logic over intuition and output over wellbeing, and certainty over adaptability. You have proven you can be "always on", decisive and assertive, but really, you know, there is more to you than that. You know you have other skills and strengths to offer and develop. The armour you wear to get the job done is heavy, leaving you exhausted, disconnected, and close to burnout.
We bring you the Unapologetic Wise Women Lead Programme, a different way to lead, develop, and be unapologetically you. Your group will become your safe space to learn, share, and combine the power of collective and social intelligence, with the benefits of personal accountability and support.
You can drop the mask, reconnect with your innate wisdom and experience and offer it to others, so you can access the best thinking and do your best work. You learn to lead with both a strong back and a soft heart and with community.
Why join the programme?
We know you. Not the version of you that shows up polished and professional and holds it all together. The real you, the one who is exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix, who has started questioning whether all of this is actually working, and who carries a growing, burning feeling that something has to change.
You are not broken. You are not failing or an imposter. You are a woman navigating a world that was not built with you in mind, and you have been doing it, brilliantly, at enormous personal cost.
The Unapologetic Programme exists to give you something most of us have never been offered: a safe, honest, courageous space to name what is really happening, find your voice, and build the confidence to lead your life your way.
No more "sorry can I ask a question"
No more, "Sorry, can I suggest something"
No more justifying or over explaining. No more silencing yourself. Just all of your brilliance, your experience, wisdom, and strength.
The Benefits
These are the top benefits of a small, recurring circle of women peers who show up for each other, with guided conversations, kind and truthful feedback without ego, and gentle accountability. This is simply the woman's way.
- Coaching in community. Women are known for talking through their problems. When we feel safe to speak, we unravel the real problem, explore, and learn. We get feedback, support, challenge and advice. Every member is willing you to succeed.
- Peers magnify your progress. You learn a tip from one member, an approach from another. You hear personal stories that open your mind, and you open up your thinking. In conversation you discover meaningful change happens.
- Accountability changes behaviour. You know that when you tell a friend you are going to do something, your friend will ask how you are getting on. In peer groups, each member hears your longings, passions and commitments, You respect them and you don't want to let them down. Your group helps you develop.
- Collective Intelligence. When you gather with people outside of your normal group, you get a broad and diverse range of ideas, insights, and perspectives. You tap into collective intelligence of the whole.
- Psychological and relational safety is everything. Honest conversations with care just feel differently. When you gather with trusted advisors, with confidentiality, community, truth and heart, you can grow without limits.
What is included in the programme
The Unapologetic Programme is a 6-month group coaching experience designed to help professional women stop apologising for who they are and start leading, their careers, their lives, and themselves, with clarity, confidence, and courage.
This is not a self-help course. It is not a corporate leadership module. It is a safe, honest, women-only space where the real conversations happen. Where you are seen, supported, and challenged to rise.
Six group coaching sessions
Come together with a cohort of like-minded women who are at different life stages but share the same desire for change. These sessions are honest, safe, and genuinely transformative, the kind of conversations most of us have never been given permission to have.
One personal 1-2-1 coaching session
A dedicated session tailored entirely to you, your specific situation, your goals, your next steps. This is your space, held by an expert coach who truly gets it.
A guided workbook
A beautifully crafted workbook to support your journey between sessions, helping you reflect, reconnect, and take meaningful steps forward at your own pace.
A private WhatsApp community
Stay connected between coaching sessions with a community of women who are on the same journey. Share wins, ask questions, and find the kind of honest support that most of us have been quietly craving for years.
How it works
1. Connect with us
Reach out to discuss your current leadership challenges and what you are looking for in a support network. We begin a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we learn about you, your life, and what you need from this programme. There is no hard sell, just an honest conversation to see if this is the right fit.
2. Find your circle
We match you with a group of women peer, either within your company, or as part of a cross industry group. You may be an individual or coming as part of an organisational cohort. We ensure a diverse yet aligned mix of experience so you harness the collective intelligence whilst feeling safe.
3. Rise together
Attend your group coaching sessions, work through your workbook, and lean into the community. The more you bring of yourself, the more you will take away. By the end of the 6 months, you will have the tools, the confidence, and the community to lead unapologetically, in your career, your relationships, and your own sense of self.
Frequently asked questions
Who is it for?
Olivia (28–35)
You are doing everything right and still wondering why it does not feel like enough. You are navigating a system that was not built for you and you are exhausted from pretending otherwise. This is the space where you stop performing and start building something real.
Emily (36–45)
The frustration and anger you feel is not a problem, it is wisdom. You have spent years holding it all together for everyone else. It is your turn now. Not tomorrow. Now.
Jo (46–55)
You have spent decades gathering wisdom, weathering storms, and showing up for everyone. The next chapter is the most powerful one yet. Lead it your way.
This programme is for professional women who are ready to stop shrinking and start leading on their own terms. Whether you are early in your career and and feeling like you are doing all the right things, but not getting where you want to be, or burning out trying to prove yourself, or you might be in the middle years navigating the impossible squeeze of work, life, family and relationships, or in your later career, where you know your stuff, have the scars and the experience, and done playing small, there is a place for you here. We support women who are ready to lead in their full power, inner authority, and with impact.
You are successful, but doubt yourself. You may feel isolated and often overwhelmed or questioning if you are still on the right path. Know that you are welcome.
Whether you are self-funding your development or sponsored by your employer, there is a place for you here.
What if I am not sure coaching is for me?
That is exactly why we offer a free discovery call. No commitment, no pressure, just an honest conversation to help you decide whether this is the right step.
Will what I share in the group stay confidential?
Yes, absolutely. The group coaching sessions are built on a foundation of trust, safety, and complete confidentiality. What is shared in the room stays in the room.
I am extremely busy. Will I have time for this?
We know the demands on your time are high. Our sessions are designed to be a source of energy, not a drain. We meet for 2 hours every 4 weeks, online, and this is time carved out for you to take a breath, slow down, and find real solutions, so you can return to your role, and your life, with renewed focus.
Isn't this just traditional business coaching?
No. While we bring decades of corporate experience, we also integrate holistic wisdom. We find that in traditional executive coaching, members arrive with their "professional" armour still on. We create a space where women can simply be women, who focus on their leadership, inner power, innate wisdom, and clarity. We believe true leadership power comes from the whole self, mind and body. It is the women's way.
What if I cannot afford the full £1,000 upfront?
Payment plans are available and we will always find a way to make this work for you. This programme is an investment in yourself, and you are worth it. Reach out during your discovery call and we will find an option that suits you.
When does the Autumn 2026 cohort begin?
The Autumn 2026 cohort starts in October 2026. Places are limited and sign-ups close on 30th September 2026. We recommend booking your discovery call as early as possible to secure your place. New cohorts will open in the Spring.
This is your moment
You have spent long enough holding it all together for everyone else, following the right steps to success, yet you don't feel you are as fulfilled as you should be. You have been brilliant and reliable and endlessly available and somewhere along the way, you stopped being that for yourself.
The Unapologetic Programme is not a quick fix. It is a movement. It is six months of honest, courageous work alongside women who understand exactly where you are, and who will stand beside you as you find your way back to yourself.
You were never the problem. It is time to stop apologising for being exactly who you are.
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Ready to lead differently?
Join a network of brilliant women ready to support your journey back to authentic power.
Expert-Led: Karen Heras-Kelly
Karen Heras-Kelly, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Women's Empowerment coach. Karen is a heart led coach, getting to the core of the issue, helping clients clear what no longer serves them, and help to imagine a more connected, authentic, and meaningful future. Karen was named "The Visualiser" by Grazia Magazine, she uses holistic techniques blending mindfulness, embodiment work, and high-level strategy. An expert in women's life stages and perimenopause, Karen has the courage to explore what is happening within the body.
Why Women Need This
Women have always gathered, communed, shared, and supported one another. Now we find ourselves succeeding in our careers, with few other women in senior leadership roles. The working world was designed by men, for men, and we have adapted to fit in. Yet, where men are naturally fixers, women tend to thrive in spaces where they can converse, listen, understand, and validate each other. For women to thrive, women need spaces where they can bring their whole selves, and do their best work.
Expert-Led: Lucy Barkas
Lucy is an award winning business leader, Co-active coach, Certified Organisational Relationship Systems Coach, and helps client join the dots. Clients see clearly the systems they operate in, the conflicts, and misalignment. Then, clients are supported in finding solutions to move them, their teams, and business forward, in a grounded, wise, and empowered leadership approach. Author of LeaderX, Podcast Host, and BBC contributor, she is a champion of women succeeding and inspires women to be bold, courageous, and above all, be true to themselves. She has a warm heart, but loves to get people into action.
Outcomes
Women who join our whole woman lead peer groups say they instantly feel lighter, clearer, and braver. They arrive with full minds, wired, and with a disregulated nervous system. They not only succeed in their careers, but often carry the emotional and physical labour in their personal lives. The group helps them slow down, ground themselves, and to share their challenges or concerns. Being heard without judgement, feeling seen and acknowledged, instantly calms them. They say they can do their best strategic thinking, and do their best work because of the group.
Next Steps
We know joining a new group can be daunting, but we are here to help. The next step is to simply enquire, and we will book a call to discuss your goals and intentions.
Either click on the email link, or fill out the contact form below.