A Journey of Transition and Support
My Story and Mission
After 15 years in London’s demanding tech sector and a transformative personal health journey, Fresh Approach Coaching was born to help professionals and founders navigate career pivots and resilience challenges. My mission is to create a warm, grounded space to explore identity, strategy, and next steps with compassion and practical insight.
Testimonials
Kind Words of Praise
Natalie Houlton
Founder & Business Owner
Michelle is an excellent coach. She has the fantastic ability to help you find clarity when everything feels muddled.
Giving space and time to your thinking with thought-provoking questions and insightful reflections to hold you to account to progress your actions and make changes you know you need to.
Mauri Edo
Tech Lead
Michelle is an amazing coach. Throughout our engagement, she helped me navigate the toughest professional moment of my career: being laid off after more than a decade in tech.
She combines deep empathy and listening with fun practical exercises that actually shift things. We discussed values, identified assumptions, evaluated opportunities and challenged together my beliefs about what I could and couldn't do. She doesn't just help you think; she helps you act.
If you're facing a career pivot, an identity shift, or the uncertainty of what's next, I recommend Michelle without hesitation. I intend to work with Michelle again in the future.
Suzanne Russell
Dentistry
I booked a few sessions with Michelle when I was at a crossroads in my career and life. I had many options but didn't know how to prioritise or identify which opportunities would suit my strengths and leave me feeling fulfilled. Under Michelle's clear and confident guidance I felt empowered and ready for the new challenges ahead.
I had a look into my imposter syndrome and faced a few untrue beliefs I held about myself. At the end of the sessions I felt I had a plan which could carry me into the next 10 years knowing it is what I wanted, not from external pressures or expectations on me.
Since being with Michelle I have finally followed through with a post graduate course in Sustainable Healthcare and successfully put myself forward for 2 new job positions. Thank you!
Testimonials
Kind Words of Praise
Ashley Hassin
Business Operations
Michelle is an excellent coach who worked with me over a period of 6 months to help me to gain clarity, define both short and long term goals, and to make progress towards those goals.
Her open and honest approach to coaching made it easy to delve deeply into subjects and ensure that each session had a real impact - I definately would recommend her services.
Cathy Burns
Apprenticeship Development
I've worked with Michelle for over a year. Her coaching sessions have supported me to navigate two job changes and helped me reclaim my confidence in networking and in interviews.
I am now more assertive in my career decision making and more optimistic about the next steps of my career.
Demelza Stuart
Founder
I had a great coaching session with Michelle to help me with my transition from employee to self employed.
She was able to give me a practical tool to implement to help me gain clarity and confidence around my mindset.
The session itself was really enjoyable and very useful. I would highly recommend her as a coach.
Meet the Coach
With ICF Level 2 training and extensive business knowledge, Michelle blends professionalism with a friendly, down-to-earth approach. Whether online or in-person, she is there to guide you with clarity and care through your next chapter.