Helping SBLs lead with confidence.
Even when everything’s on fire.
Coaching and support for School Business Leaders who want less firefighting, more focus and fewer facepalms.
🔥 Sound familiar?
Budgets that won’t budge. Leadership teams who mean well (mostly) but don’t always get it.
Staff meltdowns, system gremlins and a never-ending trail of “can you just…” requests – all somehow urgent, all somehow yours.
It’s a lot. The decisions, the deadlines, the “or crap I forgot to do that!?” ping that pops into your head at 3am.
I get it – I’ve sat in your chair, juggled those same plates and felt that quiet hum of “no one else is going to fix this, are they?”
You’re not failing.
You’re just doing a job built for ten people.
You’re not doing it wrong – you’re just doing it alone.
And you don’t have to.
👋 I’m Laura — and I’ve got you.
School Business Leader turned coach, advisor, speaker and occasional untangler of the truly ridiculous.
I don’t do fluff. I do real conversations, practical strategies and the kind of support that helps you breathe out.
My job? To help you make sense of the madness, figure out your next step and find a way of working that actually feels good to you.
🎯 Here’s how it works
1️⃣ We talk. You tell me where you’re at and what’s getting in your way.
2️⃣ We map it out. Together we build a plan – practical, actionable and tailored to your context.
3️⃣ We move forward. With clear steps, regular support and honest conversations that keep you on track.
That’s it. No jargon. No overwhelm. No 97-page PDFs you’ll never read.
💷 What do I get and what does it cost?
Your first 30-minute call is free – no pressure, no prep, just a chat with a brew (biscuits optional, but encouraged).
If we’re not the right fit, you can say “thanks but no thanks.” If we keep going, you only pay for the sessions you’ve had – no awkward tie-ins.
Coaching is shaped around you – your goals, your pace, your way of working.
A standard coaching package is three 60-minute sessions for £190. But how we work together is flexible – number, length, frequency and even extras, if that’s what’ll help.
It’s not one-size-fits-all, because that’s not how the SBL role is!
After our call, I’ll send a clear plan of what we’ve agreed – nothing scary, just a simple framework to keep us focused and moving forward.
Sessions are held via Zoom or Teams – we’ll find a time that works for you: early morning, lunch or evenings.
Wherever you are, I’ll meet you there.
🌟 Imagine if…
…you walked into a budget meeting without that stomach-flipping dread – because you know your stuff, your stats and your strategy.
…you stopped second-guessing every decision – and started trusting your gut (and your data).
…you felt seen and heard in leadership meetings – not just nodded at as they move on to the next agenda item.
…you could step back from the firefighting – and finally focus on the big picture stuff you know matters.
…you remembered why you took this role in the first place – and felt proud of how you’re showing up in it now.
That’s what we build together.
Not a new job. Not a perfect school.
But a stronger you – with more clarity, more confidence and more say in how your story unfolds.
🧨 And if you don’t?
You keep going as you are.
Shouldering the load. Spinning the plates. Putting everyone else’s priorities first – again.
You tell yourself it’s fine. You’re managing. It’s just this week. Just this term. Just until that one thing is sorted.
But the spark fades. The doubt creeps in. And the whisper of “is this really it?” gets a little louder.
As SBLs, we’re brilliant at sharing best practice – but not so great at sharing when we’re struggling.
It doesn’t mean you’re not good at this.
It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
It just means you’ve been stuck in survival mode – and let’s be honest, no one does their best thinking with their hair metaphorically (or literally) on fire.
You don’t need to push harder.
You need a different way to lead – one that actually works for you.
Coaching isn’t about putting more on your plate.
It’s the thing that helps you carry it better.
💬 What others say
✅ 20 years of lived experience in education leadership
✅ Trusted by School Business Leaders across the country
✅ Speaker, podcaster, writer and voice of reason in your inbox
✅ And always – always – your fiercest cheerleader
“Laura helped me so much recently and gave me the confidence to go for it.” – Sally
“Straight talking, champion of the SBL role! Empowering school leaders to be the best they can be!“ – Gemma
“You’re the compass to my SBL map. You point me in the right direction and help me see the wood for the trees.“ – Gemma