Meet the Ascent Team

24 accredited coaches and mentors bringing together decades of real-world professional experience and the highest coaching credentials in the industry.

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Practitioners Who Have Walked in Your Shoes

Every Ascent coach and mentor has lived a full professional life before entering the coaching space. We don't just understand leadership, change, or career transition in theory — we have navigated these challenges ourselves across finance, technology, healthcare, law, and beyond.

We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards. Every team member maintains ongoing professional development, regular supervision, and adherence to the ICF and EMCC codes of ethics.

Our diverse team reflects the range of professionals we serve — different backgrounds, sectors, perspectives, and lived experiences. We believe this diversity makes us significantly better coaches.

Our Senior Coaches & Mentors

A selection of our team. All coaches and mentors hold a minimum Practitioner-level ICF or EMCC accreditation.

MH

Dr Margaret Hale

Founder & Principal Coach
Specialisms
Executive Leadership Career Transition Organisational Culture
22 years experience
ICF MCC BPS
TC

Tom Carrington

Senior Executive Coach
Specialisms
C-Suite Coaching Board Effectiveness Financial Services
18 years experience
ICF PCC EMCC
AN

Amara Nwosu

Leadership Coach & Facilitator
Specialisms
Inclusive Leadership DEI High Potential Development
14 years experience
ICF PCC CMI
JW

Jonathan Walsh

Performance & Resilience Coach
Specialisms
Performance Under Pressure Resilience Healthcare
11 years experience
ICF ACC BPS
FK

Fiona Kerr

Career Transition Coach
Specialisms
Career Pivots Return to Work Strengths Profiling
9 years experience
ICF ACC EMCC
DB

Daniel Brookes

Team Coach & OD Specialist
Specialisms
Team Dynamics Organisational Change Technology Sector
13 years experience
ICF PCC CMI

A Practice Built on Continuous Learning

At Ascent, we hold ourselves to the same standards we set for our clients. Every coach and mentor in our team engages in regular supervision, ongoing professional development, and peer review.

We meet quarterly as a full team for practice development, reflective practice sessions, and shared learning. We read, debate, and challenge each other's thinking — because standing still isn't something we believe in.

We are a genuinely collaborative, supportive, and curious team. The culture of Ascent is warm, professional, and deeply committed to excellence — and that shows in every session we deliver.

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Join the Ascent Team

We are always interested in hearing from experienced coaches and mentors who share our values and commitment to professional excellence. We work on an associate model, offering genuine flexibility alongside the support and profile of an established practice.

  • Minimum ICF ACC or EMCC Practitioner accreditation
  • At least 500 hours of documented coaching/mentoring practice
  • Genuine sector experience and professional background
  • Commitment to regular supervision and CPD
  • Adherence to ICF/EMCC codes of ethics
  • Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills

Interested in Joining?

Send your CV and a covering letter explaining your coaching philosophy and experience to our team leadership.

Send Your Application

careers@radiancearcportal.com