About Us - Our Story
The Women’s Coaching Collective was initiated by the three of us - Lisa Powell, Markieu Hayden, and Esme Butterfield. We connected during our coaching diploma program with Catalyst 14 and found that we shared not only a strong rapport but also aligned interests and values.
Driven by our enthusiasm for collaboration and our commitment to empowering women in the workplace, as well as recognising the impactful role coaching can play, we soon established the collective.
Markieu
Hayden
I am a dedicated school leader and certified EMCC coach, with a passion for developing inclusive leadership across London’s education sector. With years of experience leading state schools in diverse communities, particularly in Croydon, I bring both lived experience and professional insight to my coaching practice.
I believe that coaching is a transformational tool for equity and change. My goal is to support more women to become visible, empowered role models in leadership. My coaching style empowers women to reflect with purpose, strengthen their self awareness, identify areas for growth and develop strategies to lead with confidence and impact.
Esme
Butterfield
I have worked in the NGO sector for over a decade and my approach to facilitation, training and coaching has been significantly shaped by my time at an international development charity focused on anti-racism and feminist leadership initiatives.
As an experienced and EMCC accredited coach, I have worked with coachees from a diverse mix of organisations and at different levels of seniority.
I am dedicated to continuously developing my self-awareness regarding my presence in the coaching environment and understanding how my power and privilege may influence the way I coach. I strive to bring inclusion to all aspects of my coaching practice.
Lisa Powell
I'm an EMCC accredited coach with 20 years of experience as a HR professional in the legal sector. I’ve built my career around supporting people — helping them grow, navigate challenges, and feel seen within demanding environments. I’m also a qualified trauma informed yoga teacher and mum to three small children, both of which have shaped how I hold space for others.
My yoga practice has taught me the value of breath, stillness, and awareness — practices that bring clarity and grounding to both life and coaching. Coaching, for me, is a powerful space for reflection and possibility. It offers the chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
The Collective
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