Meet the women behind the wins.
I’ve had the absolute privilege of supporting 1000+ women to advance their careers.
The women you’ll hear from below were no longer prepared to stay overlooked, underestimated, or stuck waiting for someone else to recognise their value. They decided it was time to position themselves as the obvious choice for opportunities, promotions, pay rises, and senior leadership roles.
Hear their career acceleration stories firsthand - from navigating redundancy and returning from maternity leave to securing promotions, changing industries, increasing their visibility, and stepping into bigger leadership positions.
These stories represent what’s possible when ambitious women stop playing small, take decisive action, and strategically position themselves for more.
"The cost of not joining is greater"
"I'd been in senior leadership at Rolls-Royce for three years and I was completely stuck. I didn't know where to go next or even what I wanted. Since joining Accelerate I've got my confidence back, and secured a Managing Director role. But it's more than just my career — I'm living more intentionally now. Investing in Accelerate has changed my life because it gave me the confidence to believe I can do bigger and better things."
Clare, Managing Director
"From stuck and overlooked to thriving and unstoppable"
"I was at board level, being taken for granted, and suddenly the job market had completely changed. I was applying for roles and getting nowhere. Within three months of Accelerate, I had two job offers on the table. I turned one down because I knew it wasn't right for me. I've passed my probation with flying colours, got a salary increase, and completely pivoted my career. I cannot underestimate what a difference it's made.”
Penny, Senior Client Account Manager
"The best investment I've ever made"
"I was made redundant, my confidence was at rock bottom, and I'd never felt so low in a workplace. We had our first session in December. By March I had a temp role. By July, a permanent job offer in a global organisation, a promotion in terms of responsibility. I passed my probation last month and got quite tearful, because it had been such a challenging journey. Honestly, it's the best investment I've ever made."
Angela, Head of Digital
"I finally knew what my next step looked like"
"I'd spent 20 years climbing the ladder and suddenly didn't know what the next step looked like. Accelerate gave me the clarity I couldn't find on my own. I chose consultancy, set up my business, and started doing things I'd been putting off for years. It's not just coaching — it's a whole network of women who get it, plus the skills to make it happen. Investing in yourself feels scary. But if you're asking the question, you already know you need to do it."
Lisa, Consultant
Promotions • Pay rises • New roles • Confidence • Industry pivots • Leadership
"I returned from maternity leave feeling like a shadow of my former self with zero confidence or direction. Within weeks, I had a clear career strategy, improved my confidence, and landed a new, higher paid role. I bagged 3 job offers in a week and even had the guts to negotiate a higher salary."
"I went into my interview feeling calm and confident — a miracle, as I normally go to pieces. The feedback was that my interview was 'perfect' and I was offered the role. It still feels like a dream."
"Just 6 weeks in and I already have a job offer. Great salary, bonus, and a list of benefits as long as my arm. So glad I invested in expert support."
"I've been able to clarify what I wanted and how I was going to get there. I feel in control of my own destiny and my self-confidence has skyrocketed. I'm in a great place — with a new role I love."
"After being made redundant and months of searching on my own without success — Leanne quickly helped me secure an amazing role. I can't thank her enough."
"I left a job that I was unhappy in for a long time and quickly built a new life and career I love with the balance I deserve. Why didn't I find you sooner?"
Your Coach
Creator of Accelerate. No-nonsense northerner. Firmly in your corner.
I know a thing or two about getting smart women in front of key decision-makers — and making sure those decision-makers walk away thinking "she's the one."
I won't let you play small. I'm not here to stroke egos; I'm here to facilitate results. I'm not afraid to give you a shove, but I'll always do it with love.
I know all about overcommitting, overdelivering, and overworking. The 'pick me' energy. The stretch opportunities that never quite seal the deal. Which is why I'm committed to closing the gender seniority gap — one brilliant leader at a time.
"The cost of not joining is greater"
"I'd sent so many job applications by the time I found Leanne on LinkedIn. I was getting to final interviews and then losing out to someone 'just a bit more experienced.' My confidence had completely gone. A few months later I had two job offers and got to choose between them. But the bigger thing was the confidence. I left every single call thinking, yeah, I can do this. I now have a team of six, I've hired people myself, and I report directly to the founder. I went from not knowing what I was doing wrong to understanding exactly what I'm worth."
Bryony, Head of Retention
"I stopped putting myself last "
"I was in a rut — beating myself up, not prioritising myself at all. I'd forgotten that I was even a person in my own right. Leanne has this way of seeing the holes, but challenging you so gently you don't even realise you're being pushed. No boot camp energy — just a calm, trusted voice that asks, do you want this, or do you want to stay stuck? The biggest thing she taught me? See things for how they are, not worse than they are. That one shift changed everything. And I still use it now, every time I start to spiral."
Carly, Strategic Travel Designer
"Stop thinking about it and just get on and do it"
"I'd just delivered a massive programme and I knew I needed a new challenge, but I can get a bit stuck where I am. I needed that push. Accelerate made me ask the difficult questions of myself. I reviewed my CV, sorted my LinkedIn, and honed the story of who I am and what I do - well enough that Deloitte said, you're the one for us. I'm a Director there now. And the women in that community - by helping them, I ended up helping myself. It reminded me that, actually, I'm bloody good at this.."
Rachel, Transformation Director
"Stop waiting for it to get better "
"On paper it was my perfect job, but I was working really hard with no future goal to aim for. I got so disillusioned, wondering whether to quit my career completely. It got to a crunch point on holiday & I said to my husband, can I just do it? I haven't looked back. The programme gave me the confidence to contact a job that didn't exist on paper and say: I've got these skills, you've got this problem. They created a post for me and I got the job. I even extended my time- that tells you how much I enjoyed it."
Alice, Consultant
"Waiting for clarity is how you stay stuck."
"I knew I wanted a change, but I didn't know what, or how to go about it. I was in limbo land. Then I found Leanne on LinkedIn. I'm quite quiet and reserved and she's a firecracker - she pulled me out of my comfort zone, which was exactly what I needed. A few months later I'd landed a role in a completely different industry, in the area I wanted, with the hybrid setup I wanted, and a far better work-life balance than before. If you're thinking about joining Accelerate, you clearly want something more than you have now. Leanne is the person to get you there."
Judith, Finance Business Partner
"I didn't need someone to tell me I was amazing."
"I'd left my last role in circumstances that weren't great, and my confidence had taken a hit. I wasn't sure what came next. Then I found Leanne through her posts on LinkedIn. I'm used to being the one in charge and thinking I know everything, but she pushed straight past that to what was actually holding me back. A few months later I'd accepted a Commercial Director role, my dream job, running sales, marketing and account management for a company I love. If you're thinking about joining Accelerate, Leanne is the person who'll help you suceed.""
Lisa, Commercial Director
"I didn't need a cheerleader. I needed a push."
"I left a job I'd been in for eight years, took redundancy, and gave myself a summer to work out what came next. An introductory call with Leanne was what tipped me into joining Accelerate. She understood where I was, pushed me when I needed it, and put me alongside other women doing the same thing, holding each other accountable. I rebuilt my CV, which took more work and patience than I expected, and ended up in a job that matches exactly what I'd written down as my priorities. If you're weighing up whether to join Accelerate, that's the investment worth making. Leanne is who gets you there."
Rachel, Head of Service
Meet Leanne
I know firsthand the challenges women face in leadership — and the pressure to constantly prove yourself.
I know overcommitting, overdelivering, and overworking. That deep desire to make them see you've got what it takes, that you're ready for the next step up. The proving energy. The 'pick me' vibes.
Saying yes to just one more stretch opportunity, hoping it'll finally seal the deal — the promotion, the pay rise, whatever's been promised.
Which is why I'm committed to playing my part in closing the gender seniority gap — one amazing leader at a time.
THE COMMON THREAD
Not a generic job search plan. A personal positioning strategy built around where you are and where you want to go.
Women in Accelerate regularly see offers within 3–6 months. Often after years of getting nowhere on their own.
The kind that doesn't disappear the night before an interview, built through real preparation, not affirmations.
Accelerate Programme
Think of this as the last career programme you'll ever need — because once you know how to position yourself for promotion, you'll never be overlooked for opportunities ever again.
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