Men’s Self-Leadership Compassionate Business Coaching Programme
1 to 1 Mindful Self Compassion Coaching for Men in Business
This is a confidential 1 to 1 coaching journey offering a trusted, confidential space for men in business to cultivate self-kindness, emotional clarity and grounded leadership.
Designed for men aged 30s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s in leadership, founder, director or senior management roles who recognise that professional success does not always bring inner ease. Many high performing men are supported by a strong inner driver. Over time, that same drive can narrow awareness, increase internal pressure and reduce connection to self and others.
This coaching offers an alternative foundation, rooted in mindful self-compassion.
Lou is a seasoned executive coach with over 30 years of commercial experience. She understands the realities of leadership and offers a space where you can speak openly, reflect honestly and explore your inner experience with care and respect.
Emotional Insight and Steady Presence
Within a trusted and confidential space, clients often describe relief in being able to acknowledge what feels difficult, without needing to push it aside or manage how they appear.
“Lou has a natural ability to bring things gently into the open. What feels buried is found with care, bringing relief and an overwhelming sense of calm.” Steve Evans, Managing Director, B2B Progress UK Ltd
Through reflective dialogue and guided mindful self-compassion practices, you are invited to relate to challenge with steadiness rather than self-criticism. Over time, this can soften reactivity and support a more sustainable way of leading.
Presence and Sustainable Change
Conscious leadership begins with how we relate to ourselves. Under stress, the nervous system contracts and perspective narrows. With mindful self-compassion, you gradually strengthen the capacity to pause, widen awareness and respond with discernment.
“Working with Lou helped me step out of autopilot and into a more present, aware, and compassionate version of myself. I learned to meet challenges with calm, notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in rumination, and embrace rest and joy without guilt. Six months on, the tools I gained, from mindful breathing to doing less and “being” more, continue to transform both my leadership and my life. These practices are no longer ideas, they are part of how I move through work, life, and relationships. Lou’s coaching brings lasting change in the most grounded, empowering way.” — Jason, Senior Business Leader (see more in Jason’s case study)
This work is experiential and embodied. It unfolds through practice and reflection rather than quick fixes, supporting steady and integrated change.
Early Shifts in Stress and Clarity
Many leaders notice subtle but meaningful shifts in how they experience pressure.
“After just one session, my stress reduced immediately, and I felt more empowered and resilient. Lou proves that stress does not have to control you.”
John Harris, Director, Redhound
You will learn evidence informed mindfulness and self-compassion practices that can be integrated into everyday moments, at work and at home, strengthening clarity, emotional balance and connection.
Programme Investment & Schedule
Four Session Coaching Journey
Lite shorter 4-session introduction is £1150 with flexible payment options. Get in touch for a discovery call and to choose your schedule.
Each session weaves reflective coaching dialogue with mindful self-compassion principles and emotional regulation practices, directly connected to your leadership context.
Session 1
Foundations of self-compassion and stress awareness. Exploring how stress physiology influences discernment, presence and relationships.
Session 2
Working with the inner critic. Bringing awareness to patterns of self-judgement and gently cultivating a more balanced and supportive inner voice.
Session 3
Emotional regulation and relational awareness. Deepening connection to your inner experience and strengthening capacity for attuned communication.
Session 4
Integration and values aligned leadership. Clarifying what matters most and identifying sustainable next steps.
We also explore how many men have been socialised to prioritise strength and independence, and gently strengthen emotional literacy and compassionate leadership capacity alongside these qualities.
Between sessions, a brief reflective practice supports ongoing awareness and integration.
Full 7-session programme is £1950, including your initial consultation, 5 deep-dive sessions, and a final integration session.
Maintenance Sessions are available to keep you on track.
A Gentle Invitation
Many men, when reflecting later in life, speak of wishing they had balanced achievement with wellbeing more consciously.
This coaching offers space to explore that balance now, in the midst of your leadership life, with awareness and care.
If something here resonates, you are warmly invited to reach out for a conversation and sense whether this work feels supportive for you.
WhatsApp Lou on 07715 814 833
www.elementascoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loubooth/You are welcome to take the next step at your own pace…
Why This Works
The methodology is backed by scientific research; the coaching design and methodology are grounded in Lou’s master’s qualitative research study, phenomenological (lived experience) with business leaders.
In the high-pressure world of business, performance and personal well-being often seem at odds. But they don’t have to be. Self-leadership Coaching for Men who want to thrive under pressure and lead with emotional intelligence.
Self-leadership will help you motivate and lead yourself and others in demanding business environments by cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and better communication skills (with self and others). When we are under stress, we can’t think straight; our critical discernment is compromised.In coaching sessions, you will understand the theory and practice, building the capacity for presence and awareness when in the midst of reactivity and difficulty. The simple methods will enable you to handle more difficulties with ease and regulate your emotions under stress, leading to more clarity, wisdom and calm. Ultimately, this translates to resilience, happiness and wellness in work, life, and play.
Resilient leaders inspire trust, protect well-being, and deliver results that last.
What does Compassion have to do with Leadership?
When under stress, leaders often revert to reactive modes. SCC teaches practices—like mindful reflection and emotional awareness—that help you pause, reset, and lead with intentional clarity. How we lead ourselves shapes how we show upat work, at home, and in life.
“Stronger leadership starts from within,
where performance meets purpose and humanity.”
Lou Booth helps male leaders achieve high performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or integrity. Drawing on 30 years of commercial experience, a Master’s in compassionate leadership, and ILM executive coaching credentials, she delivers science-backed tools that build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and create human-centred organisations that thrive, even in high-pressure environments.
Science, and Heart
All your coaching will be with elementas founder Lou Booth. With over 30 years of business experience, Lou brings a warm, practical approach combined with a strategic background. She takes a pioneering approach to bridging clinical research with business leadership coaching. Her Master’s Research at the University of Aberdeen focused on coaching men in business to apply compassionate leadership for wellbeing and resilience. This is backed by her foundational professional credentials, including a Management & Marketing Degree and a CIM Postgraduate Qualification in Marketing. Institute of Management and Leadership, Qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, PG Diploma practising under EMCC ethical standards. Heartmath Accredited Coach. She is a Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher in Training with the UK and US Mindful Centre for Compassion.
Book a Discovery Call complete the contact form, WhatsApp, or call Lou on 07715 814 833 or click on the links above.