Clara Ranera

Transformational Coach, Mentor & Coach Supervisor

My coaching journey began in pharmacy, where I led a complementary medicines pharmacy in central London for 18 years. Witnessing the limitations of a medication-based approach ignited my passion for holistic health. I honed my skills in clean language, emergent knowledge, and symbolic modelling to create personalised, supportive coaching experiences. Beyond private coaching, I work with the NHS in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to optimise medication use for mental health and chronic pain and develop holistic care training programs. My unique blend of pharmacy and coaching expertise helps uncover strengths, address root causes, and empower lasting change.

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"I've worked with many leadership coaches, but Clara's approach is truly unique and effective. She helped me gain a structured understanding of my development areas and pinpoint key issues holding me back. The 'before and after' assessment format was incredibly insightful and would be valuable in any coaching context.  The session yielded amazing results – thank you! Clara is an excellent coach." - Beatrice, European Environment Agency Leader

Shikha Gupta

Mindset & Manifestation Coach

Shikha Gupta is a Mindset & Manifestation Coach dedicated to helping you balance your body, mind, and soul through a holistic approach. With a master's in stress coaching and expertise in crystals, Ayurveda, and spiritual practices, she transforms overwhelm into success and abundance. A bestselling author and podcast host, Shikha shares her journey and insights on stress release and mindful living. She guides clients worldwide through online courses and 1:1 coaching, specializing in crystal healing, chakra, and energy work. Shikha speaks internationally, spreading love and connection to inspire global change.

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"Shikha's guidance was transformative as she helped me understand what truly matters and let go of fears and expectations. With her profound wisdom, I embraced every aspect of myself, learning the inner workings of my mind and the importance of self-compassion and kindness. Through her support, I found the courage to navigate the challenges of the pandemic and pursue the life I truly desired." - Lily, Founder & CEO, The Rising Network

Rosie Atkins

Leadership & Career Coach 

Rosie came to coaching after a successful 20-year career in advertising, working on global business for the likes of adidas and Nestle. After having her son in 2017, rather than return to her role at a leading ad agency in London, Rosie returned to the University of Cambridge to complete a coaching qualification. 

She specialises in leadership and executive coaching, often coaching women going through periods of change; a new role, a promotion, a shift in career direction, returning to work after parental leave or experiencing menopause. Rosie’s approach is rooted in gaining a broader understanding of strengths and values, resulting in increased confidence and self-belief, better decision-making and clarity in planning the best route forward.

"The strengths exercises allowed me to reflect on my accomplishments and see what my values are. Inspiring and motivating, it was an "ahhh" moment to think I could be at my best again." - Sales Director

Tamu Thomas

Transformational Coach & Author

Tamu Thomas is an author, leadership coach, and keynote speaker who is passionate about empowering ambitious mission-driven women and organisations who want their work to be a positive force for good. 

Her work focuses on creating nervous system-friendly environments that support psychological safety and flourishing where purposeful, powerful action leads to peace and prosperity. She helps high-achieving women go from toxic productivity and burnout to a more harmonious and joyful approach that focuses on leveraging their expertise so they can reclaim their time. 

Tamu's background in social work and somatic coach training has led to a unique methodology that blends somatic practices, nervous system education, and dynamic leadership, creating a holistic approach that addresses both personal and professional growth.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Tamu has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Stylist Magazine and Psychologies and is the author of the acclaimed book "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy." She is passionate about helping individuals and organisations create cultures of well-being, where everyone can thrive.

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 “In this current society, leaders most often stand above us at the top of a pyramid looking down and tell us what to do. Tamu leads in a different way, a holistic way, a heart-centred way. Tamu leads as a guide from the centre, the sideline, and from within you and if you know what that means, you’ll know that is very very special. Tamu, by her very being, is changing things for the good.”
— Loose Baker, professional human

Emma Hood

Coach

Emma’s career in tech tracks the development of the modern internet and combines leading teams at local family businesses and global big tech, and spans the challenges of introducing new tech into academic publishing with driving culture and scaling at a machine learning start-up.

She has raised two children along the way, has never done a job that’s been done by anyone else and runs a successful yoga teaching business in Cambridge.
 

Coaching is the latest addition to her people-focussed toolkit and her focus for this session is to bring deep insight into sustainable career growth through the power of transferable skills without compromising well-being.

Helen Turner

Coach & Head of HR, Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic

Helen joined Bourn Hall, the world’s first IVF Clinic in July 2023. She previously enjoyed a 30-year career in the John Lewis Partnership, which has an ethos centred around putting people first and making a difference in their lives.

Helen says: “One in six people have difficulties conceiving, and all are of working age. As I know from John Lewis, creating a supportive workplace for those struggling with adversity is good for business as well as for staff wellbeing and retention.”

Since joining Bourn Hall, Helen has championed the ‘Fertility in the Workplace’ initiative, which encourages employers to develop pragmatic fertility policies, including flexibility to attend appointments. She has been closely involved in Bourn Hall’s partnership with the national charity Fertility Network UK, which delivers training to companies and offers a range of support for those impacted by infertility. 

Helen has a strong track record in customer service leadership, recruitment and development and commercial operations. 

Her areas of expertise include project management; business and brand development; employee engagement; learning, training and development; and coaching and mentoring.

Helen will be available as a coach at this year’s Rising Festival to have one-to-one private discussions with anyone wishing to discuss fertility, the workplace and starting a family.

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Lucy Thompson

Leadership Coach

Lucy Thompson is a team and leadership coach and with 20 years of operational and strategic leadership in a 24/7 fast-paced business under her belt, knows first-hand the joy and agony of leading a team. She’s passionate about seeing people fulfil their potential both in and out of work and has a track record for progressing client development to generate inspiring and energising leadership.

She works with those looking to lead with purpose and intention in a way that is congruent with who they are. She comes with energy, grit, and a passion to partner with senior leaders and their teams to help them see different perspectives allowing for growth and change, not just for themselves but for the people they lead.

“Lucy is skilled in listening and asking insightful, timely questions to prompt deeper or different reflection. As the coaching progressed, I found Lucy’s ability to take what I had said and use reflective questioning to enable me to think in a different way invaluable. Having an external sounding board, not connected in any way with the business was for me crucial in enabling us to really explore issues in depth.” Marianne, Executive Director, NHS

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