I’m Emily Petty, a leadership and career growth coach, trainer and facilitator,  and the founder of Lead Your Way.

I help kind, caring leaders in the charity sector who are navigating growth and change in their teams. You want your people to perform at their best, but right now you’re holding the weight of keeping everyone motivated and harmonious. You avoid conflict where you can, and wonder how to juggle being kind, authentic and clear when your team is still forming.

That’s where Lead Your Way comes in.

I help you grow into a confident, authentic leader who can:
✨ Spark motivation and momentum in your team without burning yourself out
✨ Lead with clarity and structure without losing trust, kindness or connection
✨ Navigate conflict and difficult conversations with confidence, so your team thrives, not just survives

How I Work

I start by creating spaces where leaders can be listened to and heard, places where you can slow down, breathe, and uncover the limiting assumptions that hold you back. From there, we unlock your potential as a leader and help your team work through real challenges, whether that’s:

  • Building trust and confidence

  • Managing through change and transition

  • Delegating and decision-making

  • Giving and receiving feedback

  • Creating a thriving, connected culture in a hybrid world

You don’t have to already lead others to work with me. You just need a willingness to lead yourself first.

My Framework: Unlocking Potential

Through my three-step framework, I help you and your team:

  • Show up with curiosity, kindness, and confidence for yourself and when building relationships

  • Open up to limiting assumptions and emotions through the power of thinking

  • Step up into action so you can succeed together

I offer:

  • 1:1 coaching for leaders who want to grow in confidence and clarity

  • Group coaching programmes for leaders and individuals ready to take a step up in their career

  • Team programmes for charities and organisations who want to build strong, connected teams rooted in trust, growth, and wellbeing

Why Work With Me?

I draw on 15+ years’ experience as a leader in the charity sector. I’m a Relational Dynamic Coach accredited through Coaching Culture At Work (ILM Level 7), an Accredited C-Me Colour Profiling Facilitator, and a certified Time to Think Coach and Facilitator.

Alongside my independent work, I’m also:

  • An Associate Trainer for NCVO (Managing People In the Voluntary Sector)

  • An Associate Trainer for Carla Miller Training (Be Bolder Programme + CIOF Women In Leadership Programme)

  • A consultant and founding member of Threads Fundraising, a group of fundraising consultants committed to helping fundraising teams thrive.

Next Step

If you’d like to explore working together, email me at [email protected]to book your free Discovery Call.

Together, we’ll help you lead your way — with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.