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Hi, I’m Johanna. I’m a Senior Executive and Leadership Coach, and I work with professionals who want to change the way they lead — starting with themselves.

My background is in business, not theory. I grew up in a fourth-generation family enterprise and spent over three decades leading in complex, high-pressure environments. That experience shapes how I coach: practical, grounded, and focused on real-world leadership challenges.

Where Executive Insight Meets Action

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My purpose
I coach because I believe leadership starts with self-awareness. I’ve lived the transformation myself and I’ve seen it repeatedly in my clients — when mindset shifts, confidence grows, decisions become clearer, and relationships strengthen.
My role is to partner with professionals who want to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Through coaching, I support you in navigating challenges, making thoughtful decisions under pressure, developing strong relationships, and leading yourself and others with purpose. This work isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about sustainable growth that makes a real difference to you, your team, and your organisation.

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<h1 style="white-space:pre-line">Qualifications and Accreditations</h1>
 - MBA - Henley Business College          
- Fellowship - The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
- ILM Level 7 Executive and Senior Leadership coaching qualification
- Business Coaching Diploma - PWC
- ACC accreditation - International Coaching Federation
- EMCC Senior Practitioner accreditation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
- Emotional Intelligence Psychometric certification
- Emotional Intelligence Coaching Diploma

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Enhance leadership skills with personalized coaching tailored to executive needs and challenges.

Executive Leadership Coaching

Foster collaboration and communication through engaging workshops designed for effective team dynamics.

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Team Building Workshops

Guide leaders in crafting clear, actionable visions to drive organizational success and growth.

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Strategic Vision Development

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Join our coaching journey to cultivate leadership resilience, achieving unparalleled growth through personalised sessions, workshops, and group programs.

Empower Your Leadership Journey

- C-Level Executive Coaching - Executive Director Coaching - Career Coaching - Middle-Management Coaching - First-Time Manager Coaching - Career Change Coaching - Personal Development Coaching

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Personalised Coaching 

- Building Emotional Intelligence for leadership - Decision-Making Under Stress - Developing Social Sensitivity - Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution - Executive Presence and Influence - Giving and Receiving Feedback - Resilience and Stress Management - Time Management and Productivity Optimisation - Inclusivity and Diversity

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Workshops

These group programmes are designed to deliver real impact for organizations, equipping leaders and teams with the tools, insights, and skills they need to excel. Each programme spans 8 sessions of 90 minutes, with a maximum of 8 participants per group, ensuring a focused and personalized experience for every attendee. Each programme is uniquely crafted to address specific leadership needs, fostering growth at every level within your organization.

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Group Programmes

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The Leadership Skill No One Talks About Enough: Receiving Feedback We often talk about how to give feedback as leaders.We rarely talk about how to receive it.And yet, the moment feedback lands — especially the uncomfortable kind — is one of the most defining moments in leadership.Because feedback does not usually feel neutral.It can feel vulnerable. It can feel threatening. It can feel like a personal attack.Even the most experienced leaders can feel that internal shift: a tightening in the chest, a rush of defensiveness, the immediate urge to explain, justify, or correct the narrative.This reaction is human.But what we do next is leadership.Why Feedback Feels So Personal Feedback challenges more than behaviour — it often touches identity.If I see myself as competent and capable, and someone questions my communication or my decision-making, it can feel like they are questioning me.Our ego steps in to protect us.We defend. We rationalise. We minimise.But emotionally intelligent leadership asks for something different.It asks us to pause.To separate who we are from what we did.To understand that feedback is not a verdict on our worth — it is information about impact.The Leaders Who Grow Have a Thirst for Feedback The strongest leaders I work with share a common trait:They actively seek feedback.Not because they enjoy discomfort. But because they understand a fundamental truth:Feedback is data. Feedback is perspective. Feedback is growth.They know that without feedback, there is no refinement. Without refinement, there is no development. Without development, leadership stagnates.Good leaders do not equate feedback with failure. They equate it with learning.They are curious rather than defensive. Open rather than reactive.That does not mean they do not feel triggered.It means they have developed the capacity to regulate their emotions long enough to extract the learning.Receiving Feedback Is an Emotional Intelligence Skill Receiving feedback well requires:Self-awareness — recognising your emotional reaction in real time Emotional regulation — choosing not to respond from ego or fear Empathy — understanding the perspective of the other person Accountability — owning your impact without collapsing into shame This is not weakness.This is maturity.And in today’s leadership landscape — where teams expect transparency, growth, and authenticity — this skill is non-negotiable.Transformational Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership If we cannot receive feedback, we cannot evolve.If we cannot evolve, we cannot lead transformation.Inside my upcoming <a data-mce-href="https://johannaparnisengland.com/leadership-women-group" href="https://johannaparnisengland.com/leadership-women-group">L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. Programme﻿</a> starting on 26th February, we will be working deeply on this.You will learn how to:Receive feedback without becoming defensive Regulate emotional reactions in the moment Separate identity from behaviour Turn challenging conversations into genuine leadership growth Because transformational leadership begins with leading yourself first.And sometimes, the most courageous leadership act is simply this:Listening. Without defending. Without attacking. Without shrinking.Just listening.And asking: What can I learn here? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Leadership Skill No One Talks About Enough: Receiving Feedback

Reflect. Renew. Rise. Creating Space for Change Without Forcing ItThe beginning of a new year often brings pressure to do more, be better, change faster. Yet meaningful change rarely starts with action.It starts with reflection.Before we renew direction or rise into something new, we need to pause long enough to understand what has shaped us, what is no longer serving us, and what we are ready to carry forward.That is the intention behind Reflect. Renew. Rise. Not a reset. Not a reinvention. But a conscious recalibration.Below are a few gentle prompts to guide that process — not a full roadmap, just enough to create awareness and momentum.&nbsp; 1. Reflect: Notice Without Judgement Reflection is not about analysing everything you did “wrong.” It is about noticing patterns — especially the ones you keep repeating.A useful starting point:Where did you feel most aligned over the past year? Where did you feel consistently drained, frustrated, or stuck? These moments often point to values being honoured — or violated.Reflection is powerful because it creates choice. You cannot change what you are not willing to see.&nbsp; 2. Renew: Question the Stories You Carry Renewal rarely begins with new goals. It begins with examining old beliefs.Many people carry unchallenged assumptions such as:“This is just how I am.” “I should be further ahead by now.” “It’s too late to change direction.” Rather than trying to replace these beliefs immediately, start by asking:Where did this belief come from? Is it always true? What does holding onto it cost me? Renewal happens when outdated narratives are gently questioned — not fought.&nbsp; 3. Rise: Take One Intentional Step Rising does not require a complete plan.It requires one aligned decision.Ask yourself:What is one small shift that would support me moving forward differently? What would “progress” look like if I removed pressure and perfection? Momentum builds through clarity and consistency — not urgency.&nbsp;When reflection is rushed, renewal becomes superficial. When renewal is forced, rising feels exhausting.This is not a process to rush — but when you sense that the timing is right, support can make all the difference.Coaching, and the Leadership Programme, are designed as spaces to reflect deeply, renew perspective, and rise with clarity, confidence, and emotional awareness.If this feels like the right moment to invest in your leadership — thoughtfully and intentionally — you are very welcome to join the journey.<a data-mce-href="https://johannaparnisengland.com/leadership-women-group" href="https://johannaparnisengland.com/leadership-women-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Programme Details</a>Warmly,Johanna

Reflect. Renew. Rise

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<figure id="figure-ugvtbqq017mid395ch"><img id="ugvtbqq017mid395ch" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2083448271/photo/portrait-of-beautiful-blonde-business-woman-having-informal-meeting-with-handsome-man-in.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=VSnlW0_5iFE_aDfHo8VGybBRDzBrE9Bg8I0reYPQNPY=" alt="Portrait of beautiful blonde business woman having informal meeting with handsome man in formal-wear at office hall." title="Portrait of beautiful blonde business woman having informal meeting with handsome man in formal-wear at office hall." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>In my coaching practice, I meet extraordinary professionals — intelligent, capable, experienced — who walk into their first session carrying a heavy and silent burden:“I’m not good enough.” “I’m not as capable as people think.” “One day they’ll realise I shouldn’t be here.”And the versions of this belief are endless.One client once told me, almost whispering: “I think they promoted me because the interviewer didn’t actually know who I was.”Another shared: “The only reason I got the job is because the other candidates were so bad. I feel like a temporary choice — like I’ll soon be replaced.”These are not junior professionals. These are smart, committed, highly skilled leaders — each with years of experience and a strong track record.Yet the inner narrative sounds the same: “I don’t deserve this.” “Others are better.” “I’m only here because of luck or a mistake.”This is imposter syndrome — and it shows up loudly in silence.&nbsp; What I See as a Coach Clients come to coaching believing their self-doubt is the truth.But self-doubt is not the truth. It’s a belief — often planted years ago, reinforced silently, and carried into every new opportunity.What’s remarkable is this:When we explore these beliefs together — when we trace them, challenge them, and hold them up to the light — every single client begins to see what was invisible before.They begin to notice evidence of their competence. They recall the praise they dismissed. They recognise the effort and discipline behind their achievements. They start replacing the old narrative with a more empowering one.Not because I give it to them, but because they discover it within themselves.&nbsp; A Shift Happens By the end of our work, the very same clients who once doubted their place begin to say things like:“I realise now how capable I actually am.”“I earned my position — I didn’t just fall into it.”“I’ve been minimising my strengths for years without realising.”Their presence changes. Their decision-making strengthens. Their self-leadership rises. And they stop comparing themselves to a world that wasn’t judging them in the first place.This shift is powerful — and it’s possible for anyone.&nbsp; What I Want You to Take Away If you have ever felt like you don’t deserve your role… If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “good enough”… If you’ve ever dismissed your achievements as luck…You’re not alone — and you’re not seeing the whole picture.Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you are incapable. It means you are human.And with the right support, reflection, and tools, the beliefs holding you back can be rewritten into ones that lift you forward.My clients are proof of that. Every single one left stronger, clearer, and more grounded in who they truly are — not who their fears told them they were.And you can too.

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