Hi I'm Jo. Please find a little bit about my story below....
I started out chasing success the traditional way — first-class honours degree, top audit and consulting job in London, my own flat, international travel, access to executive leaders, glowing reviews.
On paper, it looked like the dream.
But behind the scenes, it felt very different. Eventually, I found myself running on adrenaline but feeling completely drained — unable to switch off and caught in a cycle that was burning me out. I slowly realised I was trading my peace, my health, and my most important relationships for a version of success that didn’t feel like mine.
Something had to change.
So I made the hardest decision: to step away and recharge.
What followed was a life-changing 6-week journey across South America, where I reconnected with myself, rediscovered my values, learned how to set real boundaries, and reimagined what success could look like — energising, fulfilling, and truly my own.
"Reimagined what success could look like"
When I returned, I stepped back into the business world but with a different outlook. I focused on driving meaningful change in the public finance sector while consciously protecting the boundaries that supported my wellbeing (even when that felt like a struggle under pressure).
Over the next 10 years in London, I witnessed something powerful: how easily brilliant, high-achieving, heart-led professionals can lose themselves in the constant striving and hustle of life — forgetting what truly lights them up and allows them to thrive.
Today, as a coach, wife, mum of two, and business owner, I’ve learnt how to balance my energy, set intentional priorities, and create a life that feels good on the inside. My coaching practice allows me to do the work I love — helping others unlock their potential, rediscover their joy, and build success that feels purposeful and sustainable.
When I’m not coaching or enjoying time with my family, you’ll likely find me on the tennis court, singing with my local group, swimming laps at the pool, or moving mindfully on a pilates mat — the activities that recharge me and keep me grounded.
You get to define your own version of success—one that feels as good as it looks!
In my coaching practice, I combine my 15+ years experience in business improvement, analysis and consulting, with professional coaching, mindset and NLP techniques, and well-being strategies, to help you to:
reconnect with your inner wisdom and align with your purpose;
naturally enhance your performance and resilience; and
create a life and career or business that feels energising and meaningful.
Using my very own powerful SHIINE framework, I will support you in achieving those next level steps that feel right for you whilst empowering your true nature to shine through in the process.
All sessions are tailored specifically to a client's needs, integrating elements from the SHIINE coaching framework as appropriate to provide authentic and aligned results.
Using my bespoke SHIINE framework I support your true nature to shine.
A bit about how I am qualified to help is detailed below....
Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (The Coaching Academy)
I empower you to unlock your own wisdom through ICF approved coaching—no one-size-fits-all advice here. I will be there to provide the process and the (often much needed) reflection, support, and challenge, but it’s your deep understanding of what you want and need that will plot our course. Think how great it will feel when you get there, knowing you were the one driving your direction!
Neurolinguistic Processing (NLP) for Coaches (Pam Rigden)
I have the tools to help you shift limiting beliefs and unlock new thinking fast, so you can make progress and achieve success without being stifled and sabotaged by old thought patterns.
Neuroscience Coaching (In progress)
Like many things in life, coaching is much more impactful when you work with theory and practice combined. That’s why I have ensured I can provide science-backed insights into how the brain works – embedding confidence, clarity, and lasting change into your coaching experience.
Degree in Management Science & Engineering (Leeds University)
My solid foundation in understanding complex business and leadership challenges through a systems-thinking lens coupled with my years of experience means I can hit the ground running, rapidly understanding what you are dealing with and helping you craft solutions that are grounded in your reality.
International Diploma in Business Analysis (BCS)
I am able to share my knowledge of proven frameworks that can help you to spot patterns, solve problems, and create lasting improvements so you and your business can thrive.
A range of holistic well-being qualifications – Including Reflexology, Reike I&II and Nutritional Science, providing multi-dimensional insights in well-being and personal performance so you can approach your coaching journey feeling your best.
And beyond the qualifications, I bring intuitive insight, deep empathy, energy expertise, and an ability to see both the big picture and the small details that change everything.
hello@johennessycoaching.com