Naomi Connell

Having spent 20+ years in C-suite roles championing EDI, Finance, People and Technology in large companies and 10+ years in professional services. Her coaching is informed by positive psychology and a long history of leading business transformation, enabling strategic insights, inspiring leadership vision, and enhancing self-awareness

Recognised by the Financial Times and Inclusive Boards in 2019 as one of the Top 100 Women in Engineering.

Executive Coach

I work with my clients as a thinking partner to help them find resources and inspiration to achieve their goals. Together we create a reflective space to enable them to find more strategic solutions; building on their strengths and values to harness their capabilities and those around them.

Qualifications

EMCC Accredited Coach Senior Practitioner
MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (Distinction)
PhD Student
Accredited SPARK resilience programme lead
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW)
Institute of Directors Certificate in Company Direction (Distinction)
B.Soc.Sc International Studies

Specialisms

Leadership Development

Executive Leaders
Aspiring Directors
Leadership 1:1 Coaching
Devising and leading executive leadership programmes

Podcast guest on...

From London Underground to the Boardroom: Crisis Management and Coaching for Inclusive Boards

Notes From A NED | Acast Feb 26th 2025

What Enron Taught Us: Risk, Audits & Board Accountability Notes From A NED | Acast March 5th 2025

What our clients say

"I highly recommend the Kinkajou EMPOWER Program to those looking to bring their leadership skills to a higher level and ensure that they are leading in a positive and empowering way."

BJL, Customer Success Manager