Claire Howell

Claire Howell is an internationally recognised global coach who has been retained by large worldwide corporations, high-profile politicians, and high-net-worth individuals to enhance success across both their business and personal lives. She is a trusted advisor who collaborates with complex private equity partnerships to drive strategic and commercial transformation. Claire is an expert in applied and behavioural change, employing innovative coaching techniques that have helped major PLC chief executives and boards improve their personal performance and strategic capabilities for the past 25 years.

Claire boasts an impressive client list and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on various development topics. With extensive coaching experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, she frequently works in key global hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, and Germany.

What Claire’s clients say about her work:

• Navigating Complex Leadership Roles: “Claire is a true fearless professional in her field. She is a great CEO coach, as aside from the professional techniques she can deploy, she possesses strong listening skills and a curious nature to ask the unexpected question—everything you need in a coach. During my CEO roles at Fortnum & Mason and then Hauser & Wirth, Claire was an invaluable asset.” – Ewan Venters, formerly Chief Executive Officer, Hauser & Wirth

• Cross-Sector Insight and Impact: “Claire is one of the most experienced coaches I have worked with. A hugely talented communicator, she balances the needs of insight in our one-on-one coaching sessions with concise, broad-scale messaging to help leaders create their narrative. Her learnings across all industries and sectors help build relevant action plans to help people and businesses grow.” – Simon Calver, Chairman, Marks and Spencer Financial Services plc and Director, HSBC UK Bank plc

As an experienced HR Director, Claire has vast experience in employee engagement and conducts comprehensive HR function reviews. She is also an independent board review specialist and a senior team coaching expert. Claire holds a degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Applied and Organisational Psychology, and a Master's degree in Industrial Relations. She has served on the Nottingham Business School Advisory Board and was a member of the Ethics Committee of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

With over 30 years of experience, Claire has also been a member of English Employment Tribunals and First-tier Tax Tribunals, having been nominated by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and appointed by the government. A seasoned public speaker, her presentations are known for providing deep insights and sparking meaningful thought.