Hi, I'm Estelle
Known for being both supportive and challenging—think good cop, bad cop—I’m tenacious, practical, passionate, and fun. I love helping clients be the best version of themselves by enhancing performance, productivity, self-belief, success, and wellbeing, so that they attain brilliant results.
With 20-plus years of experience coaching leaders, a long list of qualifications (because I too had Imposter Syndrome), and having worked with more than 15,000 people, you can trust that your team is in safe hands. I’m also a qualified Coach and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
In my free time, I enjoy puffing my way up Wainwrights, being zen-like on my paddleboard, and exploring the fab eateries of the Lake District with my family.
My Qualifications & Experience
Founder of Beee in 2005 and a qualified Coach, Speaker, and Author of Amazon Best Seller, Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress. I’ve been in the HR profession for over 30 years.
I’m a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), have a Post Graduate Certificate in Personal and Business Coaching, am a Master Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of NLP, (trained by John Grinder, Carmen Bostic St Claire and Michael Carroll), a Certified Hypnotherapist, a Havening Techniques Certified Practitioner and an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner.
Before setting up Beee in 2005, I spent 14 years in HR, 5 years of which I headed up an HR Team / Corporate Training and Coaching Department for a Legal 500 firm. Prior to that I worked for blue chip manufacturing companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.
My Clients
Here are some of the organisations I have worked with: JP Morgan, NFU Mutual, The Law Society, Browne Jacobson, Fisher German, Nelsons Solicitors, Shakespeare Martineau, PKF Smith Cooper, Toyota, Vetoquinol, NVS, Covetrus, NHS, City of London, Police Mutual, Adams Foods, Gü Puds, AGCO Corporation & Marston Group.
I coach C-Suite Leaders, Partners, Directors & HR in the professional service industries, who are anxious, stressed, time poor & not enjoying their success. Effectiveness & home life are being impacted. They’re on an endless, (often secret) mission to prove they’re good enough. This causes them to work even harder & results in the joy of work & life being diminished. They believe their success is down to luck, as opposed to their efforts, skills & talents. They’re often suffering with imposter syndrome.
I’m passionate about empowering people to believe in their unique brilliance and lead their very best personal and professional life. We work together to optimise performance, productivity, success and wellbeing, so they SHINE.
Speaking & Training testimonials
Ah wow the feedback I have had is incredible. Everyone really enjoyed the session, and word has got around so I am being hounded for the recording now!
I've been doing the final assessments on the Management Development Programme this week and the feedback on your session has been overwhelmingly positive. The quality of the presentations has been of a very high standard with everyone taking on board your instruction.
I have worked with Estelle now for over five years, during which time she has helped to develop the leadership skills of our management team, delivering a series of inspirational and practical learning events ranging from High Impact Presentation Skills to Managing Effective Relationships. Estelle really is our ‘go to’ person for soft skills training and she has developed a number bespoke interventions for us over the years, which have always delivered the goods and have centred around her signature coaching approach. The results are always thoroughly enjoyable, packed with practical tools and good humour and delivered by Estelle in her own unique, energetic and enthusiastic style. I defy anyone to spend time on one of Estelle’s events and not feel energised afterwards.
Estelle's title should be "magician" because what she's able to do is nothing short of magic. It's mind-boggling to think that so many of us plod through life being held back by our own limiting beliefs and negative attitudes when these barriers can actually be smashed through with the help of an executive coach and trainer like Estelle to help us reach our full potential. Estelle is extremely knowedgeable in her field, genuinley cares for her clients and the amazing changes she helps them to make, she is incredibly trustworthy and treats your conversations with absolute confidence AND makes you feel totally comfortable talking about events that you may never have talked to anybody about before. For anybody that wants to become a high performance individual and achieve their loftiest goals, I would have no doubt in recommending, in fact - insisting on, meeting Estelle.
I asked Estelle to coach my senior and develop them as leaders, so that they can take over the overall running of my business and collaborate as a team.
Estelle has coached and trained them using the CLEAR process on The Optimised Leader Programme and has helped them build confidence, self-belief and ensure accountability. They are prioritising tasks to maximise their time, building healthy boundaries to positively manage relationships and cultivate positive emotions that boost resilience and overall performance.
They have set Company Values and a Vision and Mission statement, which guides decision making and shapes our Company culture and behaviours, whilst motivating staff, which has benefited the business and will ultimately ensure the business stays focused.
A fantastic start to our Fisher German Spring Graduate Training with our favourite Estelle Read presenting on Personal Resilience and Presentation Skills. So informative and I always love hearing the funny personal stories which makes it so engaging. Thank you.
Estelle is such an engaging speaker. She is so generous with her honest personal anecdotes that she creates an
environment of trust very quickly and gets her message over so effortlessly. She is also absolutely hilarious! It's an
absolute joy to hear this fabulous lady holding a training session, whether in person or virtually.
Thank you for this highly impactful support on this leadership development programme. This coaching experience has helped me become a more intentional manager: more attentive, more assertive, and better aligned with my priorities. I have learned to better manage my time, set clear boundaries, and, most importantly, adopt a coaching style with my team by fostering autonomy and ownership. The tools shared—particularly around open questioning and conflict management—have had a direct impact on my management practices and on my team’s engagement. Beyond the learning itself, this journey has driven a genuine shift in my leadership posture, which I am continuing to embed over time.
One of the most valuable aspects of this programme was that it combined practical tools with self-reflection. It challenged some of my existing habits and helped me become a more conscious and effective.
Being part of the Leadership Development Programme has been an enriching and motivating experience. I am better equipped now to navigate my professional journey with more strength and enthusiasm.
'I recently attended Estelle’s webinar on Strategic Planning, which was excellent! Estelle is really passionate about what she does, and she is very good at painting a picture, pulling out your values and really challenging you on some of your thinking. I’m able to use the tools she gave us to focus my thoughts and I feel like I’m on a good trajectory. Thank you, Estelle!'
Estelle’s business coaching has been invaluable for me. At a time when my work had become very challenging and stressful, Estelle helped me to put everything into perspective. Estelle motivated me to become a strong and resilient leader in order to achieve what is expected of me. Her training, support and coaching has given me the confidence and skills to do this for myself by having faith in my own abilities, becoming focused on a strategic approach and being driven by getting things done and achieving the desired results. I have no hesitation in recommending Estelle for business coaching, which for me has been a completely life changing experience, which really has enhanced my approach to both business and life in general by embracing emotional intelligence.
'Estelle was kind enough to make time in her day to talk to the Midlands CPD L-D Group about Imposter Syndrome. Open and honest about her own experiences, it was something that will have struck a cord with many of the delegates who attended. Estelle also introduced the group to some practical things they could do to manage their own negative thoughts and feelings such as journaling and Havening techniques. It's always great to leave a session not only with information, but also tools you can actually implement yourself. Thank you so much Estelle!'
1-2-1 Coaching
Executives work with me over 6 – 12 coaching sessions to optimise (they’re already brilliant) their performance, productivity, success & wellbeing, so they:
> Get more done in less time
> Feel naturally more calm and confident & no longer like an imposter
> Are happier & less stressed / anxious
> Switch off & enjoy life outside of work
> Achieve their ambitions and take their work-life to the next level
You can find out more or book a call to discuss this with me below:
More Coaching testimonials
Since working with Estelle, I have developed much greater personal balance in both my home and work life, and as a result, appreciate both others and myself more, the latter by understanding and better appreciating the person I am and the role I play.
Put simply, I cannot recommend Estelle and her abilities highly enough. If you are feeling any unease about the person you are, which could be a result of changes in your seniority at work, or issues of a more personal nature, go and see her and you will immediately feel a weight has been lifted.
The changes I have felt in myself have been so important to me both within and outside the workplace. I came to Estelle lacking confidence in my ability after a long lockdown, followed by maternity leave and general life. Nothing in particular, had happened, just an inward confidence battle. After just 4 sessions with Estelle, and a few real-life games of 'whack-a-mole' my inner brilliance and outer shine have re-emerged and I feel so much more like my old self!
So important for work and home - thank you Estelle!
I cannot recommend Estelle highly enough. She is extremely personable, insightful, patient and really takes the time to
understand her clients and empower them to achieve their personal goals. She has helped me personally and does it all with the most wicked sense of humour!
Estelle is an amazing coach! From our first session to our last, she was encouraging and honest. Throughout working with Estelle, I
felt that she took the time to understand me and was really invested in the journey towards my goals. She has really helped me personally and I would highly recommend her as a coach!
Working with Estelle has been really great for me. She has helped me to put aside some of the issues at work that were
holding me back in managing the business, and to focus on what really matters; she has taught me a good number of new skills too. With her help I have been able to push forwards with my team, much more effectively than before.
Estelle’s business coaching has been invaluable for me. At a time when my work had become very challenging and stressful, Estelle helped me to put everything into perspective. Estelle motivated me to become a strong and resilient leader in order to achieve what is expected of me. Her training, support and coaching has given me the confidence and skills to do this for myself by having faith in my own abilities, becoming focused on a strategic approach and being driven by getting things done and achieving the desired results. I have no hesitation in recommending Estelle for business coaching, which for me has been a completely life changing experience, which really has enhanced my approach to both business and life in general by embracing emotional intelligence.
Groups
I design and deliver bespoke speaking and facilitated events based on your needs. The common themes are: optimising leadership, strategy, performance, productivity, success, mindset & wellbeing.
Speaking & Training testimonials
Ah wow the feedback I have had is incredible. Everyone really enjoyed the session, and word has got around so I am being hounded for the recording now!
A fantastic start to our Fisher German Spring Graduate Training with our favourite Estelle Read presenting on Personal Resilience and Presentation Skills. So informative and I always love hearing the funny personal stories which makes it so engaging. Thank you.
I've been doing the final assessments on the Management Development Programme this week and the feedback on your session has been overwhelmingly positive. The quality of the presentations has been of a very high standard with everyone taking on board your instruction.
I have worked with Estelle now for over five years, during which time she has helped to develop the leadership skills of our management team, delivering a series of inspirational and practical learning events ranging from High Impact Presentation Skills to Managing Effective Relationships. Estelle really is our ‘go to’ person for soft skills training and she has developed a number bespoke interventions for us over the years, which have always delivered the goods and have centred around her signature coaching approach. The results are always thoroughly enjoyable, packed with practical tools and good humour and delivered by Estelle in her own unique, energetic and enthusiastic style. I defy anyone to spend time on one of Estelle’s events and not feel energised afterwards.
Estelle's title should be "magician" because what she's able to do is nothing short of magic. It's mind-boggling to think that so many of us plod through life being held back by our own limiting beliefs and negative attitudes when these barriers can actually be smashed through with the help of an executive coach and trainer like Estelle to help us reach our full potential. Estelle is extremely knowedgeable in her field, genuinley cares for her clients and the amazing changes she helps them to make, she is incredibly trustworthy and treats your conversations with absolute confidence AND makes you feel totally comfortable talking about events that you may never have talked to anybody about before. For anybody that wants to become a high performance individual and achieve their loftiest goals, I would have no doubt in recommending, in fact - insisting on, meeting Estelle.
I asked Estelle to coach my senior and develop them as leaders, so that they can take over the overall running of my business and collaborate as a team.
Estelle has coached and trained them using the CLEAR process on The Optimised Leader Programme and has helped them build confidence, self-belief and ensure accountability. They are prioritising tasks to maximise their time, building healthy boundaries to positively manage relationships and cultivate positive emotions that boost resilience and overall performance.
They have set Company Values and a Vision and Mission statement, which guides decision making and shapes our Company culture and behaviours, whilst motivating staff, which has benefited the business and will ultimately ensure the business stays focused.
I have had the privilege of working with Estelle both on an individual basis and as a HR Manager arranging leadership coaching for our management team. In both situations Estelle has created a safe, friendly and encouraging environment, which allows her coachees and delegates to be open and vulnerable, thereby providing the best opportunity for growth and development. The benefit that our management team have gained from Estelle’s work with us is evident in our business on a regular basis.
From a personal perspective Estelle made our coaching sessions feel like a cosy chat with a friend, when in fact she was working through some key areas that were holding me back professionally. I would whole heartedly recommend working with Estelle to anyone experiencing imposter syndrome. The simplicity of her approach has had a significant on me both at work and in my personal relationships – I can’t thank her enough!
Thank you for this highly impactful support on this leadership development programme. This coaching experience has helped me become a more intentional manager: more attentive, more assertive, and better aligned with my priorities. I have learned to better manage my time, set clear boundaries, and, most importantly, adopt a coaching style with my team by fostering autonomy and ownership. The tools shared—particularly around open questioning and conflict management—have had a direct impact on my management practices and on my team’s engagement. Beyond the learning itself, this journey has driven a genuine shift in my leadership posture, which I am continuing to embed over time.
One of the most valuable aspects of this programme was that it combined practical tools with self-reflection. It challenged some of my existing habits and helped me become a more conscious and effective.
Being part of the Leadership Development Programme has been an enriching and motivating experience. I am better equipped now to navigate my professional journey with more strength and enthusiasm.
'I recently attended Estelle’s webinar on Strategic Planning, which was excellent! Estelle is really passionate about what she does, and she is very good at painting a picture, pulling out your values and really challenging you on some of your thinking. I’m able to use the tools she gave us to focus my thoughts and I feel like I’m on a good trajectory. Thank you, Estelle!'
Estelle’s business coaching has been invaluable for me. At a time when my work had become very challenging and stressful, Estelle helped me to put everything into perspective. Estelle motivated me to become a strong and resilient leader in order to achieve what is expected of me. Her training, support and coaching has given me the confidence and skills to do this for myself by having faith in my own abilities, becoming focused on a strategic approach and being driven by getting things done and achieving the desired results. I have no hesitation in recommending Estelle for business coaching, which for me has been a completely life changing experience, which really has enhanced my approach to both business and life in general by embracing emotional intelligence.
'Estelle was kind enough to make time in her day to talk to the Midlands CPD L-D Group about Imposter Syndrome. Open and honest about her own experiences, it was something that will have struck a cord with many of the delegates who attended. Estelle also introduced the group to some practical things they could do to manage their own negative thoughts and feelings such as journaling and Havening techniques. It's always great to leave a session not only with information, but also tools you can actually implement yourself. Thank you so much Estelle!'
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My Book
Bestseller, Inner Brilliance · Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress is available to buy on Amazon & most online bookstores.
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