Lyndsey Fooks Leadership Coach

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Lyndsey Fooks Leadership Coach

I help women leaders who are carrying too much get clear on what matters, set boundaries they can hold and make confident decisions about what comes next.

Private coaching with DISC insight. Abu Dhabi & Online | DM me or book a free discovery call.

09/11/2026

‘I’ll do it when I have the headspace.’

Probably one of the most common things we tell ourselves.

When work is quieter. When life settles down. When everyone else is sorted.

And then we wonder why nothing changes.

Sometimes we’re waiting for the perfect conditions to make a change, when what we really need is to decide that something matters enough to make time for it.

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08/11/2026

💫 Every year, this photograph pops up in my memories. A rather glamorous Bollywood event we went to together, all dressed up!

And every year, it reminds me how fortunate I was to work with this incredible lady.

She was a huge inspiration to me and genuinely changed the way I thought about leadership.

She trusted people. She didn’t make assumptions about what someone could or couldn’t do. She gave people the confidence to make decisions, try things, take opportunities and grow.

And if things didn’t quite go to plan, you knew she had your back. You could get something wrong, learn from it and move forward without being made to feel small.

I’ve watched so many people who worked with her go on to do incredible things. I often think about the part she played in helping them believe they could.

She was kind, fair and respectful, but never a pushover. She said what needed to be said, always with kindness.

I think that’s what made her such a brilliant Principal. She brought out the best in people simply by being herself.

I hope I’ve carried some of that into the roles I’ve held since.

A very special lady, and someone I’m still incredibly grateful to know. ❤️

Who has influenced the way you lead, or the kind of leader you want to be?

06/11/2026

💫 You might think you haven’t got time for coaching.

But what if you found you couldn’t NOT find the time?

Imagine the change in the way you see yourself, make decisions, speak up and show up, at home and at work, if you invested that time in yourself?

What might become possible?

Dm to find out more.

04/11/2026

💫 A conversation with a good friend on my morning walk got me thinking about accountability.

We were talking about her health and fitness goals. She knows what she needs to do, has all the knowledge and genuinely wants to make changes.

But without someone alongside her, she’s finding it much harder.

It got me thinking about how often we assume that because we know what we need to do, we should be able to do it ourselves.

But knowing isn’t always the difficult part, is it?

Sometimes we need someone to help us see things differently, challenge our thinking, bring us back to what matters and question the choices we’re making.

Not to give us the answers, but to help us find our own.

And perhaps that’s why having someone alongside us can make such a difference, even when we think we already know what we need to do.

I wonder if you recognise this too? 💫

02/11/2026

💫 I’ve eaten the frog! 🐸

First thing Monday morning, I’ve tackled the business admin I’ve been putting off.

Not my favourite job. Not even close.

But it’s done. And now I’m on a roll.

If you’ve not come across Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy, it’s one of my favourite books on tackling procrastination.

The main principle is simple: do the task you’re most likely to put off first (because it’s hard or you dont enjoy it) rather than letting it hang over you all day.

It doesn’t make the task any more enjoyable, but it does make a difference to how you feel once it’s done and how that impacts the rest of the day.

A little Monday reminder that sometimes the hardest part is simply getting started.

Are you an “eat the frog first” person, or do you find yourself finding ten other things to do instead? 🐸

01/11/2026

💫 Sunday planning. One of my favourite habits for getting ready for the week ahead. ☕️

Every Sunday I sit down with my diary and look at all the different roles I’ll be juggling: Mum, wife, coach, business owner and volunteer.

I put in the essentials, then deliberately choose the things I want to make time for.

Preparing for client sessions, tackling the business admin (not my favourite!), getting out for walks, making time to read and meditate, catching up with friends and looking ahead at birthdays and events.

With a new month starting today, I’ll be checking what’s coming up, ordering gifts and perhaps finding a new outfit! 😉

It makes such a difference. I’m less likely to procrastinate, forget things or spend the week reacting to whatever comes my way.

More importantly, I feel much more relaxed knowing I’ve thought about the week ahead and made time for the things that matter to me.

I love Stephen Covey’s idea of putting your ‘Big Rocks’ first. Make time for what matters before everything else fills your diary.

Are you a Sunday planner, a daily list-maker or someone who prefers to see where the week takes you?

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