Helping you find
a way forward
When life feels uncertain, overwhelming or simply stuck, it can be difficult to know what the next step should be.
Together, we'll make sense of what's happening and find practical steps to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
You’ve always been capable. The person others rely on. The one who keeps going. The one who usually finds a solution.
But sometimes life throws challenges our way that are simply too difficult to navigate alone.
You may be:
Facing a personal challenge
Worried about someone you love
Navigating change at work
Overthinking or losing confidence
Struggling to see the way forward
You don't have to work it all out alone.
You don't need someone to tell you what to do
Sometimes you simply need someone outside the situation who will listen without judgement, ask the right questions and help you see things from a different perspective.
My role is to help you understand what's happening, identify what may be keeping you stuck and find practical ways forward that feel right for you.
It's about clarity, confidence and taking the next step.
How can I help?
Helping young people build confidence, manage challenges and move forward, with support for parents too.
Business Coaching & Facilitation
Practical coaching, workshops and facilitation for business owners, leaders and teams.
Life & Personal Coaching
For adults navigating difficult situations, change, anxiety, confidence or simply feeling stuck.
Young People & Parents
Experience you can trust
For over 38 years, I've worked with people through change, uncertainty and some of life's biggest challenges.
Today, I work with individuals, young people and organisations—helping them navigate change, build confidence and move forward with purpose.
38 Years
Working with people.
20+ Years
Delivering workshops and programmes.
Hundreds
Of people supported.
Trusted By
Individuals, parents and organisations across Scotland.
What happens next?
Every journey is different. Every story starts with taking the first step.
Finding a Way Forward
Reaching out isn't always easy.
Many of the people I work with have spent weeks, months—or even years—trying to work things out on their own before getting in touch.
Here are just a few of the journeys I've had the privilege to be part of.
Kimberley was struggling with anxiety and had reached the point where she believed completing her nursing degree might not be possible.
Together, we broke the challenge down into manageable steps, rebuilt her confidence and helped her believe in herself again.
Today, she's a qualified nurse and beginning the career she'd worked so hard for.
When graduation felt out of reach
"If it wasn't for your help so far, I wouldn't have graduated today. I honestly can't thank
you enough."
Kimberley
Finding the confidence to change
After spending more than twenty years in the family business, John wanted to pursue a completely different career but lacked the confidence to make the leap.
Through coaching, he overcame self-doubt, tackled his fear of heights and embraced a new profession that has taken him around the world.
"I'm 44 now and I've worked all over the world in my new career. I have confidence and belief in my abilities, and that's all thanks to Lorraine."
John
Every story is different.
But they all begin in the same place...
Someone deciding to take the first step.
Your first step doesn't need to be a big one.
Your Initial Session
It just needs to be the right one.
Reaching out for support can feel like the hardest part of the journey.
That's why the Initial Session is designed to give you the space to talk openly about what's happening, what's keeping you stuck and what you'd like to be different.
Together we'll explore your current situation, identify what's holding you back and begin to make sense of what comes next.
It's an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss whether I'm the right person to support you and outline how we might work together.
By the end of the session, you'll leave with greater clarity, a fresh perspective and a clear understanding of your next steps—whether that's continuing to work together or simply taking away practical guidance to help you move forward.
What to expect
A relaxed, confidential conversation
Time to explore your current situation and goals
Practical insight and a fresh perspective
An opportunity to decide whether ongoing coaching is right for you
Clear next steps, with no pressure or obligation
What happens next?
Every coaching relationship begins with an Initial Session.
Coaching Journey
This gives us the opportunity to understand where you are, what you'd like to achieve and whether we're the right fit to work together.
From there, you'll have a clear idea of the best next step.
1. Enquiry
Get in touch by phone, email, or WhatsApp or the contact form.
2. Initial Session
A focused, one-to-one coaching session where we'll explore your challenges, identify priorities and create practical next steps.
3. Coaching Package
If ongoing coaching feels right, we'll work together through a structured coaching programme designed around your goals.
4. Review Sessions
Once you've completed your coaching package, you can return whenever you need additional support, accountability or guidance.
Questions you might have
Starting coaching can bring up plenty of questions. Here are a few of the things people often want to know before taking the first step.
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If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about your next step, coaching can help.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch. Many people come to me simply knowing that something needs to change—they're just not sure where to start.
Together, we'll explore what's going on and work towards practical solutions that feel right for you.
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The Initial Session is an opportunity for us to talk about where you are now, what challenges you're facing and what you'd like to achieve.
It's a relaxed, supportive conversation where I'll ask questions, listen carefully and help you begin making sense of your situation.
By the end of the session, you'll have greater clarity and a better understanding of your next steps.
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People come to me for many different reasons, including:
Confidence and self-belief
Career or life transitions
Anxiety and overthinking
Relationship challenges
Business or leadership pressures
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
Supporting a young person through a difficult time
Every situation is unique, and we'll tailor our approach to what's right for you.
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Alongside one-to-one coaching, I work with organisations to deliver workshops, facilitation, leadership development and coaching programmes.
Whether you're looking to support individuals, teams or larger groups, I can design and deliver sessions that are practical, engaging and focused on achieving real outcomes.
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The first step is to book an Initial Session.
We'll spend time understanding your situation, discussing your goals and exploring how I can support you.
If we're the right fit, we'll agree on the best way to work together moving forward.
Let's find your way forward
You don't have to have all the answers before getting in touch.
Whether you're looking for personal coaching, support for a young person, or would like to discuss coaching or workshops for your organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
We'll start with a conversation about where you are now, what you're hoping to achieve and whether I'm the right person to help.
Every conversation begins with understanding your situation—and finding the best way forward together.
07962 337 326
lorraine@lorrainemaginnis.com
Based in Lanarkshire, Scotland
Sessions available in person and online