Jacqui Toogood

Profile of Jacqui Toogood

Jacqui

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4 reviews

£40/hr

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About me

I am an experienced executive coach and senior Government leader with 30+ years across Policy, HR, Operations, and Organisational Development. I’ve led through complexity at home and overseas—including Defence roles in the Middle East, US, Europe, and two formative years with the Falkland Islands Government.

Awarded a CBE for services to leadership and development, I now specialise in coaching both senior leaders and students navigating change, new roles, or seeking greater impact . My approach blends strategic insight with a people-first mindset—grounded in kindness, clarity, and compassion.

If you're exploring how coaching can support your career journey—or you’re looking to develop your team’s capability during times of transformation—I’d love to connect. Whether you're stepping into a new challenge or seeking to lead with more purpose and impact, I bring the experience, insight, and compassion to help you succeed.

Throughout my career, I’ve talked often about the power of "working with kindness" and "leading with gratitude." These aren’t just professional philosophies—they’re lived experiences. The kindness of others has helped me overcome challenges, grow through setbacks, and lead through uncertainty. I bring that same ethos to my coaching practice: creating safe, supportive, and practical spaces for growth and reflection.

Of all my roles in public service, leading the Civil Service Fast Stream was the most personally rewarding. It allowed me to leave a legacy and help build strong career foundations for the graduates and apprentices I had the privilege to support.

Now, through coaching, I help both senior leaders gain clarity, lead with confidence, and act with compassion and young people with the challenges of career choices. I specialise in supporting those transitioning into new roles, leading organisational change, or facing personal and professional crossroads. Whether it’s building strategic influence, strengthening resilience, or simply finding space to think—I offer a calm, experienced partner to help leaders unlock their full potential.

From the icy winds of the South Atlantic to the intense heat of the Middle East, my career has taken me across continents, cultures, and challenges. I've been privileged to work with courageous, inspiring colleagues in the UK and overseas, and I carry those experiences with deep gratitude. After over three decades in public service leadership, I’m now focused on what I’m most passionate about—supporting others through coaching, leadership development, and consultancy.

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My classes

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Classes of Career Guidance Professional on line Life/Career Coach to Support Students and Graduates

London

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Classes of Coaching I Offer students and graduates Coaching and Career guidance. Support with subject choices, confidence, and resilience

London

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Reviews from my students

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Evie

October - 2025

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I found Jacqui's guidance immensely valuable as I explored university choices and thought about the paths that were available to me post-degree. Her advice was detailed and gave me a lot of clarity about my options. I'm really grateful to have benefitted from her supportive approach, extensive experience, and ability to communicate passionately with young people!

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Victoria

October - 2025

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Jacqui is able to encourage and listen and then provide inciteful observations which allowed me to reflect in a safe space and work through to my own solutions and plans to go forward with. Jacqui had such a positive and calm and joyous demeanor that you cannot help but feel more positive after every session.

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Ella

October - 2025

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I had the pleasure of working with Jacqui for life coaching sessions, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is such a warm, thoughtful, and genuinely caring person who really takes the time to listen and understand. Her guidance helped me gain clarity when I was feeling unsure about my future, and she gave me the confidence and tools to explore the path I truly wanted to take. The session felt supportive, uplifting, and full of valuable insight. Jacqui has a natural ability to bring out the best in people, and I’m so grateful for the impact she’s had on me.

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October - 2025

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Ella

October - 2025

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Janet Tomlinson

October - 2025

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Jacqui is the most amazing tutor and coach. She is kind and warm and very professional. She has a varied and interesting career and has taught junior colleagues through to the most senior leaders in both the private and public sector. Her coaching style is empathetic and she quickly makes you feel at ease. I would highly recommend Jacqui and I know her input changed my life and supported me to build a successful career.

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