What clients tell me they value is that I can hold a seat at the top table from day one, build trust quickly with leadership teams and boards, and move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
I work across interim executive cover, change and transformation leadership, fractional people and operations support, and executive coaching, bringing the same standard of senior expertise to each.
For over 30 years, I built a successful career in the corporate world, partnering with Boards and C-suite leaders to shape culture, guide change, and empower teams. But the journey wasn’t always smooth. Like many women, I faced sexism, bias, and the pressure to prove myself in spaces that weren’t designed with me in mind.
When I left corporate life to start my own businesses in Portugal, I poured everything into them, but despite my best efforts, I hit burnout, and carried the heavy weight of shame. That turning point forced me to redefine success on my own terms. I rebuilt my confidence, moved to a new country, embraced purpose over status, and committed to creating meaningful impact in everything I do.
I created BelightU because I believe organisations and their leaders are only as strong as each other.
Today, I combine HR expertise with leadership coaching to help both thrive.