Mary Van Eker - Helping clients move from self-doubt to clarity and confidence, through practical, compassionate coaching that unlocks your potential to thrive and flourish.

Bio

Hi, I’m Mary, a certified and accredited Professional Coaching Practitioner. I bring a warm, grounded, and values-driven approach to coaching, shaped by both a rich corporate background and a deep connection to rural life.

I now live in a peaceful village in the Forest of Dean, where I’m surrounded by nature, family, and animals, a far cry from the fast-paced city life I once knew. This contrast has taught me the power of slowing down, tuning in, and creating space for real transformation.

Before coaching, I spent 25 years in a FTSE 100 company, holding various leadership and management roles across business and IT. That journey gave me firsthand insight into the pressures of corporate life and the importance of strong, values-based leadership. These experiences are woven into my coaching practice today, allowing me to support clients navigating complex work and life transitions with empathy, clarity, and practical wisdom.

I work best with people who feel ready to reclaim their voice and reconnect with their inner strength, especially those who may feel unheard, overlooked, or at a crossroads. Whether you're seeking clarity, confidence, courage, or simply a space to think and feel freely, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and supported in our work together. I hold honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, and love at the heart of what I do; and I’ll always champion what’s right for you.

If my approach resonates with you, I’d love to explore how we can work together.

Mary Van Eker

Certified Coach

3 years of experience

Career Coaching

Clients feel free, lighter, empowered, energised, motivated, gain clarity, gain understanding and self awareness and are able to move forward and take action.

Career Development

Build Confidence

Empowering Women

Increasing Self Esteem

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

£120.00/h Free chemistry call

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Experience

I bring over 30 years of professional experience from the corporate world, having worked across the energy, telecoms, finance, and retail sectors. Most of my career was spent in FTSE 100 organisations, where I moved fluidly through a wide range of roles, predominantly in IT and technology. From leading large-scale digital transformations to pioneering Cloud technology and Agile delivery practices, I’ve worked on high-impact international programmes, including regulatory and billing systems with major supplier integrators.

I also held leadership positions championing inclusivity, notably as Chair of Women in Tech, where I helped drive initiatives to bring more women into the industry, earning my company a Women in Tech Award in 2022. These roles required vision, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose, all qualities I now bring into my coaching practice.

Alongside my professional life, I’ve always been a mother, a wife, a friend, and a trusted supporter to those around me. It’s this blend of corporate experience and personal insight that shapes how I coach - with empathy, groundedness, and a deep respect for each person’s journey.

Coaching became a true calling when I saw the powerful shifts it created for others. I trained and became a certified and accredited professional coach, and now work with individuals from all walks of life, supporting them to grow their confidence, explore new perspectives, and move forward with clarity.

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of coaching styles, tools, and techniques depending on what each client needs in the moment. Whether it’s working through a practical challenge or unlocking a deeper insight, I aim to create sessions that are flexible, responsive, and deeply relevant to you. I also take a solution-focused approach, so that every session feels purposeful and leaves you with something tangible; be it an action, a shift in mindset, or a greater sense of clarity.

While every coaching journey is unique, I may sometimes incorporate gentle somatic techniques, such as noticing what’s happening in the body or pausing to sit with emotion, especially when clients find themselves stuck or overwhelmed. I believe that all emotions are valuable messengers, and that giving them space can open up powerful new pathways forward.

Clients often tell me they feel deeply supported and truly heard in our sessions. They describe leaving with a sense of lightness, motivation, and renewed energy and often, like a weight has been lifted. Many say they feel more like themselves again, freed from the baggage they’ve been carrying. For me, coaching isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about creating space for people to reconnect with who they are, unlock what’s possible, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether we’re navigating complexity or pursuing a clear goal, my commitment is always to walk beside you with honesty, warmth, and unwavering support, so you feel empowered to create the change that matters most to you.

Qualifications

• EMCC certified L5 Coaching Professional - Completed July 2024

• EMCC Global Individual Accreditation (EIA) and Professional Designation at Practitioner level. The details are as follows: Awarded to: Mary Van Eker EIA awarded: 21 May 2025 EIA valid until: 21 May 2030 EIA reference number: EIA20251268

• EMCC UK Member -M206695ID

• ICF member - Coach - expires 31/10/2025