Rebecca Ford Johnson
Known for her warmth and empathy, Rebecca’s coaching approach puts people at ease while keeping sessions focused and purposeful. Drawing on a solid understanding of coaching theory and practice, she blends listening and reflection with practical strategies clients can take away and apply. She gently challenges her clients to think differently, helping them to gain clarity, uncover strengths and design practical steps for growth. Rebecca tailors her approach to each client, making sure the coaching feels collaborative and aligned with what they want to achieve. Her approach is holistic; she knows her clients are more than just professionals, and she supports them as whole people with unique stories and goals. She has been described as “highly professional, empathetic and supportive while knowing when to push to consider issues from a different perspective or challenge current thinking”.
Passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, Rebecca brings experience, empathy and understanding to her coaching practice and has a particular (although not exclusive) interest in supporting women in their professional progression. She provides executive and leadership development coaching; parental leave coaching (as a mother to two children, she understands the nuanced challenges faced by working parents) and menopause coaching in a workplace context (for both individuals and managers). Her practice also includes coaching on stress, resilience and wellbeing, as well as confidence and imposter syndrome.
Rebecca trained as a solicitor at Norton Rose before moving to Baker McKenzie as a senior associate and progressing to Partner in the Structured Capital Markets group. As a Partner, Rebecca played a pivotal role in championing well-being and support for working parents, spearheading initiatives such as maternity networking and coaching, as well as having responsibility for the pastoral care of the broader team in which she worked. Rebecca has first-hand experience of many of the challenges faced by lawyers, as well as a deep understanding of what is required to progress in a professional services environment.