Me & How I Work
Hi, I’m Ellie. A nature-Based Coach and Founder of Elevate with Ellie and Elevate Netwalking.
I’ve always loved working with people.
Not just leading them, but really seeing them - what makes them tick, what lights them up, what gets in their way.
For over two decades, I led teams, projects, and departments in big corporate environments. I was the one people came to when they needed to get others motivated, bring them together, and make progress. Often, those people were disillusioned or written off. I didn’t realise it at the time, but the way I helped was through coaching - I just followed my gut and did what felt right.
But what felt right wasn’t always what was expected.
I was always a top performer, but I didn’t fit the mould.
I ticked the boxes, but I did it in my own way. I was there to make things better.
So when there wasn’t a structure to support new starters, I built one.
When women returning from maternity leave felt lost, I started a network. (Because I’d felt that same isolation myself. It felt wrong, so I did something to fix it - so others didn’t have to feel that way.)
When I was given a team of people who were underperforming and written off, I focused on their strengths and experience, and built high-performing teams.
When I set up as self-employed and traditional networking felt transactional and uncomfortable, I created Elevate Netwalking, a space to connect outdoors, on our own terms.
And when I couldn’t breathe sitting down all day, trying to tackle my to-do list alone, feeling wrung out and uninspired, I took my coaching outside. Into the woods, the fields, the fresh air.
The turning point came after 20 years in the corporate world.
And I got tired.
Tired of fighting for what I knew was right.
Tired of being told not only what to do, but how to do it.
Tired of being asked to ignore my instinct, and lead in a way that didn’t feel like me.
So I stepped out - literally.
And I haven’t looked back.
Today, I coach leaders, teams, and business owners in nature — helping them reconnect to their own instincts, strengths, and a sense of connection.
Through nature-based coaching, I support people to lead themselves and others with more clarity, confidence, and care.
My work blends structured tools (like the bespoke coaching cards I created with support from Cheshire Wildlife Trust) with grounded, restorative time in nature - whether it’s one-to-one, with your team, or on a muddy path with strangers who quickly become kindred spirits.
Because the truth is - You already know what to do. You just need space to hear yourself again.
When you slow down, when you tune into nature’s rhythms, things become clearer.
You remember what matters. You find your footing. You come back to yourself.
That’s the core of my work.
Helping good people do good work without burning out or boxing themselves in.
My style of coaching isn’t about quick fixes or pre-made frameworks (though structure can be helpful). It’s about holding space for people to think, to feel, to reflect, and to reconnect with what matters most.
I draw on my years of leading others, of noticing how people work, what helps them open up, and what gets in their way. In my sessions, I invite people to tune into not just what they think, but how things feel - and to bring the two into alignment.
This approach works just as powerfully in groups and teams as it does one-to-one. We create space for honest conversations, for trust to grow, and for insight to lead naturally into action.
Metaphor is often part of the process, especially through nature, but never forced. Just clear, grounded coaching that helps people move forward in a way that feels real and congruent.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my story.
If it resonates, I’d love to hear from you.
You can say hello here via my contact page or explore more about my work in the Services tab.
Ellie 🌿
It gave me a safe space to share how I was feeling and reflect on my behaviours and feelings. It really helped me when I was feeling particularly stressed having you to talk to and it helped me start to recognise things that were contributing to my stress levels.
It made me feel able to try small adjustments in how I approach things and prioritise my own wellbeing more. It reminded me to lead by example and to be more aware of the impact my behaviours and language can have on others.
I was a little nervous because I had never done outdoor coaching before. Ellie put me at ease straight away. I liked the pace of the session. Ellie allowed me to just talk, and even when there were a few pauses when I was thinking, it made me think about things from a different perspective.