Executive coach
Kate Rosser
Kate brings 18+ years of commercial and strategic experience,
combined with deep empathy for the real-world juggle of
high-stakes leadership.
Having walked in her clients' shoes, she pairs robust strategic
challenge with warmth and humor, passionately supporting
leaders as they navigate career crossroads, corporate
architectures, maternity transitions, and building gravitas.
An avid sports enthusiast who believes high performance is
always a team endeavor, Kate brings dynamic energy into every
coaching partnership. Outside of work, when time allows, you’ll
usually find her on a tennis, cricket, or hockey pitch—or acting
as taxi driver for her three children’s weekend matches!
Location: UK (International Clients)
Languages: English
Business Sectors: Media, Professional Services, Growth
Businesses, Enterprise, VC / PE, Strategic functions
Businesses, Enterprise, VC / PE, Strategic functions
Levels: Emerging leaders (typically mid-career) including COOs/
CoS, Early years Partners & Directors, Strategy & Media
professionals
CoS, Early years Partners & Directors, Strategy & Media
professionals
Accreditations:
● ICF Accredited Coach (ACC)
Education:
● BA Geography, Oxford University (St Edmund Hall)
Psychometric Instruments:
● Certified Hogan Practitioner
Recent Coaching Examples
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COO at career crossroads: Supported an experienced COO through a dedicated period of reflection while searching for her next role. Guided them in evaluating a broad range of options, clarifying career ambitions and life priorities, and navigating high-stakes decision-making—ultimately leading to them securing a GM role at a major multinational organisation.
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Chief of Staff Strategic Support: Supported a Chief ofStaff in building executive presence and gravitas. Focused on strategies to streamline and reduce administrative burdens, ensuring their contribution shiftedtoward highly visible, strategic, and high-value initiatives
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Preventing burnout in PE: Currently coaching an investor on navigating future career ambitions while balancing current responsibilities—including high-stakes portfolio management—and integrating personal life commitments to prevent burnout and sustain long-term performance
What clients say about Kate
"
The skill of Kate enabled me not only to reflect on results, but
to take learnings into real situations. She helped me approach
situations with greater understanding of where my strengths
lie.
Commercial Director
"
Even after just a few sessions with Kate, I've already felt a
real shift in my thinking. She has a brilliant way of asking
exactly the right questions – ones that have challenged me
and spark proper reflection.
Chief of Staff
"
Kate has been instrumental in helping me clarify my career
objectives and define practical next steps. Her thoughtful
approach and ability to distill complex reflections into
actionable insights have made a real impact.
Director, Asset Management
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