Shine Brighter.
Lead Stronger.

Ready to illuminate? Whether you , your team or your family want to build confidence, embrace your authentic leadership style, or achieve ambitious goals, we’re here to support you. Our coaching and programmes are designed to help you discover your inner strength and light and unlock your true potential. Explore our offerings and take the first step toward a brighter, more empowered future.

Unlock Your Potential

Welcome to Illuminate Training, Development & Coaching, we believe everyone has a unique inner light waiting to shine – and that is unique to them. Sometimes, it may feel dimmed or hidden, but our pathways are designed to help individuals of all ages discover, nurture, and embrace their potential. Through training, development, and coaching, we support children, teens, and adults – guiding individuals, families, and teams to shine their brightest. 

Leading with SHINE

At Illuminate, our core values serve as the guiding principles behind everything we do. Represented by the acronym SHINE – Self-Belief, Heartfelt Leadership, Integrity, Nurturing Growth, and Empowerment  these values are at the heart of our mission. They shape our commitment to helping individuals discover their inner light and illuminate the world around them. By embracing these principles, we empower others to grow, lead with confidence and authenticity, and create a brighter, more inspired future for all. 

Pathways for Individuals, Teams, and Families

Illuminate Training, Development & Coaching offers a variety of pathways – whether that be courses or coaching to empower personal and professional growth. From customer service and conflict resolution to leadership development through the transformative Living Leader programme, we provide tailored solutions. Our one-to-one and group coaching supports individuals, teams, and families in building resilience, self-discovery, and achieving their goals. 

The Living Leader’s transformational Personal Leadership Programme

Strong leadership is essential for any thriving organisation. The Personal Leadership Programme empowers individuals at all levels to unlock their full potential, focusing on authenticity, communication, and creating empowering environments.

One-to-One, Group & Life Coaching

Our coaching services are designed to empower individuals and teams with the skills and confidence to thrive in both personal and professional life. Whether through one-to-one coaching, group sessions, or life coaching, we provide tailored guidance to help you build resilience, enhance leadership, and navigate challenges with clarity.

Customer Service & Handling Conflict

Ideal for anyone looking to develop outstanding customer service skills and manage conflict effectively. Whether you work directly with customers or face challenging interactions in any area of life, this program provides practical tools and a holistic approach to handling conversations with confidence and professionalism.

Teaching Staff

Empowering educators with leadership, resilience, and well-being skills to thrive. Our holistic approach supports personal growth and emotional intelligence, helping teachers overcome challenges and prevent burnout. Designed for teachers, assistants, and schools, this program enhances well-being—because inspired teachers illuminate the future.

Children's Illuminate Sessions

Helping children recognise their inner strength and shine with confidence. Our sessions focus on building emotional resilience, leadership skills, and self-belief. Through interactive, supportive workshops, we help children embrace their inner light and uniqueness and develop a positive mindset, preparing them for life's challenges.

Mental health Training

Designed to equip individuals, teams, and organisations with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support well-being, manage stress, and create a mentally healthy and brighter environment.

My Story

Jess – Founder of ‘Illuminate’

Throughout my life i have been fortunate to have been surrounded by inspiring role models, I learned that true leadership is about authenticity, integrity, and uplifting others. Growing up around the music industry, I saw how success and humility go hand in hand, demonstrating that real leadership is grounded in values and kindness – a belief at the core of ‘Illuminate’.

I learned early that true leadership is rooted in integrity, kindness, and empowering others. This, coupled with a passion for psychology and firsthand experience as a mother, solidified my belief in the transformative power of confidence, resilience, and strong communication. My 20+ years in leadership and training revealed a consistent need for these skills from a young age, inspiring me to create Illuminate: a place where individuals rediscover their inner light and shine brightly.

I’ve worked with Jess a few times. Her calm nature, immediately puts people at ease, this soothes situations and inspires teams to follow her lead in providing outstanding customer focused service. It is this focus on solutions that makes her stand out. Through her methods she instantly connects with people and balances the needs of the business and the customer to improve service standards, team engagement and customer satisfaction.With these skills she has managed several high performing teams, developing so many people and has taken her learning to a new level. Where she now coaches senior managers, executives and business owners as well as entire teams.

Paul Kelsall Managing Director, seesaw

I have had the privilege of attending a leadership training program with Jess that I can honestly say truly transformed my approach to both my professional and personal life and I have learnt so much about myself. You can tell in how Jess delivers this program what it means to her to inspire and develop every individual that she crosses paths with. A big part of the training for me reinforced the importance of active listening and empathy, which has significantly improved my interactions with teammates, friends, and family I am truly grateful that I got to take part in this training and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Katie Maintenance Administrator

I had the privilege of being part of Jess's Personal Leadership Programme in 2020, and I cannot speak highly enough about her incredible leadership and teaching abilities. From day one she created an engaging and inclusive environment where everyone felt comfortable to ask questions and share ideas and experiences. Jess has an amazing ability to make people feel at ease, she makes it fun yet thought-provoking. Her passion for the subject is truly inspiring, and it's clear that she genuinely cares about what she does. I left the course feeling motivated and better equipped to succeed and deal with certain situations both in work and in my private life. This course was not just educational—it was a transformative experience, all thanks to the exceptional leadership of Jess. I highly recommend her courses to anyone looking to grow both personally and professionally.

Krystyna Member Accounts Services Advisor

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside Jess for over 15 years. She’s an incredible leader, and her positivity and authenticity shine through. Jess illuminates any room she walks into, inspiring everyone around her to believe they can do the same. Thank you, Jess, for believing in me and in every person you’ve taken through each course.

Lauren – Member Account Services Manager

My son (aged 11) took part one of Jess’s sessions at school as part of his PSHE lesson. Since I also work at the school as a Teaching Assistant, I was especially interested to hear more about it. My son really enjoyed the session and Jess managed to ensure that everyone was able to take part. It was tailor-made to the group and our son said it had a really positive feel to it. The key messages she gave, about kindness and the fact that everyone has value, are so important for their generation to hear. I would definitely recommend that other children be given the opportunity to take part in one of Jess’s sessions when given the chance.

Parent to 11 year old

Throughout my career in customer experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible leaders—Jess being one of the most impactful and influential. During my time as a Member Service Advisor at Total Fitness, she wasn’t just a manager, she was a mentor, a friend, a cheerleader, and a guiding force who helped shape my role today. From the very beginning, Jess was an unwavering source of support. She recognised my potential early on and actively promoted my efforts, always encouraging me to push further. Her belief in me helped me grow into more senior roles within Total Fitness, equipping me with the confidence and skills to take on greater challenges. She created an environment where learning and development weren’t just encouraged - they were part of the culture. One of the standout experiences of working with Jess was attending her customer service training courses. These weren’t just ordinary training sessions—they were fun, engaging, and truly inspiring. She had a way of making every concept relatable, ensuring that learning felt effortless and enjoyable. Even now, in my role as a Customer Success Manager, I actively implement the skills I gained from her sessions. Whether it's communication, problem-solving, or understanding customer needs. Jess’s ability to lead and teach extends far beyond customer service. Her work with the PLP (Personal Leadership Program) is nothing short of extraordinary. As an instructor, she has an unmatched ability to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, helping them unlock their full potential. Her patience, kindness, and ability to connect with people on a deep level make her an exceptional mentor. She never judges, never rushes—she simply listens, supports, and provides insightful, thought-provoking guidance. She helped me realise that the PLP course isn’t just about leadership - it’s about self-discovery, building confidence, and truly believing in my own abilities. Even now, I find myself applying Jess’s lessons in my day-to-day role. The principles she instilled in me, empathy, resilience, and a customer-first mindset, are values I carry forward in every interaction. Her leadership style is something I deeply admire, and I aspire to create the same kind of supportive, empowering environment for those I work with. Jess isn’t just an amazing leader—she’s an inspiration, a mentor, and a true force for positive change. I’m beyond grateful for everything she has taught me, and I know that anyone who has the opportunity to learn from her will walk away a better, more confident version of themselves.

Elaine Customer Success Manager

Doing the Personal Leadership Programme course with Jess was absolutely life changing. My view on life has been completely shaken up. She helped me grow in unimaginable ways. More of an understanding to people. And more importantly myself. I don’t let silly things ruin my day now. I find it so much easier to recognise within myself what mood I’m feeling and change it to a positive attitude. Using the tools she given me, everyday I can change and become a better person. So thank you so much. She genuinely had a wonderful impact on my life. Because of this I think of her daily

Jill Sales Consultant

Jess is really kind and caring, she is funny too. She always has a smile on her face and that makes me smile.

Dylan School Child - Primary

I enjoyed when Jess came and did the session. It helped the students and teachers talk more openly and I liked the way she spoke to us all like we were equal. It was really fun, and everyone was able to engage with it. I loved the video she played too about lollipops

Will School Child - Primary

Got the class to engage, encouraged the class to believe in themselves and to think positive and to also believe in others. One smile can make another’s persons day - you will never know how that smile can help them

Harry School Child - Primary

Jess came into school to talk with us about being kind and making others smile. It made us feel more enthusiastic about the way we help others. She made me feel happy about myself and warm inside.

Ben School Child - Primary