Support Her

Coaching for women in elected office

We want to make sure that every woman in our community who is new to elected office enters with the skillset she needs. We connect women in our community with professional coaches to help them overcome challenges and build confidence.

Too often, we see elected women stepping down before they have hit their stride.

Our network of over 50 coaches support women to thrive in politics with 1:1 coaching. By providing elected women with the time and confidential space they need to process their experiences in elected office, they can overcome challenges, build confidence and skills and feel less alone.

  • The coaching helped me clarify my expectations and fears about my new role as an elected councillor. Getting independent help during this busy and sometimes overwhelming period was very useful and helped me feel grounded and confident in my abilities.

    Former coachee

  • The Elect Her coaching programme helped me take stock of what I had already achieved; tamed my imposter syndrome and anxiety; helped me look at things from a different perspective & take different approaches. By the last session I was much more confident and comfortable in my role.

    Former coachee

  • I felt much more at ease, more confident and had a clearer sense that I belonged in my new role. Her support was transformative, and I know I would not have been able to feel this way had she not been there… I came out of it so much stronger and more confident, that I now feel able to deal with the task ahead without necessarily needing the level of support the coach offered me.

    Former coachee

  • The impact of the support from my coach was huge - I've clarified a lot of my thinking and made key, helpful changes. I'm clearer about my goals and how best to achieve them and realise that I have a lot more control over how I work and how I am perceived than I thought I did. It was a fantastic experience that I know I'll carry with me through my career.

    Former coachee

Our Impact

50+ coaches offering their pro-bono support for women in elected office.

75+ women at all levels of elected office have received coaching.

95% coaches said they would participate in the programme again.

90% coachees said the programme helped them in their role.

If you want to offer your support as a coach, we'll provide everything you need to feel equipped before you start.

Help us to support the women supporting our local communities. We’ll provide you with jargon-busting and other key information to demystify councils before you start, alongside our full briefing so you know what to expect in your voluntary role. Throughout the programme, our team and coach supervisor will be on hand to support you.

  • It was a rewarding and fascinating experience. I learned a lot and my coachee expressed immense gratitude for the process and insights I shared too.

    Former coach

  • This is a brilliant idea! In fact, given what I experienced, a formal coaching programme for all elected officials feels like a no brainer.

    Former coach

  • This is a wonderful scheme and I really enjoyed the coaching sessions I had, the supervision session and meeting other coaches. I am keen to get involved again.

    Former coach

  • I really enjoyed the supervision session and learned from the supervisor and other coaches in attendance. They were very supportive.

    Former coach

If you’re a woman in our community, let us know you want to receive coaching.

This 1:1 coaching programme is available for all elected women in our community. If you’re already a member, register your interest below, otherwise join the Elect Her community today. Read our full briefing for coachees below to understand what the programme involves.

If you’re already a member of the Elect Her community and want to receive coaching, let us know below. Otherwise, join our community here to get started.

If you want to support more women to receive coaching, donate today.

This programme is made possible by the incredible pro-bono support offered by our coaches, but it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to make it happen. Help us continue delivering 1:1 coaching for elected women by donating today.

I’m in elected office, how can I access Elect Her’s 1:1 coaching?

Sign up for our programme Support Her to access coaching, peer-support and self-led resources to ensure you can thrive in elected office.