Our Founding Story
Built on a Belief in Human Potential
Meridian Coaching was founded in 2012 by Dr. Catherine Hartley, an ICF Master Certified Coach with a background in organisational psychology and over two decades in corporate leadership across the financial services and consulting sectors.
After experiencing first-hand the transformative power of executive coaching — and witnessing too many talented professionals plateau or burn out unnecessarily — Catherine made a defining decision: to build a coaching practice that combined rigorous methodology with genuine human care.
"I've sat in those boardrooms. I've felt that pressure. What I know is that with the right support, clarity, and challenge, every professional can find their way to extraordinary impact."
— Dr. Catherine Hartley, Founder
Today, Meridian Coaching operates across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, with a team of seven accredited coaches serving professionals across every sector — from FTSE 250 boardrooms to ambitious SME founders.
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