Paula Smith

Transformational Coach | EMF Facilitator | Guide to Midlife Reinvention

Hi, I’m Paula Smith, a transformational coach, specialising in helping people overcome low self esteem, social anxiety and self-doubt to create a life filled with confidence, purpose, vitality, and joy.

My Journey

After 35 years leading in education as a headteacher and executive head, I took a leap most only dream of—I chose me. I left behind the familiar structure of school leadership to follow a calling that had whispered to me for years: to help others reclaim their power, rewrite their story, and live a life by design, not default.

I thrived in a demanding career as a school leader, balancing immense professional responsibility while raising two daughters as a single mother. It was fair to say I was a real 'achiever'. But as time went by and life moved on, I found myself thinking, "who am I beyond the roles I have played, and where do I go from here?'

My Mission

Now, as a transformational coach and licensed facilitator of Peter Sage’s Elite Mentorship Forum, I support successful—but unfulfilled—women who know they were made for more. My clients are often in midlife, standing at a crossroads, outwardly accomplished but inwardly questioning: Is this really it?

I help you answer that question—not with resignation, but with courage, clarity, and action. Together, we unpick the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck, break the cycle of self-doubt and procrastination, and reignite your confidence, purpose, and passion for life.

My Promise

This isn’t about starting over.
It’s about evolving into the woman you were always meant to be.

Whether you’re ready to explore what’s next, ditch burnout for balance, or finally give yourself permission to dream bigger, I’m here to guide you every step of the way—with compassion, challenge, and a proven path to transformation.

Because your best chapter isn’t behind you.
It’s waiting to be written.