Meet the Founder of Zip Coaching: Why I Created Zip Coaching

Hello, I’m Zoe, the founder of Zip Coaching. I have always had a passion for helping people recognise their potential, build their confidence and achieve things they may not have thought were possible.

My Background in Psychology and Education

My interest in understanding people began at university, where I studied Psychology before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Social Psychology. Psychology has always fascinated me. I have always been interested in what motivates people, how confidence develops, why we make the decisions we do and, most importantly, what can help people overcome barriers and reach their goals. After graduating, I trained as a secondary school teacher and began teaching Psychology and PSHE. Teaching was something I genuinely loved. Working with young people and seeing their confidence grow was incredibly rewarding. I enjoyed helping students understand their strengths, overcome challenges and believe in themselves. It also taught me something that has stayed with me throughout my career: sometimes, people don't need someone to tell them what to do, they need someone to help them see what they are capable of.

A Change of Direction

Although I loved teaching, my career eventually took a different direction and I found myself moving into the business world. I became a co-owner of a small business, which gave me an entirely different perspective on careers and recruitment. Instead of being the person sitting on one side of the interview desk, I found myself on the other. I was now reviewing CVs, interviewing candidates and making decisions about who would be the right person for a role. This experience opened my eyes to just how important the recruitment process can be. I saw first-hand that having the right experience is only part of the picture. How you present yourself, communicate your skills, demonstrate confidence and understand what an employer is looking for can make a huge difference.I also realised that many talented people simply don't know how to communicate their strengths effectively. And that's where my passion for coaching really came back to life.

Why I Created Zip Coaching

I created Zip Coaching because I wanted to bring together everything I have learnt throughout my career, my background in Psychology, my experience as a teacher and my experience of running a business and recruiting people. I want to help people feel more confident about their future.

Whether you're a student trying to decide what comes next, a graduate preparing for your first job, someone looking to change careers or someone who simply feels stuck and doesn't know what direction to take, I believe the right support can make a huge difference. At Zip Coaching, my aim is to provide practical, supportive and personalised coaching that helps people move forward.

That might mean improving your CV, preparing for an interview, exploring career options, building confidence, setting goals or simply having someone to help you make sense of your next steps.

More Than Just a CV

For me, coaching isn't just about creating the perfect CV or giving you a list of interview questions.

It's about understanding you.

What are your strengths?

What motivates you?

What are you passionate about?

What is holding you back?

And perhaps most importantly — what do you actually want to achieve?

My Psychology background has given me an understanding of behaviour, motivation and confidence, while my experience in education has taught me how to communicate, encourage and support people with different needs and abilities.

My experience in business has then given me a practical understanding of what employers are looking for. Zip Coaching brings all of these experiences together.

Helping You Take Your Next Step

I know that making a change can feel daunting.

Whether you're starting your career, returning to work, changing direction or simply looking for a little more clarity, you don't have to have everything figured out straight away.

Sometimes, you just need to take the first step.

That's exactly what I want Zip Coaching to help you do.

My goal is simple: to help you recognise your potential, build your confidence and take the next step towards a career and future that you feel excited about.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me and why I created Zip Coaching.

I can't wait to help you discover what you're capable of.

Zoe Founder of Zip Coaching