I work with ambitious corporate women who are ready to make their next bold career move. I remove the limiting beliefs and patterns keeping them stuck so they can pursue exactly what they want, aligned with who they are, with full conviction and zero apology.
Rebecca Pate
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about rebecca
I'm Rebecca Pate, a career and leadership coach. I spent 18 years in Digital Product Leadership working for some of the world's largest global retailers. I have worked in highly complex, matrix companies — defining international strategies and leading large teams to deliver real ROI.
During my time as a woman in tech, I trailblazed a network for over 70,000 employees to drive meaningful change for women in the workplace. I have run many large-scale events, workshops, and hosted panels — with one thing in mind: women deserve more. I have advocated for thousands of women in the workplace, hosted events for HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, and attended intimate gatherings with HRH to present a strategy for change.
My dream is a world where ambitious women don't have to sacrifice themselves to succeed. Where high performance and wellbeing aren't at war. Where women can truly thrive at work and in life.
There are many systemic barriers in the way for women — and equally, I believe: this is our time. So I designed a framework to help ambitious corporate women remove the limiting beliefs and patterns keeping them stuck, so they can pursue exactly what they want, aligned with who they are, with full conviction and zero apology.
The moves I help clients make include: getting clear on the right next step (stay, shift, or leave); finding a leadership identity that actually feels like theirs; building the language and scripts for the conversations they've been avoiding; and moving forward with a 90-day plan towards a role that moves them forward towards what they actually want.
I have a particular focus on high-achieving women who are performing well by every external measure and running on empty underneath. It is not a weakness to ask for help — the thing that has had the biggest impact on my life and career has been the support I've received, from coaches to therapists to mentorship programmes. I have done it all.
That's why I decided to go all in on supporting women. This is the second time I have left the world of 9-5 to launch a business. The first was my yoga business. Now this is my coaching business.
My three values: compassion, action, and trust. I am here as a supportive guide to help you realise what you already know. The clients I work with are ready for change — and I hold them to account between sessions to keep the momentum going.
what's it like to work with me
Before I worked with women navigating their careers, I spent eighteen years being one of those women — in senior leadership, in high-stakes rooms, building and delivering at scale. These are the colleagues and leaders who witnessed that work. Their words are part of why I know I can help you with yours.
"Rebecca is a courageous and progressive thinker who leads by example. Her dedication to excellence, combined with her visionary mindset, makes her an invaluable leader. She has a rare ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, always driving meaningful outcomes."
Chief Data and AI Officer
"Rebecca consistently demonstrates courageous leadership, inspiring others with her uplifting approach and unwavering determination. She co-presented with me to HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh and later led and hosted an event at M&S. A shining example of what it means to lead with heart and purpose."
Founder, Global Female Investors Management · Former CEO, 100 Women in Finance
"Rebecca is fantastic and an absolute asset to any team. Not only is she a strategic leader, she is also a compassionate and inspiring one, a combination that isn't always common. Her determination to make the workplace a better place for EVERYONE is phenomenal."
UN Delegate CSW68 · Gender Equality Network Lead · Product Manager at M&S
"I would describe Rebecca as a trail blazer, securing support and sponsorship from senior stakeholders at board level. Rebecca is an engaging and inspiring public speaker. She spearheaded larger-scale events across the business and ensured that diverse voices were heard and represented."
Technology and Digital Transformation Leader · Gender Equality & STEM Ambassador
how it works
A 3-month journey built across three phases. We start with an audit. We close with a 90-day plan. Each session takes you deeper and ends with something tangible you keep using.
PHASE 01
Get your nervous system back under you so you can think clearly and decide cleanly.
PHASE 02
Reclaim what's yours: your identity, your voice, and the conversations you've been avoiding.
PHASE 03
Get clear on your most aligned next move — stay, shift, or leave — and build the plan to make it happen.
The Audit
Review your current situation in detail: what's working, what's not, and where do you want to be. You leave with clarity on where you actually are — and the first actions to move forward.
you walk away with
Your Immediate Action Steps
Stabilise the System
A holistic look at your lifestyle, habits, and how they are impacting your work. We explore your nervous system and build micro-regulation practices — both in and out of work — to support shifts in limiting beliefs and create a steady baseline for moving forwards.
you walk away with
Your Regulation Toolkit
Shift What's Keeping You Stuck
We identify the limiting beliefs and patterns that have been holding you back — and we shift them. This is where the work becomes transformational: you stop repeating old cycles and start showing up with a new story about what's possible for you.
you walk away with
Your Breakthrough Framework
Calm Power at Work
We vision the future version of you: how she shows up, how she leads, what she says, and what she's moving towards. You build the language, boundaries, and scripts to start showing up as her now — in meetings, in high-stakes conversations, and in the rooms that matter.
you walk away with
Your Future Self Vision & Scripts
Your Bold Next Steps
We go deeper and get specific. What are the concrete actions that will move you from where you are to where you want to be? We map out your strategy — what needs to happen, in what order, and what you do first. Actionable, energising, and genuinely yours.
you walk away with
Your Action Blueprint
Your 90-Day Plan
We build your 90-day plan for stay, shift, or leave — in steps that create momentum without forcing a huge decision overnight. Your most aligned next move, made from your values, not from fear. Everything integrates into Your Next Chapter Plan.
you walk away with
Your Next Chapter Plan
Integration Session
Four to six weeks later, we check in on what's working, what's wobbled, what needs refinement. Your plan stays a living document, not a one-off exercise.
you walk away with
A refined version of Your Next Chapter Plan
why this works
The Inner Authority Map works at the level of identity, body, and strategy — not just mindset. That's what makes the changes stick.
You stop leading the way you think you should, and start leading in a way that genuinely fits you. When your style comes from the inside out, it energises you — rather than slowly draining you.
This work happens at the level of the nervous system, not just the mind. You learn to speak with more authority, navigate conflict more clearly, and make decisions that actually feel like yours — by working with your body, not against it.
You leave with something real and returnable-to: scripts, standards, a clear decision, and a 90-day plan. Not a vague shift in perspective. A tangible next chapter — written down, in your hands.
what you'll walk away with
By the end of the programme, you have momentum and a clear path forward. Not a vague feeling of progress, but a personalised, written, returnable-to plan.
your headline deliverable
A personalised 5 to 10 page document holding everything you build over the three months. The thing you return to every time you forget where you were going.
work with me
Whether you're looking for private mentorship, a group experience, or a speaker for your next event — there's a way in.
1:1 Mentorship · 3 Months
Private, high-touch mentorship for ambitious corporate women ready to stop surviving and start leading — on their own terms. Six sessions built entirely around you, with a personalised plan you keep long after we finish.
Apply for a discovery call →Coming · Autumn 2026
The Inner Authority Map, experienced alongside a cohort of women navigating the same terrain. All the depth of the 1:1 work, with the energy of doing it together. Details coming soon.
Register your interest →Available Now
Keynotes, panel hosting, and signature workshops for organisations ready to move the needle on gender equality and embodied leadership. Designed to create real change, not tick boxes.
Get in touch →a note to your future self
Imagine waking up and feeling genuinely excited about your day.
There is more energy in your body. More laughter in your life. More presence in your relationships. There is space to breathe.
You move through your days with a sense of direction and purpose. You trust your decisions. You speak with clarity. You finish the day feeling satisfied, not depleted.
You feel proud of the life you're building. Not because it looks impressive from the outside, but because it feels right on the inside.
You feel alive in your own life again.
speaking & events
I host events and speak at the intersection of leadership, gender equality, and embodied practice. Past stages include M&S, CMI, and the Women's Network Forum, including co-presenting to HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh.
What actually moves the needle for women in corporate environments, beyond performative inclusion.
Why our most capable women are disappearing inside their own success — and what to do about it.
Leading from regulation, not adrenaline. Why the body has to be part of the strategy — and what that looks like in practice.
Available for: keynotes, panel hosting, leadership workshops, women's networks, podcasts, fireside chats. Get in touch →
more from clients and colleagues
"Rebecca has adaptable communication skills, as at ease presenting to Exco as on stage hosting a panel. She is a forward-thinking and courageous leader who sets a strong example for her team. Her commitment to excellence, combined with her strategic vision, makes her an invaluable asset to any organisation."
Food Retail Director, Marks & Spencer
"Rebecca is a daring and bold individual who is as directional as she is collaborative, a rare find in my experience. Her greatest strength is evident when it comes to role modelling diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. She is bold and questioning in her pursuit of gender equality."
Head of Growth, Marks & Spencer
"Rebecca is a driven and outcome-focused leader. Her passion as Chair of the M&S Gender Equality Network shaped a cross-functional team into a powerful coalition with influence right across the business, from strategy creation to operational delivery."
General Manager, Al-Futtaim
"Rebecca was a talented leader whose calm demeanour supported us through a challenging and impassioned time. Together, we restored the International e-commerce platform for 46 markets, driving hundreds of thousands of pounds in profit. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for women in business, and it is this passion that drives her exceptional delivery."
Senior Project Manager, North Highland UK
the next step
The next step is a discovery conversation. We'll explore where you are, what you want to change, and whether The Inner Authority Map is the right next step for you.