Summary

Amanda Ramirez is a highly skilled executive coach and distinguished expert in psychological well-being, based in London. She coaches leaders in multinational and regional organisations across diverse industries on a 1:1 and team basis. Her approach focusses on deepening self-awareness to foster transformational growth. She partners with her clients to position them for success in all areas of their lives.

Coaching Style

Amanda works with business leaders to optimise their individual performance as well as that of their top teams, especially at times of challenge. In particular, she focusses on high performers who want to be more strategic around their key relationships at work and in life. Her warm and dynamic style creates a safe environment for high functioning leaders who may find themselves held back by self-limiting beliefs. Her quality of challenge can help senior leaders to better navigate their often pressured, complex high-stakes environments.

She partners with senior executives across a range of sectors and global organisations, including the financial sector, as well as working with senior legal and medical professionals.

Professional Experience

With over 35 years as a clinical and academic psychiatrist, Amanda dedicated her earlier career to improving psychological well-being, particularly for individuals affected by cancer. She developed national policy frameworks that enhance clinical teamwork and psychological services. A sought-after trainer, Amanda equipped senior clinicians across the UK with essential communication skills. Her patients included business leaders, royalty, politicians, and celebrities. Renowned internationally, her research focused on reducing burnout and improving mental health among professionals. In her earlier career she served as a Trustee for Macmillan and other national charities.

Qualifications

Amanda is an Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, with a doctorate in medicine. She is ICF accredited and a certified EI practitioner with RocheMartin. Amanda receives regular coaching supervision from Dr Elizabeth Crosse DCM.

Personal Interests

Amanda enjoys family life and all that London has to offer, as well as escaping to the country and getting muddy in the garden.