Dr. Cécile Jenkins is an accomplished Executive, Leadership, and Life Coach with extensive global experience incorporate leadership, higher education, and cross-cultural environments. Her coaching style is reflective and empathetic, providing senior professionals with the tools to enhance self-awareness, build resilience, and cultivate authentic leadership styles. Cécile creates a space for leaders to navigate challenges, align personal and professional aspirations, and achieve meaningful growth.

With over two decades of experience in corporate communications, leadership development, and organisational transformation, Cécile has partnered with leaders across industries to enhance their impact. As the founder of Working Life Ltd., she has guided leaders through complex challenges using evidence-based methodologies, including Positive Intelligence and Intentional Change Theory. Her corporate background includes leading internal communications and change initiatives at Oxford University Press, where she supported a global workforce spanning 52 countries.

Cécile specialises in leadership development, emotional intelligence, resilience building, and managing organisational change. She is an expert in creating psychological safety and fostering collaboration within teams, using innovative frameworks like Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment and leadership psychology. Her ability to build trust and navigate conflict has empowered leaders to excel in high-pressure environments and multicultural settings.

Cécile holds a PhD in Linguistic Science from the University of Reading and an MA in English Language and Literature from Utrecht University. She is a certified Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Her qualifications include certifications in executive coaching, psychology of leadership, and multiple psychometric tools, including Hogan, EQ Profile, and NEO.

Cécile’s approach combines academic insight with practical application, empowering leaders and teams to achieve sustainable growth and lasting impact.