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Founded by professional transformation coach Jo Glynn-Smith, The Ascent was created from a belief that leaders, and in particular female leaders, deserve a more nuanced approach to career coaching, and one that acknowledges ambition alongside the complexities of life outside the job.
Our clients are often juggling their professional aspirations whilst raising families, supporting loved ones, or navigating major life disruptions. We bring both expertise and lived experience to our work, because we understand the pressures and priorities that shape career decisions.
Many of our coaches are chosen specifically for their backgrounds in communications, marketing, and brand strategy, bringing sharp commercial acumen alongside creative perspective to their practice.
Each coaching package can be curated with support from our trusted network of expert associates. These include specialists in communications and personal brand impact, wellbeing and thought leadership, ensuring every client receives exactly what they need to achieve their goals, and do it with confidence.
Each coaching package can be curated with support from our trusted network of expert associates. These include specialists in communications and personal brand impact, wellbeing and thought leadership, ensuring every client receives exactly what they need to achieve their goals, and do it with confidence.