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Isabel Pollen

COACHING
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CONFIDENCE

Amplifying the human behind the prompt.
Confidence, Communication and Presence for the AI age.

Trusted by leaders, founders, creatives, and teams across UK and global industries

As Watson
Cathy Winston
Cathy Winston
Cin
Corelevate
Cin
Cote Brasserie
Dojo
Corelevate
Gordon Ramsay Academy
Kepak
Cote Brasserie
Midland Heart
Mitsui
Dojo
Neurodiversity Foundation
Ops Club
Gordon Ramsay Academy
Savers
Superdrug
Kepak
University Of Hertfordshire
Wagamama
Midland Heart
Williams Stanley
Wipro
Mitsui
Neurodiversity Foundation
Ops Club
Savers
Superdrug
University Of Hertfordshire
Wagamama
Williams Stanley
Wipro
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As Watson
Cathy Winston
Cathy Winston
Cin
Corelevate
Cin
Cote Brasserie
Dojo
Corelevate
Gordon Ramsay Academy
Kepak
Cote Brasserie
Midland Heart
Mitsui
Dojo
Neurodiversity Foundation
Ops Club
Gordon Ramsay Academy
Savers
Superdrug
Kepak
University Of Hertfordshire
Wagamama
Midland Heart
Williams Stanley
Wipro
Mitsui
Neurodiversity Foundation
Ops Club
Savers
Superdrug
University Of Hertfordshire
Wagamama
Williams Stanley
Wipro
Holly& Co Web Logo
Photo 2026 03 05 00 29 33
Photo 2026 03 05 00 31 14
Sky Logo 2025
Images

After decades of performing and coaching, Isabel has learned this: confidence isn’t about perfection...it’s about presence.


Isabel blends presence, psychology, and communication mastery to help leaders and teams show up with confidence and purpose, every time it matters.

This isn’t hype. It’s you, on purpose.

25+

Years on stage & camera

13+

Years coaching leaders

Global

Clients across the world

Two careers. One purpose.

Isabel equips you with practical tools from theatre, film, coaching, and AI—to forge real connections with your people, your greatest asset. Deploy them confidently at conferences, with teams or stakeholders, in person, remote, or hybrid.

On Stage & Screen

  • RADA trained (1994–1997)
  • 25+ years performing
  • West End, BBC, ITV
  • Roger Carey Associates

In the Boardroom

  • 13+ years coaching
  • Graduates to C-suite
  • Positive Intelligence / PQ
  • Physical Intelligence

Isabel Pollen

Keynotes & Workshops

Isabel brings confidence to life; blending stagecraft, psychology, and storytelling to empower every voice in the room to show up and be heard.

1:1 Coaching

Get you ready for the room, stage, or camera. Personalised sessions that build lasting confidence and presence.

On-Call Support

Before high‑stakes moments, Isabel offers precision coaching that builds calm, clarity, and authority.


How Isabel can help you

HIIT Sessions

Your Most Confident You

One weekly bespoke micro practice session over six weeks – sharp, focused, and tailored entirely to you. These HIIT Sessions build the rhythm of confidence through custom practice moments that fit your real life, wherever you are.

2×/week for 6 weeks

Individuals

  • Weekly micro practice sessions per week, for six weeks

  • Short, focused, high-impact confidence reps

  • Designed to fit around real work, real life, real pressure

Your greatest strength...your people.

Leaders & Teams

  1. Confidently lead hybrid, remote, and in‑person teams by upgrading your communication, feedback, and presence from graduate level to C‑suite.

Speakers & Presenters

Story is your superpower in the age of AI. It turns data and automation into meaning, emotion, and human connection that machines can’t fake. Make complex ideas feel simple and memorable.

Individuals at a Crossroads

Find your voice and use it on purpose... whether you’re interviewing, changing careers, or stepping into a bigger role, make conscious choices about how you show up in every conversation.

Podcast & Media

Isabel in the media

Thought leadership, interviews, and conversations about confidence, communication, and performance.

BBC World Service

February 2024

BBC World Service

Radio Interview

Isabel was interviewed on the BBC World Service about co-working spaces.

Developing The Leader Within

January 2024

Developing The Leader Within

with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

Guest on Enrique Acosta Gonzalez's podcast, available on all major platforms.

Unmuted with Linzy Elizabeth

June 2023

Unmuted with Linzy Elizabeth

Intimacy With Yourself

Personal expansion, imagination, breath, expression. "Voice is breath."

Most People Don't… But You Do!

November 2022

Most People Don't… But You Do!

with Bart Berkey

Guest appearance on TedX Speaker Bart Berkey's podcast.

"Things change when you work with Isabel..."

“Isabel was amazing to work with. She gave me the confidence and ability to speak to large audiences with authenticity and conviction, and taught me how to deliver strong clear messages concisely and meaningfully. The most surprising outcome for me was that I learnt to enjoy doing it! She is a true professional, expertly combining effective feedback with great fun.”

Jane Holbrook

Jane Holbrook

Former Wagamama CEO and Executive Chair, Cote Brasserie

“Isabel knows the power of storytelling – and speaking so people listen. I worked with Isabel whilst preparing to deliver a TED Talk. Her advice and guidance are invaluable. She is able to guide you through everything from body language to getting buy-in from your audience to creating an emotional connection. If you need someone to help you with a pitch, presentation, and everything in between, Isabel is the go-to person.”

Emily Gill

Emily Gill

LEVRA Co-Founder

“I had the pleasure of attending a course taught by Isabel, provided by my company. She gave us not only interesting insights and tips on public speaking, but also a safe and comfortable way to experiment. After the course, Isabel – a true professional – offered to help me with an important presentation I was giving in a few days. She was super helpful and very available. She is truly an amazing and professional person.”

Desiree Fanali

Desiree Fanali

Senior Digital Product Strategist at AS Watson

“Isabel worked with me to build a tailored approach which was right for me. After each session I took away practical tips that I could implement straight away. Isabel is very professional, I would highly recommend her.”

Owen Oxlade

Owen Oxlade

Commercial Manager, UK&I, Wipro Limited

“To know Isabel is a gift. Her voice, one of her best features, is only matched by her heart. I look forward to my time with her whenever I can get it. She is an accomplished actor, having done incredible roles all over the world, and a valued, coveted coach. Despite being separated by a big fat ocean, she makes me – and anyone in her virtual presence – feel recognised, heard, and valued. I'd recommend hiring Isabel for any company that needs to work on their presentation skills, as hers are unmatched.”

Lyndsay Dowd

Lyndsay Dowd

Leadership Strategist

“I think her best quality, as both a professional colleague and a friend, is her empathy. She will push, she will challenge, she can be tough, but she does this with the aim of helping her clients to move forward.”

Keith Bartlett

Keith Bartlett

Non-Executive Director, Executive Coach

“I feel truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Isabel. As a mental health fitness coach, she has been incredibly helpful. Her kind and thoughtful approach, along with her motivating attitude, have been truly inspiring. She helped me with a speech I was working on and, with just a short session, I felt so much better and more confident in myself. I highly recommend her as a professional, dedicated, and truly supportive coach.”

Ozge Yagci

Ozge Yagci

Founder of Intrapreneurship

Beautiful Mess Podcast

EP30 Robert Paylor "...and I can't breathe and I can't eat and it's 3am and a doctor is asking to come and slam me on my chest ..."

EP30 Robert Paylor "...and I can't breathe and I can't eat and it's 3am and a doctor is asking to come and slam me on my chest ..."

I cannot think of a better episode to release to the world for Christmas 2025...not only has Robert just become a dad!! ...he is one of the most inspriring, real and courageous humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with. This beautiful mess conversation speaks for itself ... c

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