Officially three: walking, talking, occasionally coaching (online only!) in my trackies
Three years of real work, real progress
Hi there,
It's hard to believe, but LibbyIrwin.com has just turned three.
No launch party. No hype reel. Just a business built steadily through trust, straight-talking sessions, and work that actually shifts things.
This isn’t traditional 1:1 and team coaching. Yes, I coach, but I also challenge, advise, and draw on decades of experience in senior leadership roles, to help people and teams get unstuck. Whether it’s a seasoned exec needing a sounding board, or a leadership team struggling to gel post-restructure, I meet them where they are, and we get to work.
Reflecting on where I started, in June 2022, I didn’t have clients. Or branding. Or even a LinkedIn presence. It took me six months to post anything at all. When I finally did, my son (age 14 at the time) told me the emojis made it look like a scam. (He had a point.)
It took me 18 months to send a newsletter...
But here we are. Three years in, and I've worked with some of the sharpest, most grounded leaders and teams around...
- People navigating complexity with courage
- Teams rebuilding trust after big shifts
- More repeat clients who keep calling back, not because it’s feel-good work, but because it gets traction.
One senior leader called me “the calm in her storm.” She said that space helped her make braver decisions—and created ripple effects her team still talks about.
A CFO told me I helped pull his leadership team out of post-restructure inertia and into actual, aligned progress. “We’re saving hours each week,” he said. “And we’re moving faster with far more purpose.”
What this work really looks like...
- Helping people get clarity when things feel messy
- Helping teams stop wasting time
- Making values mean something again, not in theory, but in how people behave on a Thursday when the pressure is on
So if we’ve worked together, had a conversation about the work I do, you've kindly referred a client, or you’ve just quietly followed along, thank you. You've helped me shape something I'm genuinely proud of.
Year four is well underway. If you’re leading a team that looks fine on paper but feels off in practice, or you’re leading through change and don’t want to lose momentum, let's talk, I’d love to help.
Thanks for reading Leadership Insights Unlocked. I'll be back next month with more practical ideas and reflections on what really helps teams (and individuals!) thrive.
Kind regards,
Libby