Em Whitfield Brooks

Find your voice. Clarify your direction.

Show up with confidence.

Are you…

At a crossroads in your work, personal or creative life, and in need of reflective conversation, warm companionship and honest, non-judgmental challenge?

Dreading an upcoming public speaking event and needing effective practical support with your preparation and delivery?

An arts practitioner or group wanting to  re-connect with or further develop your creative life?

Looking to transform the communication / collaboration within your team or organisation?

A singer or aspiring singer wanting to develop your vocal range and technique?

I’m a life coach, director and creative facilitator specialising in dynamic performance and authentic communication.

I support people through moments of challenge and help leaders, individuals and teams develop vocal confidence and presence through coaching, facilitation and creative voice practice.

What I offer

Leadership & Teams Coaching

I coach within businesses, organisations and boardrooms, supporting leaders and teams to find fresh perspectives, clarity and new direction.

Creative & Life Coaching

I provide non-judgmental space to help you understand your situation, face uncertainty, refine your goals and move forward confidently into new ways of being.

Singing & Speech Coaching

I deliver bespoke training and workshops to enhance expression, increase confidence and develop dynamic performance for the spoken and singing voice.

My background is in theatre, music, circus and large-scale performance. With a degree in Drama and extensive vocal training I’m a published songwriter, choral leader, jazz singer and qualified coach.

I have led countless workshops and residencies across the UK and internationally for professional, corporate, and community clients of all ages for many years, and coached senior leaders and individuals online and in person since 2019.

I’ve directed and co-produced numerous arts projects and was Artistic Director of Helmsley Arts Centre 2012 - 2016. I have decades of experience supporting people and teams to develop confidence, presence and authentic communication. Find out more on my About Me page.

I offer a free 20-minute discovery call - let’s explore your goals and see how we might work together.

“incredibly uplifting

for body and soul”

  • “Coaching with Em has been a genuinely transformative experience. She helped me gain clarity around my values and goals, providing thoughtful insights and practical tools that supported me through a challenging personal period while also guiding the growth and direction of my business.”

  • “Em brings a rare combination of empathy, clarity and professionalism to her work. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful progress in both life and business.”

  • “Em brings wisdom, deep human understanding and a sense of fun to bear on dealing with life's trickiest issues and is highly recommended.”

  • “My 1-to-1 vocal sessions with Em were fun and also made me think and connect with myself. Friends have commented on the change not only in my voice, but my presence.”

  • “She's a wonderful facilitator, striking the perfect balance between focus and fun. We all went home feeling energised and uplifted. Our choir will certainly invite her again.”

I bring wholehearted support to help you explore, refocus and grow.