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”

  • “Em was a fantastic lead facilitator on our graduate scheme residential. She brings commitment, insight, care, preparedness and depth to all she does.”

    Executive & Teams Client

  • “Em helped me to reassess how I work on a day-to-day basis, she helped me transform my business routine and refocus my income streams.”

    Coaching Client

  • “Before the workshop I was nervous, as I’ve always been anxious about my voice, but Em made it feel so easy and fun - I really enjoyed it and learned lots, thank you so much.”

    Singing Coaching Client

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