Luma Development exists to help people grow in confidence, clarity and capability in a changing world of work.
We combine evidence-based psychology with empathy and real organisational experience to create leadership development that is human, purposeful and impactful — particularly in operational and technical environments, where succession, digital readiness and technical-to-leadership transitions matter most.
About Luma Development and our approach
Human-centred leadership development grounded in psychology and practice
LUMA Development offers human-centred leadership development grounded in psychology and shaped by real organisational experience. We work with leaders across operational, technical and corporate environments — from factories to global offices — and understand the realities and pressures they face.
Our approach balances evidence and empathy: structured but personal, practical but reflective. We help people make sense of who they are, how they lead, and how to strengthen their impact in the real world — not just in theory.
About Louise
Structured thinking, human coaching, real-world experience
I’m a MCIPD-qualified HR professional and ICF-accredited coach, helping people build confidence, capability and leadership impact. I’ve designed and delivered leadership programmes and coached leaders navigating complexity, change and progression.
With an engineering background (BEng Hons), I bring structure, clarity and focus — alongside empathy and curiosity — and a strong understanding of operational environments and the transition from technical expertise into leadership. I focus on how people think, decide and respond under pressure, recognising this as critical to lasting, meaningful growth.
For an overview of my experience and professional background, please see my LinkedIn profile here.
About Creating the Conditions for Meaningful Growth
Where insight, challenge and support come together
We believe meaningful growth happens when people feel supported, challenged and understood. Clients come to us when they want to build confidence, strengthen their leadership brand, navigate transitions or move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Our role is to create the conditions where insight leads to action — through thoughtful challenge, structured development and space to reflect. Everything we do is designed to help people move forward with confidence, resilience and purpose, at work and beyond.
Real growth starts here
Leadership Brand
Define who you are as a leader and how you show up at work.
Transitions
Navigate new roles, stretch assignments or your first leadership step with clarity.
Leadership & Career Progression
Gain the tools, feedback and structure needed to move confidently into what’s next.
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Accreditations
What makes LUMA different
Values that guide how we work and the impact we create
Growth
We help people build confidence and capability through thoughtful development.
Authenticity
We support leaders to lead with clarity, integrity and confidence.
Connection
We strengthen trust and collaboration through human-centred development.
Resilience
We help leaders navigate challenge and change with confidence.
Impact
We focus on development that creates meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Thank you Louise for giving me the time and space to explore ideas, reconnect with my direction and move forward feeling clearer and more settled. And I’m looking forward to starting in a new job in the New Year!
Louise has been a long-term coach to me during a period of significant change. Her support helped me work through confidence dips, a leadership transition and evolving expectations in my role. The coaching is always thoughtful, challenging and grounding — helping me maintain momentum and confidence during times that could easily have derailed me.
This experience helped me make sense of patterns I’d been aware of for a while but hadn’t fully understood. Through coaching, I’ve developed a much stronger sense of confidence and clarity about my leadership style, what matters to me, and how I want to show up at work. I’m approaching challenges differently and with far more self-belief.
I was going through a period of lots of change, and the coaching helped me slow down, think things through and feel clearer about what I really wanted next. Thankyou Louise! Angela
The Hogan feedback was eye-opening in the best possible way. It helped me understand my strengths, what drives me, and how I can unintentionally derail under pressure. Louise’s debrief was insightful, balanced and supportive — turning complex data into clear, actionable understanding.