Speaking with impact

As a seasoned business leader and performance coach with over 20 years of experience, I bring energy, insight and authenticity to every speaking engagement. Whether for corporate conferences, leadership retreats or virtual webinars, my presentations are tailored to the audience, drawing from my journey in investment banking, team development, and wellbeing.

I speak on topics that empower: motivation, leadership presence, resilience, confident communication, overcoming limiting beliefs and wellbeing. Using storytelling and practical tools, my goal is not just to inspire, but to equip people with tools to make real, lasting, positive changes.

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What our clients are saying

  • "Emilie ran a brilliant session ‘running on empty’ for women’s health month for our consulting Flourish wellbeing programme. Emilie combines the perfect blend of theory, storytelling, practical tips to really empower the audience. She is so relatable and authentic and a great communicator on a topic that is very complex. She ignited the zoom chat, with some much engagement coming through from the crowd!"

    Izzy Hare, Deloitte UK

  • "Emilie is a very knowledgeable and incredibly likeable person who exudes positive energy and manages to engage the audience. Out of necessity, she expanded her presentation very spontaneously, maintained great composure and demonstrated absolute professionalism. Chapeau! We really enjoyed working with Emilie and look forward to seeing her again in the autumn".

    Janina Geiger, Mercedez Benz Cars

  • "Emilie came to talk to us about Personal Branding for our LEAD network opening masterclass. Emilie made everyone feel at ease and opened up the room to collaboration. She had us all hooked with her compelling facts and audience empathy. I have had lots of requests to bring her back for more talks and to do the same for other locations".

    Letizia Pepe, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

  • "Emilie's’ strategic insights and tailored guidance have been invaluable in helping our team improve efficiency, internal communication, and effective collaboration. Her presence, knowledge, and approach were instrumental in gauging where our areas of improvement were most needed. She made sure the right questions were asked, the team felt comfortable asking questions when needed, and she provided us with actionable feedback that would help guide our team’s cooperation more effectively".

    Andrea Razborsek, Haiper AI

  • "Emilie West was an incredible, passionate and inspirational host. Emilie changed my personal perspective and outlook, the personal advice and tasks delivered were outstanding, changed me and gave me optimal confidence. I would highly recommend any organisation to take up Emilie’s advice and sessions".

    Shareen Qureshi, Barclays

  • Our special BANT thanks go to Emilie West for leading a superb workshop on 'confident public speaking'. Our managers regularly represent BANT in the media, at events, and delivering presentations. Emilie introduced an exciting new toolbox of confidence-building and empowering techniques, plus injected lots of fun into the session. As you can see the team are ready for action! Claire Sambolino Communications Manager, British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

    Claire Sambolino, Communications Manager, British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

As an experienced facilitator, I bring clarity, structure and energy to panel discussions, ensuring every voice is heard and the conversation flows with purpose. My approach balances thoughtful questioning with active listening, drawing out valuable insights from each contributor while keeping the audience engaged.

With a focus on creating a dynamic yet inclusive environment, I guide panels so they stay on topic, spark meaningful dialogue, and deliver tangible takeaways. Whether at conferences, leadership forums or industry events, I ensure the discussion feels seamless, impactful and memorable.

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I design and deliver interactive corporate workshops that go beyond theory to create lasting impact. Each session is tailored to your organisation’s goals, whether it’s building leadership capability, strengthening team collaboration, enhancing communication, or boosting wellbeing and resilience in the workplace.

My workshops combine evidence-based tools with practical exercises, encouraging participation and real-world application. By fostering a safe, engaging and energising environment, I help individuals and teams unlock new perspectives, develop stronger connections, and leave with strategies they can immediately apply to drive both personal and organisational growth.

Our popular Workshops

Building a Powerful Personal Brand

Your personal brand is all about who you are and what you have to offer. Just like a business, if you want people to buy into you or your ideas you need to actively manage your personal brand.

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Getting Comfortable with Conflict

Learn how you can build healthy relationships, maintain healthy boundaries and work constructively with colleagues who have a different style or outlook to you.

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Building a Resilient Mindset

Having a growth mindset determines our resilience in the face of challenges and stress, and yet most people don’t know if they have a Growth Mindset. This workshop shows how anyone can grow their mindset muscle.

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Develop an Authentic Leadership Style

Leadership is no longer about copying your boss's leadership style. Learn how to play to your strengths and develop your own authentic leadership style.

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Becoming a Confident Public Speaker

Learn the practical and easy practices you can adopt to become a confident, natural presenter and elevate your presentations.

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Energy Balance

Discover the secrets to boosting your energy and productivity and learn how to manage your energy levels to help you thrive in a busy world.

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Why Resilience Matters Report

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, organisational and individual resilience is a critical factor for success. At the same time resilience levels are dropping - according to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association, workplace resilience scores among employees decreased by approximately 15% between 2018 and 2023 with only 42% of employees reporting feeling resilient and capable of handling work-related stress.

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Types of Workshops

  • Build resilient and authentic leaders that can deliver results, creates followership and energise your business.

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  • Help your teams to find the drive and determination to achieve their goals.

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  • Build individual and team resilience to drive performance and adaptability in your business.

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  • Create positive mental health by equipping your people with the understanding and tools to navigate life ups and downs.

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  • As a Nutritional Therapist I bring my understanding of human physiology and combine it with my experience as a coach to give motivating and engaging talks on a range of health and wellbeing topics. Find out more.

Meet Emilie West

Recognised in the Brummel’s ‘Ones to Watch, Top 30 under 40’ city list, Emilie has coached over 600 clients in the banking, legal and service sectors. Before launching Alchemy Coaching in London, Emilie worked for 15 years in Investment Banking, including holding senior roles at RBS. Emilie holds a degree in Economics from Warwick University, is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and an accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach for Multi Health Systems EQi assessments.