In the NHS, we often say, “Our greatest asset is our workforce.”
Having spent almost 40 years as a leader in health and social care, I know this is unequivocally true. I have experienced firsthand the challenges facing our corporate leaders and colleagues working on the frontline. Today, the pressure on health and social care is immense, partly driven by the need to run more efficient services for less cost, but also because the wellbeing of our ‘assets’ remains significantly impacted by the global pandemic.
"Working with Mercia has been transformative. Mercia has an amazing radar - allowing her to read the room from the outset and then flexing seamlessly between challenge and support to suit....
When challenging, Mercia will always test the waters first and the safe space she creates mean I have been able to work at a deeper level than I would ever have imagined. At the same time, her knack for using humour to lighten the mood is often perfectly timed, making even the toughest moments manageable.
What sets Mercia apart is her attentiveness. She demonstrates this by weaving in threads from previous conversations, showing that she has truly listened and on the journey with me. I have found Mercia’s perfectly formed questions are often just the ticket for unlocking an issue for me and, by carrying them with me beyond our sessions, I have found I have greater capability to work through problems myself.”
Laura Wetherall
Assistant Director Operations
Don’t Settle For Less
Optimise Your Business Goals and Objectives
At Dr. Mercia Spare Coaching Ltd, I help individuals and teams unlock their full potential through bespoke coaching, mentoring, and facilitation, grounded in over 40 years of experience in health and social care, regulation, clinical research, and healthcare improvement.
While my focus is on supporting the UK’s health and social care sector, particularly across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London, and surrounding regions, my long-term ambition is to work internationally, supporting diverse clients with shared challenges and goals.
No matter your background or experience level, I welcome clients from all cultures, identities, and career stages. If you are seeking an authentic coaching partner with depth, integrity, and a deep understanding of health and social care, I would love to work with you.
My approach is highly relational, professional, and values led
I become a partner in your development offering consistency, curiosity, and practical insight.
Together, we will explore:
You will gain clarity, build capability, and feel more confident in navigating your next steps, whether that’s a personal goal or a wider organisational shift.
“ We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are”
The Talmud
Services
What I Can Do For You
I offer a range of personalised services designed to meet you where you are:
Leadership can be lonely, especially in complex, high-pressure environments. My coaching offers a confidential space to reconnect with your strengths, explore challenges, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are building a new team, navigating change, or revitalising how you work together, team coaching creates a space to reconnect with shared values, strengthen collaboration, and lead with courageous vulnerability.
A safe, supportive space to think out loud, explore challenges, and grow into the leader you want to be. Whether you are just starting out, stepping into something new, or looking for a trusted guide to reflect with, mentoring offers insight, reassurance and meaningful progress.
Supporting people through transition is at the heart of my facilitation services. I guide groups through important discussions, decision-making processes, or strategic planning sessions.