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Hi, I'm Carlos. I'm a coach, supervisor and coach educator, supporting career development, leadership and reflective practice.

"Working with Carlos was transformative for me. I gained greater confidence in my work and have since developed a clearer perspective on my career. I felt deeply heard, validated but also challenged. He is unbelievably kind and patient and very easy to speak to."

Charly (Artist & Educator)

"Carlos is an attentive and perceptive listener who asks great questions. He really helped me grow in my resilience by helping me identify how I could respond differently to the challenges of my role." 

Rob (Director of Homeless Services)

ABOUT ME

Carlos Lopez-Real, Mandorla Coaching for Career Development and Leadership Style

I’m a London-based coach, supervisor and coach educator, with a background in music and education. I have been training other coaches since 2016, supporting them to develop their skills, professional judgement and individual approach. This interest in how practitioners learn and develop also informs my supervision: space to reflect on client work, explore complexity and strengthen practice. Alongside this, I coach people navigating career choices and developing their leadership. I am an EMCC-accredited Senior Practitioner coach and hold EMCC Global Supervision Individual Accreditation (ESIA), alongside a Masters level Diploma in Executive Coaching & Mentoring. I have been coaching since 2010 and running a private practice since 2013. My work brings together relational depth, creative thinking and attention to the wider context.

"The sessions provided me with a much clearer idea of my key values and skill set, as well as allowing me to improve as a leader - for example, in developing skills in managing difficult conversations."

Jay (School Leader)

MY APPROACH

Carlos Lopez-Real, Mandorla Coaching for Career Development and Leadership Style

My work is grounded in curiosity, respect and generosity. I offer careful listening and thoughtful challenge, with space to explore uncertainty, question assumptions and make connections between your experience, relationships and working context.

 

In coaching, we focus on what matters to you: navigating career choices, developing your leadership or finding a more satisfying way of working. We make room for reflection and turn what you discover into considered action.

 

In supervision, the focus is your practice as a coach or mentor. Together, we reflect on client work, explore ethical and relational questions, and strengthen your professional judgement. I offer individual supervision online and welcome enquiries about group supervision.

 

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My background as a musician and educator informs how I work: listening closely, responding to what emerges and making room for different perspectives. The mandorla symbol, where two circles meet, represents the understanding and possibilities that can develop through working together.

"You really set me at ease with your compassion and warmth. You helped me reflect on my own situation and made an overwhelming problem feel a lot more manageable."

Jo (Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

CONTACT ME

Whether you are looking for coaching or supervision, an initial conversation gives us a chance to explore what you need and whether we would work well together. I offer a free 30-minute consultation by phone or Zoom before beginning a coaching programme. If you are interested in supervision, we can discuss your practice, what you are looking for and possible arrangements. Email me with a little about what brings you here, and I’ll be in touch to arrange a conversation.

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"The coaching sessions with Carlos have been extremely valuable. It was great to learn a range of practical tools around teamwork and leadership that our team and I could put into practise. I also gained a greater understanding and confidence in my own work."

Charlotte (Middle Leader)

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