Fortem /for-tem/ Latin in origin, meaning "brave, courageous or powerful"

The challenges we face in our work and careers are rarely black and white - we often need time, space and perspective. Our aim is to help you find clarity and purpose. Through Fortem’s coaching sessions, you’ll get to better understand yourself and your situation, so you can assess your options and create a plan for moving forward.  

With Clare as your coach, you will feel inspired, safe and confident to explore what you want, why you want it, how to get it and then most importantly, to take action. She will support you, encourage you, be honest and hold you to account.

Clare is with you every step of the way, walking your path with you.

This is where the tangible change and value comes in. By the end of your coaching journey, you will undergo a transformation of confidence and self-belief, which is inspiring and rewarding for both parties!

Inspiring Action!

Fortem Coaching was founded by Clare Harris to support people in their careers so that they can thrive and rise to the challenges of work life, without feeling weighed down by them - particularly for those times when they feel stuck, stressed or at a crossroads.

During the course of her demanding corporate career, Clare recognised the need for resilience and gaining perspective in order to navigate challenges along the way.

Although Clare’s coaching approach is focused on the individual, the benefits often reach far wider as her clients go on to inspire and have a positive impact on others. Clare finds it highly rewarding to help her clients to balance work pressures, find answers to their challenges and develop the confidence they didn’t know they had.

Clare will help you to feel safe, supported and inspired to be YOU so that you can thrive in your career and embrace the changes you want.

ILM qualified Business Coach and Mentor

In order to bring the highest standards to her practice, Clare qualified at the University of The West of England as an ILM Business Coach and Mentor, gaining the Business Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, accredited from the Institute of Leadership and Management. The ILM is the only organisation in the UK that combines the practical application of professional competency with the rigour of regulated qualifications.

“Being in a reflective coaching space dedicated to me, and being held to account was life changing. It wasn’t just talking – it inspired action. It was then I realised the true value of coaching and it led to my journey to becoming a coach myself. "

Although her coaching approach is focused on the individual, the benefits often reach far wider as her clients go on to inspire and have a positive impact on others. In this way, Clare finds coaching highly rewarding by helping her clients balance work pressures, find answers to their challenges and develop the confidence they didn’t know they had.

Our Clients?

Fortem’s clients are experienced professionals who want to dial up their performance and create change, whilst dialling down the stress. They include C-suite executives, business leaders and managers across diverse industries including property, marketing, technology and finance. We work primarily with individuals and organisations across South Wales, Southern England and London. Our HQ is based in Bristol.