About NewlandRock

NewlandRock partners with talent-savvy leaders and organisations to strengthen leadership impact and unlock growth through transition 

Grounded in evidence-based solutions and proven frameworks, NewlandRock helps leaders navigate transition with confidence and lasting impact

Experts in Leadership Effectiveness

At NewlandRock, we believe leadership is the rock on which successful businesses are built — and our mission is to help leaders and teams thrive through change.

Founded in 2021, NewlandRock was created to support organisations navigating transition with confidence and clarity. We partner with ambitious leaders and talent-savvy companies to strengthen leadership impact, align teams, and prepare for the future with succession strategies that work.

Grounded in evidence-based solutions and our accredited Four Levers of Leadership Impact framework, we combine practical experience with proven methodology to deliver measurable results.

From executive coaching and leadership development to team alignment and board advisory, our focus is simple: building the resilient, connected, and effective leaders that today’s organisations need most.

Founder Story

I founded NewlandRock in 2021 during a time of global transition — and my own. After two decades in senior leadership and talent strategy roles. Over time, I saw the same truth again and again — it’s the effectiveness of leaders that determines whether change becomes growth. But I also saw how often leaders face pivotal moments of change without the right tools or frameworks to thrive.

That realisation was the spark for NewlandRock. I wanted to create a space where leadership development wasn’t abstract, but practical, evidence-led, and rooted in real experience. Since then, we’ve built a CPD-accredited coaching framework, published The Four Levers of Leadership Impact, and partnered with leaders and teams worldwide to help them unlock growth through transition.

Today, NewlandRock is more than a business — it’s a belief that every leader is their own rock, and that by strengthening leadership effectiveness, we strengthen the organisations and people they serve

Our Partnerships & Qualifications

Looking Ahead

Our vision remains stronger than ever—to redefine leadership development beyond structured programmes and provide leaders with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are grateful for the trust and support of our clients, partners, and global network, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

At NewlandRock, we don’t just advise—we partner, empower, and transform. The future of leadership success starts here.

Kate Thomas

Founder NewlandRock 

Hi! I'm Kate Thomas, founder of NewlandRock - and for more than 20 years' I've been immersed in talent strategy, succession planning and leadership effectiveness. Over that time, I've partnered with senior leaders, and executive teams across the UK and globally to help them clarify direction, build strong cultures, and lead with more confidence and impact. 

My career has spanned multiple geographies and sectors, spending significant time supporting organisations undergoing transformation and growth at pace including several years at Korn Ferry.

What I believe in - my guiding principles:

• We are all talented but we don't always know where are talents are best served. 
• Leadership effectiveness is the gateway to performance - impactful leadership starts with self awareness and lived values. 
• Evidence-led approaches create sustainable change - my coaching and assessments are rooted in behavioural science. 
• Leaders feel most alive when they're re-learning about themselves - not just developing skills, but understanding what drives them and holds them back. 

What Drives Me: 

This isn't theoretical. I'm passionate and highly committed to the leaders I work with.  I've seen shifts in energy, clarity, and impact when a leaders realigns with their core purpose, identifies what opportunities they stand for a break free from limiting beliefs regarding the business opportunities available to them and the business they lead. 

That's the NewlandRock promise: Helping leaders find their own rock - so they can lead others with strength, vision and heart. 

Specialist Expertise:

My clients range from FTSE 100 companies with turnovers of £10bn a year to start ups looking to scale at speed. 

• Executive Coaching

• Top Team Alignment

• Succession Planning

• Leadership Assessment

• High Performing Team

• Fractional Talent Strategy

• Strategy Planning

• Organisational Culture

• Leadership Agility

Vincent
Project Manager

Vincent plays a critical role as a Project Manager at NewlandRock, where he supports all of our clients by managing the progress and delivery of our programmes.

He meticulously tracks all our client's milestones and timelines, ensuring every phase of our programmes align with their strategic goals. He ensures all team members remain aligned, maintaining momentum and focus. Simply put, he’s the anchor that keeps us rock solid and moving forward with confidence!

Guy
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