I’m Gemma Lavars-founder of Excelerate

My journey from the fast-paced world of global sales recruitment to the transformative realm of executive coaching has been driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. With over 20 years of experience leading teams, mentoring talent, and delivering impactful change, I’ve developed a distinctive coaching style that blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to the growth mindset.

Holding an ILM Masters in Executive Coaching & Mentoring, I combine academic rigor with real-world expertise to help individuals and organisations navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve extraordinary results. My work has taken me across the globe, exploring human potential and organisational dynamics at every level.

At Excelerate, I’m passionate about creating meaningful growth, empowering people to exceed their own expectations, and turning ambition into achievement.

Get ready to embark on a journey of growth, empowerment, and unparalleled success.

Client Opinions Matter..

  • Gemma is a very knowledgeable performance coach for leadership, sales and client relationship management. Always keeping her advice highly relevant, Gemma is practical and able to help her clients relate to real business case scenarios. I found our time together invaluable.

    Martyn Wickens- Executive Recruitment Manager, Matchech

  • Gemma is such an amazing coach, she helped me so much and really built up my confidence too. She has fresh and innovative ideas and approaches and has a really personable demeanour. I would highly recommend Gemma.

    Katharine Winter Department Manager, Barclay Meade

  • Very motivational and target driven leader with a caring and honest nature. A real diamond that knows her technical markets inside and out

    Elaine Harding-Recruitment Business Owner

  • I had the pleasure of working with Gemma for 16yrs. Gemma, stood out as being one of the best relationship managers that I have worked with. This passion resulted in Gemma developing many high performing consultants within her own team, delivering standalone training sessions and masterclasses for team member within Barclay Meade & Gattaca globally. This talent led Gemma to move into a coaching role. I would highly recommend Gemma for those wishing to realise high results.

    Jack Cornelius Operations Director- Gattaca

  • Gemma has undertaken a number of recruitment assignments for myself and Amazon Filters Ltd. When dealing with Gemma, she has always demonstrated professionalism, interest and a keenness to fulfil our requirements and has always, undertaken our recruitment tasks with a high level of integrity. I would positively recommend working with Gemma for your business's recruitment needs !

    Simon Hughes

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