About Me
Hello! I am Chantel Hayward - Founder and Director of Fox & Fable and a coach for brilliant, creative minds navigating the fast paced world of agency life.
I work with agency professionals who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or a little lost. Whether you are an agency Founder or MD juggling it all, a team leader running on empty, or a rising star wondering why your spark is fading - I am here to help you reconnect, reset and rediscover your energy.
When I am not coaching, you will find me out in nature, planning our next family getaway, or quietly demolishing a pack of Lotus biscuits. I believe in the power of a pause, a good cup of tea (heavy on the oat milk please) and honest one to one conversations that make people feel seen and supported.
Why I do this?
After years of working in agencies as a senior HR leader, I know just how thrilling and exciting, but also exhausting it can be for agency folk. The high standards, the fast pace, the unspoken pressure to always be on, always perform, always push.
It is easy to lose sight of yourself in all that.
That is where coaching comes in. I create space for reflection, clarity and realignment - so you can move forward with more confidence, less chaos and a whole lot more breathing room.
My Approach
I am a certified ILM Level 7 Executive Coach and Mentor, Mental Health First Aider and someone who truly understands the agency environment from the inside out. With 17+ years of experience in senior HR roles and across the creative industry, I bring a deep understanding of the pressures, pace and people dynamics that shape agency life.
My coaching is practical, supportive and always tailored to you. There is no one size fits all here, just honest conversation, meaningful insight and small shifts that lead to big change.
Over the years, I have supported agency folks to:
Navigate overwhelm and stress
Build healthy, confident leadership habits
Find clarity during times of change
Reconnect with their creativity and purpose
Let’s Talk
If you are ready to feel a little more grounded, less overwhelmed and a lot more like yourself, I would love to help you.
Email me at chantel@foxandfable.co.uk or connect on LinkedIn
