Send a text Donna Bowden Interviews Laura Sellers This week, we continue our two-part mini-series where we turn the microphones on each other. After more than 30 episodes together, many listeners have asked a similar question. “How do the two of us support procurement professionals differently, and what does that look like in practice?” In last week’s episode, Laura interviewed Donna. This week, Donna interviews Laura. In this conversation, Laura shares the career journey that led her into executive and leadership coaching, why she chose to specialise in procurement, and how her business has evolved from one-to-one coaching into team coaching, leadership development programmes and coaching qualifications. Laura also talks about the pivotal experiences that shaped her coaching approach, the challenges she sees across procurement leadership teams, and why a confidential thinking partnership can be transformational for senior professionals navigating complexity, politics and change. In this episode we explore 1. How Coaching for Procurement began Laura’s journey from recruitment, to procurement leadership, to discovering coaching during the pandemic and building a business that supports leaders and teams at every stage of their evolution. 2. The challenges facing senior procurement leaders and teams Why restructures, shifting expectations and rising pressure make the leadership role feel heavier than ever and how coaching creates space to think, recover and rebuild. 3. Why senior leaders benefit from an external thinking partner The isolation that often comes with senior roles, the impact of internal politics, and the value of having a safe, neutral space to challenge assumptions and regain clarity. 4. How team coaching unlocks more than traditional training The silent dynamics that shape performance, the power of psychological safety, and why real progress happens when a team can speak honestly in the same room. 5. Advice for procurement leaders stepping into 2026 Why investing in yourself and your team matters more than ever, and how targeted development can build confidence, capability and long-term impact. Takeaways A clearer understanding of Laura’s career story and the purpose behind Coaching for Procurement. Insight into the real challenges procurement leaders face behind the scenes and how coaching supports them to navigate complexity. An appreciation of the difference between one-to-one coaching, team coaching and leadership development, and when each one adds the most value. Encouragement for leaders who feel stretched, isolated or under pressure, and reassurance that the right support can make meaningful progress possible. Hosted by Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement New episodes weekly Listen on Apple and Spotify Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: Procurement Pivots Follow us on LinkedIn: Procurement Pivots Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Message us via the Procurement Pivots LinkedIn page or contact Donna or Laura directly.
