About Tania

About Tania Hemming - Hold the Space

Hello. I’m Tania.

Welcome to Hold the Space.

This is a place dedicated to creating deliberate, positive change.

Maybe you, like me, want to leave the workforce a better place than when you entered it. If that’s the case, we’ll have a lot in common.

Motivated to share my learnings and expertise with others, supporting and directing those that need it, I have over 30 years of commercial experience, with 15 of those at board level.

Having personally worked across sectors in large corporations and start-ups, my experience is relatable and I am lucky to work with some amazing clients who span the financial sector, drinks industry, higher education, communication agencies and the third sector.

I understand the challenges people face when it comes to creating positive change.
Most importantly, I know how to overcome them.

Working in senior teams – and as an executive myself – I’ve experienced first-hand the opportunities, challenges, trials, and tribulations of company life.

Those situations and knowledge enables me to coach across a number of areas including: effective leadership, relationship building, stakeholder engagement, career, influencing, emotional intelligence, conflict management and resolution, perfectionism, self- confidence, personal productivity, long-term planning, strategy and menopause support.

Coupled with my Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring from the Edinburgh Coaching Academy, and being a Certified Menopause Support Coach, I am also:

  • A Member of the Association for Coaching
  • A Business Leader of the Marketing Society
  • A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • A Level 1 Reiki Qualified Practitioner
  • A CPD Accredited provider with ‘The Menopause: Translated’ Course

Curious. Insightful. Honest. Innovative. Strategic. Positive. Present. Professional.

Flock of birds

In case you couldn’t tell, I have a profound desire to make positive change.

This desire drove me to develop personal and commercial brands for my clients, and manifested as award-winning work across multiple disciplines, a laser focus on commercial growth, business transformation, and the creation of high-performing teams.

I also believe that you can only make positive change if you get involved personally.

This is why I helped to develop The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law’s future strategy, as well as fulfilling a number of pro bono roles including:

  • Chair of Flexibility Works Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers 2021 and 2022 Awards
  • Mentor for the Marketing Society
  • Mentor for the University of Glasgow Entrepreneurial Ventures: Management and Growth Programme
  • Former Mentor to the Scottish Chamber of Commerce Future Female Business Leaders Programme
  • Former Non-Executive Director of Age Scotland Enterprise

Put all this experience together and it means that you have a coach, consultant and strategist who genuinely knows how to help you unlock your potential – both personally and professionally.

When it comes to being the very best in all facets of your life, you need honesty, emotional intuition, and clear insight.

That is exactly what Hold the Space offers.

I’m looking forward to holding space for you.

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Meet my colleagues

‘If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together’

African Proverb

We all know the power of network.

Throughout her career Tania Hemming has been privileged to meet and work with some of the best in the business.

Her network is brimming with unrivalled expertise, knowledge, and insight – and is poised to help you with whatever’s ahead.

From coaches to strategists, from web designers to brand developers and writers, these associates are unique in their field – and they want to help you ignite your purposeful growth as much as Tania does.

Eloise Leeson - Strategic Linguistic Consultant

Eloise Leeson

Strategic Linguistic Consultant

Kirstin Purdie - Holistic Lifestyle Professional

Kirstin Purdie

Wellness Consultant

Douglas Alexander - Brand Specialist

Douglas Alexander

Brand Specialist

Nicky Baillie - Massage Specialist

Nicky Baillie

Massage Specialist

Sorcha O’Connor - Leadership Coach

Sorcha O’Connor

Leadership Coach

What my clients say

  • ‘I always learn something from my time with Tania, she is able to push your thinking outside of your own thought process. I feel like everyone needs a Tania in your life ….. she does what she says she will do and whenever you are working with her as a coach or a strategist, you don’t want to feel like the relationship is built on their consultancy fees but on the relationship and that is one of Tania’s biggest strengths.’

  • ‘Tania has a unique skill of saying exactly the right thing to get you to self-reflect and assess. She has helped me, and my team, understand ourselves better which has led to better teamwork and communication. Put simply… she just gets it!’

  • ‘I think she has transformed my career and had a huge impact on my life as a result. Tania has helped me realise ambitions I had articulated to her at the start of our sessions several years ago, which I thought were pipe dreams at that point. She has helped me overcome the challenges of my changing role and I cannot recommend her highly enough.’

  • ‘Tania is one of the most inspirational and gifted coach/mentors that I have worked with. She has guided me towards finding my inner strength, my confidence, and my complete belief in what I am capable of. It is no exaggeration to say I am a different and better person because of my experience of working with Tania. I have secured a new job that I doubt I would have achieved without the work I have done with Tania. I cannot recommend her enough. Working with her has been life-changing.’

  • ‘As an Athena Swan Champion, it was important to facilitate the introduction of the “Keeping it Real Menopause Course” within the Adam Smith Business School.  Completing this course has been so beneficial and enlightening in so many ways.  I feel I am now educated with the tools and resources to support myself, colleagues as well as friends and family.  Menopause should not be the taboo subject it is today, so by continuing the conversation and educating ourselves we can empower females to embrace the “second spring” as a positive life stage.‘

  • ‘Tania has the ability to ask the right questions and dig deeper to allow you to think and reflect to ultimately enable and empower you to find the right path. She has an infectious energy, passion and drive for whatever project she is working on and watching her at work is truly inspiring.’

  • ‘I always feel better after I have been in Tania’s company. She is positive, encouraging and gives good energy. She doesn’t muck about and I like her direct style. I feel she gives you her honest feedback. She is a strong, professional person who always seeks to add value to your business.’

  • ‘Tania is by far the best mentor/coach I’ve had experience of working with. An excellent listener, she’s not afraid to ask thought provoking questions and her insights, delivered tactfully are always useful.’

  • ‘Tania has worked very successfully at the highest level in different organisations and has a wealth of experience to share. She is fantastic at getting the best from the people she works with. She is very insightful with strong emotional intelligence.’

  • ‘Being mentored by Tania has been a game-changer. Not only do I have someone who fights in my corner, but she’s shown me what I could do and achieve if I fight for myself. Tania has helped me both unwind, and set myself on fire, which is better than it sounds, I promise! Thanks to her conversations, the space she holds, and the accountability we share, I am achieving more in my business whilst living the balanced life I’d always yearned for, but didn’t know how to create.’

  • ‘I cannot recommend Tania highly enough for anyone who is seeking support, guidance and clarity on their personal and professional development. I was fortunate to have had six coaching sessions with Tania and the whole process has been a very positive, transformative journey. Tania is incredibly insightful and is able to really understand specific challenges and opportunities facing her clients. She has a great ability to provide tailored, practical solutions that in the end, left me feeling more empowered and optimistic about the future’.

  • ‘Tania has been a fantastic coach to work with – insightful  and commercially focussed with an energetic yet honest way of provoking clarity.  I have come away with a renewed sense of empowerment and a great number of tools and techniques to continue my career journey. I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed the process!’

  • ‘Coaching with Tania is transformative.  Tania is a talented and skilled coach who is able to help you dig deep and unearth what is holding you back in a supportive and understanding environment, and then to help you take the next steps with confidence.  I would highly recommend Tania to anyone looking for a coach or mentor.‘

  • ‘I had the amazing opportunity to attend the ground-breaking menopause course and to work with Tania over the last year. Tania Hemming is an immensely skilled coach who creates a wonderful and safe space for self and group learning and allows each participant to flourish and grow at their own pace. I highly recommend Tania and this course to all organisations looking to develop their staff and for those looking to demystify the stigma surrounding menopause and perimenopause.’