Hi, I’m Leila.
I help thoughtful people slow down, reflect well, and make meaningful change without tipping into overwhelm, self-doubt, or perfectionism.
I’m the host of Psychologically Speaking, an award-nominated podcast now heading into its third season. It's part of a wider body of work built for writers, coaches, creatives, and quiet leaders who are tired of performative productivity and want something more rooted.
What this space is about
Psychologically Speaking (the newsletter) shares the same name and ethos as the podcast. It explores the inner work behind outer impact, grounded in evidence, softened by story, and shaped by 25+ years of experience in leadership, coaching, psychology, and reflective practice.
Over the years I’ve created learning experiences and reflective tools for large organisations, universities, creative networks, and solopreneurs. My work has supported everyone from senior leaders to new freelancers. My latest work blends PhD research with the practical reality of identity, trust, and belonging, especially in online spaces.
My earlier research has explored social identity, imposter phenomenon, and trust in digital communities.
And when I’m not working? I live in the heart of the National Forest, surrounded by fields, hedgerows, and wide skies. A lot of the thinking behind this work, especially Field Notes, happens between staring out of the window, sitting in our summerhouse or tending my greenhouse and noticing which way the peas and tomatoes are leaning.
💡 What You Get When You Subscribe
🪟 Window Seat (Free)
For thoughtful folk, quiet supporters, and new arrivals.
Short Personal essays
Occasional podcast episodes
You’re welcome here whether you ever pay or not.
🔬 The Lab (£4/month or £40/year)
For curious minds who want usable psychology, not just theory.
One Working Theory deep dive each month
Field Notes with prompts and application angles
Longer-form reflective essays
Early access to new tools, updates, and experiments
£50 off Psych Insight (Send your idea, blog post, or course outline, get relevant psychology, research-based insight, and creative framing back.)
This tier helps create a loop of mutual support, and your subscription helps fund the £35–40/month I spend supporting other writers on substack and researchers whose work informs mine.
🌿 The Greenhouse (£8/month or £80/year)
For generous supporters who want to help this work grow.
Everything in The Lab
£50 off Psych Insight (Send your idea, blog post, or course outline, get relevant psychology, research-based insight, and creative framing back.)
Occasional behind-the-scenes research notes + writing prompts
You help fund the quiet writing spaces, subscriptions and good quality coffee that fuel this work
✍️ Want to work together?
I offer psychology-informed services that blend evidence, reflection, and deep listening, ideal for writers, coaches, community builders, and curious professionals.
Please note: My 1:1 coaching slots are currently OPEN
I update availability regularly and occasionally open new spaces for ongoing or seasonal clients. If you’re interested, keep an eye on this page, www.leilaainge.co.uk/coaching or reply to any post to let me know you’d like to be notified first.
Psych Insight
Usually £350, my summer sale offer is now £150 (8 spaces left!)
Psych Insight is a fast-turnaround, tailored insight report for freelancers, founders, and thoughtful doers who want evidence-backed answers to real business questions.
I bring back a bespoke, research-informed PDF report packed with plain-language psychology, strategic prompts, and deep, usable clarity.
A tailored insight report delivered as a PDF + call
Ideal if you want high-impact, psychology-backed feedback
Delivered within 4 working days.
What my Clients Say
Sometimes the right insight doesn’t just answer your question, it reframes the whole thing.
“Until the report came back, I thought they were two separate questions. Then it was like ‘oh yes – clearly! how did I not see that?’” Dominique, Digital Marketing
“Loved it – super clear, research-backed, and felt like a conversation with a friend. I was wrestling with how to shape a course for freelancers. This brought clarity—not based on a feeling, but on genuine research.” Bex, Translator & Copywriter
“The insight report didn’t just explain why visibility felt so uncomfortable, it showed me how to move through it. This is psychology with a mirror and a map.” Lianne, Accountant
✅ Ideal if you want high-impact, psychology-backed feedback with a clear path forward
⏳ Delivered within 4 working days
📅 Follow-up call must be booked within 14 days of receiving your report
Head to: www.leilaainge.co.uk/insight
Send your idea, blog post, or course outline, get relevant psychology, research-based insight, and creative framing back within 4 days.
£50 Discount for paid subscribers - see your joining email.
Psychology Add-On for Your Offer
From £150, depending on scope
Add depth, reflection, and safety to your course, group, or programme.
Great for autumn/winter planning, enquire at leila@aingeconsulting.co.uk
I believe reflection can be joyful. That psychology belongs in real life, not just lecture halls. And that good insight lands like light in the hands of someone who can use it.
You're more likely to see photos of what's growing in my greenhouse than glossy headshots, but that’s the point. This is slow, thoughtful, curious work. Season Three of the Psychologically Speaking podcast is on its way, and I'm so glad you're here for it.
