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Emmie Runciman (née Pryde) is a qualified Executive Coach, public speaker, and CEO of her own successful healthcare administration business. Emmie set up Private Practice Management 21 years ago – a private medical secretarial business. Her company now supports over 90 consultant surgeons and physicians across the UK and employs over 30 PA’s.

Her own career began after her degree, as a part-time typist and rose all the way to CEO. That journey gave her insight into every stage of professional life — from first-job nerves to the pressures of running an organisation.

13 years ago Emmie qualified as an Executive coach, and continually works with clients at every career stage to build confidence, sharpen decision-making, and help them trust their own judgement. She works with individuals who want to lead a happier life and achieve their career and personal goals.

Coaching and mentoring

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Launch

For students aged 16+

For students, undergraduates and graduates aged 16-25 with a business idea, Emmie offers two free 1-2-1 coaching and mentoring sessions (additional sessions can be booked and paid for). She works alongside them to build the skills and the self-belief they need to lead, and to navigate the realities of business, finance and entrepreneurship with confidence

Emmie also offers funding to young entrepreneurs and while financial backing is often invaluable in getting a business off the ground, Emmie knows that having a coach, mentor and cheerleader in your corner can change your life in ways money never can.

Through The Pryde Launchpad, Emmie runs a programme in partnership with UWE Bristol, where students come together as a peer group to learn and support each other on their entrepreneurial journeys. Via The Launchpad, Emmie offers a grant to students who need a financial boost.

If you are in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey and would like an experienced business mentor, please get in touch with Emmie.

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Elevate

Emmie offers 1-2-1 coaching for adults looking to take the next step on their entrepreneurial path. Are you experiencing; career stagnation and a lack of direction? Would you like someone to bounce ideas off and work with you to achieve your dreams?

Coaching is proven to provide support, restore confidence and dramatically reduce stress and anxiety, so, if you suffer with any of the above and would like to talk to someone about positive ways to eliminate these feelings – contact Emmie here.

Fees apply for coaching services - contact for more information

For adults or professionals

  • "The Pryde Foundation helped me believe in myself as an ‘entrepreneur’ and help me understand the value and uniqueness of my idea."

    Student

  • "I will take away the connections I made and relationships with mentors. I also will take the tools that I have learned and apply it to my own career in Art teaching and hopefully be able to invest in someone else’s dream one day. I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to this program and the people apart of it. I hope that the program continues to thrive and be a space for many women after me. The things that I have learned; not only about building a successful business, but about myself, have been worth more than any funding I could have asked for. Thank you Pryde."

    UWE Pryde Launchpad Student

  • "I have never felt as supported as I have done by the women/people on Pryde. Even on my degree, the tutors who have known me for 3 years have made me feel less confident in comparison to the Pryde programme who have know me for a month. I’m honestly obsessed with Pryde and the people who run it! You guys are fab! An amazing program to help you turn an idea into a project. A safe, friendly space for anyone where any idea goes. You guys are epic."

    UWE Pryde Launchpad Student

  • "This is amazing! Thank you that was such an amazing experience and I learnt so so much."

    Student

  • 'Initially I wasn't really sure about my idea as a business and didn't think it I could turn it into a business. I was also very confused on what to focus on, but with The Pryde Launchpad gained confidence in my idea and also felt inspired by other people's ideas."

    UWE Pryde Launchpad Student

  • "It is an incredible programme that helped me build my confidence as a young female entrepreneur in a super supportive environment. It has changed my perspective on my practice as an artist and helped me solidify ideas of how I can progress my life and career after I graduate."

    UWE Pryde Launchpad Student

  • "I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me this year. I really resonated with everything you said on the women’s history panel today. Last May I had some similar experiences you shared and a character told me I was not strong enough to achieve my goals. This academic year I chose to prove them wrong and Pryde has really helped me do that. I would love to continue chatting to you about Revere and myself sometime. Thank you again so much."

    UWE Pryde Launchpad Student