I’m Karen Rix—a professional coach, former NHS leader and endurance athlete.
My coaching approach has been shaped by more than 20 years of leadership experience, professional coaching and the realities of balancing ambition, wellbeing, family and everyday life.
I help people gain clarity, build confidence and move forward in a way that is both practical and sustainable.
Throughout my career in NHS leadership, I experienced the pressures of demanding roles, organisational change and the challenge of making space for yourself while supporting others.
Alongside my professional career, I qualified as a Professional Coach, British Triathlon Coach and Swimming Coach. I have also completed marathons, open-water swims and Ironman triathlons.
These experiences have taught me that meaningful progress is rarely about simply working or training harder. It begins with understanding where you are, what matters to you and what needs to change.
I bring professional insight, practical experience and genuine empathy to every coaching relationship.
NHS Leadership
Professional Coach
British Triathlon Coach
Swimming Coach
Karen understands that work, relationships, wellbeing and personal ambitions are interconnected. Her coaching considers the complete person—not only the immediate goal.
Marathons, open-water swimming and Ironman triathlons have given Karen first-hand experience of commitment, resilience, setbacks and long-term goals.
Her professional coaching experience provides a supportive, structured and non-judgemental space for people to reflect, gain clarity and move forward.
More than 20 years in NHS leadership developed Karen’s understanding of responsibility, workplace pressure, organisational change and complex decision-making.
And supporting a young athlete should never be purely about performance at the expense of confidence, balance and enjoyment.
A training plan is only useful if it fits around your work, family and ability to recover.
A successful career does not mean much if you are constantly exhausted or disconnected from what matters to you.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach at TRI-Xtra.