“Holly, you help so many people with your gorgeous glowing energy, distilled expertise, kindness and laser focus”
— Maura McKee, Interference Art
"Don't wait until you have an issue you want to work through - embrace the opportunity to explore with Holly things you want to work on or change - connecting with what, how and why things matter to you can be transformative." Amanda Sear, Senior Manager NHSHolly Tarquini is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for fostering growth, empowerment, and positive change. With extensive experience as a consultant, coach, and leader, Holly brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her coaching practice.
At the heart of Holly's approach lies a commitment to authenticity, integrity, and human connection. She believes in the power of deep listening, meaningful conversations, and creating a safe space for self-discovery and exploration. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking personal development, or striving for greater fulfilment, Holly is here to support you every step of the way.
Drawing from her background in coaching, mentoring, and leadership, with decades of experience in the creative industries, Holly helps to empower her clients to tap into their strengths, clarify their goals, and take actionable steps towards success. Through a combination of psycho-education, Nancy Kline-style coaching, and a nurturing thinking environment, Holly helps individuals unleash their full potential and cultivate a life they love.
As the founder of the F-Rating, an initiative championing women in film, Holly has dedicated her career to amplifying diverse voices, fostering equity, and driving positive change. With a track record of success in a wide variety of fields and a passion for making a difference, working with Holly Tarquini is a catalyst for transformation.
If you, your team or your company want to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment; you're striving for professional success, personal fulfilment, or a sense of purpose, Holly Tarquini is here to support you every step of the way.
More about Holly
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The F-Rated Podcast
Intersectional feminist chat with remarkable women in film from director Amma Asante to multi-award winning composer Nainita Desai. Hosted by F-Rated founder, Holly Tarquini and BBC World Service presenter, journalist Anu Anand.
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Holly's TED Talk
Why does it matter who tells the stories we see on screen? Holly's very personal experience illustrates why the person who tells the story - and who the story is about - makes a difference.
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Holly Presents...
A playlist of a small selection of events, Q&As and talks including the IMDb Awards, podcasts, The F-Rated Day and lots more.
Testimonials
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"A true thinking partner and a deep listener, Holly will help you to cut through to what matters. I have experienced Holly as a coach on a number of important topics and life decisions. What I appreciated most is how she enabled my thinking to stretch beyond what I could have done myself."
Ash Rama - VP People, Mention Me
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“Holly is a force of nature: one of the most creative people I have ever worked with. She is practical, realistic and always determined to find the very best solutions to problems.”
Dr Margaret Heffernan - CEO, Author, TED Speaker
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"Don't wait until you have an issue you want to work through - embrace the opportunity to explore with Holly things you want to work on or change - connecting with what, how and why things matter to you can be transformative."
Amanda Sear - Senior Manager NHS
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“Holly lives and breaths her passion and commitment for her work. She is relentless in opening up new perspectives for others. She is a high energy breath of fresh air.”
Diane Chappell - Founder & Managing Director
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“Holly was dynamic, engaging and relatable and quickly gained the attention of 300 teenage girls, which is no mean feat! Her presentation style is excellent and her delivery was spot-on”
Nicki Gant - Writer, Entrepreneur & Social Innovator
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“Working with Holly has been amazing. She provided a framework and environment to explore the challenges I face and develop strategies to better navigate my work life. It has had a transformative impact on my approach to work - making my life easier and improving my mental health.”
Dave - Senior Product Designer
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"Holly was a compassionate and patient coach during the lab who radiated warmth, energy and enthusiasm. Her sessions on Action Learning were particularly transformative in helping me problem solve and reflect on methodologies for an upcoming film project. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Holly to anyone thinking of coaching."
Prof Esther Johnson - Filmmaker & Artist
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Unlock Your Potential
If you’re sick of feeling stuck and being held back by self-doubt and procrastination. If you’re yearning for clarity, direction, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life then my transformative group coaching programme is for you. Find out more here.
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ADHD Coaching
If you sometimes get more done in a morning than most get done in a week, but find that there are also times when you just can’t get yourself motivated then I might be able to help. As an ADHD Coach we will look at your strengths, build resilience and find strategies so that you can set and stick to your goals.
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Action Learning Facilitation
If you’re feeling isolated at work, or have gnarly problems that you can’t shift alone then Action Learning may be exactly what you need. This practice frequently feels miraculous to participants who come feeling desolate and leave feeling invigorated, heard and with solutions.
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One to One Coaching
"A true thinking partner and a deep listener, Holly will help you to cut through to what matters. I have experienced Holly as a coach on a number of important topics and life decisions. What I appreciated most is how she enabled my thinking to stretch beyond what I could have done myself.”