From Wobbles to Confidence: Why Your First Session Matters

Let’s be honest, darling. If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror in a new pair of heels and felt that familiar wobble, that moment of doubt creeping in, you’re not alone. That feeling? It’s actually the perfect starting point.

Walking in heels isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. It’s a skill, an art form really, and like any craft worth mastering, it begins with a single, confident step. The question isn’t whether you can do it, but whether you’re ready to learn from someone who can show you exactly how.

Why Your First Session Changes Everything

There’s something magical about that moment when a professional eye assesses your posture, explains what’s happening with your balance, and suddenly everything clicks into place. You’re not wobbling because you’re clumsy or incapable. You’re wobbling because nobody has ever taught you the fundamentals, and that’s where the Private Assessment and Foundations Session comes in.

This isn’t a gruelling boot camp or a judgement-filled critique. It’s a judgement-free space designed specifically to meet you exactly where you are, whether you’ve never worn heels before or you’ve been secretly practising in your bedroom for months.

The session runs for 90 minutes, and in that time, Maribel will guide you through a comprehensive assessment that covers everything you need to know to walk with genuine confidence. Your posture gets evaluated. Your balance is tested. Your alignment is checked. Your heel technique is refined. And crucially, your confidence and presence fundamentals are built from the ground up.

What Happens During Your Assessment

When you arrive for your Private Assessment and Foundations Session, there’s no pressure, no audience, and no performance anxiety. It’s just you and Maribel, a trained expert from the renowned Lucie Clayton Finishing School, in a safe, supportive space.

The session begins with posture and walk assessment. Maribel watches how you move, how you hold yourself, and identifies the small shifts that will transform your stride. Many people don’t realise that wobbling often comes from posture, not shoe choice. When your shoulders are back, your chin is level, and your core is engaged, heels become so much more manageable.

Then comes the balance work. You’ll learn how weight distribution actually works in heels, how to engage your body properly, and why some techniques feel effortless whilst others feel impossible. This is where the physical transformation begins.

Alignment and heel technique are tackled next. You’ll discover why certain heel heights feel different, how to walk in a straight line without looking like you’re doing a balancing act, and how to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and those tricky moments that used to make you nervous.

But here’s the thing, the real magic happens when you start building confidence and presence. This isn’t just about the physical mechanics. Walking in heels is about how you feel, how you carry yourself, and the energy you project into the world. Maribel helps you discover that your heels aren’t a liability, they’re a statement. They’re your ticket to feeling unstoppable.

By the end of your 90 minutes, you’ll have personalised feedback tailored specifically to your body, your goals, and your unique needs. You’ll walk away with concrete next-step guidance. You’ll understand exactly what you need to work on and how to build from this foundation.

Why This Session is Available Once Only

The Private Assessment and Foundations Session is intentionally designed as a one-time experience. It’s not ongoing training, it’s a clarity point. Think of it as your professional evaluation and your launchpad.

Once you’ve completed it, you’ll know exactly where you stand. You’ll have personalised feedback. You’ll understand what’s possible. And then, if you want to continue your journey, you can explore Walking in Heels’ other packages, from the VIP Private Coaching Session to the full VIP Transformation Package.

But many people walk away from that first session feeling so confident and clear about their next steps that they head out and practise with genuine momentum. The assessment gives you the knowledge and the belief that you’re capable of mastering this skill.

Who This Session is For

This session welcomes everyone. Genuinely everyone.

If you’re exploring heels as part of your identity, whether you’re a cross-dresser or transgender, this is a safe, discreet, non-judgmental space where your confidence and your authentic self matter. If you’re a beginner who’s never worn heels before and you’re feeling nervous about an upcoming event, this session will build your foundation and your belief. If you’re already a heel wearer but you want to refine your technique, understand your body better, and walk with more presence, this assessment will reveal insights you didn’t know you needed.

Age doesn’t matter. Shoe size doesn’t matter. Your background, your gender identity, your starting point, they don’t matter. What matters is that you’re ready to invest in yourself and discover what’s possible when you have expert guidance and genuine support.

The Investment

At £195 for 90 minutes with Maribel Coles, a Lucie Clayton Finishing School graduate who trained with the coach who taught the Duchess of Cambridge, you’re investing in professional expertise, personalised attention, and a clarity that will change how you move through the world.

Payment is required upfront to secure your booking, because these sessions are reserved for clients who are truly ready to commit to their transformation. Maribel works with a small number of aligned clients only, so availability is limited.

But here’s what you need to know. That investment isn’t just about the 90 minutes in the studio. It’s about the confidence you’ll carry forward. It’s about walking into your next event, your next day, your next moment of self-doubt, and knowing that you’ve got this.

Your First Step Toward New Year, New Stride

2026 is the year of transformation. It’s the year you stop wobbling, start striding, and discover that the most glamorous, confident version of yourself has been waiting for permission to step forward. Your first session with Maribel is that permission.

From wobbles to confidence. From uncertainty to authenticity. From ‘I wish I could’ to ‘I absolutely can.’ That’s what happens when you show up for yourself and invest in learning from an expert.

Your Private Assessment and Foundations Session is waiting. Limited availability. One session only per person. Payment upfront.

But darling, when you walk out of that studio 90 minutes later, you won’t just be wearing heels. You’ll be wearing confidence. And that’s everything.