Pre-coaching background
HR Manager in the NHS, First Group, Boots the Chemist, Lecturer in HR, Non-Executive Director of a family Engineering Company. Established own business in 2005, providing leadership development programmes. Gained accreditation as an ILM Centre in 2011 and have since run qualifications in Leadership & Management and Coaching & Mentoring; gaining a reputation for quality.
An ideal client would be
A leader who is facing challenges because of the scale and complexity of their work or because of performance issues within the team. They may need to develop their levels of resilience and mental toughness and they might be neurodiverse.
What I don’t like doing
Being formulaic, I prefer to see each person as a unique individual.
Style
I am known for quickly building rapport and my coaching style can vary from nurturing and supportive to challenging, depending on the needs of the client.
Location
South West England but works nationally / internationally via online platforms
Relevant qualifications
- BSc, MSc, ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching & Mentoring
- Accredited as a Senior Practitioner with the EMCC
- Mental Health First Aider
- Qualified in a range of psychometric tools
Industry sector experience
Retail, Transport, Higher Education, Engineering, NHS, Insurance, Law
What makes me different?
I have over 30 years of working with leaders, developing their leadership capabilities through the delivery of training programs and one to one coaching.
Not only do I coach managers, I also train coaches in ILM Level 3 and ILM Level 5 Qualifications in Effective Coaching and Mentoring. This means that I am well versed in coaching techniques and current thinking. Over recent years I have developed myself as a neurodiversity coach, working with people at all levels who are seeking support with their neurodiversity at work.
I like to draw upon my extensive knowledge of leadership tools and communication techniques when working with my clients. I always have my coaching kit bag with me (regardless of whether it is in person or on-line) so that I can pull out materials that can help my coachees to gain new insight and engage in creative thinking.
I am an active member of my professional body (EMCC) which includes running the local branch events on a monthly basis – this helps me to keep on my toes!
Languages
English