Hello :-) 

Here’s a short story about me and how my life led me to where I am today.

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After uni I spent a couple of years figuring out what I wanted to do. I knew I didn’t want an office job so I went to teach English in Costa Rica.

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It was a great experience but not really me, so I returned to the UK. After a few months I found myself working in a software company managing websites. Not something I was overly familiar with but it seemed interesting and creative at the time.

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I spent 5 years there before deciding to quit my job and go backpacking for a year. It was an amazing experience that also helped me gain a wider perspective on my day-to-day living. When I returened to the UK, however, I ended up back in digital marketing as I didn't know what else to do.

 

Fast forward 18 years in the corporate world, despite my initial reluctance to work in an office...

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During my time I worked in a number of industries, from start-ups to coprorates. I worked as the only digital person in a company to managing my own team and I fully understand the pressures of an always on role. As well as the difficulties in balancing work / life within a professional environment.

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To be honest I would probably still be in that world if I hadn’t been unexpectedly made redundant, twice! The first time led me to contracting and another way of working which aligned more with my values. Due to circumstances I moved back to a permanent role, only to find myself undergoing redundancy again. 

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So how did I get into coaching?

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My passion for learning and working with people started with a night course in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). As perceptions and communications fascinated me, I completed the course to learn how to be a better communicator at work. I then discovered coaching for myself after receiving sessions via work.

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I found myself implementing much of what I learnt from those coaching and NLP sessions with my team. Over time I started to gravitate from a pure manager to a mentor and coach. As I did so, I discovered how much positive energy it gave me to see my team grow and succeed. I continued with night courses and books which led me to learn more about myself. So when I was made redundant the second time, things actually started to fall into place.

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Deep down I knew I wanted to change my life but had not yet been sure how. When I thought about what gave me positivity and energy my thoughts went back to helping others and my personal wellness.

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I therefore started my ICF coaching certification, which led me to coaching professionally.

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But it didn’t quite feel enough for me.

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Forever on a quest I decided to undertake a Masters in Psychology to enable me to add a further element of support for my clients, along with a nutritional and wellness diploma. Because, for me, life is about constantly learning and adapting.

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Working as a coach across a number of areas, I now strive to support clients who want to positively change their lives and achieve their ambitions.

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Life is always full of surprises and unexpected turns.

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Depending on how you view change it can become a time of exciting possibilities!

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