Profile

I am an Accredited Professional Coach, in 2004 I trained with Coaching and Mentoring International, now owned by The Coaching Academy. Although I live in Chepstow, Monmouthshire I conduct most of my coaching via the telephone and I have coached clients from all over the country.

My previous background was in software development and project management. During 1996/97 I embraced my passion for life-long learning and took a year out to complete a MSc in Computing and Multimedia at Bristol University. Following this I had six fantastic years with a high-tech start-up.

I arrived at a career in coaching after several years of personal growth, contemplation and soul searching. I was seeking my next career challenge which I was 100% sure was not doing the same thing I had been doing for another 20 odd years.

From my career I bring to coaching:

  • A good understanding of the fast paced realities of commercial business life
  • The ability to grasp and hold the bigger picture whilst simultaneously exploring minutiae
  • Proven people management skills at all levels within an organisation
  • The awareness that there is always a solution, but that it might not be the one you were expecting or looking for
  • A logical yet creative approach to problem solving

From my life experience I bring to coaching:

  • A practical, 'can-do' attitude to life
  • Empathy and compassion
  • A total belief that anyone can build their own 'perfect life'
  • An ability to peel 'onion-layers' to get to the truth
  • A natural intuitive approach
  • The voice of the little boy in the Emperor's New Clothes

Coaching is a way of life, not just a job. I first applied coaching techniques to my own life and I have changed from the inside out. I have my own coach who works with me, to set and achieve goals, share my successes and keep those gremlins at bay (yes even coaches have gremlins!).

Since 2004 I have continued my professional development by completing a qualification to work as a Coach Supervisor and I am working towards a Conversion Degree in Psychology with the Open University.

As your Coach I will:

  • Support and encourage you and occasionally challenge you
  • Take you and your goals seriously
  • Believe in you 100%
  • Listen without ever being judgmental, discouraging or impatient
  • Guarantee your absolute confidentiality
  • Abide by the Code of Conduct of CMI in every respect

What would you like to get sorted?

Start today, take your first step and Contact me for a complimentary coaching session to find out how coaching can work for you.