About me

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 I coach people who are super-stretched and heading for burnout.

Before coaching with me, my clients describe feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and never-ending to-do list.

They say they have no time to think or plan, they're spread too thin and feel exhausted.

I am at my best in all this turmoil because I know I can help them get clear, get focused and take actions that support them – at work and at home. 

You'll be pleased to know, coaching with me is not like an army bootcamp!

But it might be disappointing to know that I don’t have a magic formula for creating more hours in the day.

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I’m here to help you cut through the overwhelm you may be feeling.

And support you to take manageable action towards your work and life goals - helping you feel lighter, calmer and more organised.

Think of me as a cheerleader, a sounding board and brainstorming partner, a goal setter and accountability checker.

I'm here to help you feel less alone.

Coaching & me

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In 2002, I’d been running training courses for a client when they asked me to coach on their entrepreneur programme, which helped businesses go from start-up phase into the mainstream.

I trained with the Co-active Training Institute and was blown away by the quality and depth of the tools I was taught and the rate of transformation that coaching could bring to my clients.

Coaching, when done right, can be truly life changing. 

After having children, I took a career break and reassessed what I really wanted from work.

I knew it had to fulfil and excite me. It had to be flexible and fit in with my family.

I wanted to coach more.

I retrained with the same brilliant organisation, the Co-active Training Institute, and set up my practice to focus purely on coaching, because it brings me so much joy to see the transformation in my clients as they do this work.

 

 When I’m not coaching…

I’m a wife, daughter, and mum of two. I can often be found transporting them to and from: gymnastics, hockey, tennis, cubs, swimming, all the other activities, OR making food to fill small bellies. 

I’m an optimist, feminist, Japanophile, a forest explorer, bookshop wanderer, notebook lover and karaoke singer.

At my best, you’ll find me laughing with friends, drinking a cup of tea or at the allotment. I love to chat and be by the sea.

I am a lifelong learner and curious about pretty much everything.

My weakness is chocolate (Galaxy not Green & Blacks - although that will also do).

If you are feeling super-stretched and are looking for clarity, ease and space, I can help.

My qualifications

  • Co-active Training Institute Coach Training Programme

  • International Coach Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

  • BA (Hon) Japanese and Management Studies

  • CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing

  • Diploma in Small Business Finance

  • Self Belief Coaching Academy Certified Coach

Professionally

I’ve had a diverse career working in marketing, training, and coaching in both the UK and Japan, which has included: 

  • Working as a marketing professional for large corporations and SMEs. 

  • Founding a training consultancy whose clients included: ARM, BDO and Capgemini.

  • Delivering start-up training, coaching and mentoring for Hammersmith & Fulham's Business Enterprise Centre.

  • Coaching business leaders and founders.

My passion is helping people reach their goals their way.

Book a call with me to find out more.