HOW I WORK
My aim is to help you feel energised,
equipped and empowered to act
I am here to help you get unstuck
"Our conversation scratched an itch I’d been thinking about but didn’t know how to reach..."
My coaching approach is active and outcome-focused. I will work with you to create a safe space where you feel able to explore what’s going on for you, your ideas and fears and recognise how we can productively challenge your thinking and any barriers.
I will listen - both to what’s said and what’s not being said - and ask questions. And we will work together to answer those really difficult questions – questions you know you need to tackle but have been avoiding – looking below the surface to unearth underlying issues that could be holding you back.
"I work with curiosity, warmth and humour, what one of my clients described as a 'reassuring but probing' style. Listening to my clients with empathy is important, as is helping them find the courage to look deeply for answers. I am candid but kind, approachable, and pragmatic - a trusted challenger in helping my clients find solutions."
Together we can create outcomes that bring you...
"I’m in a really good place now with a clear view of the road ahead. I could not have got here without your support and guidance.
You have helped me not only realise I’m bl**dy good at what I do (not arrogant if it’s true – your words) but also how to use existing skills to reshape what I want to do next."
Insight - to identify what it means to be you and what makes you remarkable.
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Confidence - to recognise who you are, express what you offer, feel empowered to act and make it happen.
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Courage - to blaze your own trail, use your voice and influence your direction.
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Presence – to showcase your brand and ensure you feel seen and heard.
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My story
My own career journey and the challenges I faced were, like for so many of us, complicated. As a warm, vocal introvert who wasn't sure what I was good at, I had to strive to find my path and work hard to develop my voice and professional presence.
Overcoming the challenge (and fear) of being able to talk about myself with confidence wasn't easy, but I did it. And what I discovered about myself led me to a career in coaching, something that I am passionate about sharing. It drives me to help people like you work out what you want, why you want it and how to grow the confidence to achieve it.
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I’ve successfully changed careers three times, including a career change at 40 and a total reinvention of my professional brand. Combining this life experience with studies in coaching, psychology, change management and organisational development, I was inspired to launch Career Therapy and to specialise in confidence and career coaching for women.
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My professional background spans over 20 years of public and private sector work where I’ve helped countless individuals and businesses define and achieve success for themselves. The theme of that work has always been helping people grow and find the most effective solutions for them.
The experience I’ve gained has been invaluable in understanding how to build relationships which means I can generate trust quickly and flex my approach to suit your style and way of working. I aim to enable you to define what success looks like specifically for you.