Coaching

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership”.

Coaching could be about building self awareness, defining strengths and development areas, managing life balance, growing in your current role, building confidence, exploring opportunities or preparing for an important event. It could also be about managing transition, change or uncertainty as well as other topics that you wish to explore.

You set the agenda and the goals are yours.

Coaching is about helping you articulate your development needs and then supporting you on your journey to achieve them. Sessions can address challenges of the moment while building competencies and strategies for the future. It could be a one session deep dive on a chosen issue or working on a longer term plan to achieve your goals.

Coaching is not giving advice or telling you what to do but is about coming alongside, supporting you and encouraging you on your journey.

Benefits of coaching could be:

• the opportunity to step back, reflect and realign;

• exploring alternative solutions to challenges;

• challenging pre-conceptions and releasing potential;

• achieving clarity;

• access to someone who without judgement, will question, challenge and support you on your journey.

Mentoring

I work with a number of people who have specific management or leadership challenges and like someone outside of their situation to talk with. They may be very experienced or have had little or no management training or good role models. Where appropriate I will draw on my experiences, skills and management training. I work with people at all levels of management from first time managers through to board level leaders.

I also work with young people who are starting their careers and need some support and encouragement.

How does it work?

Coaching/mentoring sessions are typically held via Zoom or Teams. Many of my clients are international and session times can be agreed to fit with your time zone.

Face to face sessions can be provided in London and the South of the UK. Further afield can be discussed.

Interested in working together? Then do get in touch to discuss your requirements, a taster session, pricing and payment options. Monthly payment plans are available.