Thinking Space

I have been coaching, supervising and developing coaches for 15 + years.

I have been coach to over 600 people; trainer and mentor to over 200 coaches / individuals / teams / organisations wanting to adopt a coaching style in their workplace; and supervisor to 80+ experienced coaches working at all levels in all sectors.

Much of my work is through the world-class Henley Business School (University of Reading), where I am Executive Fellow and Visiting Faculty member in the School of Leadership, Organisation and Behaviour.

I have a private coaching, personal development and supervision practice, through which I work with charities, businesses and individuals.

For the last five years, I have hosted my Sea Change®getaways on the Suffolk Coast. These are coaching-based events for small groups of women who need some time out to take stock.

Areas of expertise:

Executive and personal coaching Group facilitation Supervision of coaches, one-to-one and group Training and development of coaches Introduction of coaching-style practices in the workplace Working with and in the natural environment Reflective practice as a development tool

Research topics :

Masters Research into overcoming performance anxiety through awareness and management of what’s going on in the brain Masters Research into use of audio / visual media to support active learning

Qualifications / Accreditations / Affiliations:

MSc Coaching & Behavioural Change (Distinction) MA Education Professional Certificate in Coaching Professional Certificate in Coaching Supervision Certified NLP Practitioner Organisational Member, Association for Coaching Member, International Coach Federation (accredited tutor) Member, Henley Centre for Coaching & Behavioural Change Accredited / trained to work with Systemic Constellations, Time to Think™, Coaching Signatures™, HEART for Coaching and MEWS™(Managerial Executive Wellbeing Survey)

 

I have worked with clients on top-level leadership and professional qualification programmes, and with individuals from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

Some clients ask me to help them learn basic coaching skills that they can use themselves; at the more advanced level, I am part of the team of tutors on Henley’s Professional Certificate in Coaching - the UK’s only triple-accredited coach training programme, accredited by International Coach Federation, European Mentoring and Coaching Council, and Association for Coaching. I am also a tutor / supervisor on Henley’s Professional Certificate in Coaching Supervision, and the MSc in Coaching & Behavioural Change.

My approach to coaching, supervision and learning draws upon a range of disciplines, instruments and coaching models.I have a particular interest in neuroscience, neuropsychology and applied positive psychology in coaching and coaching supervision.

I am fully insured, in regular group and one-to-one coaching supervision, and a qualified Red Cross Workplace First Aider.