FAQS
WHAT IS COACHING?
Coaching is one of the most personalised forms of development. It focuses specifically on you - your needs, your situation and your goals.
Coaches help you find your own solutions, rather than giving advice or telling you what to do. They ask questions, share observations and hold up a mirror so that you can see yourself more clearly. They may also use a variety of 'creative techniques' to help you approach a challenge from a different angle.
HOW CAN COACHING HELP YOU?
As a new leader, coaching can help you define what's most important and create a plan to keep focused as you start to feel the pull of other demands on your time.
It can help you decide how you want to show up as a leader, recognising your values and preferences as well as those of your team and stakeholders.
Coaching goes beyond the immediate task at hand - whether that's crafting a compelling vision or figuring out how to create more time to upskill your team. If looks at what these things mean to you and how you can thrive by getting out of your own way.
HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
As your coach, I'm an impartial member of your support team, dedicated to helping you find your voice and your stride in your first 100 days.
From creating your own vision of success to (re)defining your reputation. Focusing on your priorities so you can stay on track, despite demands on your time and attention. Building authentic and impactful relationships, no matter how 'tricky' your stakeholders are, so that you can deliver lasting results.
My clients work as senior managers and directors across retail, professional services, tech start-ups and charitable organisations.
WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE ME?
I know what it's like to navigate unfamiliar environments - whether that's moving to Shanghai with 10 days' notice or joining a heavily regulated telecoms company after working in luxury fashion.
As well as empathy and understanding, I'm professionally qualified with a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching and ten years' in-house experience (and counting) helping leaders at all levels succeed in their roles.
If you're looking for a qualified, experienced and passionate partner to support you through your leadership transition, I'd love to help.