I enable my clients to:o Establish pathways to identify key issues which limit effectiveness o Identify limiting beliefs that hinder progress o Support and guidance on how to take responsibility for what is happeningo Develop specific approaches and strategies to move forward.The key to my successful coaching is the result of following the clients' agenda, taking time to listen and understand what they are dealing with and support them to resolve their issues.I work on a one-to-one or on a group level, offering a variety of packages to suit each individual’s or group’s needs.The transition between working within the corporate world and a home based consultancy business, has provided valuable insights and training in identifying the different requirements and demands on people working in these two diverse environments. Some of the skills required to succeed in each of these environments are quite different both at a practical and psychological level. Not understanding the nature of the different requirements, could mean the difference between success and failure since they are not directly correlated to the technical skills required to carry out the job or running a successful business. Rather it is the attitude towards the job or business. The experience gained within the Mental Health Trust has given me a real insight and understanding of the need for prevention and also the pitfalls of "getting caught within the system of medication". It has also highlighted the need for a much wider cooperation between the NHS and the personal coaching and alternative medicine industry.My continuous participation over the last 25 years in personal development programs run by a variety of organizations, have enabled me to train and develop the skills to deal powerfully with every aspect of my own life issues as well as team development. I pass the benefits of these skills to my clients.

Provide Personal Support/Life Coaching to 50+ wanting to get back to work

Partner, with administrative capacities, in a consultancy practice in assisting small/medium ICAEW and ACCA firms of accountants with audit, technical and compliance issues.

A professional interest led me to join the Acute Care Services of the Mental Health Trust in an administrative capacity. This role enabled me to gain experience on the approach adopted in the care of patients through the Home Treatment Teams and/or admission of patients detained for treatment under the Mental Health Act.

I spent over 19 years with Ernst and Young, the international firm of chartered accountants, progressing from junior administrator to Senior Manager within the Audit and then HR departments. Through the nurturing and forward looking approach to developing staff adopted by the firm, I was given the opportunity to progress within the audit department as an administrator responsible for the monitoring of trainees development and studies to qualify as Chartered Accountants. I was then promoted to National Trainee Development Manager working as part of the National Recruitment and Development team, reporting to the Partner in charge. I was the focal point for all EY offices on trainee matters, with the task of ensuring that the right balance was maintained between trainee development and the firm's own business needs. My responsibilities ranged across the whole area of recruitment and retention, terms and conditions of employment, examination tutors and the firm's relationship with examining bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). Additionally, during this time, the firm went through two major mergers. These two events gave me the opportunity to gain experience in dealing with the impact of organizational change both at a personal level as well as part of the Human Resources Department. The impact of organizational change cannot be underestimated on the job performance and working relationships.