My Roots
I grew up in a small village in Scotland and was blessed to be part of a loving home with parents who taught us about the things that really matter in life.
As I look back, I realise that my parents entrepreneurial mindset, hard-working lifestyle and interest in, and compassion for, people has influenced me greatly.
I grew up being asked questions like ‘If you knew you wouldn’t fail, what would you do?’ They are also strong believers in ‘going for it’, and would quote Goethe:
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has power, genius and magic in it. Begin it now.”
So some years later – I did!
My Approach
My approach is entrepreneurial – thinking creatively and challenging the norms. One of my values is adventure. If I had lived in the Victorian era I would have loved to have been a female explorer! This could explain why on completing University I ended up living in the most rural area of Japan, in an apartment surrounded by rice fields and could just about say ‘Konnichiwa’ at a time when Google didn’t exist!
Since becoming a Career & Executive Coach I have had the privilege of discovering the art of facilitating another person’s learning, development and performance through asking questions and listening well.
I love working with people and enabling them to realise their purpose and reach their potential.
I also love travelling and spent nearly five years living and working in Japan and often use the concept of 'Ikigai' - 'finding joy in life through purpose' as part of my coaching technique.
My Experience
I have an MA from the University of St Andrews, a PG Diploma in Career Guidance & Development from Edinburgh Napier University, Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Mentoring, Level 5 in Leadership & Management both from the Institute of Leadership & Management, certification in Emotional Intelligence testing and experience working with people in both the public & private sectors.
Having experienced coaching myself I can verify that there are many benefits, including the opportunity to:
• Refresh your vision
• Reframe your focus
• Reset your direction
• Reconsider your priorities
• Recharge your performance
Get in touch
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