I think it’s always important to know a little about the person you are considering as your coach. So here’s a little about me professionally and personally.

My background is as a learning and leadership development specialist at some of the UK’s largest companies and across a variety of sectors (please feel free to check out my verified Linked-In profile using the link at the bottom of the page).

As well as being a member of senior leadership teams, I also had my own, often remotely based, team to lead and I therefore understand first hand the very real challenges in business and their potential to adversely impact our performance and hold us back as a leader.

I combine my 25+ years of expertise as a leadership development professional and coach with my varied commercial experiences to bring a unique ability to support, challenge and share insight, thereby enabling you to reflect, learn and move decisively forward, quickly.

My approach is warm, empathic and encouraging. I am however also commercial and outcome driven. I will at times challenge your thinking and your mindset, but will do so in a supportive way, designed to stretch you towards actualising your potential.

I will be your biggest advocate and will truly care about you and your progress.

Other credentials.

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of People and Development (CIPD) since 2012

  • L7 ILM qualified in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring since 2011

  • Certified user of Myers Briggs (MBTi) Step 1 personality profiling type tool since 2016

  • Certified user of MHS Bar-on EQi2.0 and EQi 360 emotional intelligence profiling tools since 2012

  • Certified user of FACET5 personality profiling traits tool since 2007

  • Certified user of Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument

Find out more about the various tools I use to support leaders and their teams by clicking on the images below.

Personality Type Profiling

Emotional Intelligence Profiling

Personality Trait Profiling

Conflict Mode Instrument

Personal information:

I live on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, not far from Skipton, where I love nothing more than spending time amongst, and being in awe of, the natural beauty that surrounds my home, despite the Yorkshire weather!

I never take myself too seriously, enjoy a good sense of humour and endeavour to keep things simple professionally and personally.

I’m supported to be my best by my best-boy Barnaby who aces walks, cuddles and tennis ball skills equally. I always enjoy my first coffee of the day - which I try to hold off devouring until around 11 each day (I know - such willpower right?!) I’m also lucky enough to have recently trained as an interior designer and get a really positive kick from helping people fall in love with their home. I offer this service through a sister company - AtP Interior Design.