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Biography:

I am a freelance coach, trainer and consultant and I work with leaders and educators in schools, colleges and universities to supercharge their professional development through coaching, so that they can lead, and teach, with vision, passion, purpose and impact.

I am an educational specialist with 30 years’ cross-sector experience, working in schools, further and higher education, international and adult learning. During this time, I have held a range of roles including as a teacher, coach and mentor, and as a manager, leader and advisor. I am currently chair of governors for a maintained primary school. Drawing on this diverse experience, I bring a unique, cross-sector perspective to my coaching, and I am interested in how we can develop our strengths to enhance our professional development and wellbeing. So if you would like to challenge your perspective by seeing education through a different lens, and gain a better understanding of your unique strengths, I’d love to work with you.

My Values and Approach
Collaborative partnership: I see coaching as a collaborative, respectful and non-judgemental partnership;
Exploration and growth: I’ll hold the space for you, enabling exploration, discovery and insight, leading to growth and transformation;
Sustainable impact: I support personal and professional development that is holistic, meaningful and inclusive, resulting in sustainable impact, rather than short-term gain;
Expertise and professionalism: I offer specialist expertise that is high-quality, research-informed, and professional.

Coaching and Mentoring Experience
I have worked in a coaching capacity since 2008 including as: Subject Learning Coach, supporting the development of English, functional skills and literacy; Staff Coach and Mentor, supporting professional growth and enhancing teaching practice; ITT Coach/Mentor, supporting trainee teachers; Coach-Leader as a director in further and higher education, freelance Coach and Trainer working across educational sectors.

My areas of particular expertise are: leadership approaches, strategic leadership, change management, quality improvement, language and communication.

Qualifications and Credentials

Teacher trained (Cert TEFL / PGCE with QTS)
BA in English | MA in Educational Leadership and Management
ICF (International Coach Federation) qualified
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Author: I have recently published research on educational leadership in Industry Practices, Processes and Techniques Adopted in Education
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead training / Level 2 Mental Health First Aider and DBS checked

Coaching sessions can take place online by zoom, or face-to-face (if based in Yorkshire and within travelling distance). Please feel free to contact me for an initial chat to see if what I can offer is the right choice for you.