According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word 'Real' means: "

"Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed."

I don't believe in gimmicks or any coaching that isn't action-orientated or rooted in fact.

We will be digging into what gets in your way, what you are fearful of, what habits and thinking hold you back or stop you feeling like you are being you. We are made up of a beautiful mix of beliefs, thoughts, experiences and life stories that have led us to where we are. Not all of us have had perfect family lives or upbringings. And I know that from personal experience! But whatever your history, good, bad, or indifferent, I will be supporting you in defining your future.

My real-life coaching style is compassionate but also honest and direct. I won't always tell you what you want to hear, but I promise I will hold your hand through those times when it feels uncomfortable and hard. The critical reason is that those are the times when you are likely to have the biggest revelations or 'aha' moments. Those moments when you breakthrough and understand your inner workings, and why your brain has worked like that. It's then you can decide how you live your life in a way that makes you happy.

Getting the right coach that you will feel comfortable with is really important to your overall experience and success. Have a look at;

Are they experienced and are they qualified by the relevant bodies or associations? Will they hold you accountable and will they motivate you to do your best self-development work? Do you like them? Do they make you feel comfortable, hopeful, positive and excited about the future? Are they able to give you practical methods and techniques of change rather than just having a chat? Be wary of coaches that tell you they fix people or that you may only need 1 session

I work with all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds. In summary, I work with anyone who has decided it's time to do something different and wants support and direction in making a change.

It's probably one of my most asked questions. And it very much depends on your situation, history, hopes, fears, dreams, and ambition. This is why I always have an initial call with potential clients. I can then make the right recommendations for YOU. But I'll be honest with you, there is no such thing as a magic coaching bullet. So, my coaching package last for at least nine sessions. If you are looking for a quick fix, I'm not the right coach for you. I do have some clients I have been coaching for years. But these tend to be executive coaching clients. They want to maintain a stable career trajectory and use me as ongoing counsel.

Understanding and a smile! While I'm very serious about supporting others on their journey, I also bring humour, curiosity and creativity into our sessions. You may be exposed to all of my techniques or just one – it really depends on what the individual needs are. We are all beautifully unique and different, so I only focus on what you need and therefore, what works.

Finally, you should expect to learn lots about yourself and your capability to achieve anything. Expect to find out that no matter your background, who you are or where you have come from, you can be happy – for life, so be careful what you wish for!

For some clients who are interested in making a long term commitment to coaching, I use the psychometric profiling tool Insights Discovery. It's a system I have been using for well over a decade and provides deep and unique insight into what makes you tick, how you communicate and where your blind spots are. Most of my clients who use this tool are amazed at how well they are understood and described! It also gives helpful advice and tips on how you might adjust things to improve your connection and communication with others, including personal and work relationships. Psychometric profiling provides you with a much deeper understanding of who you are, building the foundation for a highly targeted coaching programme.