I have always been fascinated by how we think, feel, behave and interact as human beings. This significantly influenced my career choices: shaping children’s learning as a teacher; building a highly effective team as a headteacher, then supporting the development of leadership teams as a consultant. Being a headteacher gave me some of the greatest joys and toughest times of my working life. My initial motivation to become a coach was driven by my desire to offer practical and empathetic support for headteachers, at a deeper and more personal level. I now work as a professional coach with leaders in individual schools and across Multi-Academy Trusts.
About Me
I initially trained at the University of Cambridge, where I completed both my Certificate and Diploma in Coaching, as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and School Improvement, with a particular focus on managing headteacher performance. Initially, the majority of my clients were headteachers, who value my personal experience of headship and extensive involvement in governance across both primary and secondary phases. My client base now extends beyond those working directly in schools, to include leaders working within the education sector in areas as diverse as initial teacher training, safeguarding, finance and recruitment.
I love being immersed in leadership and learning, and engage in deep self-reflection, ongoing training and high-quality supervision. My aim is to practice to a consistently high standard, with professionalism and integrity, in a world that is rapidly evolving around us.
I am proud to be accredited as a Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC Global).
I am also a Member of the Association for Coaching.
The coaching relationship is the foundation for success, built on trust and my belief that everyone has huge potential to learn, grow and change.
