About Fiona

I have been through my fair share of challenges and transitions in life, both professionally and personally, which have shaped the person that I am today. I have experienced coaching and really valued the time and space it offered to gain perspective on my life and to plan the way forward! At the time it felt like a bit of an indulgence, but looking back it was invaluable in helping me to achieve both my business and personal goals.

I have 20 years’ experience coaching and mentoring individuals and groups. I draw on my academic qualifications, business and life experience to work with individuals to achieve their personal goals and objectives. I have a particular interest in Life Transitions. These are often significant, life defining decisions. I work with clients as they clarify their objectives, evaluate options, consider risks and define an action plan to achieve the desired goal. My style is action orientated: whilst it is important to understand the detail of a situation, there is no value in the process unless the client feels they have achieved a positive outcome.

In my business career I progressed to director level with a multinational pharmaceutical company and following that I ran my own business for 10 years providing professional services to the NHS and Local Authorities. Through my career experience I realised that what I really loved was the one to one aspects of my work, supporting individuals to be effective in their roles and achieve their personal goals and objectives – which I came to realise was coaching! Whilst for me coaching had always been an important component of my role as a senior leader, I was curious and keen to learn more about how to coach effectively. 

Before establishing my coaching practice, I completed an Intensive Coaching Skills course, accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management. That was followed up with a 3-year, part time, Level 7 post graduate diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. I have also completed an accredited life coaching course. The combination of my own personal journey, my business experience and formal qualifications enable me to provide empathetic and effective coaching services. 

I will always be honest with you and will encourage you to be honest with yourself. I may ask you challenging questions which will push you: that's my job. I am also calm, reassuring and non judgemental and will work with you to identify your options and achieve your goals.

I ensure that I maintain my coaching skills and awareness of best practice through a CPD programme. Whilst I aim to make sessions relaxed and enjoyable, I feel it is important to maintain a professional approach and I incorporate the Code of Ethics of the EMCC into my practice.