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I view coaching as a purposeful focus on success. My best work is with managers, supervisors, leaders, athletes, competitors and individuals who want to up their performance level and results. The tailored coaching I provide creates achievable goals and builds mental and emotional strength.
The difference that makes the difference My passion is helping individuals and teams gain solutions that are individual to them and their situation. We create results that are repeatable. You thrive on pressure. For individuals or teams who...
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My leadership has become more responsive, more authentic and the business is thriving. The coaching really has made a difference to me and my team." Neal's experience and expertise has been very beneficial to the development of our squad as a 'team' and to individuals. Neal offers ideas and advice that is uncomplicated, makes perfect sense and is easy to put into practice. He makes a difference" |
Common Coaching Areas
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Tools and Assessments MBTI - Myers Briggs Type Indicator
RMP - Reiss Motivation Profile VIA - Character Strengths MTQ48 - Mental Toughness PVQ - Personal Values Questionnaire LAB - Language and Behaviour Profile Authenticity Scale (Alex Wood) Positive and Negative Affect Scale (Watson & Clark) Subjective Happiness Scale (Lyubomirsky) Strengths Use Scale (Govindji & Linley) Positivity Ratio (Online Tool - Fredrickson) Mindset (Online Tool - Dweck) |
Approach
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My approach is grounded in positive psychology, neuro-linguistics and solutions focussed, and has been described as facilitative, perceptive, rigorous and creative. I use scientifically valid tools and proven approaches in conjunction with utilising my full depth of knowledge as an INLPTA Registered Coach Trainer, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, Qualified Teacher (QTLS) and NLP Coach Trainer (INLPTA). I am also an experienced executive coach supervisor and author of The NLP Coach Companion.
"Understanding my values and strengths has made me more effective as a leader" Focussed on the individual or team, my input is supportive of and complementary to guidance and strategies from managers, occupational health, team psychologists, and technical coaches.
As a psychotherapist I am able to support strong emotional responses in the coaching context and help people move past limitations or worries towards a greater sense of authenticity and professional identity. |
Business
I have delivered executive coaching to staff at middle, senior and director levels in local government, NHS and businesses. A number of assignments have been as part of Employee Assistance Programmes following OH referral. As a corporate trainer I have a solid working knowledge of many leadership theories, strategic, negotiation, decision making, team development, people management, etc. I bring real world experience as a business manager and director that allows me to quickly understand and connect with the challenges faced by coachees. I have a MSc in Recreation Management (Loughborough). Sport
I have worked with a wide range of amateur and elite athletes, adventurers (youngest woman to summit Everest), members of the British Orienteering elite development squad (since 2012), Northants County Cricket Team (In association with Outward Bound) and the UK World Skills squad & training team (In association with Brathay). I research widely and draw on a wide set of tools from the field of Sports Psychology and apply The Chimp Paradox and NLP Modelling where it is useful. |
"The techniques and strategies we designed helped me perform at my best in presentations and meetings" “It seems incredible to think about the person I used to be. I now understand the racer inside me a whole lot better, and also the reasons and emotions related to poor performance. Now that I know why I think and feel the way I do, it is easy to manage bad feelings and capitalise on good feelings.” |
OPTION 1 - EMERGENT COACHING
Responding to a specific concern, issue or challenge you are facing by helping you negotiate the current situation and move towards the best outcome. You bring the problem, topic or situation you want to explore and leave with new awareness, insights, solutions or strategies to apply. OPTION 2 - DEVELOPMENTAL COACHING Pre-planned topics that focus on self-awareness, career targets and goals, workplace challenges, leadership effectiveness, personal impact, values and purpose, strategy, etc. Each session we look at a different topic and you leave with new awareness, insights, solutions or strategies to apply. Includes a range of personality tools and assessments, follow-up notes and email support. |
Next Steps
References
My work respects the confidential coaching relationship, however a few anonymous quotes are included on this page. Please contact me if you would like to talk with a Commissioner, Supervisee, or Coachee to learn more about my style and effectiveness. Elite and aspirant world-class athletes
A limited number of pro-bono spaces are available to elite and aspirant world-class athletes - please get in touch. |
"I think a really major factor in being able to do this was to be self-aware, which meant I could make a plan for how to deal with different scenarios in the week. Talking to you helped me get that foundation that I could use to work from. It was a great step for me to have a greater feeling of control over my week." |
Individual Coaching Session (Organisation Funded)Usually booked as a set of three 50minute sessions, once every 2-3 weeks, to focus on a specific area that is stopping someone perform at their best. e.g. confidence, doubt, stress, worry, negative thinking, tension, emotional blocks, low motivation, weaknesses, etc. |
Executive Coaching Programme (Organisation Funded)Set of six 1.5 hour sessions over a 6 month period to focus on self-awareness, career targets and goals, workplace challenges and leadership effectiveness and impact.
Includes a range of personality tools and assessments, follow-up notes and email support. |
Individual Coaching Session (Private Funded) |
