
My Journey...🌱
I'm a compassionate and empowering Personal Development Life Coach with a deep passion for helping individuals achieve balance, fulfilment, and clarity in their personal and professional lives.
My life experiences as a mum, an avid walker in nature, and someone managing a chronic illness (hEDS) while prioritising health and well-being, have profoundly shaped my empathetic and intuitive approach to my coaching clients. I’ve faced and overcome significant challenges, including family bereavements and personal adversities, which have deepened my resilience, empathy, and determination.
My passion for self-development has been a guiding light, helping me navigate feelings of being lost, confused, and curious through adversity, ultimately emerging stronger and with a renewed sense of purpose.
In addition to my personal journey, I bring a wealth of professional expertise, including an extensive background as a nurse, leader, and advocate for workforce development. I specialise in work-life balance, empowering clients to reconnect with their strengths, overcome obstacles, and create lives that align with their values and goals. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with warmth, insight, and a supportive touch, ensuring clients feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Whether through one-on-one sessions, virtual coaching, or nature-based walk & talk coaching experiences, I am dedicated to fostering self-awareness, inspiring transformational growth, and helping clients see possibilities, feel empowered, and take actionable steps toward a more intentional and fulfilling life. My mission is to help others thrive by creating meaningful change with authenticity, care, and vision.

My Mission:
Inspire clients to achieve personal development growth, improved wellbeing, and innovative ways to visualise the work-life balance they desire.
My Ambition:
Utilise coaching techniques, explore various avenues for client self-improvement, focus on identifying priorities for your wellbeing, happiness, and tackling challenges related to work-life balance.
My Role:
Involves offering support, encouraging a fresh perspective, and equipping you with tools for long lasting self-development.
... Ultimately, I aim to empower you to stay motivated and make positive changes for your desired life.
My Qualifications
The OCM & East Midlands Leadership Academy (August 2017)
Dip. Professional Coach-Mentoring – EMCC Practitioner Level (ID.M189049ID)
Chartered Management Institute (2015)
Building Essential Leadership Skills – Level 5
The University of Nottingham, School of Nursing, Nottingham (Dec 2007)
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice – Level 7
Nottingham Business School, Trent University (June 2003)
PG Cert. in Management for Personnel and Development – CIPD
South Bank University, London. (June 2000)
HE Dip. Registered Children’s Nursing
Thames Valley University, London. (Nov. 1996)
Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
West Hertfordshire College of Nursing. (Dec. 1989)
Registered Nurse - General Nursing
Other Training
Practice Supervisor (Mentor) - Pan-Midlands, Yorkshire & East Practice Learning Group (March 2023)
Compassionate Conversations training - NHS Elect (March 2024)
Mentoring Update - NHS Elect (Jan 2024)
Walk Leader Training - Erewash Borough Council (August 2024)
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Course - Derbyshire County Council Oct. 2024
Suicide Awareness & Managing Mental Health Conversations - Derbyshire
County Council Oct. 2024
Cardiac Arrest Training - British Heart Foundation (Nov 2024)
Introduction to NLP - The Coaching Corner (Dec 2024)
Supporting Connection - British Red Cross (Dec 2024)
First Aid Refresher - British Red Cross (Dec 2024)