ABOUT ME
Why I am a life coach
Hi! I'm Kathryn and my former professional life is 15+ years in Human Resources.
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I've always enjoyed the positive aspects of working so closely with many different people, sometimes in challenging situations. But some time ago I realised I needed a shift of direction. And I too experienced the feelings of fear, doubt and imposter syndrome that can derive from thoughts outside our comfort zone. I've experienced the power and positivity of coaching myself and have made significant changes in my life. I hope I can help you achieve that, too!
My passion now is helping others to not allow their fears to hold them back, or their lack of confidence, feeling lost, stuck or indecisiveness to overwhelm them. I work with my clients to reassert their sense of purpose and identity to thrive personally and professionally and to be free to pursue their possible with confidence and clarity.
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more about me as a life coach
I successfully completed the Diploma in Transformational Coaching with the respected and recognised Animas Centre for Coaching during 2019/ 2020.
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I'm fascinated by the power, capability and drawbacks of the human brain and our thinking. I've studied coaching with neuroscience, positive intelligence, group coaching and I'm also drawn to the language people use and what they mean by it. In my coaching, I am particularly interested in how all these things can help people understand themselves better and realise greater possibilities for themselves in their lives.
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My coaching style is relaxed, calm and informal. My aim is for all my clients to feel comfortable with me as their coach in a confidential and non-judgemental space so that the focus can be on gaining clarity, understanding and ultimately a positive way forward.
my experience of life coaching
I built my whole career in my 20s and 30s around HR. And then I started to wonder, what else? Is this right for me anymore? Then I'd feel the fear about leaving what I knew behind and stepping into the unknown. But the thoughts were still there, and gaining momentum!
It's not been a totally straight forward journey (in reality, when is it?). But I have made significant changes in my life. I've left my former career (and comfort zone) and I've moved from the commuter edges of London to a new life in Devon. Of course there are things I miss, but there are so many things I've gained. I love being by the coast for one!
Coaching was a key part of my thinking process to get here. So, please believe me when I say if I can make positive changes, so can you, whether they are big or small or involve a move to a bungalow in the countryside or not!
my values as a life coach
My values in life and business are kindness, acceptance and courage. I believe we all need self-compassion to navigate our way through life - there will be enough challenges as it is without us making it harder on ourselves!
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It is also key to accept 'what is' - it doesn't mean we have to like it, but we need to be honest with where we are now to work out where we want to go (and how to get there).
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Finally, I know full well it takes courage to make changes, including in how you think and feel about yourself. It often means facing uncertainty, which we don't like, or throws us out of our usual routines and habits, which we also don't like! But you are in good hands, and the benefits of life coaching can be very real, positive and life-affirming.
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I hope we talk soon!
Please see my testimonials page for what my clients have to say about working with me.
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