ABOUT ME
For more than 25 years, I’ve been fortunate to work with leaders and teams around the world, from FMCG and retail to social enterprise, education, and healthcare. Along the way, I’ve held senior leadership development roles at Mars Inc., Clarks International, and WHSmith, experiences that taught me just how much culture, clarity and connection shape both people and performance. Today, as founder of The Coastal Coach Ltd., I partner with senior teams to strengthen leadership, shape culture, and embed behaviours that drive growth and high performance.
My approach combines gestalt coaching, NLP, Time Line Therapy, and Blue Health Coaching, tailored to each client’s needs. I’ve worked with over 500 leaders and facilitated 200+ high-performing team interventions worldwide, helping individuals and teams improve collaboration, unlock potential, and achieve meaningful results. Known for an intuitive, empathetic, and appropriately challenging style, I create spaces where clients can explore beneath the surface, confront challenges, and drive transformation that lasts. My focus is always on practical outcomes, supporting leaders and teams to perform more effectively and create lasting impact.
Nature, adventure, and meaningful connection are at the heart of who I am, both in life and in my work as a coach.
I’m deeply inspired by the outdoors, particularly the wild beauty of the ocean and remote landscapes. Time spent hiking through Dartmoor’s moorland or along the rugged coastline allows me to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with myself and the world around me.
Most days, you’ll find me outdoors getting my coastal fix, rain or shine. Having walked all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, I know its cliffs, coves, and rhythms intimately. That landscape keeps me grounded and reflective, qualities I bring into my coaching space to help clients find their own sense of clarity and direction.
My mantra "Travel, Wander, Explore" has taken me across more than 100 countries, immersing me in diverse cultures and unforgettable human experiences. These journeys haven’t just broadened my perspective, they continue to shape the way I connect, listen, and support others through coaching. Each encounter has deepened my empathy, curiosity, and ability to meet people exactly where they are.
MY JOURNEY
I’ve always been deeply inspired by people’s personal stories, their resilience in the face of adversity, their courage to chase dreams, and the mindset shifts that fuel their growth. I'm endlessly curious about how our beliefs, inner dialogue, and perspective shape our motivation, focus, and ultimately, our results.
While our journeys may look different, I’ve found that those who lead fulfilling lives often share common threads: a strong sense of self, a clear set of values and a mindset rooted in growth.
Our minds hold our power, our future.
For me, everything began to change when I shifted how I viewed myself. I stopped defining myself by my flaws. I let go of comparisons as a measure of worth. I began questioning my inner voice, asking when it helped, and when it held me back. These changes allowed me to own my strengths, celebrate everyday wins, and focus on what genuinely brought me joy.
I also committed to three self-leadership principles: Take personal responsibility; Focus on the positives; Build resilience through setbacks.
By aligning my life with my core values (achievement, authenticity, adventure, aesthetics),I experienced more energy, fulfillment and peace.
That clarity sparked something bigger in me: a passion to help others break through their barriers and thrive.
There's nothing more rewarding than seeing someone step into their potential, grow with confidence and fly.
EXPERIENCE
I've supported multiple leaders and teams across the world to thrive.
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Coached over 500 leaders on personal, leadership and organisational development.
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Developed & deployed talent and leadership development programmes from small groups to conferences.
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Designed & facilitated 200 high performing team interventions for UK, European and global teams.
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Run women's wellness workshops and retreats.
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Worked with numerous corporate, public sector, social enterprises, retail, manufacturing, FMCG, education and health organisations.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Blue Health Coach
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Gestalt Coach
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NLP Practioner (Hypnotist and Time Line Therapy)
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Hogan Practitioner
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MBTI Practitioner
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Insights Practitioner
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British Psychological Society - Level A & B
