Gemma Edwards-Watson

A qualified level 7 coach and mentor who has worked with a wide range of individuals. My specialism is goal setting, behaviour change and emotional intelligence. The power of mentoring is being a champion, but holding the space for challenge and reflection. With my 2.5 decades of experience, I have a wealth of experience, knowledge and activities that can support reaching a goal.
I hold memberships for the Association of Coaching and the Association for Business Mentors. Trust takes time to build, but as a mentor, I will ensure that I create the space for safe conversation and activities that support the relationship-building process.

For the last 5 years, I have been working with young people, athletes and leaders in public services. My passion is people, helping them to be the best version of themselves and developing tools to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. I have a personal story with this. A decade ago, although I had a wealth of coaching and mentoring experience, I went on a personal journey to seek my own goals, and I developed habits and tools that when I got sepsis in late 2023, I was able to support my recovery as well as keep moving forward in the best way possible of where I was in recovery. I strive to be the mentor who champions personal development, hence having memberships, access to my own coach/mentor and being a part of networks that support my own development.

I live with a hidden disability after sepsis, and I can say that life is still beautiful, although at times challenging, and that is what I am able to get others to see, regardless of age and sector I have worked in.