I am extremely enthusiasm and positive and I bring these qualities into every aspect of my personal and professional life.

After many years in education, most recently as a Headteacher, I made the considered decision to step away from headship at Christmas to focus more directly on supporting individuals through coaching. I am currently training as a Level 3 and Level 5 Life Coach and this transition reflects my deep commitment to using my experience to support the next generation of learners in a more personalised and empowering way. My career in education has been driven by a passion for helping young people succeed—academically, emotionally, and personally. Having taught across the full primary age range and led schools for several years, I have an in-depth understanding of the pressures students face and the factors that influence motivation, confidence and performance. I now bring this insight into my coaching practice, supporting students to develop self-awareness, resilience and effective strategies to achieve their goals and aspirations. Through my life coaching training, I am developing a strong client-centred approach, underpinned by active listening, reflective questioning, goal-setting, and accountability. I am skilled at creating supportive, non-judgemental environments where individuals feel heard and empowered to explore challenges honestly. By helping students understand themselves better—how they learn, what motivates them and what may be holding them back—I support them to take ownership of their progress and unlock their potential. My extensive experience as an educator strengthens my effectiveness as a Student Life Coach. I have spent years mentoring pupils, early-career teachers and apprentices, designing personalised development plans and closely monitoring progress. I understand how to support learners to improve study habits, manage workload and build confidence, and I am adept at identifying when students need encouragement, structure, or practical strategies to move forward. In addition, my background as a SENDCo has reinforced the importance of inclusive, individualised support. I am experienced in adapting approaches to meet diverse needs and ensuring that every learner feels capable, supported, and valued. This perspective allows me to coach with empathy, flexibility and a strong focus on strengths. I bring genuine enthusiasm, warmth and energy to my work and am deeply motivated by by empowering others to succeed and thrive.