I created The Compass Coach because I believe every person, whether a leader, a young person, or someone quietly carrying more than they show, deserves a space where they can pause, breathe, and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

I’ve spent over 28 years working within the public sector, and I understand the pressure people feel when they’re constantly assessed, compared, or expected to perform. My work is rooted in the belief that growth happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported. Coaching isn’t about fixing anyone. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, understand your patterns, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

The compass in my branding reflects this: a gentle guide back to your true direction, not a map that tells you where to go. Nature inspires everything I do — the calm, the space, the symbolism of growth. My coaching style mirrors that: steady, grounded, warm, and deeply human.

MY APPROACH

Ethical. Trauma‑informed. Relational. Flexible.

People often tell me that working with me feels like exhaling. I coach in a way that helps people slow down, think clearly, and reconnect with who they are — not just what’s expected of them. I’m values‑led, down to earth, and never in a hurry.

My early experiences in education taught me how deeply words, labels, and expectations can shape identity and self-belief. That understanding sits quietly beneath everything I do and informs the way I hold space for others — with gentleness, curiosity, and respect.

My approach is:

• Trauma‑informed

• Ethical and reflective

• Relational

• Values‑led

• Flexible and responsive

For some, that means a quiet room and a reflective conversation. For others, it means walk‑and‑talk coaching in the countryside, using movement, fresh air, and open space to support clearer thinking and emotional release. The environment becomes part of the work — chosen intentionally to help you feel grounded, safe, and able to explore what matters.

My work is rooted in integrity, empathy, social justice, and a belief that people do best when they feel safe enough to be themselves.

MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Experience that supports, steadies, and strengthens your journey.

I’m an Accredited Executive Coach, a Leadership & Development Specialist, and a Coach Supervisor‑in‑Training. My work is shaped by years of experience supporting adults, young people, and organisations across education, public sector, and corporate environments.

Qualifications & Training

• Accredited Executive Coach

• Diploma in Life Coaching

• Diploma in Coaching within Education

• Training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

• Leadership & Development Specialist

• Coach Supervisor in Training (qualifying June)

• Specialist training in trauma‑informed practice

• Safeguarding trained

• DBS checked

• Extensive CPD in wellbeing, communication, and reflective practice

These qualifications aren’t just certificates — they shape the way I work. They ensure every session is held with professionalism, ethics, and a deep understanding of human behaviour and emotional safety.

WHO I WORK WITH

I support:

• Leaders and managers in public sector and corporate settings

• Teachers, pastoral staff, and school leadership teams

• Young people navigating confidence, identity, and emotional challenges

• Organisations seeking to strengthen wellbeing, communication, and culture

My programmes are always tailored, always relational, and always designed with care.

A WARM INVITATION

If you’re looking for a calm, supportive space to understand what’s holding you back — and to grow into your true worth — I’d love to connect. Coaching is a partnership, and it starts with a conversation.