A staggering 82% of leaders are accidental managers who, through hard work and success in their specialism, have found themselves in charge of something they never trained for – a team of people.

Is that you? It was definitely me.

When it comes to people management, I’ve learned that developing yourself is a far more effective starting point than trying to 'control' others - the best way to develop your team is to develop yourself first.

There are great training programmes out there to get you started and to learn new tools and techniques. But it’s at the coal face where the real learning happens, and it never stops. That’s where coaching comes in.

If you’re a new or existing manager, an aspiring or established leader, coaching can fast track you through the learning process. I can support you to work through your successes and challenges in real time. I can help you unpick the reality of where you are right now and support you to find a way forward that works for you and for the people you manage.

I work with individuals directly and also with progressive employers who offer coaching support to their staff.