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The terms mentoring and coaching are sometimes used interchangeably. What I do is help people - often in senior positions - improve their effectiveness, both in their professional and in their personal lives.
Most of my mentoring and coaching work is with organisations in Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, and the North East of England. The consultancy is based in Newcastle.
All of the people I mentor and coach want to be the best they can be. They are not just ambitious; they are usually passionate about their work. And, like all human beings, they have times when they feel dissatisfied with their performance, troubled by a particular relationship or conflict, uncertain how to move forward with an issue, or feel lacking in specific skills or techniques.
For some the mentoring process has been suggested by others; some have seen the benefits their colleagues have gained; and some are simply seeking a way to improve their own performance.
Most of the people I mentor and coach have had many thousands of pounds spent on them in management and leadership skills training, much of which has been useful. But while training courses often give you good information and skills, by their very nature the courses can’t focus on the specific issues which affect your ability to realise your potential.
I provide you with a safe and confidential space to look at your work with someone who is: completely independent and neutral; looks with a fresh eye; is able to challenge; and who gives truthful feedback. I work with you on a one-to-one basis, calling upon my many years experience as a manager, trainer, mentor, coach, and person centred therapist.
Because everyone is unique, all sessions are tailor-made. My job as a mentor and coach is to help you identify and build on your strengths, and to help you develop new skills, techniques and attitudes, and often provide some insight into what has held you back.
Sessions are usually an hour and a half in length at my premises, and people commonly book four to six sessions over a period of time, giving you both control and flexibility.
Feedback commonly includes comments like:
Feedback commonly includes that personal changes made through mentoring have been of benefit to the recipient, their organisations, their staff, their clients, and to their families.
The people I mentor include:
Organisations who use me include:
The above information is available as downloadable documents:
Mentoring and Coaching as a Word document.
Mentoring and Coaching as a pdf document.
There are several ways of contacting me for an initial discussion, or to get further information.