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After 25 years working in the Pharmaceutical industry, 17 as a union rep, I was involved in negotiations with senior management to obtain the best terms for my colleagues when the site was closed. That's where I got the communication skills bug.
After this I worked for a small charity for 8 years developing my skills coaching and mentoring secondary school pupils, and teaching both Safeguarding a...
After 25 years working in the Pharmaceutical industry, 17 as a union rep, I was involved in negotiations with senior management to obtain the best terms for my colleagues when the site was closed. That's where I got the communication skills bug.
After this I worked for a small charity for 8 years developing my skills coaching and mentoring secondary school pupils, and teaching both Safeguarding and mentoring skills to our volunteers.
Over the last 20 years I have coached at least 150 secondary school pupils from year 7 through to year 13.

I once read that coaching is all about change. Well maybe, but when I trained to coach basketball I learned something that stuck with me.
You TEACH the Principle, then you COACH the techniques.
I believe we don't always need to change what we do, just learn to do it better.
My 1-1 sessions are driven by my desire to understand first, to listen, to see through the eyes of my mentee. That doesn't mean I'll necessarily agree, but I believe if they feel listened to first, the opportunity for improvement will shine through.
The easiest way to keep down costs and travelling time is to work online is via
video calls.
I hope you might find this opportunity something you would like to explore
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