Early learner! Losing a parent, childhood trauma, being expelled from school all added up to a turbulent start for a shy yet gregarious girl. The gift was a deep thirst to learn how to negotiate life’s challenges, especially the art of relating. Self-development mastery turned out to be a lifetime’s journey.
Breadth of expertise I’ve trained with and been inspired by some of the world’s most renowned change agents and emotional intelligence protagonists such as Tony Robbins, Ian McDermott, Michael Gelb, Robert Dilts, David Weikart, Anne Gerharty, Dr Marshall Rosenberg, Rolando Toro, Marie Miyashiro et al.
I’ve directed companies, chaired not- for- profit associations, led project teams; rolled out national programmes for change with leaders in education; worked with schools; in prisons and with families. Consulted with service organisations and retail corporations; working as an empathy specialist with a global consultancy.
I’ve maintained a private coaching practice for over 18 years.
Dedicated to helping individuals I believe everyone should have access to core emotional intelligence training and integrated wellness disciplines.
I draw on highly effective emotional intelligent, relational dynamic disciplines: Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Mindful Movement. These change mediums, pave the way for creating a personal and/or group/systemic ‘culture of empathy’.
You and I have some universal needs in common: to be heard, to feel empowered, nourished, understood and to connect with others. Inclusivity, equality, and interdependence can emerge when we express ourselves honestly even when angry, afraid, or face challenging circumstances.
I love working with those who are willing to share their stories and witness the profound positive change which comes from applying new ways of learning and being.
Family-focused with a love of the sun! As a mother and grandmother, used to the ups and downs of family dynamics, I like to think that there is not much that I haven’t heard, witnessed or experienced directly! The way Family is honoured is very important to me and so is giving myself a good balance, when it comes to ‘work, rest and play’. Living part of the year in Greece certainly helps achieve this!
Giving back for the past decade I’ve devoted my time and services to voluntary initiatives. It’s rewarding to help contribute to the growth of NVC in the UK ; Mindful movement and Dance Connection and to various not-for-profit enterprises and charities such as Action on Addiction and Lewy Bodies Dementia Society which are close to my heart.