Individual and team clients

My ideal clients:

  • are optimistic, energetic and busy

  • thrive in work but struggle to find balance in life

  • believe they can make a difference to their life through the coaching commitment

  • are up for a challenge!

I want you to have felt challenged and taken out of your comfort zone.

Examples of recent projects

Logo for Spire Healthcare

Coaching the Regional Clinical Directors at Spire Healthcare provided an incredible opportunity to work with highly pressured leaders in the health service.

Some of the themes covered here included strategies for coping under pressure, self-care while achieving high performance and preparing for complex conversations while retaining empathy for others.

“I would highly recommend Trish as a coach.

She used effective methods to support my senior team in managing and thriving in a demanding workload.

Trish is an absolute professional and has made a hugely positive difference to my team.”
— Alison Dickinson, Group Clinical Director, Spire Healthcare
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I coached this amazing team of charity workers, who support young carers and young workers, as they emerge from lockdown and working remotely.

In advance of embarking on a new 'year' with new leadership, new vision and new ways of working, together through the coaching they were enabled to reaffirm their values, find a continued alliance in their goals and, cement their commitment in how they want to work together.

I felt very honoured to work with Renaissance Foundation.

“Her positive, gentle and listening approach really helped us to form our team alliance, agreed ways of working and priorities for well-being in the workplace.

Her work with me before the session really ensured she understood our charity, our values and how she could help us to become even more aligned with one another.

I would highly recommend Trish - we came away with clear action points and feeling really energised as a team.”
— Natalie Chevin, Director of Fundraising and Impact, Renaissance Foundation
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As more headteachers are moving into executive leadership and CEOs of Multi-Academy Trusts, I was invited by ASCL to coach on the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership.

Here the coaching has focussed on confidence building and self-belief, empowering and developing other leaders, and, courage, risk-taking and holding others to account.

“Trish challenged my thinking. in a kind and supportive manner, and led me to make what will prove to be a life changing decision.

She encourages you to face those things that you have put in boxes in your brain, because they are too big or scary to consider, or because as a leader, there is just 1no time 1 to consider your own needs.

The whole coaching experience for me was tough but I have emerged stronger, and shall certainly be working with Trish going forward.”
— Cath Kitchen, Executive Headteacher
Logo of Olive Academies

Olive Academies, a multi-academy trust, supports children and young people who have experienced difficulty in learning in mainstream schools.

The headteachers work with young people who are at risk of exclusion, those who have been permanently excluded from school and those who have medical needs.

I have delighted in coaching the headteachers across Olive working through the lens of resilience, well-being, growth leadership, optimising performance and team development.

“Trish has gone on to become an invaluable asset to the organisation through her high quality work with our leaders. I am always impressed by the feedback I receive about her professionalism and careful questioning to help each individual to reflect on their approach to work.

I thoroughly recommend her to any organisation who values its staff and wants to help them grow in their lives.”
— Mark Vickers, CEO, Olive Academies
Logo of Tempo Time Credits

I was approached by the CEO of this amazing charity, Tempo, to coach the leaders as they stepped into new roles across the organisation.

We focussed on areas like articulating and communicating their vision, setting priorities, time management and work-life harmony.

“Being coached by Trish was a pleasure, and really valuable both in terms of short term ‘settling in’ goals as I started a new role, and longer term thinking.

She helped me work through my aspirations and identify and overcome some of my fears ! I feel much better able to deal with the day to day and take forward the long term as a result.”
— Jude Luckett, Development Director, Tempo Time Credits

Thank you to these other clients for your feedback

  • Sharon Ilstrup <span class="attribution">Managing Director, The Attic Learning Community, Seattle</span>

    Trish brings great humour and warmth to our sessions which makes me feel safe to step out of my comfort zone and take risks.

    Through her powerful questioning she enables me to look at issues from different perspectives and helps me find solutions, which I own. She has great energy and is passionate about empowering women, particularly women in leadership.

    Her ability to listen deeply and call me out on the stories I hide behind, are amazing and much needed in order for me to reach my dreams and goals.

    I highly recommend this powerhouse coach for anyone in need of a shift and transformation in their life.

  • Pontso Mafethe <span class="attribution">Freelance consultant in women's rights and philanthropy. BBC100 Women 2013-2014</span>

    My journey with Trish has been transformational - she got me, and gently cajoled and guided me to better get me.

    From being overwhelmed with possibilities, tears, and struggling to make sense of them all, Trish with insight, empathy and a box full of creative tools, has supported me through a process of reflection, understanding, and humour.

    I'm still on a journey but I now have clarity, confidence and direction. A friend highly recommended Trish to me, and I too recommend her highly.

  • Kathryn Hobbs <span class="attribution">CEO, Christopher Nieper Education Trust</span>

    I have worked with Trish for 7 years which in itself speaks for the value I attach to these sessions.

    While every year is different, having someone who has been on the journey with me has enabled our discussions to be very focused and tailored and to cumulatively build. I invited her to present at our first Trust Training Day. The feedback was exceptional and led to leaders in all our schools undertaking further work with Trish.

    Above all else I find the time to stop and reflect in a guided, purposeful, challenging and supportive framework to be a vital part of my professional development.

  • Theodoros Chronopoulos <span class="attribution">Senior Programme Officer for Africa and Russia, EMpower - The Emerging Markets Foundation</span>

    Trish is amazing.

    She helped me realign my professional objectives with my deeply-held values and to discover strengths I did not know I had.

    It was exactly what l needed as I moved forward with my career.

  • Rosie Farrer <span class="attribution">Neworks Director, Tempo Time Credits</span>

    Trish coached a member of my team and over that time I saw her confidence in her own abilities grow and develop. She became clearer at communicating with others internally, and more assertive, taking a real lead where previously she might have deferred to others. It has been so useful in helping her think through where she wants to take her talents in future both within the organisation and ultimately beyond.

    It has been fantastic to see such an impact over a short space of time.

  • Russell Boulton <span class="attribution">CEO, Enrich Learning Trust</span>

    Trish's coaching has been transformative for our headteachers.

    Her tailored approach has equipped our leaders with the skills and confidence to navigate challenges and implement innovative solutions, directly improving outcomes.

    The ongoing support provided by Trish ensures continuous professional growth, making her an invaluable partner in our quest for excellence.

    I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any organisation seeking to support their leaders to elevate their leadership.

  • Craig Howe <span class="attribution">Emerging leaders success coach</span>

    Working with Trish is a joy. Her big heart shines brightly.

    This enabled me to open up and trust in the space of exploration we created together. Although gentle, Trish is also firm. She obtained my commitment to the actions needed for my progress.

    I felt deeply heard and held making this whole process feel nurturing, like a warm embroce.

  • Jenni Richards <span class="attribution">Primary Education Director</span>

    I was extremely fortunate to receive professional coaching with Trish through my NPQEL course.

    She fully supported me in helping me carefully consider different perspectives through her expert coaching and facilitating.

    She expertly used probing questions to clarify my thinking and to create discernible and meaningful ways forward to improve and also in reaffirming my strengths.

    I would highly recommend Trish as a coach.

  • Lindy James <span class="attribution">Counsellor & Intimacy Coach, California</span>

    I found Trish to be a professional and very warm coach to work with.

    I felt motivated to accomplish my goals with her kind yet persistent support. I feel lasting changes in my behaviour around the work we did.

    I would recommend Trish to anyone looking for support in making changes in their life.

  • Pam Gibson <span class="attribution">Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Executive Coach, The Bradford Group</span>

    She has keen instincts and intuition that allow her to read between the lines and ask powerful, insightful and difference-making questions that open doors for new possibilities and new perspectives.

    She is also a compassionate person / coach and that makes for a strong champion to have on your side when trying to break out of your comfort zone.

    Working with Trish has been an incredibly positive and rewarding experience.

  • Mike Davies <span class="attribution">Director of Global Communications, PwC</span>

    Trish is a great listener who is able to take a mass of information and by careful. considered questioning arrive at the heart of the issue.

    Helping you to find not only potential answers, but to learn a lot about yourself and your ambitions along the way.

I’d like to listen to you. To champion, develop and empower you.