I am a holistic and leadership coach and self-help author. For over 20 years I’ve supported people in their wellbeing and personal growth. My experience and varied background allows me to do deep, impactful work and I love sharing my expertise in ways that lift people up.
My background
I began my career with a 5 year degree in Traditional Chinese medicine (including 5 months in Beijing). I went on to practice acupuncture for 20 years both privately and on the NHS. In that time I also studied resistance stretching, energy work, shamanism and coaching. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients from CEOs in the city (London’s financial district) to people living on the breadline, and everyone in between. This has taught me a lot about what we all need as human beings to succeed and thrive.
Over time I began to see the importance of self-expression and living to our fullest – not just in terms of satisfaction, but to our physical and mental health. I realized that if we want to be healthy we need to be connected to our true selves and express that into the world in a way that feels genuine for us.
I trained in two types of coaching: holistic and leadership. Holistic coaching allows me to work with clients on creating a rich and satisfying life through considering all aspects of their world, which is goes much deeper than some other forms of coaching, and is therefore more impactful. Through Leadership coaching, on the other hand, I support people in finding and honing their own genuine leadership style. I love this work because we are never challenged to be fully ourselves as much as when we step into the role of leader.
As an author I share many self-help techniques that I have picked up through my career. I love helping people through books, just as other authors have helped me.
So, I have had an unconventional career, but the variety and range has given me the ability to think outside of the box and connect to a people deeply. I love working with people who know they are capable of more and are ready for change.
This is from my trip to Mongolia to visit shamans. It was a very impactful trip and I had a wonderful ceremony with a Dukha (reindeer herder people) shaman.
Travel has helped me to broaden my horizons considerably – you never know what you’re going to learn about people when you leave the day-to-day behind.
I truly care about my clients and helping them succeed. It is an honor to be able to support others in doing amazing things in the world and watching the ripple effects spread to many other people. My core philosophy is that we all have the abilities we need to succeed inside us innately – but we might need some help and guidance in expressing them.
If coaching with me feels like it might be a good fit for you, reach out for an intro call.
Alternatively, if you’d like to, you can check out my books here.
You can also contact me for more information on giving talks or holding workshops, by emailing me here. Please include details of what you are interested in.
My Qualifications
Post-Graduate Certificate, Leadership Coaching with The Institute of Psychosynthesis
Holistic Coaching Diploma with Distinction with UK College of Holistic Training
Resistance Stretching certification
BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese medicine and BM from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese medicine.
Other qualifications include: meditation teacher, shamanic practitioner certification, Thai massage, reiki and more.