As well as reminding me of my initials, AreBe reflects the theme of change which runs through my work – a movement from where you are to where you want to be. Whether I am coaching an individual during their transition to a more senior leadership role, working with an organisation’s principals to clarify vision and devise strategy, or supporting groups of senior or emerging leaders on their journeys to greater leadership effectiveness, I believe we all achieve more when we know, at least roughly, where we want to be.

A deep-seated fascination in people and what makes them tick drove me to study business, inspired me to start my career in the human-centred profession of marketing and later led me to train as a coach – business, leadership and personal. I now combine this interest in people with my strategic perspective, broad business background and my coaching skills to support change, personal development and/or growth in individuals and businesses.

As everyone is different, my approach is bespoke and sensitive to the character and strengths of those with whom I work.

The majority of my work is with architects, engineers and other consultants who are brilliant at these technical roles. I support them to become as brilliant at leading people, communicating with their teams, managing client relationships and winning new business. I also co-deliver leadership development programmes for senior leadership teams and emerging leader cohorts through Step Up which I co-created with another coach, Louise Rodgers with whom I co-host the podcast ‘Coaches On The Couch’.

I am an associate coach for neurodiversity specialists Genius Within so work with dyslexic thinkers, autistic clients, ADHDers and other neurodivergent thinkers to thrive in the workplace. I also coach young people in secondary schools as a volunteer coach for Yes Futures supporting the development of confidence, reslience and communication skills.

Before founding AreBe, I was Operational Director for project managers, Buro Four and I bring almost 30 years experience of the built environment sector.