THRIVING LONDON - Key Persons
I produce the thriving online, off line and video content for you. I've have been working in design and publishing for 25 years and I love my work, especially finding creative solutions to new challenges. I also love the outdoor life and time with my family, so I left life in London (and agency burn out) 8 years ago to live and work on the south coast. I have since found my life has more balance, and as a result I have much more creative energy to put into my work. Now I am thriving all the time!
I manage our thriving Digital Platform for you. I'll ensure you have a great experience of our online coaching programmes either alone, at your own pace or with others on one of our virtual workshops. I got so much from my own experience of thriving, it led me to begin my Yoga journey and then join the thriving team! I thought I was at 9/10 but when I looked ahead, I saw someone I didn't want to be. Now I have achieved a happy and diverse work/life balance and being part of the thriving team has added to that. I feel happy when I see people sign up to our digital platform, knowing they are beginning their own personal thriving journey. I'm blessed with being able to start my day at 10/10 with my four legged best friend and a long walk in the beautiful countryside. If my thriving state drops, I know exactly what to do!
I'm raising awareness around the menopause - how it should be about metamorphosis, not misery. When I talk to people in major organisations, I emphasise that most people don't need to suffer the symptoms of the menopause if they get the right help. One in ten menopausal women leave their jobs, and that's got to stop. I've been deep-mining the menopause for four years, producing two ground-breaking documentaries for Channel 4 with Davina McCall and my book ‘Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (but were too afraid to ask)', as well as working with The Menopause Charity. My next book and film will campaign on gender bias in women's health. My own tough menopause experience was life-changing, eventually in a good way, resulting in a new career, home, partner - and a dog. My latest obsession is cold water swimming, down to one degree. But the high is amazing afterwards.
I'll bring my experience as an Olympian to our sessions together. Over 30 years in elite sport gave me a deep understanding of the effects of stress, pressure and expectation. Now, I focus on mental wellness. You might know me from Headspace where I'm a Move Mode coach, I'm also a yoga teacher, and a mentor for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. I'll work with you to improve your health, your happiness and your performance, and I really enjoy the thriving approach to this. I thrive on science and evidence based coaching, one of my hobbies is reading research in this area. I also enjoy swimming in the sea (particularly when it's very cold!) and getting out on my bike for a spin whenever the weather is kind.
I want to see you and the people who are important to you thriving more of the time. I might work with you 1:1 to help you to nail it in every part of your life… or I might partner with your company to build a healthy culture. It warms my heart to know we have helped tens of thousands of people to… well not just survive… but to thrive both at work and at home. At work I love learning new things, making the complex simple and shaking things up. When I'm playing, I love cycling around London, walking on windy beaches in winter, going with my husband to opening nights and eating Italian ice cream with my eyes closed. The thing that helps me thrive most is seeing others thrive; it's like when you give money to a just cause - it makes you feel richer.
I'm here to support you throughout your thriving journey; I'll ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. I'm a customer service professional and I'm happiest when I'm helping you get to where you need to be, ensuring you have a positive experience on the way! One of the best parts of my role is delivering our #payitforward programme. I love hearing how people working for charities benefit from their thriving coaching. Being part of the thriving team means that I get to do what I love every day, whilst also having the time for other things - trying out new wines and eateries, long walks whilst listening to audio books, and meeting up with friends as often as possible.
Job Titles:
- Executive Coach & Operations Director
I'll work with you to make sure everything runs smoothly. My favourite part of each day is hearing what people gain from thriving. After spending over two decades delivering large scale, complex learning & development programmes, I swapped corporate life & my commute for three years of Greek Island life. I also went from almost physical ‘burn out' to impending mental ‘rust out'! I've finally found balance. I'm happiest when coaching people to thrive whatever is going on around them or walking with my dog, on a hilltop in the sunshine! On the odd occasion I get to do both, I'm at a 10/10!