A new style of leadership as the world embraces AI
As the world embraces technology and AI, we need a new style of collaborative and compassionate leadership. I know that AI teams succeed when they work in a flexible and innovative way. I also believe that people become better leaders when they develop awareness of their own strengths and the context they work in.
Coaching can help unlock your team’s leadership potential, bringing them new insights about themselves, and empowering them to lead in an authentic way.
Over a number of sessions, I hold a series of coaching conversations with you, your team or your leaders, to move towards your goals and the leadership that your organisation needs.
Testimonials
“Catherine’s coaching helped me get unstuck from indecision about how to think about my future career and shifted my perspective to prioritising actions. She’s an empathetic listener who guides you to reflect on what’s at the root of your feelings on a problem and gently challenges you to consider ways forward.” - Researcher
“Working with Catherine helped me understand what I wanted whilst I was at a crossroad in my career. I had spent 4 months wondering what to do after being made redundant. There were pro's and con's of getting another job in my industry or freelancing. By the end of my first session, I had realised that Freelance, or owning my own business was the way I really wanted to go, however I was very nervous. Over the next couple of sessions I assessed what overwhelmed me and I was able to move past this and felt more driven and determined to get things done. Coaching kept me motivated and helped me move past fears and obstacles that were slowing me down. I'm very grateful to have worked with Catherine.” - Sales & Marketing Director
“I had just started a new job in a different field and Catherine's coaching helped me through the initial months settling in to a new team. With worries around working part time and coming back from maternity leave, the questions she asked guided me to think about the challenges I faced in a different, more positive way. From creating a plan to improve my day to day work life, to the bigger picture of where I'd like my career to go, I gained a better understanding of myself in just a few sessions with Catherine.” - Research Software Engineer
FAQ
What is coaching?
Through conversation, a coach can help another person move their thinking along and gain insight in a way that helps them get closer to their goals. A coaching conversation is usually a dedicated space to explore challenges, in sharp contrast to most other conversations people have in their daily lives.
What is coaching not?
Coaching is not mentoring or counselling. Coaching is a place to learn together with your coach, not to learn from them and their experience.
How is coaching organised?
Coaching is organised through a series of conversations, scheduled with your coach. Typically, a block of coaching is between 6-12 sessions, over 6-12 months. We begin with a no-commitment introductory session, and then pricing is on a monthly basis depending on the number of sessions.
What do people get out of coaching?
Studies have looked at people’s responses to coaching and what they got from the experience. Despite the huge range of scenarios in which people choose coaching, they’ve reported a range of similar experiences, including:
bringing clarity to a situation
a safe and independent non-judgemental space
honest feedback
increased insight
a supportive relationship that isn’t found elsewhere
Is coaching for me?
Coaching isn’t for everyone, and it’s crucial to begin a series of coaching sessions with the right expectations! Unlike mentoring, coaching isn’t a place to get given answers to your questions, or even to tell you what to talk about. It requires commitment to use coaching effectively, but it can drive change in the way you live and work.
Can I stop if I am not satisfied?
Yes, you’re able to stop at any time if you’re unhappy with the process.
Are you qualified as a coach?
Yes! I’ve completed a 1-year Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching from the University of Cambridge.
Sounds great, how can we get started?
Fantastic! Get in touch and we can schedule our first introductory call.