Performance holds up when people know how to look after themselves and how to look after each other. That's not a side note to this work, it's the backbone of what I do. 
 
Over 20 years experience working with managers and leaders helping them to manage pressure and stress, and develop sustainable habits that enhance health, wellbeing and engagement while reducing sickness and absenteeism. 
 
Ex corporate leader who understands managing people, budgets, pressure and performance in a complex operational environment. Working for BGL, part of the Compare the Market group, ensuring Health & Safety compliance and managing the wellbeing agenda for circa 3000 employees. 
 
I've coached and trained senior leaders, directors, managers, and teams across various industry sectors, including transport, construction, manufacturing, financial services, health insurance, media, local authorities, and legal firms. Notably, I held preferred supplier status for coaching within British Telecom for several years. 
 
Accredited MHFA Instructor having trained over 4000 people in mental health first aid skills giving them the knowledge and confidence to normalise conversations about anxiety, depression and suicide, and knowing how and where to signpost for appropriate help. 
 
An accredited ICF ACC Coach, Certified Cognitive Behavioural Coach, Diploma in Wellbeing Coaching, Nutrition Therapist and Neurodivergent Inclusive Coach. 
 
Married with a love of friends, family and two beautiful boisterous grandsons. Also passionate about 'walking my talk', sustaining my health and keeping fit through walking, cycling, yoga and tennis. 
“Cathy helped me face up to some key personal and professional challenges and overcome a number of perceived barriers in my mind. Cathy helped guide, challenge and support me whilst I faced many of these challenges and has a great mix of experience and knowledge to draw upon when needed. The best compliment of a successful coach is how far you have travelled on your journey when you reflect back on your original start point - for this I am very grateful to Cathy” 
 
Head of People Development, UK’s leading telecommunications company 

Qualifications 

ICF ACC accredited Professional Business Coach through Barefoot Coaching. 
ICF accredited Cognitive Behavioural Coach. 
Certified Neurodivergent Inclusive Coach.  
Advanced Diploma in Nutritional & Weight Management. 
Diploma in Wellbeing Coaching recognised & accredited by the NCP and CMA. 
NLP Master Practitioner. 
Royal Society for Public Health Approved Mental Health First Aid Instructor. 
RSPH Level 3 Award in MHFA.