My Work
I’ve worked with a range of businesses in both the public and private sector. They have found coaching has really benefitted both individuals and the organisation as a whole and are happy to share their experiences with you:
'Helen has a passion for coaching and helping individuals achieve their potential. Having worked with Helen for a number of years now, I know that she is a genuine person and has first class leadership skills. On numerous occasions Helen has helped me work through problems and I would, without doubt, recommend Helen as a coach!'
Shaun Ostle, Chief Inspector, Nottinghamshire Police"Helen left Nottinghamshire Police in late 2016 after a distinguished career that included exposure to most types of investigative work. Whilst demand on her time was often intense Helen always found the time to develop and support her colleagues, of whatever rank. Her pioneering work with regards to women in the workforce was recognised at a national level but her strength was to recognise and encourage the development of all officers and staff with whom she came into contact. Always keen to identify positive attributes, yet pragmatic and uninhibited where development needed, Helen was capable of having you reflect on your own virtues. She will make a great coach and mentor in her next challenge."
Andy Baguley – Detective Chief Inspector, Nottinghamshire Police‘Helen is a very intuitive coach and mentor, with the ability to perform both roles as a highly skilled practitioner to people at all levels. She is a professional coach, and also brings a wealth of experience to mentoring, including the ability to put people at their ease, and a most wonderful way of building rapport with others, and of showing empathy, while helping people to work through challenges and come up with their own solutions. She demonstrates huge respect for people and at the heart of everything she does is integrity and a desire to achieve fairness. In all the time I've known her, I have genuinely only ever heard colleagues speak well of her, and to be appreciative of the developmental support she has given them. Helen is highly respected by internal colleagues and also with partners in external organisations: a rare talent.’
Christine Wilkinson, Management Development Manager, The University of Nottingham‘Working with Helen over a number of years has been extremely beneficial, professionally and personally. In the working environment, Helen is a great leader, listening to all views, and able to make key decisions in pressured environments, often challenging perceived wisdom in the best interests of the organisation. I have also worked closely with Helen in developing the women’s network. This has been a great experience, as she has been able to draw on her extensive management experience to ensure that diversity issues are implemented to the benefit of women (& other diversity groups) as well as the organisation. She has challenged & championed both groups to consider the other view, and enabled significant change to be encompassed within everyday business. Helen has been a great mentor, encouraging me to challenge myself and take opportunities as they arose. And I know that many women have benefited from Helen’s support – either directly through coaching & mentoring, or indirectly – as Helen has worked to promote the female agenda in the background. Her work in this area has had a fantastic impact, and will leave a long lasting impression.
Fleur Winters – East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit‘Helen is a highly professional and reflective coach and mentor whose focus is always on the specific needs of those with whom she works. She is a strong supporter of coaching excellence and both contributes to and participates in coach development.’
Sue Spencer – Optimising Coaching‘Helen is a thorough professional with exceptional people skills. She is capable of listening, providing support and acting as an objective coach. I worked closely with Helen at a time of restructuring and rebuilding a team. She was a valuable coach and mentor to myself and others in the team. Helen will be of great value in any people based organisation and to any individual looking to develop.’
Sally Cowling - Head of Finance, Nottinghamshire Police
