I am a qualified workplace coach specialising in disability coaching, enabling clients to identify barriers, seek solutions, and facilitate the achievement of goals to achieve positive outcomes. My specialism lies in working with newly employed graduates who received Disabled Students' Allowance support during their university studies. I am proud to be part of the first cohort on The Work Inclusion Project’s Disability Coaching course which has provided me with ethical and robust frameworks to embed in my coaching practice.
Built on the Social Relational Model of Disability, my focus is to use this model to identify barriers and seek solutions within the workplace. Using recognised coaching models, I aim to empower and support clients by selecting the most appropriate model for their individual needs and wishes. 
Within the coaching environment, I provide space and support to my clients, while recognising the need to set boundaries to enable them to work in a safe, empathic, and positive environment. The aim of my coaching sessions is to encourage clients to work towards positive changes through goal-setting and to empower them with strategies for their current situation. Disability workplace coaching also provides essential skills for the future by creating independence (not reliance) in a safe and nurturing environment. It also recognises the power of co-coaching with company leaders to develop the workplace culture and systems, supporting all employees to thrive. In turn, this leads to increased staff satisfaction and greater workplace productivity.
Autonomy is encouraged through prioritising steps so that the client recognises this as a positive way forward. These steps may be small and achievable, or larger and more challenging. Each step towards achieving a goal is formed in response to the client's needs. I aim to create an environment that fosters autonomy in a safe space, thereby enabling success to flourish.
My core values include the importance of transparency within the sessions, identifying and by engaging in meaningful reflective practice and participating in regular supervision, I aim to continually improve my practice to provide the best professional service for my clients. I always uphold the AFC code of ethics. I aim to communicate in clear, explicit language tailored to each client during sessions, enabling them to maximise their opportunities throughout the process.
I am also a qualified Life Coach and use the skills and strategies acquired in this role as a workplace coach. A diploma in Performance Coaching also enables me to draw from an alternative set of skills when required. I was employed as a workplace coach in a school, working with teachers to reflect on their practice and set personal goals to improve it.
Previously, as a teacher in primary, middle and secondary schools, I specialised in special educational needs. I am also a specialist study skills tutor and mentor for neurodivergent students across the UK who are finding access to their course challenging – most of this work is funded by the Disabled Student Allowance. Through my work with these students, I utilise coaching skills to form positive and professional relationships that enable students to identify barriers and seek goal-orientated solutions to the challenges faced. This experience and knowledge of graduate needs and institutional systems position me perfectly to coach individuals new to their role who require support in navigating challenging situations. I am also a mother of 2 young adults.