My career before coaching
Before becoming a coach, I had a successful 20-year career in marketing communications. During that time, I worked in organisations ranging from a small mobile technology start-up to Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society, across a variety of industry sectors including nuclear energy, telecoms, travel & tourism and financial services.
Following the birth of my second son, I felt called to do something more meaningful and personally fulfilling but with no clear idea of what that might be. I worked with a coach for six months to remember who I am and what I have to offer the world. It was such an empowering, literally life-changing experience that I chose to re-design my life and career and become a coach myself.
My journey to become a coach
In 2017, I trained to become a professional coach with the prestigious Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the largest and longest-established coach training organisation in the world, offering what is widely recognised to be the most rigorous professional coach training programme in the industry. Since completing my initial training, I have continued my professional development with additional certificates in Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology Coaching, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Mental Health First Aid. Then in 2021, I was proud to achieve my Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation.
Today, I have over 200 hours of coach-specific training, 2,000+ hours of one-to-one coaching experience and hundreds of hours delivering in-person and online workshops. As a member of the International Coach Federation, I adhere to strict ethical guidelines and am committed to work to a high professional standard. If you choose to work with me you can be confident that you are in safe hands.
My coaching approach
It is a real privilege for me to connect with the magnificent human being beneath your roles and responsibilities, to understand who you are, what you want and what is truly important. We work in partnership to understand your current challenges and goals, explore the possibilities and create your unique vision for your life and career. Together we will create inner resources and explore any stumbling blocks, finding new solutions and new ways of thinking that lead to sustainable change.
When it’s time to take action, I trust that you have all the creativity and resourcefulness you need to overcome your challenges and reach your goals – even if the answers might be well hidden right now! With a combination of compassion and accountability, we remain focused on forward movement towards your goals and I will support you every step of the way.
My clients describe my coaching style as warm, supportive, insightful and passionate: an ally who stands by their side to champion them on their journey of personal development and growth. And while working towards the life and career you desire is a serious business, I use humour and playfulness – when appropriate – to lighten the journey.
How can I help you?
I work with individuals to offer personal development coaching and career coaching, as well as supporting leaders in organisations.
Over the years, it has been an honour to touch the lives of hundreds of clients and I hope you will consider working with me. Please click your preferred button below to get in touch. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Emma Hackett 