Manchester Professionals
Service:
Coaching Consultant 
Locations:
Manchester  +2 V
  • Lancashire
  • Cheshire
User

Summary

I am a life coach and training provider with decades of experience of working with & bringing out the best in people of all age groups and from all walks of life! Whether working 1-2-1 or in group workshops I have the necessary skills, abilities, experience, & personality to inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals!

My philosophy is simple but extremely effective... Aspire-Act-Achieve!

Aspire: Set your goals and create your action plan!
Act: Put your action plan in motion my taking appropriate positive actions.
Achieve: Keep on working hard until you reach your goals!

I also believe that body & mind are inextricably linked and therefore issues with one will inevitably affect the other both postively and negatively! Because of this when dealing with clients I will always help them to look at their lives holistically.

Area of Expertise

Life coaching
Personal performance coaching
Confidence building
Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP)
Fitness coaching
Inspirational & motivational speaking
Radio broadcasting
Event compering
Presentation skills training
CV writing
Interview technique training
Angel readings

Experience

Owner - Aspire-Act-Achieve Training & Coaching Services
2010-Present

Providing 1-2-1 personal life & performance coaching and mentoring services. Creating and providing group life & performance coaching workshops. Creating and providing fully interactive public speaking & presentation skills training workshops. Event compering. Providing angel readings.

Radio presenter - Wythenshawe FM
2008-Present

Produce and present a live weekly 2 hour radio show.

Community Fire Safety Officer - Greater Manchester County Fire & Rescue Service
2005-2011

Create & deliver fire safety presentations and training sessions for general public. Create & deliver fire safety presentations and training sessions for disability groups & organisations. Create & deliver fire safety presentations and training sessions for partner agency personnel. Create & deliver anti-crime programs and training sessions for young offenders. Create & deliver anti-crime programs and training sessions for adult offenders. Create & deliver training sessions for youth projects & organisations. Create & deliver presentation skills training for fire service personnel. Create & deliver operational training sessions for operational fire-fighters.

Operational Fire-fighter - Greater Manchester County Fire & Rescue Service
1987-2005

Provide response capability for emergency situations faced by public. Drive fire appliances to emergency incidents. Provide effective communications between officer-in-charge and fire control. Provide effective communications between officer-in-charge and personnel on the incident ground. Provide operational training for junior personnel.

Physical Education Officer - Greater Manchester County Fire & Rescue Service
1992-2011

Create and deliver physical exercise training sessions for operational Fire Service personnel. Create individual fitness training plans for operational Fire Service Personnel.

Labourer - Dainewell Farm
1986-1987

General labouring duties and operating various farm vehicles & machinery.

Vehicle Mechanic & Soldier - HM Armed Forces (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers)
1983-1986

Provide national security as part of armed forces. Maintain fleet of armoured vehicles. Provide effective communications between squadron and company commander.

Swimming Teacher & Life Guard - Trafford Leisure Services
1982-1983

Create and deliver swimming lessons to school children. Provide safety cover for swimming pool.

Education History

Pre-professional Physical Education
South Trafford College (1981-1983)

Sports & physical education coaching course

Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Sector
Bolton University (2011-2011)

Basic teaching qualification needed to deliver training in the public sector.

Qualifications

Life Coaching Diploma
PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector)

Clubs and Associations

Peover Golf Club
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Interests and Hobbies

Running, keeping fit, swimming, walking, cycling, camping, golf, motor sport, football, personal development, reading, music