"Working with Celia helped me to gain a new perspective and new confidence in myself."

I believe we’re all a work in progress, full of possibilities and potential. I also believe strongly in personal agency: the power you have to direct your thoughts and actions to enrich your life. What inspires me is seeing people find happiness and success as they realise their capabilities, get back in touch with who they really are and put this at the heart of what they do. 

I have a logical, systematic way of thinking. I love using it to help people think clearly, see their choices and implement practical steps to shape their future. 

It works! I have overcome obstacles and grown so much through on-going coaching. I believe everyone who’s open to learning can benefit similarly from the reflection, action and accountability that coaching delivers.

I’m fascinated by other people’s jobs – what they do and why they do them. When it’s going well, work gives you challenge and opportunities to reach your potential. When it’s not, it can be miserable and damaging. I help you maximise the opportunities and minimise the problems. 

I had an early window into the world of work, serving in my family’s busy village Post Office as soon as I could see over the counter. My grandmother ran her own business and my sisters went on to run their own businesses too, so being my own boss is obviously in my blood! 

But for the first half of my adult life I was employed in learning related roles, helping people perform well and find satisfaction in their jobs (see my experience on LinkedIn). I’ve worked full and part-time, juggled work and motherhood, changed career and taken the leap out of employment to follow my dream.

Whilst I’ve worked with many inspirational women, I’ve met some who are hindered by things like imposter syndrome, fear of conflict and perfectionism. I love helping these women bust their sabotaging beliefs to be happier and more successful in their careers.

It benefits businesses. Teams that harness their diversity perform better but organisational norms can get in the way. Helping women to challenge these allows them to bring their skills and experience to the table too.

Women are still the mainstay of many homes. I believe happy, fulfilled and financially secure women can stabilize families which ripples out to strengthen communities. Such women are resilient and equipped to manage challenges; they act as role models for others; they can change damaging family patterns that have persisted for generations; and they have the capacity to give back to society through volunteering and philanthropy.