About Helen

"Always be true to yourself"

These words mean alot to me as I remember my Dad saying them to me as I was growing up and the meaning behind them has influenced many of the decisions I have made in my life.

My initial career in teaching led me to become a Head of Department for a number of years teaching sixth form students. It was fabulous to see them grow, to achieve success and to mentor and guide them on their way in life and it was the connections I made and what I got back from my fellow teachers and students that helped me to grow as a person too.

But my Dad's words were in the back of my mind and I knew in my gut that I also wanted to experience other industries. So I left teaching, and starting again at the bottom rung of the ladder, followed my passion and trained with the Chartered Institute of Marketing to pursue an exciting new career.

After a number of years working on projects for iconic brands my journey took me to working for a number of well known retailers and from marketing roles to senior management commercial roles where I am today.

Of course it wasn't always easy - along the way I was made redundant twice, my long term relationship ended, I moved my whole life down to London from Manchester for work and adventure on my own (with my two cats) and then up to Preston 7 years later to start a new job and a new life with my now husband and fabulous step children.

So although my journey was sometimes rocky, I have kept true to myself and followed my heart and my gut to where I am and who I am today.

My interest in coaching and resilience coaching has been with me for many years and came to the forefront when I decided to follow my dream and take the plunge to train with the world's leading life coach provider.

As a Certified Personal Development Coach I am now helping people through various challenges in their own lives and from their feedback - making a positive impact which is my ultimate goal.

I have a huge passion for improving my health, wellbeing and resiliency and continuing my own personal development journey to become a better version of myself and live my best life.

I believe we have the power within us to change our mindset, behaviours and life experiences for the better and I look forward to working with you and see you make those changes to live a happier life.

A question I often ask a client is;

"What energises you?"

Well - what energises me?

Definitely helping others to move forward and make changes to live their best life!