About me
What brought me to coaching
People fascinate me. What drives them, what holds them back, what makes them tick
Starting with a degree in Human Sciences in the UK, then working across Italy and Germany, I've spent over three decades in the world of learning, development, and human behaviour. For most of that time I was in a global automotive company, eventually leading Learning and Development across the European region.
It was meaningful work. Helping people grow — whether that meant building new skills, shifting perspective, or understanding themselves better — never got old. It still doesn't.
Then I made my own leap
In April 2021, I took early retirement and stepped out on my own as a coach. It felt like the most natural move in the world — and also, if I'm honest, a little daunting.
I know what it's like to stand at a crossroads and not quite know which way to go. I've been there. Coaching helped me when I was uncertain about where I was heading, and I've never forgotten that. It's a big part of why I do this now.
What I believe
"You are always at choice — even when it doesn't feel like that. It's just a question of perspective."
This is the thing I come back to again and again with clients. Not because it's a neat phrase, but because I've seen it be true — even in situations that felt completely stuck, completely impossible. A shift in perspective changes everything.
I also believe that understanding yourself — your strengths, your values, what's really driving your choices — is just as important as any skill you could learn. Probably more so.
A bit more about me
I'm British, I've lived in Cologne for many years, and I work with clients online from all over the world. I'm certified as a life and leadership coach, and I bring everything from my corporate career — facilitation, mentoring, working with senior leaders under pressure — into the coaching room.
Coaching with me is a conversation, not a programme. It's direct, warm, and there will definitely be some laughs along the way.
If you'd like to find out more, I'd love to hear from you.