Overview
Linda is a business coach with national and international experience who specialises in developing leaders. She has a financial services background and has held a range of senior business and HR roles. Linda has a diverse experience as a leader, from managing large teams in a call centre environment through to specialist teams spread throughout the UK. This operational experience is invaluable in her work – she understands the pressures that today’s leaders face from both a theoretical and a personal experience perspective.
Linda is passionate about developing leaders, particularly those who are technical experts but need support with the people side of their role. Her coaching style has been described as results-focussed and honest. She also works with senior teams who want to improve their overall performance but need someone to act as a facilitator. She is not afraid to speak the unspoken and has seen significant breakthroughs for teams who are willing to face uncomfortable moments.
Coaching Examples
- In a UK FTSE 100 company supporting a senior manager to progress to Director level
- In a high performing Police Constabulary Linda has delivered individual and team coaching to support delivery of performance to the public which resulted in a national award
- One to one coaching in a telecommunications company to support their top talent programme
- In a manufacturing company one to one coaching for key employees which has contributed to improved decision making and record profits
- Coaching the executive team of a high performing Council during a period of significant transformation
- Coaching an equity partner of a global law firm to understand his leadership identity
- Delivering a postgraduate coaching programme for Singapore Armed Forces retired Generals resulting in a cadre of high quality coaches
Business Background
- Business Manager for FTSE 100 Company managing a business portfolio of over £30million and accountable for profit and customer satisfaction
- UK People Development Manager with the same company, managing a national team of personal development specialists
- MD of own business delivering tailored development solutions for a range of business sectors
- Honorary Teaching Fellow with Lancaster University tutoring on postgraduate management and coaching programmes
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree, Hull University
- Master of Business Administration, Lancaster University
- Meyler Campbell Business Coach, accredited by WABC
- Myers Briggs MBTI® and Life Orientations® certification; Mindfulness for Coaches
- HOGAN Assessment Systems Accredited
- British Psychological Society – member of Special Group in Coaching Psychology
- Numerous management, coaching and personal development programs
Other Information
Linda would like to think that she has a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet. Unfortunately this is mostly fantasy. The reality is that she acts as social secretary to her two teenage children. She is also a governor at her local FE College, which gives her the opportunity to use her business experience to make a difference in her own community. She is passionate about the power of conversations and balances her paid work with pro bono work for those who would not otherwise have access to coaching.