Linda Woolston

Overview

Linda is a business coach and consultant, who is committed to supporting clients in articulating their goals and dreams for their organisation or themselves and, through coaching, to enable clients to access more of their abilities, strengths and potential to achieve those goals. Linda had a former successful career in HR where she was known for her commercial and practical contribution at Board level. Linda thrives on variety – in breadth of clients and range of work. Coaching is at the core of her working life. She is known for the enthusiasm, energy, strategic vision and creativity that she brings to all that she does, whilst always retaining a grounded and practical approach.

Coaching Examples

In a global law firm, Linda coached the newly appointed Senior Partner to identify priorities in the new role, and to deploy his unique strengths in his approach to leadership and organisational change
In an independent TV production company, Linda coached the MD after having bought the company to develop: confidence in the MD / ownership role, vision and strategy for the company, and leadership strengths
In support of a strengths based leadership programme, coached three divisional board members of a FTSE 100 company to enable them to access and develop their strengths – outcomes have included improved business performance, higher 360 feedback ratings, greater motivation and positive outlook
Coached the creative community of a global TV production company through an innovative approach delivering individual coaching taster sessions at a Group conference – the feedback was so positive that regular coaching days are being introduced
Coached a senior member of a political party and supported the party leadership in developing effective internal communications

Business Background

20 enjoyable years in HR, including eight years at board level, as HR Director of RAC Motoring Services and previously Dalkia plc (Vivendi) including responsibility for facilitating Board strategy events and Board effectiveness at RAC
As a coach and consultant worked in both small and global companies on a range of projects including developing business vision and strategy, delivering 360 feedback, assessment centre design, business development and organisational change
As a trustee and business supporter of Community Links for over 17 years, actively contributed to the development of this outstanding charity
Director of We Are What We Do, creators of the best-selling book Change the World for a Fiver
Ambassador for Centre of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP)

Qualifications

BA (Honours) degree in Business Studies, Sheffield Hallam University
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Meyler Campbell Business Coach
CAPP pilot strengths coaching programme
British Psychological Society – member of Special Group in Coaching Psychology
Continuing professional development programmes, including coaching supervision

Other information

Linda is a passionate Sunderland football fan with a love of music, both playing and going to the opera and concerts. She enjoys travel, plays tennis, runs, walks and has recently become an enthusiastic boxer! Linda is also a fan of good food and dining out.

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The Alliance What we believe What we value Who we are Coaching What we do How it works Examples What we avoid Members Daniel Burke Linda Feerick Errica Moustaki Ann Orton Gareth Rees Ruth Sack Linda Woolston Contact		Linda Woolston Overview Linda is a business coach and consultant, who is committed to supporting clients in articulating their goals and dreams for their organisation or themselves and, through coaching, to enable clients to access more of their abilities, strengths and potential to achieve those goals. Linda had a former successful career in HR where she was known for her commercial and practical contribution at Board level. Linda thrives on variety – in breadth of clients and range of work. Coaching is at the core of her working life. She is known for the enthusiasm, energy, strategic vision and creativity that she brings to all that she does, whilst always retaining a grounded and practical approach. Coaching Examples In a global law firm, Linda coached the newly appointed Senior Partner to identify priorities in the new role, and to deploy his unique strengths in his approach to leadership and organisational change In an independent TV production company, Linda coached the MD after having bought the company to develop: confidence in the MD / ownership role, vision and strategy for the company, and leadership strengths In support of a strengths based leadership programme, coached three divisional board members of a FTSE 100 company to enable them to access and develop their strengths – outcomes have included improved business performance, higher 360 feedback ratings, greater motivation and positive outlook Coached the creative community of a global TV production company through an innovative approach delivering individual coaching taster sessions at a Group conference – the feedback was so positive that regular coaching days are being introduced Coached a senior member of a political party and supported the party leadership in developing effective internal communications Business Background 20 enjoyable years in HR, including eight years at board level, as HR Director of RAC Motoring Services and previously Dalkia plc (Vivendi) including responsibility for facilitating Board strategy events and Board effectiveness at RAC As a coach and consultant worked in both small and global companies on a range of projects including developing business vision and strategy, delivering 360 feedback, assessment centre design, business development and organisational change As a trustee and business supporter of Community Links for over 17 years, actively contributed to the development of this outstanding charity Director of We Are What We Do, creators of the best-selling book Change the World for a Fiver Ambassador for Centre of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) Qualifications BA (Honours) degree in Business Studies, Sheffield Hallam University Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Fellow Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Meyler Campbell Business Coach CAPP pilot strengths coaching programme Myers Briggs MBTI© and Life Orientations certification British Psychological Society – member of Special Group in Coaching Psychology Continuing professional development programmes, including coaching supervision Other information Linda is a passionate Sunderland football fan with a love of music, both playing and going to the opera and concerts. She enjoys travel, plays tennis, runs, walks and has recently become an enthusiastic boxer! Linda is also a fan of good food and dining out. Download this CV in PDF format