The Coaching Haven

🧠 One hour that changed the way I connect with people - forever.

Many years ago, I attended an ACCA CPD session that gave me an insight I’ve never stopped using - personally or professionally.

I learned about different learning styles:
🔹 Auditory
🔹 Visual
🔹 Kinaesthetic

Suddenly, so much made sense.

I realised I’m kinaesthetic. That’s why I always took notes in meetings - even when handouts were provided. The act of writing helped me absorb and retain information. I had to “feel” the learning.

It also explained my boss at the time, who often said: “I hear what you’re saying.”

He was clearly auditory and responded far better to verbal discussion than graphs or reports. That small shift in understanding helped me communicate with him far more effectively.

And one of my team?

They struggled with written objectives but remembered everything you showed them. Visual learner. When I encouraged them to use images and diagrams instead of written lists, their motivation and ownership soared.

🧭 That one CPD hour gave me a practical tool I still use every day to better understand, support, and lead people.

Now, as a coach, this insight is more powerful than ever.

Because career fulfilment often starts with being understood - and understanding yourself.

🎯 When you know how you learn, communicate, and make decisions, everything gets easier - from navigating performance reviews to choosing the right role.

➡️ What’s your learning style?
➡️ Have you ever had an insight like mine that changed how you relate to others?

I’d love to hear your story.

✨ Finding Your Purpose and Living It ✨

Many years ago a friend of mine gave me a piece of advice that had a huge impact on me:

👉 “Ann, find your purpose - then live by it.”

Back then, I didn’t know exactly what my purpose was, but I knew I wanted to help people feel seen, valued, and empowered in their careers - especially when the world of work made them doubt themselves.

Today, I’m proud to say I’m doing exactly that.

💫 My purpose is to empower mid-career women to shape a career on their own terms - one that recognises their true worth and lets them choose roles, environments, and opportunities that align with what they want, what they deserve, and what matters most to them.

And my vision is bigger than just me:
✨ A world where everyone leads their career as their own CEO and trusted consultant - free to choose who, where, and when they share their expertise, shaping work that serves them as well as it serves their employer - thriving on their own terms.

If my purpose and vision resonate with you - if you feel ready to step back into the driving seat of your own career - I’d love to help you, just as I was helped.

💛 How we can work together:

🌟 True Worth Insight Call - a focused 1-hour session to help you see exactly where you are now and what to focus on next. Clarity, direction and immediate next steps. Currently £111

🌟 True Worth Breakthrough Masterplan - a transformational six-session journey where we define your values, achievements, skills, strengths, support community, and create your personal roadmap to success. So you’re always ready for your next move - and anything life throws your way. Currently £597

📩 If you’d like to explore which option is right for you, message me or email me at [email protected] to book your free introductory call.

✨ Your True Worth Is So Much More Than Your Job Title

If there’s one thing I want more people to truly believe it’s this:

👉 Your true worth is not just your job title
👉 It’s not just your salary or your CV
👉 It’s not defined by what an employer says you can or can’t do

Your true worth is made up of so much more -
💫 The values that guide your choices
💫 The achievements that prove your impact
💫 The skills and knowledge you’ve built
💫 The natural strengths that make you unique
💫 The network of supporters who champion you
💫 And your personal plan to turn all of this into opportunities that you choose

Too often I see brilliant people undervalue themselves …

… waiting to be picked
… staying too long in roles that drain them
or second-guessing what they’re really capable of

I’ve been there myself

Today I invite you to pause and reflect:

✨ What’s one part of your true worth that you’re most proud of?

✨ And does the career you have right now honour that?

💬 I’d love to hear from the inspiring people in my network: What part of your true worth are you celebrating today?

Rethinking Interview Prep: Less Selling, More Connecting

How do you prepare for an interview?

Maybe it’s time to take a less traditional approach

💡 Start by getting clear on what you do best and what truly fires you up
💬 Treat the interview as a two-way conversation not a performance
🕵️‍♀️ Spend 50% of the time finding out what you need to know
❓Do you want to work for them?
🔍 Can the work you love also help them succeed?

Let your enthusiasm shine

And remember whatever the outcome - you’ve just grown your network!

You’re not just applying. You’re choosing.

Today I went to see The Salt Path - the new film based on the beautiful, powerful book by Raynor Winn.

What makes it even more moving is that Raynor not only wrote the book, she also directed the film

It’s her story, told in her own way - a bold, creative act of reclaiming and re-authoring her life

The film tells the true story of Raynor and her husband Moth who after losing everything: their home, their income and facing a devastating health diagnosis - set out to walk the South West Coast Path

With little more than a rucksack and determination they reclaim their identity and strength step by step, mile by mile

It’s a story of loss, resilience, and ultimately, freedom

As I watched, I couldn’t help thinking of the women I work with

Because you don’t have to lose everything to feel lost

Sometimes, it’s the slow erosion of purpose, confidence, or feeling valued at work that leaves you wondering, what’s next?

The Salt Path reminded me that even when life throws curveballs, we can still choose how we respond

We can reclaim our sense of direction, realign with what matters, and move forward - one intentional step at a time

You don’t need to walk 600 miles to find your way forward in your career …

… but you do need space, clarity, and support to do it your way

That’s what I help my clients create

If you’re at a crossroads and want to take back control, I’d love to walk that path with you.

Drop me a DM or email [email protected]

🌸 A lovely surprise and a full-circle moment… 🌸

Last week I received the most beautiful gift of flowers from someone I had helped during a challenging time in her career

It was such a thoughtful gesture - and a reminder of the power of kindness and connection

This week she reached out again… to let me know she’s just landed a new job! 💼✨

I couldn’t be more thrilled for her

Watching someone move from uncertainty to clarity and from stuck to soaring is what makes my work so rewarding

Sometimes all it takes is the right support at the right time to get back in the driving seat of your career

To anyone on that journey - know that it’s possible🌟

I’ve just finished reading ‘Infinite Receiving’ by Suzy Ashworth and wow what a book!

This isn’t your typical self-help book

It’s a gentle but powerful reminder that you are allowed to want more and to receive it fully …

… not by working yourself into the ground

… not by proving your worth to everyone else

… but by recognising it for yourself first

So many of the women I coach feel they’ve had to earn every opportunity by being constantly available, endlessly capable and quietly self-sacrificing

But Suzy offers another way:
🌟 A way where you lead (yourself) with trust - not tension
🌟 Where you stop chasing and start choosing
🌟 Where you’re no longer squeezing yourself into roles that no longer fit just to feel “secure”

One line that stayed with me:

“You are not here to earn your right to receive. You are here to remember that it’s already yours.”

That’s what I want for every woman I work with:

➡ To feel ready for change - at any time
➡ To stop waiting for permission
➡ And to start choosing what they do, when they do it, and who they work with - on their terms

If that speaks to you and you’re ready to create a career that reflects who you are now - not who you were five years ago drop me a DM or email [email protected]

You don’t have to figure it out alone

I offer 1:1 coaching for women ready to take back control of their careers and start receiving what they truly deserve

✨ What kind of people environment brings out the best in you at work?

Have you ever walked into a workplace and instantly felt at home - or the opposite? 🏢💭

That instinct might be explained by something called the Holland Code developed by psychologist Dr. John Holland

The Holland Code helps you understand the type of people and work environment you’re naturally drawn to and where you’re most likely to thrive🌟

According to Dr. Holland, there are 6 distinct people environments found in workplaces:

1️⃣ Realistic

People who enjoy working with tools, machines, animals, or nature. Outdoorsy, hands-on, practical. 🛠️🌿

2️⃣ Investigative

Curious minds who love solving problems, analysing data, and exploring ideas 🧠🔍

3️⃣ Artistic

Creative souls who enjoy free expression and ambiguity

Thinkers, dreamers, and makers 🎨✨

4️⃣ Social

Helpers, educators, supporters

People who enjoy working directly with others to guide or serve 🤝💬

5️⃣ Enterprising

Natural leaders and persuaders

Goal-driven, energetic and drawn to business or innovation💼🚀

6️⃣ Conventional

Detail-oriented and organised

Those who thrive in structure, process, and accuracy 📊🗂️

Dr. Holland believed we might be capable in all six but we tend to develop preferences in just three 🧩

🔎 So, which three people environments feel most like you?

💬 Let me know in the comment. I’d love to hear!

How easy do you find it to talk about your skills and achievements at work?

🌟 For so many brilliant women, the answer is: not very

Why?
Because sounding boastful or arrogant can feel uncomfortable

But what if you reframed it?

✨ What if you shared your strengths from a place of humility and gratitude?

When you do this:
✅ You begin to own your talents
✅ Your confidence grows
✅ You feel more empowered to shape your career path

And something else happens too - something special
💫 You become more attuned to the strengths and successes of others
💫 You strengthen relationships
💫 You build a powerful, supportive network based on mutual respect
💫 Your whole team benefits from better collaboration and synergy

So please don’t hold back

🎤 Talk about what you’re great at

Not to boast but to lead. To connect. To inspire.

You never know who’s listening - or what opportunity they might bring!

💬💼✨

Step into a life where you're the CEO of your destiny - empowered to choose the roles you fulfil, when you do them, and where.

Imagine being in control of your career, handpicking employers who align with your values and aspirations, rather than waiting to be chosen.

Are you seeking a new role that leverages your unique skills and passions?

Do you crave clarity on what truly drives you?

Do you yearn for a network of advocates who open doors to exciting opportunities?

Perhaps you’re in a stagnant or challenging role, facing uncertainty, or navigating a career transition. With over two decades of coaching and mentoring experience, I empower professionals like you to take control of your career, drawing from my own journey and extensive networks.

My approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a fierce dedication to your success - helping you seize the reins of your professional life.

Choose the Coaching Option That Suits You:

🔹 ‘True Worth’ Insight Call – A focused 1-hour coaching session providing a snapshot of where you are now and highlighting key areas to focus on moving forward. It delivers clarity, initial insights, and a sense of direction £97

🔹 ‘True Worth’ Breakthrough Masterplan – A transformational coaching journey including six 1-hour sessions (with the first extended to 90 minutes). We’ll identify your values, achievements, skills, strengths, and opportunities. Each session concludes with tailored actions and measurable outcomes to position you for career success.

This program ensures you’re not just prepared for your next move but equipped with the confidence and tools to create opportunities whenever they arise. Includes a free workbook, completed before our first session, to establish a strong foundation £577

What my clients say:

They describe me as “an authentic, compassionate, yet goal-oriented coach” with a “unique ability” and “genuine enthusiasm and commitment to wanting you to succeed.”

I invite you to embark on a transformative journey with me to unlock your full potential and become the CEO of your career.

📩 Take the first step - DM or email me to explore how we can tailor sessions to your needs.

📧 [email protected]

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🌟 My 2025 Challenge: Coaching a Famous Client🌟

I’m ready for my next big challenge, and this one is an exciting opportunity! 🎯

With the encouragement of my fabulous coach Julie begbie I’ve set myself a goal to step out of my comfort zone and take on something exciting and transformative - something that will push me to the next level while staying aligned with my vision of empowering women

For 2025, I’m aiming to coach someone famous - and I’m offering to do it for free!

Why?

Because we all know the importance of role models

Celebrities often have a huge influence and can inspire so many people through their actions and stories

By helping a well-known individual rediscover their purpose, redefine their path, and take empowered steps toward their future, I hope to create a ripple effect that inspires others to do the same

I want to show women everywhere that they can step into a life where they are the CEO of their destiny - choosing the roles they take on, when and where

I also want to help women believe that, even if life throws unexpected changes their way or they find themselves in a situation where respect is no longer being served, they can take empowered action to create something better

I’m looking for a well-known individual who might feel a little lost or at a crossroads in their career

They could be:
💡 A TV presenter ready to explore a new chapter
💡 A footballer’s wife dreaming of building a career that’s uniquely hers – following her passions and values
💡 An artist, actor, or public figure looking for a new direction

This is not just about helping one person - it’s about inspiring women everywhere to know that they can take control of their future, no matter what

💬 Can you help me?

If you know someone who might benefit from this opportunity - or if you can help spread the word - I’d love your support

Let’s connect and create something extraordinary together

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Thank you!

I’m so excited to bring this vision to life in 2025! 🙏