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Since Spark opened for business in 2001 we have grown our reputation in the coaching field built on decades of experience within the training and development sector. Over the years we have expanded from our base within the Northwest into the Midlands and across the UK. We are committed to best practise in coaching and facilitation and take our own CPD (continuing professional development) and supe
20/11/2025
After my own family bereavement last year I took a step back from speaking engagements. Here I am cranking it back up. Next Saturday I'm speaking for a new group (new for me). In Februaury I will be speaking for Association For Coaching again also on grief and loss in coaching.
10/09/2024
Loss, Grief and Bereavement | LinkedIn Grief is a universal language, yet it speaks differently to everyone. Join us for an insightful LinkedIn Live interview featuring guest Julia Menaul and host Philippa Thomas. Together, they will explore the many forms of loss and the complex emotions associated with it. Grief and feelings of bereave...
07/08/2024
Finally after 6 yrs, meeting online, writing a book together through a pandemic Maggie João - Coaching and me meet in real life for a lovely lunch in 😁🎊🎉🍾
06/03/2024
Join me and Maggie João - Coaching for Conversations with Authors hosted by EMCC Global where will be chatting about our Bereavement book on Wednesday 10th April 16:30 UK Time. Free chapter available on booking (member benefit)
Conversations with Authors 2024 Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where we read a book of the month together, and then meet with the author in a monthly webinar, where we pick their brains and get their expert insights. We are excited to be reading the latest and best books on coaching, mentoring and supervision. Click the bo...
02/03/2024
Join me and MaMaggie João - Coachingor "Conversation with the Authors", a series by EMCC Global will be talking about the writing of "Coaching and Supervising through Bereavement: A Practical Guide to Working with Grief and Loss" (free event) https://emccuk.org/Public/1Resources/2024/coaching-and-supervising-through-bereavement.aspx?WebsiteKey=1d13aaf8-bbb6-4d79-8911-edffbb65069a
19/02/2024
You'd be amazed (or maybe not) how many clients in career coaching have never pondered on the influences that led to their particular profession. What did you dream of as a child? What did your parents want you to do? In my latest e-book for Bookboon, Happiness at Work, I include a section on Childhood Messages.
Career Coaching Mum & Dad's Influence Reflecting on beliefs about work and where they come from
18/10/2023
This 28-minute video will give you top tips on how to get the best out of coaching sessions giving you a greater chance of gaining a new client. It contains top tips from 20+ years of experience. It will help to reassure and cope with rejection (when you don't get the gig!) Also how to tell a if you can't or don't want to work with them (for whatever reason).
Video: Coaching Chemistry Sessions: How to handle them ethically and successfully Top tips on how to get the best out of coaching chemistry sessions
02/10/2023
Further to the sad news of the death of fellow coach, Diane Hanna I thought it might be fitting to share the case study she wrote for myself and Maggie João, MCC in "Coaching and Supervising Through Bereavement: A Practical Guide to Working with Grief and Loss". The topic seems apposite now, and that Diane was able to share her experiences of a good deal of personal loss and how that informed her coaching. How much her words resonate our own sense of loss at her passing.
A Tribute to Diane Hanna Her words resonate our own sense of loss at her passing
19/09/2023
My latest short e-book for Bookboon is "Happiness at Work" and unlike my other books for them this one is for the general public and is useful for new starters, mid-lifers and retirees. Bookboon e-books can be read in 2-3 hours.
Happiness at Work This book is about finding lasting happiness at work based on latest research. It is distinctly suitable for new starters on the career ladder and those approaching a midlife crossroads in any sector.
13/07/2023
The AC have a great series of career coaching podcasts with open access to all. My edition is the latest and is on "Ethical Considerations in Career Coaching".
Visit our website to learn more about this event. Enjoy this practical and honest conversation between our podcast host, Mark Crossfield, and Accredited Master Executive Coach, Supervisor and Author, Julia Menaul, about the ethical considerations specific to career coaching.
27/06/2023
Lovely to do a deep dive podcast for Animas Centre for Coaching and talk about , , and in (and not just through ). Thanks to Yannick Jacob for asking some great questions!
Exploring Grief, Loss and Endings in Coaching - A Conversation with Julia Menaul Julia Menaul started her career in retail management in 1984 after a Biology/Psychology degree. In 1991 she followed her passion for people development and w...