Julia Blake - 305675^

LifeCoaching Testimonials:

'... Julia was professional and was able to keep me focused and clear about what I hoped to achieve, as well as being compassionate to the emotional challenges...I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to undertake coaching with Julia. I got so much out of the experience'

'…Julia is wonderful to sit with and share issues – easy-going, real and sensitive….'

'...Her interventions ... were sensitive and perceptive ... she helped to focus attention on aspects that I hadn't become fully aware of, and I think this must be the essence of being a good coach... very creative in adapting the tools to the issues...Given the extremely positive outcome for me of this process I would say that (as one would expect, given her experience in teaching and working with challenging pupils) she has an impressive level of 'unconscious competence'!

 A Bit About Me:

My life experience is very varied and wide-ranging, which I feel gives me understanding and empathy for people in many different walks and stages of life. 

For example, I have been a single mother, with all the highs and lows that role entails; I set up a project to help adults with basic numeracy and literacy; during my teaching career I have taught and supported many young people, from high-flying apprentice engineers,to those with extremely challenging lives and behaviours.  For several years I worked in the construction industry (discovering great strengths and great weaknesses!); and for the last six years I have owned a horse, and have greatly enjoyed developing skills and understanding in training and communicating with her.

In both my personal and professional lives I have experienced much joy, but also many challenges.  I have achieved personal and professional goals, for example achieving an award for my school, creating an original educational program based on nurture principles, and training my horse.  There have also been times when change, however daunting, has been the only positive option.

I feel that my range of personal experience, and the actions I have taken to move my life forward to where I am now, allow me to coach with integrity and authenticity; and I can offer a wealth of experience to encourage and support others towards their goals.

With my knowledge and understanding of coaching and NLP, I love now having the skills and tools to empower people to move forward in their lives even more rapidly, positively and successfully.