Licensed Firework coaches

I support soul led, growth oriented and spiritually minded women who want to shift into more meaningful, aligned and purposeful work.

With me, you will identify and reveal what makes you YOU, get rid of what is in your way, and confidently and clearly go forward to shine at your brightest. You will see possibilities where you might not have seen them before and new ways of being that you didn't know were available to you. My expertise is in helping you to find your way forward and develop an empowered mindset needed to ride the evolution of your life and career.

Are you ready for change?

Have you been dreaming of an alternative working life? 

Would you like to transform your ideas, hopes and dreams into a practical plan of action?

If this is you, I would be delighted to hear from you to arrange a virtual coffee and see if I am the right coach for you.

Contact me by Email: [email protected]

A bit about me…

Following a first career as a Nurse, I retrained in teaching adults and enjoyed a second career in training and development.

Whilst working for a national cancer charity, my role was made redundant. At the same time, I was headhunted which led to a third career in 2002 when I established and have been running my successful Coaching and Training business ever since. 

My coaching approach is Person-Centred as everyone has their own unique talents, abilities, challenges, and opportunities. I enjoy providing a confidential supportive space for clients to think out loud, explore and transform their career to enhance their life!

“Fiona helped me to recover from a very difficult period in my professional life.  I had been treated very badly, had lost a wonderful job and my world seemed to have been turned upside down.  I had lost my confidence, and my self-worth was on the floor.  Fiona's coaching style is very calm, empowering and she also gave me the push I needed to re-think the situation, stop blaming myself and to begin to move forward.

I will always be grateful for the support and help she provided to me. She transformed my life for the better and this is truly a gift!”  

Director in Higher Education.

“Fiona’s coaching gave me the opportunity to stop and think. 

She helped me to unpick my thoughts and identify my priorities, most importantly helping me to realise my vision.  

This enabled me to be focused, motivated and raring to start in a new direction! 

I cannot recommend Fiona and her services highly enough; working with Fiona literally changed my life and helped me fulfil my potential.”      

Senior Manager, Mental Health Services.

I specialise in coaching international leaders and proactive individual contributors that are experiencing uncertainty or going through a career transition.

I work with my clients using evidence based techniques and a systemic approach, having a positive and also pragmatic perspective, inviting them to focus on what's possible and in their control.

I specialise in career coaching and outplacement.

When cooperating with me you can expect open communication based on partnership and an individual approach. I understand that each of my clients is unique.

I specialise in career transition for senior and mid-level executives. My clients are usually at a point of transition, professional or personal: newly promoted or aspiring to promotion and looking for help with professional development or performance improvement; at a career crossroads and wanting to explore professional or lifestyle options; moving to the end of their careers but looking for a change rather than retirement. An MBA graduate, with a strong business background, I draw upon extensive experience as a leadership development consultant across a range of industries, working internationally and multi-culturally. I work with individuals to renew their sense of self and build on their strengths so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Having changed my own career direction more than once, my approach is to support and challenge my clients in order to unlock their potential and explore new opportunities.

My clients say:

• Alison has the ability to challenge one’s thought processes in a way that really gets to the heart of the matter. I always leave feeling like I have unearthed big obstacles from my thinking and moved closer to where I want to be.

• You opened up my thought process and got me thinking in different ways about where I want to go with my career - including thinking about my leadership style.

I coach women in Asia and the UK to help them build up their confidence to take on leadership roles and improve as leaders. I run a range of Coaching Programs including: Create your Strategic Career Plan, How to to be successful in your first 90 days, The Female Confidence Booster, How to step up into a leadership role, Coaching for Female Leaders and How to get noticed and promoted in your current firm.

I coach individuals who are motivated to make a change or transition and I am their cheerleader and accountability partner to make it happen.

Helping Women Find Their Next Career Path Beyond the Traditional Track

Are you a woman who feels there’s more to life than the usual, linear career path? Do you crave variety, flexibility, and the chance to do work that genuinely fulfills you?

As a career change coach, I help women ready to leave traditional roles behind to discover what’s next by following their curiosity. Together, we’ll explore new career paths that feel exciting and true to your values, guiding you toward work that’s meaningful and fulfilling. With practical steps, I’ll support you in building a career that reflects who you are and the life you really want.

What I Offer:

I provide 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to your unique journey, where we’ll:

• Identify and Clarify your true aspirations and career goals.
• Explore New Possibilities that align with your skills, values, and desired lifestyle.
• Take Actionable Steps that make real progress toward your new direction.

I'm a leadership and career coach that helps Further Education professionals to break free of a job they don’t enjoy, that’s not aligned with their values, and that’s making them unhappy so they can feel motivated, energised, and excited about their career again.

I have successfully reinvented my career three times and know firsthand what it is like to be unhappy at work. I am now in my third and final career as a coach and exactly where I am meant to be. My extensive experience as a career changer and my coaching expertise, training, and knowledge add huge value to the quality of the programme.

I specialise in coaching career changers. I use a warm, supportive, encouraging style combined with an evidence-based process. I offer clarity and a sense of purpose at every stage of the career transition.

Contact me when you don't want to spend any more time looking at job ads and feeling disheartened. The jobs you're qualified for, you're not really interested in and the ones you ARE interested in, you're not really qualified for.

You've been thinking about a career change for a while (maybe years!) but you've no idea what else you can - or want to do. You might not even be 100% sure you want to make a change.

I was a psychology teacher and academic for 13 years before I made a change so I understand what it's like.

I'd no problem gathering information but I struggled to bring it all together into a realistic career option and a concrete plan.

That's why I trained as a Firework coach on top of my initial coach training: I wanted to provide a step-by-step, doable approach to career change at midlife. Firework's well-established framework, tools and techniques mean I can provide my clients with next-level support.

I invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn and send me a message to say hello and/or book a complimentary, no-obligation consult via my website.

I look forward to helping you create a more meaningful, enjoyable career!