My route through life and business has enabled me to share all that I have learnt and continue to learn along the way.

I have always believed in the importance of being natural, authentic and practical in business, and fully living my core values. We can all get lost, go off track, try to carry too much and in doing so can lose sight of what is right for us. I was no different.

The Power of Walking

I have experienced how magically being out in nature on your feet connects and grounds you in a way that helps find answers to important questions. Walking can lift you, carry you and re charge you. It has done that for me over the years.

In 2015 after a period of high stress, I took time out of my busy business life to walk ‘The Caminos De Santiago de Compostella’, several famous pilgrimage routes across Spain France and Portugal. Whilst walking many 100’s of miles on foot, I had plenty of time to reflect.  

On my return I was inspired to begin the process of letting go of the things that were not serving me and making some positive changes in my business and life. 

Walking in Business - A New Path

Knowing how powerful it can be to have time and space in nature, away from all distractions, I decided to use walking as a vehicle to help my clients from both a coaching and a networking perspective.  

As The Walking Business Coach, I spent several years helping Growing SME Business Owners to find their own clarity and direction, using walking and talking as the vehicle.

I also set up Business Networking Events at Blenheim Palace to offer a more natural healthy way of Networking.

Now, my Strategic Business Development work with Coaches and Consultants combines online sessions with walking and reflecting.

How am I Qualified? 

I am a professional business coach and mentor with over 15 years’ experience. I am the author of 3 books Quick Wins in Sales and Marketing, Transform Your Life by Walking and Go Slow to Grow. I am currently writing a 4th book, Momentum for Coaches.  I am qualified coach and NLP practitioner.

Business Experience

My early career path in sales, management and marketing allowed me to experience both corporate and SME business worlds. I understand the different pressures, demands and associated lifestyles. (I have worked in start-ups and established national brands) 

My later work as a business coach and mentor working with many ambitious business owners, professional practices, and entrepreneurs taught me that business success is not just about financial wins. Success, for many, is more about a feeling of happiness, satisfaction and a sense of contribution. Many were too stressed and busy to be happy.

My work today is mainly with those starting a second career as an Executive Coach or Consultant. Those who really have a strong feeling of purpose and contribution, bringing to bear all that they have learnt on the way.

Learning on the Way 

I can see clearly now that Business Development means more and is easier to do, when it is connected in a real way with a sense of purpose. It is the reason why my work now suits me so well. Helping those who want to make a difference, to do it.

What Inspires my Work?

I am drawn to nature and being outdoors, running, walking, cycling and open water swimming. When I travel, I prefer off the beaten track. Exploring. Experiencing.

The beauty and energy of nature has always inspired my own sense of clarity and given important insights for my writing, coaching and the living of my life.

That’s enough about me …. What about you!