Meet Jo

Jo works with individuals, groups and teams, providing tailored coaching that fosters lasting, meaningful change.  Clients appreciate her personable yet professional approach, combining a business perspective with a human-centred focus.  She is a trusted supporter and a thoughtful challenger, partnering with you to achieve outcomes that align with your personal values and business goals, helping you to sharpen your thinking, deepen self-awareness and build resourcefulness to maximise your leadership impact.

 

With over 25 years of experience in HR, talent management, leadership development and coaching, Jo’s background spans multiple client sectors including postal services, not-for-profits, media, medical, financial services, rail, maritime, construction, utilities and logistics.

 

Jo has held both generalist and specialist positions at divisional and group levels, including senior leadership, non-executive director and executive coaching roles.  She has contributed to business transformation, organisational restructuring and leadership progression, including talent management responsibility for circa 140,000 employees.

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Sample impacts of coaching

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• Enhanced leadership impact for senior executives: “I’ve more autonomy and have time to focus on strategy.  I’m more aware of how my reactions affect working relationships and learned helpful techniques.” – Head of Media.

• Accelerated readiness of future leaders: “I’ve gained greater perspective, empowerment, resilience, self-awareness, and a clearer leadership vision.  I'm better equipped for my leadership journey and more confident in my resourcefulness to find solutions to challenging and uncomfortable situations.” – Data Protection Director.

• Increased effectiveness of leaders facing complex challenges: “I’ve redefined challenges, formed new approaches, become more innovative, and created short- and long-term strategies to overcome barriers.” – Operations Director.

• Improved team cohesion, trust and delivery: “It’s helped us to get the best out of our team” – C-suite.

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Professional Qualifications and Credentials

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• Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

• Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC).

• Diploma in Emergent Team Coaching (pending).

• Chartered Fellow CIPD.

• Certified Thinking Environment practitioner.

• Certified Business Coaching Skills practitioner.

• Certified in psychological and occupational testing (British Psychological Society RQTU member).

• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

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Personal Detail

 

Jo is a lifelong learner, dedicated to continuously growing through development and reflective practice. She enjoys tending to her allotment, running, exploring coastal paths and spending time with loved ones.

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