I find that people pleasing is the biggest compromise to personal effectiveness. And I say that as a 'retired people-pleaser'. Coaching with me is an effective method to reduce your inner conflict, find the freedom of your expression and feel comfortable saying YES to what you want.
Drop me a message to connect - we'll get to the heart of your situation and have you moving forward as soon as you're ready.
discovery callDog Dad. Avid Home Baker. Mediocre Marathon Runner. I'm also the Director of Business Development for Nova Terra Coaching & Consultancy and an accredited coach with the ICF to the ACC level. I'm committed to the ICF ethics and values and wider 'Coach Approach' as a way of being. I'm passionate about promoting the coaching industry as an agent for change - and believe in delivering high quality, presence based training. Wherever you find yourself, together we will move through whatever is holding you back towards whatever you need to propel yourself forward.
I don't know how you do it - but every time you shine a light upon something that was lurking in the dark. I feel better for our time together.
In addition to one on one coaching, I also work with Nova Terra: Coach Training & Consultancy Solutions.
We run a wide variety of workshops and coach training where my own course - Assertiveness & You - can be found.
Or you can reach out to me directly for one on one training for you and/or your business.
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What we gain in coaching - we give back; we see this in our clients. In improving how we show up as coaches, mentor coaching is not only advancing the progress of our clients, but ourselves and the coaching profession. We discover the quintessential truth when it comes to coaching - that less, really is more. Here's what a survey of coaches said they appreciate in my mentor coaching:
Without Gareth, my life and career would have continued just fine. I wasn’t in some existential struggle. I was just curious to learn more about coaching.
I thought I knew what coaching involved- but it involved so much more. Just being around Gareth- his patience, his challenge, his ability to listen… it was next level.
I satisfied my curiosity. And now he’s my go to person whenever I need a moment for self-reflection, motivation (or challenge).
I’ve been coached for years before – or at least what I thought I was coaching. Working with Gareth was totally different. Challenging yet understanding. Provoking yet supportive. I’ve been blown away by how good a listener he is – I genuinely feel like a better version of me with him in my life.
Gareth is confident, calm and collected. Would recommend him without question or hesitation.
Gareth’s coaching style combines a professional, rational approach with a fun and generous personality. He will keep you focused on your goals while not hesitating to challenge your beliefs and self-imposed limitations. And he celebrates your successes – big and small – along with you! I wholeheartedly recommend him as a coach, especially for people needing a boost in assertiveness or making important decisions in life.
Gareth is a warm and open coach who is not afraid of asking challenging questions to help you see things from a new perspective. He brings fun and playfulness to interactions but always shows sensitivity to emotional topics. I never fail to enjoy my sessions with Gareth and really appreciate the way he accompanies my thought process to bring me to some unexpected conclusions.
No matter how smart or successful you think you are in your life, we have to remember that we are human, we are vulnerable, we are allowed to make mistakes both in personal and professional life. We are struggling and we are not alone. The definition of not being alone is Gareth. (more…)
When I found Gareth I was looking for movement in my professional and personal life. I wanted to clarify what was achievable for me – what I could solidify for me given the inevitable changes that were approaching me in my life. I found Gareth’s style to be friendly, playful and direct. I appreciated his humour and his ability to let me discover what the best decisions were for me. (more…)
Confidence was never been an issue for me, but maintaining the energy and stamina to keep that confidence at a high during critical times (like the submission of my PhD) was difficult. Having the space and time to really see my world for what it was, what was blocking my energy – and having someone to raise my awareness to this – gave me the clarity and perspective I needed.
The art of the chemistry call is seldom conveyed when you’re developing as a coach.
The ability to hold the space of not-knowing not only determines whether your potential client becomes your coachee.
It determines your financial success as a coach.
This one day workshop delves into the process of the call (the doing) and at the same time explores how you coach (and who you are) within that process (the being).
Workshops take place on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand. Please sign up below to register for interest.
LET'S EXPERIMENTGroup mentor coaching is founded in competency based feedback from an experienced mentor coach AND a group of fellow observers working at the same level as you.
With each session, a different coach will take their place at the table and be observed on their coaching session with feedback targeted at the ICF set of competencies.
You not only benefit from the presence of your mentor, you observe how others show up in their practice.
Group sizes range from three to six coaches. Sessions last 90 minutes with a minimum of seven sessions.
SUPPORT YOUR COACHINGMentor Coaching allows you – the coach – to get competency based feedback from an experienced mentor coach.
It’s where we observe your coaching session/s with feedback targeted at the ICF set of competencies which enhance your presence.
It deepens your skills and performance through an awareness of your abilities that are unused.
A minimum of three of the ten mentoring hours for ICF accreditation must be one-on-one with the mentor coach. Group mentoring may count for a maximum of seven hours.
DEEPEN YOUR PERFORMACEA thought-provoking, creative process where you feel inspired to maximise your professional and personal potential.
In supporting yourself to uncover your full potential, your confidence increases and your resilience grows.
Budget for 6-10 sessions of 50 minutes over a 3-6 month period.
What methodology or tools do you use?
Answer: Questions and accurate observations are my tools.
Being fully present with you is my method.
BOOK A SESSIONStarting your own coaching business is tough. Trust me, I know. I’ve been there and tried on the many ‘ill-fitting tee shirts’.
Through the process of coaching and quality of presence, I accompany new starters in taking their place at the coaching table.
From connecting to your goals and vision through to understanding who are your clients and how to position yourself, I partner with you over ten sessions.
I also support you in implementing robust processes regarding logistics, contracts, payments and sales pipeline, right through to continuous development.
GET IN TOUCHFind your freedom of expression and reduce your inner conflict with ‘Assertiveness & You’.
With this one day course at Nova Terra in Brussels, you begin to communicate effectively and learn to respect others whilst also being respected.
Assertiveness is not something we do, but rather being assertive is something we can become through deep exploration and challenge to our true selves.
Let me guide you in finding your unique identity and help you understand what it means to truly and genuinely advocate for yourself.
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Personal development is a lifelong journey that has the power to transform every aspect of one’s life. Often referred to as “the gift that keeps on giving,” personal development is not just a self-help trend but a profound commitment to continuous growth, learning, and self-discovery. It encompasses various dimensions of life, including emotional, intellectual, physical, […]
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A Coachable Moment (noun, countable) : a pocket in time and space used to accelerate innovation in organisations. Grounded in positivity, with enough critical mass they can generate cultural shifts in organisational change and leadership development. In our Coaching Clinic at Nova Terra, we often use the term ‘coachable moments’. At first, our participants find […]
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