About me, professionally
Hi, I’m George! I have over 25 years’ experience at the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), leading high-performing teams and delivering through strong global partnerships – and often complex and choppy international waters! I’ve spent extensive time working overseas and have been privileged to contribute to work that has made a real difference to the security of the UK and our allies.
A few years ago, I realised that the times when I got most satisfaction at work were no longer when I was shaping government policy or managing a global crisis. They were when I was talking one-to-one with a member of my team or a mentee. The buzz I got from helping people achieve greater confidence, clarity or purpose was – and still is – second to none. That’s why I trained with the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC), proudly graduating with their triple-accredited Practitioner Diploma.
My mission is to help women and diverse neurotypes excel in their careers without compromising their values, authenticity or resilience. I have wide experience of supporting leaders to do just this across both public and private sectors.
Like many women in the security and defence sector, I’ve had to push through barriers (some systemic, others self-imposed). I’ve compared myself negatively to others, struggled with work-life balance (particularly acute as a solo mum by choice), recovered from burnout and questioned who I really am under all the other hats I wear.
I’ve also experienced the transformational effect a great leader or coach can have on your performance and zest for life. Through my coaching, I hope to share some of that magic with my clients.​
About me, personally
When not coaching, I find joy walking in nature (Wimbledon Common is my happy place), singing in a choir (currently Newbury Choral Society) and just being in Spain (where my overseas career began). Most of these are best enjoyed with my amazing ten year-old daughter. I’m going to leave the last word to her, because when I asked her recently to describe my coaching, her answer blew me away.
“You change other people’s lives as well as your own…. because you learn more about yourself in every coaching session”.
Are you curious to see how we might work together? Get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.