My story

About Nat

Let’s get to the point shall we?

knowledge

Completed an Accredited Coach Training Program from Barefoot coaching, accredited by ICF.
Chartered Member of CIPD (professional body for HR).
Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration from Aston University.
Foundation degree in Business & Management from University of Portsmouth
Received Mediation training delivered by ACAS.

Achievements

Progressed a career in HR then moved sideways into an operational People Management with £66m budget.

I have constantly managed to partner with Directors, Leaders and Managers of all levels. I know the pain points, we always address them together.

In 2014, I Graduated from my Foundation degree, changed employer to commute to London, got Married, cared for my Grandad to his passing. I know what it’s like to have competing pressures and how to handle yourself at work.

I supported the Exec team of a family-run business to find cost cutting initiatives during 2008 financial crash. In the absence of a Director I was operating outside of my hierarchical level. Logical thinking and influencing skills were essential.

My clients tell me I’m great at

Listening.
Creating a safe environment to throw thoughts around.
Straight talking
Persuasion.
Being independent.
Calm whilst bringing energy.
Logical rather than emotional.

Mistakes I’ve made

Assumed that colleagues are as motivated and me and criticised their work
I have over promised and under-delivered. I am a reformed pleaser.
I have not taken care of myself due to allowing workplace stresses to penetrate.

Why are you letting that obstacle stop you?

Brands I’ve worked with

Fun facts

DIY fan, it’s a great distraction from office life. I built a great deck panel for the garden.
Is there a fancy dress opportunity? I am all in and there!
I play rugby and I have just started competing in strong man competitions

Other things

I love rugby, there is nothing like smashing the scrum half!
I love to eat but hate to cook.
Child free by choice, there are enough Nieces and Nephews to do crazy fun things with.
We rescue Serbian dogs, the currently personalities who share our home are a Scrappy Doo and a Scaredy cat.
Bungee jumping and zorbing fan, if you haven’t done these, why not?
I haven’t lost an Escape Room yet

Influenced by

My Dad who relocated, set up a business. He made mistakes, bounced back numerous times and found a way to mixed his career and hobby. he work hard and partied hard, crashing out of life early. But what a ride he had!
My war time Grandparents - they were stoic and modern thinking. And taught me a lot about resilience, determination and sticking with my values.