My history
As a child all I wanted to be was a meteorologist, that is until I received my A-level grades! A change of strategy was required. I had to get a job, it so happened to be in an architect’s office. Three years at Technical College on day-release resulted in achieving a place at Leicester School of Architecture. I became Chartered Architect in 1988
This early experience of ‘failure’ equipped me with a structured strategy for resilience during challenging moments that stayed with me throughout my professional life.
Out of adversity came success – more than I had ever imagined.
The journey to coaching
Working in a traditionally male environment has illuminated some interesting insights into the value of a blended team. It has given me a passion for supporting gender diversity, equality and inclusion
Credit: The Queens Building DeMontford University.
Architect: Peake Short & Partners
Awards
I have been honoured with awards for my contribution in promoting women in the built environment:
Recognised by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as one of the Top 200 Women of Influence in Industry and Business 2007
Women in the City, Woman of Achievement Award (Built Environment category) 2010
CBI/Lloyds TSB, First Woman’s Award (Property & Retail Category) 2006
Global Venture Awards, Best Independent Coaching Consultancy UK Winner 2019
Qualifications
BA in Architecture (Hons)
Dip Arch (Leics)
ARB
PCIC (Professional Certificate in Coaching)
MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change
Professional bodies
Women in Property
National Chair 2006/07 and Student Awards Champion 2006-2016ICF (International Coaching Federation)
FRSA (Fellow of Royal Society of Arts)
Women in Property
Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects
After years of leading multidisciplinary teams, I decided to embark on a career in coaching and enrolled on the MSc in Coaching for Behavioural Change at Henley Executive Business School. Graduating in 2018