With over 40 years of life and work experience, some might say I have been around the block a few times (in a nice way) I am more than my work experience, my qualifications and abilities, the person in the photo (that's me by the way). I have many battle scars which have led me to be the person I am today. I am passionate about helping people create the life they aspire, desire and aim for.
I am a qualified Business Coach and Mentor, I will add this key achievement in 2023 at a rip age of 52 I achieved my first degree, what a journey that was and a story to tell. I have a couple of professional memberships, a member of the ABM and ILM. Personally, I am have proudly brought my two incredible daughters as a single parent, I have a great partner and 2 cocker spaniels. I am a bit out there at times, I love to laugh and enjoy life as much as I can, but I am human, I cry, I give too much, if you ever came to my house, I am a feeder - you won't go hungry or thirsty...
My career has been diverse, exciting and inspiring. All started in Harvey's the Curtain Shop. I have worked in Accounts, promoted into Credit Control, through to litigation, Sales and Marketing Manager (my favourite job I have to say) - travelled the world in this amazing role, inspecting resorts and training sales teams. Every day was unique and inspiring one day at Tregenna Castle, St Ives, the following day or week in the Cairngorns, Scotland, Ibiza, Malta, the Canaries, France or St Lucia. Organised and hosted events in Paris.
I have had a revelation whilst reflecting on my career and realised that nearly every job I have had has been a new job or one that needs to be re-built from the ground up from a blank canvas.
I have been a successful Account Manager for a Japanese Food Company, successful Recruitment Consultant, worked in Membership Sales for a charity and a non-profit organisation, Relationship Management, Training, Coaching, Holistic Therapies, a trained Make-up Artist and trained and worked as a painter and decorator.
I have been self employed a couple of times and experienced those wobbles when things get a bit hairy and you panic because sales have dried up, money is running out and you have bills to pay, a roof to keep and mouths to feed. I loved being self employed and working as a freelance Personal development Coach and Holistic therapist, I gave that up in 2011 after being approached to work in Welfare to Work supporting people with extreme barriers to employment.
Here I am back on the path of personal development, business coaching/mentoring and menopause coaching and training, a huge passion of mine. I have worked in various industries and sectors, private, blue chip organisations large and small, third sector and public sectors. I have worked for some fantastic businesses and some rubbish ones, well not the businesses but the management.
I have extensive experience, knowledge and connections to share.
My journey of personal development, self discovery and holistic therapies really started in my early 20's when I began to explore other possibilities after experiencing personal barriers and challenges.
My curiosity around holistic and self development laid dormant for a number of years and then was re-ignited again and evolved further.
That's where my interest in crystals began... Now I have them all over my house and if you ever meet me if you haven't already, you may or may not know I carry a bag of crystals with me every day - if you know you know!
The journey of self discovery continued with lots of reading and learning.
I went into business with my sister and learnt many valuable lessons along the way. It was then that Elaine, who was to become my Usui Reiki Master and I first met and that journey of Reiki began in 2008. Going from 1st Degree in 2008, 2nd Degree in 2009 and then Master Teacher in 2010. I then progressed and gained a diploma in Energy Healing.
I went on to train as a trainer and coach and gained my Level 4 PTTLS and CTTLS qualifications and the rest as they say history!
Now let's take you back to 2009, on reflection that's when my perimenopause began with undetected Adenomyosis all began and my interest in the menopause journey, I needed to understand what was going on with me. I am a researcher and I read, researched and learnt all that I could and continue to do so. I was soon diagnosed with Diabetes after the sad passing of my Dad suddenly in 2009 and I have had many challenges with Diabetes but chuffed to bits to say after 14 years I actually feel in control of it more than I ever have done, although I have good days and bad days and sometimes those wobbles are staggering.
Life has continued to throw challenges at me and I have experienced many learning curves along the way, I have picked up a few 'battle scars' but I have only got stronger due to the lessons learnt.
I have been self employed, employed, I had a very big health scare in 2014, was unwell and off work for over 6 weeks due to Hemiplegic migraines. Knowing what I know now about the Menopause and after a great deal of reflection, realise it was likely to be hormone related. I am passionate about raising awareness about the Menopause, breaking the stigma and taboo that is linked to this natural transition which cannot be ignored.
Green Tomato was created in 2011 after consulting with a dear friend who has sadly passed away now, I was not being treated well in my workplace and I was ready to jack it in. She told me to get my finger out and just do it!
Helping others to unlock their potential whether that might be personally, professionally, as a business owner, entrepreneur, life in general or supporting people through the menopause is incredible.
Like all business owners I have my challenges, but every day I do my best to look on the bright side, I work on my mindset and recognise that what I focus on happens but I am also a realist and know that sometimes the path we think is right for us turns out not to be and we have to go with the flow and trust in ourselves and for me the universe and powers that be (that's my little mantra).
Green Tomato isn't about me - it's about you! By now you may get the gist of the type of person I am, if you think you could work with me to support your personal or professional growth and our values align then click the 'Let's Chat' button today!
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