It begins with purpose and the courage to live it.
I became a lawyer because I wanted to support people when they needed it most. After more than 25 years in law, I realised that my greatest fulfilment came from helping people think clearly, recognise their potential and navigate challenges without losing sight of who they are.
That led me to coaching and to founding River Life Coaching.
I am an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a mentor coach holding the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization at the ACC and PCC levels, a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner and a coach supervisor-in-training. My work spans executive coaching and leadership development, mentor coaching, and coaching supervision.
I have a particular interest in thoughtful and quieter professionals whose strengths may not always be immediately visible. I believe meaningful impact does not require people to become louder or compromise who they are.
Professional Credentials and Development
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Coaching Credential
I hold the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. With more than 1,900 hours of coaching experience, I remain committed to ethical practice, professional excellence and continued development.
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Coach Training
I completed my coach training with the International Coach Academy in 2019 through a programme accredited by the International Coaching Federation. The training included more than 125 hours of theory, peer coaching, mentor coaching, observed coaching and evaluation.
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Mentor Coaching
I completed specialist mentor coach training in 2022. In July 2026, I received the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization at the ACC and PCC levels, recognising my preparation to observe coaching, evaluate it against the relevant ICF standards and support coaches’ continued development.
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Coaching Supervision
I am currently completing advanced training in coaching supervision and offer individual and group supervision as a coach supervisor-in-training.
My supervision work provides coaches with a reflective space to explore their practice, professional responsibilities, ethical questions and the wider systems in which they work.
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Positive Psychology
I completed the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology in June 2024. This informs my work with strengths, resilience, sustainable well-being and the conditions that help people function and develop at their best.
Development should deepen who you are, not require you to become someone else.
Whether I am working with a leader, an organisation or a coach, I believe meaningful development begins with honest reflection, psychological safety and respect for the person and system involved.
My role is not to prescribe a particular way of leading or practising. It is to help you see more clearly, make intentional choices and create change that you can sustain.
If you would like to explore working together, you are welcome to begin with a conversation.