Michael

We are constantly faced with challenges, questions and internal confrontations that undermine our goals. My philosophy is that the client is the expert on their life. As a coach, my work is to hold up a mirror of contemplation that helps navigate negative biases and behaviours that prevent future accomplishments, transforming them into positive encouragement; inspiring a transition from despair to repair by unlocking your true potential. The areas of particular interest to me are motivation and performance, along with the behavioural factors that enhance both. I work integratively, which means I combine positive psychology and various coaching models. I operate intuitively to form an effective system of work that is tailored to the personal needs of my client. The strategies I employ are a combination of solution-focused and person-centred approaches, in confluence with my own model, which I use to assess the existing motivations of new and existing clients. Motivation is a trigger that ignites movement, introspection, feeling, and behaviour. It bridges the gap between ambition, action, and the will that binds performance and purpose. Some people are in a state of stagnancy while some move through obstacles by pushing boundaries to reach their goals. A conviction I follow, as a coach, is to take you from the former to the latter by actively listening, while carefully framing questions that lead to thought-provoking responses. I have over 20 years of experience mentoring and coaching vulnerable adults and families within schools, charities and multi-disciplinary agencies, such as youth offending teams and the criminal justice system. This has given me a broad understanding of the complexities attached to human behaviour; I have also completed a degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology, giving me a balanced and introspective approach to both disciplines. Wherever you are currently, that spark of motivation is there. You may just be lacking inspiration, which is also an extrinsic by-product of our intrinsic motives. I aim to help you shift perspectives, allowing for better outcomes in your life while improving your overall well-being, performance and understanding of purpose.