This basic package provides a strong starting point to explore values, motivations and direction.

• 3-hour workshop.
• 8 - 12 participants.
• Led by trained facilitator and coach.
• Workbook.
• Post workshop e-mail series for 4 weeks to continue learning and development.

£ 749

Investing a little more time will enable trainees to explore their direction in a one to one environment. This creates the space for them to develop a strong sense of their future goals and a resilient plan to get them there.

• 3-hour workshop.
• 8 - 12 participants.
• Led by trained facilitator and coach.
• Workbook.
• Post workshop one-hour coaching session (face to face; e-mail or Skype depending on availability).

This package will help your trainees add to their clarity, and strong sense of direction. The extra sessions will help them develop the skills needed to deal with uncertainty and manage change as their progress unfolds. This investment in the future of your workforce supports trainees in making the decisions that are right for them, leading to increased confidence and productivity.

    3-hour workshop.

    8 - 12 participants.

    Led by trained facilitator and coach.

    Colour workbook.

    Ongoing Coaching support of partcipants for 12 months (to a total of 25 hours)

These extra hours can be used how you wish. Split equally amongst participants; one session each for all participants, with some requiring more than one. They can be used to put on further group coaching or even for staff that did not attend the initial workshop.

There are various options;

• Contact your employer to express an interest in the course.
• Share the costs of group coaching with friends or colleagues.
• One to one coaching for a more individualised approach.
• If geography is an issue a good alternative is group coaching sessions online.

The next career coaching workshop will be held on the 8th November 2018, venue TBC, Cambridge.

For further information and to book your place click here.

Contact me to discuss  what would work for you and pricing with no obligation to purchase.

There are so many decisions in our lives today, and not often the protected time we need to make them.  

Coaching would suit those who would like the time and space to explore their values and motivations, consider what they really would like to achieve in their home and professional life. Coaching will provide a sounding board, a mirror on your thoughts, someone to bring a critical and constructive voice to your thought processes. Space to make the decisions that really matter, will enable you to move forward, and tackle your goals with confidence.

Just some of the issues that coaching can help with are;

- Coping with change in the workplace.

- Learning to thrive in a volatile and uncertain environment.

- Deciding whether to take a on extra responsibilities or roles.

- Choosing your specialty.

- Developing a career plan.

- Considering a career change.

- Taking time out of practice.

- Relocating.

- Managing professional qualifications and exams.

- Accommodating work, family and other interests and responsibilities within your life.

- Moving towards retirement.

You may be keen to  have your first coaching session as soon as possible. Others may have questions or would like to discuss their situation prior to starting coaching. If so, I'd be very happy to arrage with you a free 20-minute phone call where we can explore whether you're in the right place for coaching at present. It's also the time to check we're a great match from a coaching point of view.

Once you're happy, we can book your first four coaching sessions. I'm very mindful of todays pressures, and that you may not be able to commit to certain dates at the start, but that's okay. I'm sensitive to the need for flexibility, therefore dependant on demand, sessions can be scheduled up to 72 hours prior to the appointment.

During the first coaching session we discuss your situation, motivations, values, goals and dreams. We also take an overview of coaching, what it involves, and what to expect from one another. It's a full session, and for this reason, often lasts longer (up to 120 minutes). The usual coaching sessions will last 90 minutes.

When people arrive at coaching it is often because they have reached a point where they need to make some real changes. To acheive these kind of changes it commonly will take at least four coaching sessions. That's not to say that there is no benefit in a single session, there is. However, it is unlikely to be the long-lasting transformation change you're looking for.  If following this you're eager to continue on your journey, then further sessions can be arranged.

Still not sure? Contact me to arrange a free phone-call. We can discuss your situation and coaching needs. There's no obligation, it's not a hard sell, it's just to establish whether it's the right path for you at this time. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

There is no need for a commitment either before or during the free 20-minute phone-call. You can contact me at your convenience once you've decided whether you're ready for coaching. Often coachees are keen to book-in their first session straight away!

A Transition Coaching course package includes;

20-minute consultation phone-call

1 x 120 minute initial coaching session

3 x 90 minute coaching sessions

Sessions may be face-to-face, or via Skype dependant on geography, preference and availability.

£949

When I talk about the value of coaching and mentoring. One area which is repeatedly highlighted, is it's value at times of transition.

In many professions this might be professional exams, changing roles, taking on greater leadership and managerial tasks, life events that change your work dynamics and many other areas.

These are all areas that are shared within medicine. Let's add in multiple professional exams, the ongoing professional development required, frequent geographical moves, dealing with complaints and the notorious volatile and uncertain environment we work in. Now consider taking on committee roles, constantly developing service provision and considering a portfolio career. How about transitioning to retirement whilst continuing to adapt and develop the things you love about your job.

Where are the areas of transition within a medical career? It might be easier to identify a period where there is stability and consistency. Can you think of one? Nor can I. Let me know if you do!

Is coaching and mentoring important in medicine?

Medicine can feel like you're always pressing forward towards the next shift, next curriculum requirement, next exam, interview, rota change. Coach-mentoring provides the time and space to consider your direction, your motivations, your values, how to balance competing elements of your life and career. It helps doctors explore the nature of their strengths and skills, and how they can use them to increase their motivation and satisfaction in both a demanding career, and their life in general.

At a time of ever-stretched services and rota gaps, coach-mentoring is an investment in the future of the NHS, and an investment in it's greatest asset, it's staff.

Contact me for a free 30 minute phone call to discuss your needs and available products further. 

There are a number of enthusiastic people already working towards embedding a coach-mentoring culture within the NHS. I'm very happy to put you in touch with others for you to network, seek advice and to share both good practice and resources.

If you would like further support, then contact me to discuss how I can help. Whether it's to provide consultancy services, phone support, presentations, workshops or mentor and mentee training.

Yes, in many ways.

I'm currently in the position to offer the following workshops and presentations.

• Core team workshop on setting up a mentoring scheme.
• Presentation to key stakeholders.
• Full-day coach-mentor training (24 participants maximum).
• Half-day workshop for mentees.

I'm passionate about the importance and value of coach-mentoring within the NHS. I'm very happy to discuss your region, trust or specialty's role within this further. Give me a call, drop me an e-mail or schedule an appointment so we can discuss your needs in detail.

I look forward to hearing from you!