Hi, I'm Charlie

Female / 31 / Married

Sun Sign: Capricorn
Member Since: 26 Apr 2007
Last Login: 4 Sep 2007
Last Updated: 26 Apr 2007

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About Me

Creative coaching has evolved from various activities I have undertaken throughout my life, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, glass painting, cooking, gardening, drawing, painting, writing and playing the piano.

I have been passionate about personal development since reading Scott Peck’s ‘The Road Less Travelled’ when I was about 10 years old. I qualified in advice and guidance initially, but found there were a greater number of ‘ah-ha’ moments using coaching methods and completed a diploma in life coaching through the Coaching Academy in September 2005.

I have experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds, from senior managers, to those who are excluded from society for various reasons. I am also a registered ‘Train the Trainer’ tutor (CIEH).

Reflecting is vital to me, making sure I am able to learn from each experience in order to improve my practice. I also receive regular supervision from another qualified life coach, to ensure the consistent quality and ongoing improvement of my sessions.

I have been able to achieve the following by having my own coach:
★ Career progression in line with my values
★ Stopped smoking
★ Lost three stone in weight
★ Ran three half marathons (having previously believed it was completely impossible!)
★ Ran the London Marathon in 2005 – a lifelong dream
★ Volunteered in India as part of a four month journey

My Business

I currently have a business listed within Holistic Local. To find out more about my business, click here to view the listing.

More About Me

Location: York, North Yorkshire, England

Occupation: Creativity coach

My Philosophy On Life: I am committed to considering the wider community and contributing to promoting positive impact with my work. As a result, I have decided on the following: ★ Individual, group, telephone, face to face and email coaching can be tailored to suit a variety of situations ★ I endeavour to meet all accessibility requirements – if you would like to discuss current accessibility please contact me ★ Organic, fair trade, recycled, sustainable, natural and local resources are used where possible. Explanation is given about the nature of all resources and suggestions regarding improvements to sourcing of resources is always appreciated ★ A donation of 5% of profits is given to ‘Indian Volunteers for Community Service’ each quarter, for them to use as they see fit. Current donations are helping to build a new school in an area where illiteracy is high, especially among women. For more details please visit www.ivcs.org.uk ★ Taster sessions are offered on the basis of a suggested donation of £5 ★ I am always keen to hear about how the service could be improved, to benefit my clients and my own personal development. Feedback is always treated in strictest confidence and acted on as soon as possible

My Interests: All sorts of creativity, reading, writing, spending time with family and friends, being inspired

My Inspirations: Just about everyone! I do believe we are all interconnected and rely on each other - we are all inspiring in our own unique way.

Music I Love: Chill out, chanting, choirs, gospel, people singing together...

Movies I Love: Down the rabbit hole, The Secret, Pay it forward, Robin Hood - men in tights, Life of Brian

TV Shows I Love: Not really my thing...

Books I Love: Hot chocolate for the mystical soul, the Artists Way, Living your best life, anything by Thich Nhat Hanh

Places I Love: Scotland, India, Gloucestershire, York

Quotes I Love: Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw