About our Coaching Director
Peter Brown has spent his whole career helping people learn and develop their potential. Here's more information in his own words ...
I spent the first part of my career teaching in a comprehensive school, where I became a head of year leading a team of 10 form tutors and managing a department.
Peter Brown, coaching director
During my multimedia career, I've worked with top business school professors and some f the very best creative people including actors, directors, graphic designers and writers.
It was almost inevitable that I came to be a coach, because I have spent so much time helping people to learn, develop new skills and achieve their potential.
I spend some of my time producing drama. My aim is to help writers, actors and directors get their work produced and bring their flair and creativity to the attention of the general public as well as producers.
I also write theatre reviews for London Theatre Guide Online.
Peter Brown is a
colleague for whom I
have very great
respect. He is intelligent,
articulate and entirely
professional.
Ex-colleague/ manager
Training and professional development
I am a graduate of the
Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice
course - fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation. I'm also a full member of the Association for Coaching and co-host the London Bridge Co-coach Forum
I believe passionately in professional development to keep my coaching skills current and vital. I take regular training in coaching practice and techniques, and receive coaching, mentoring and supervision on a regular basis.
I use coaching techniques in my own life to further my personal development.
Coaches don't all come from the same mould. Each one has unique qualities, experience and interests. Like most professional coaches, I know that I am not always the right coach for every client. And I will tell you if I think that is the case, and I won't be offended if you tell me!
I specialise in helping people who are setting up in business, have aspirations in the arts' world, or are changing careers.
When you take coaching sessions with me, you will get
Openness and honesty - I will always be completely honest and frank with you. I won't cover things up or ignore issues which are important to you. And I won't hesitate to tell you if I think I am wrong, or I've misunderstood something. I'm also honest enough to know that I don't know everything!
Insight - I'll help you gain a better understanding of yourself, and will use my own insight and professional judgement to bring out the best in you, so you can achieve your goals.
Humour - I have a great sense of humour. I use it to make you feel completely at ease, and to relax the pressure when things are not going so well. I believe that humour can be hugely beneficial and healing, and helps give us a sense of proportion.
Challenges - I'll help you stretch yourself to achieve more, to go that extra inch or two (or maybe a mile) in order to make your dream come true.
Focus - I'm a terrific listener and I concentrate totally on you and your life while we're working together. You may not ever experience anywhere else what it feels like for someone to really listen to what you are saying and how you are saying it.
Empathy - my life experiences have exposed me to an enormous range of different problems and issues. I've cared for the sick, lost close relatives and friends due to terminal illness, and had to manage through good times and bad. I know what it's like to struggle, and deal with the blows that life can often deal us.
Support and motivation - while I am coaching you, I will support you every step of the way. And when you're spirits are flagging, I'll be there to motivate you and keep you going to reach your goal.
A wealth of life experiences - I've worked in many different kinds of jobs ranging from the factory floor to working with top business school professors. I've known despair as well as 'being on top of the world'.
Wide ranging interests - apart from my life experiences, I have a keen interest in many aspects of life in general. I'm an avid news reader, a keen theatre fan and produce audio drama. I'm also interested in technology, sutainability and economics.
Patience - I have patience in abundance, and offer an unhurried coaching style where we consider together in detail how you can take action to make your life better.
Imagination and creativity - I'm a creative person, and I seek creative solutions to problems and issues in my own life, and I will help you to do the same. Everyone has creativity within them, and anyone can use it to make their lives more satisfying.
Partnership - coaching is about teamwork. You and I work as a team to help you reach your goal.
No criticism - I don't judge or criticise my clients ... ever! I respect my clients, their values, beliefs and aspirations.
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