“I believe that we deserve to not only survive in our careers that we have worked so hard for but to thrive within them”
My background
After having an awesome time at university (yes, I’m sure you can imagine!) studying psychology and social science, I joined a law firm for summer work experience…. Fly forwards 11 years and I was leaving that firm as a practicing employment lawyer with the skills and knowledge to set up a law firm in an accountancy practice (the first accountants to do it – fancy, hey!)
All my formal training had been focused on technical knowledge, client management and regulatory do’s and don’ts. How to manage myself, the team I was growing and the business I loved, all whilst increasing bottom line performance were things I just I assumed I knew how to do!
I loved the challenge and pushed myself outside my comfort zone every day. I made it a long way in my career like this (even if I do say so myself!). But, even I have to admit, it could be pretty stressful. All those competing demands coupled with the pressure of giving high quality technical advice to clients left me with little headspace. In fact, it was worse than that because one day I burnt-out.
Burnout would have been avoided
But, hey! It could be worse! Although it took a long time to recover (three months absence and three month’s phased return... and the rest!) I had time to reflect on why my burnout happened. And I realised something exciting… it was totally preventable!
Skylark was born
Already passionate about workplace wellbeing, I realised that by embracing a different mindset and improving our skills we can all create high performing environments, without increasing our hours or our stress. So, I retrained (I am now a qualified ILM coach and licenced practitioner of Liberating Leadership© and Pioneering Professional© AND certified practitioner of Nuro Linguistic Programming via the ABNLP! – swit swoo!), created my programmes and Skylark was born!
“Burnout is a syndrome … from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”
World Health Organisation ICD-11
Skylark’s mission
Based on my life vision, values and purpose Skylark’s mission is to empower people like you to not only successfully manage workplace stress (which is amazing and totally needed in itself!). But, also create consistently high performing workplaces with the wellbeing of ourselves, our people, our business and our environment at its core!
Drawing from my nearly 20 years (OMG, that long?!) in the legal profession I know that the full programmes (Flying Free Leadership programme and Fly Higher Management programme) and the talks and workshops I have developed will enhance the performance of you, your people and your business. But will also reduce stress and HR pressures too. Bonus!
Book a call
I’m excited for you! So if you’re ready to join me on the cliff edge, to peer over, brace yourself and discover how high you can fly book a call. Just do it … right now…. By clicking onto this button here…
Flying other flags
In line with Skylark’s mission (check it out above!), I work with, support or am an ambassador for a number of businesses and charities that I think are amazing.
Here are just a few; click on the links to be taken directly to their website or contact me to find out more.
