Meet the Team

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The Coaching Works team is formed of husband and wife, Jason and Sally-Anne Douglass. 

Between them they bring over 50-years of business experience, each operating at Board and SLT-levels within their respective industries. 

In addition to the extensive senior business experience, they are awarded professional qualifications to specialist practitioner standards within the recognised fields of Coaching, Mentoring, Counselling and Supervision.

Their practice together offers clients comprehensive support for all those seeking support and guidance in their personal and professional journey.

Together we unlock your possibilities and potential.

We find purpose and significance in supporting you to grow and progress in your personal and professional development.

If you are:

• an HR professional seeking an Executive Coach or Mentor for your team members, 
• striving for a best possible version of you, 
• stuck with certain issues which are restricting your career journey,
• wanting to make impactful progress in your career,
• aware of a skills deficit area you want to grow in,
• seeking a higher performance capability from yourself,
• self-aware and recognise personal growth has no end-point, 

... then we'd welcome the privilege to work with you.

A little of my Story:

'The great illusion of leadership is to think that one can be led out of the desert by someone who has never been there.' Henri Nouwen. 

I have known many successes and some failures in business. I have enjoyed good health and suffered ill health. I have been blessed with family and friends, and felt the pain of loss. I am far from perfect, and I am always learning. In my professional career there have been many highlights. I've been privileged to successfully grow businesses with great teams; I've been recognised and awarded accolades both as an individual and as part of a team. I have led an industry trade association as Chair, and contributed to Boards for many, many years. 

I have studied and trained in business-related matters for many years, growing my personal knowledge and practical expertise.

I've tailored my Coaching practice to support professionals at all levels, across all sectors, offering relevance and understanding as to the challenges faced.

I offer a professional Executive Coaching service to businesses who are committed to supporting their staff progress to their full potential. I will partner with those who want to: grow in confidence; thrive in their working environment; and uphold their values everyday. 

Training and Qualifications:

• Accredited Senior Practitioner Coach with European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Global.
• Professional Member of EMCC UK.
• Member of Henley Business School of Coaching.
• Qualified in Professional Certified Executive Coaching, level 7, ICF, EMCC and AC approved (Henley Business School)
• Advanced Personal Leadership programme (Henley Business School)
• Coaching and Mentoring Hours: 5,000+

Interests:

As well as thoroughly enjoying my work environment, I have a keen interest in sports and history. I play golf, cricket and tennis, and head for the great outdoors with my family; I love being in the mountains at any time of year.

By reading through this website you are already making intentional steps on your growth journey. It reminds me of an excerpt from a famous speech entitled 'Citizenship in a Republic' by Theodore Roosevelt. It's more commonly known as 'The man in the arena':

'It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. 

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.' 

Coaching is powerful. It helps generate and sustain momentum towards and into growth for you. 

My Experience:

I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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With nearly 3 decades of experience, training and qualifications, I am skilled and proven at working in depth with a diverse range of life situations and issues.

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I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my work with clients who want to make a difference in theirs, and other's, lives.

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I have worked nationally and internationally. 

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I am a professional who is passionate, caring, honest and willing to walk alongside you. I offer a non-judgemental space for you to unpick, challenge, grow and celebrate the positive changes and wins!

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Training and Qualifications:

• Advanced post diploma in relationship counselling
• MBACP (Accred)
• Level 6 diploma in supervision
• Diploma in sex and porn addiction
• Online and Telephone Counselling
• Certificate of Proficiency (BACP)
• Foundation Degree in PC Counselling 
• Extended Certificate in Integrative Counselling
• The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes framework for Counselling
• Member of the BACP Coaching Division

My Approach:

I draw on psychological theories and principles to help you understand yourself better.

My integrative approach is informed by various schools of theory within therapy and coaching. I offer a number of approaches and tools and bring them to our work dependant on your individual needs.

I work with clients in short/long term therapy.

I offer supervision generally as an ongoing working relationship, but also offer ad hoc supervision.

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I work with companies to create bespoke support packages for their teams.

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What to expect:

Working with me we will explore the moment-by-moment awareness of your experience without judgement.

I will be 'real', honest, caring and open, with a seasoning of humour!

We will work at depth to resolve complex patterns and behaviours. We will identify obstacles and, where required, draw action plans and goals.

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We will explore emotions, feelings and somatic responses to deepen awareness, encourage growth and positive change in relationships and well-being.

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I am committed to maintaining high standards of practice by undertaking of regular supervision and continuing personal development.