Maureen is passionate about using coaching as a means of creating spaces at the leadership table for those faces and voices which have not historically been represented for a variety of reasons, be that through race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, sexuality, disability etc; in short, she works with those of us whose career path has often been accompanied with the sense of being ‘ The Only One’ or ‘The Other One’ .

Maureen’s work with clients centres on overcoming imposter syndrome, establishing your leadership purpose and for a growing number of clients, Leading through Menopause.

Maureen has been using coaching as the primary vehicle for team development and staff appraisals for 15 years. She has also coached school leaders who are experiencing challenge in relationships with their senior leaders, issues of self- confidence, and developing values as they start in new schools.

Maureen is a highly skilled education leader. She has been in education for almost 30 years and as a secondary teacher, taught Geography, PSHE, Food technology, Careers and Work related Learning and English all to GCSE (or equivalent) Level. Maureen is an SEN Specialist. The last 21 years of her career have been in headship at a number of special schools for young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, often manifesting as highly challenging behaviour. Prior to becoming a teacher, Maureen was a Town Planner in NW England.

Association for Coaching

International Coaching with Speakup Challenge

Uses elements of NLP and fierce conversations