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Yasmin Ariff

Coaching Bio

Yasmin is a certified career and leadership Coach who specialises in working with aspiring and current women leaders to help them thrive in their careers. She has worked as a teacher and leader in education for over sixteen years across a range of different school settings from single sex, co-ed, state funded, international and private. She is proud to be able to combine her love of both education and coaching in her current role co-leading a training provider, specialising in Coaching training. As well, she continues to coach women in her private practice to help them claim their authority and advance in their careers. Through these projects she is working towards her mission to bring coaching to as many people as possible because she believes coaching can change the world.

Coaching Experience

Yasmin has coached teachers and leaders within the education sector throughout her whole career. She has developed her practice through the PGCert in Coaching and Mentoring as well as completing a Diploma in Transformational Coaching with Animas. Yasmin has also gained her ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation which means she has met the ICF core competencies for coaching and adheres to the ICF ethical framework when coaching her clients and working with sponsors. Yasmin works closely with WomenEd to identify and understand common themes in coaching women. She has developed various coaching tools and techniques that are bespoke to coaching women in education. With these tools, she has helped women in education overcome limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome and develop their own confident and authentic leadership style.

Career Experience

Yasmin has spent over sixteen years working in the education sector, starting as an English teacher in inner city Leeds and working up to senior leadership level in the North West. She has lead at middle leader level as Head of English as well as whole school level overseeing rewards, attendance and whole school literacy. Working within a large MAT gave Yasmin experience of working across different schools within a trust and supporting cohesion and sharing of best practice. She now co-leads a training provider with her brother overseeing and delivering the coaching training provision across a range of sectors including school MATs and LEAs.

Coaching Qualifications

ICF ACC, Transformational Coach

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching

NLP

PGCert Coaching and Mentoring

Diploma in Coaching from Animas

Yasmin has been utterly reliable and supportive. She has gone above and beyond to guide me through this challenging time. It has been so reassuring to know that there is someone there to talk to, completely confidentially and without judgement. Without Yasmin, I would not have made some pretty important steps this year to balance my well-being, workload and ambitions.

Rachel, Middle Leader

After every session, I felt unburdened, invigorated and inspired. Yasmin ‘ s coaching style is the perfect balance of being reassuring and enabling. Through her coaching, it has become even more apparent that women supporting women in education is a huge force for good. As a result, I have more self-belief, I focus on what is within my control and I can handle challenging situations with a measured sensitivity. I am so lucky to have had the chance to work with, and learn from, Yasmin; she has made a lasting impression on my career and I have so much to thank her for.

Rosie, Assistant Head Teaching and Learning

I began the coaching journey at a time when I was unsure about my next steps in leadership, having just given back my TLR in a bid to secure part time hours following maternity leave. Having space to speak to someone and reflect on a regular basis allowed me to really grow as a leader. We rarely get that time to talk or reflect on our own leadership but coaching showed me how important it is to seek out those spaces. It has helped me grow in confidence and helped me to realise the true meaning of leadership. Everybody should have a coach – the impact has been profound. Having taught for nearly 14 years and taken part in a range of CPD opportunities, I can honestly say that coaching with Yasmin has had the biggest impact on my leadership skills.

Emily, Middle Leader, Head of Year

Harroop Sandhu Coaching Profile

Harroop Sandhu

Coaching Bio

Passionate about guiding individuals and teams toward alignment with their purpose, Harroop brings a wealth of personal growth and transformation to her practice. Harroop understands intimately the personal challenges of feeling enough, being overlooked, and balancing personal and professional roles. Coaching has been instrumental in helping her strengthen her sense of self and step into her power, enabling her to stop seeking approval and permission from others.

Inspired by her experiences within coaching groups, she embarked on a journey to empower others. Certified as an EMCC coach and in Coaching for Social Justice, Harroop aims to foster co-liberatory approaches and support social justice initiatives.As a mother of three, she empathises with the challenges of working parents and advocates for flexible working arrangements, aiming for individuals to find peace and fulfilment within themselves.

Coaching Experience

Within educational settings, Harroop plays various roles, all geared towards serving as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Through her coaching, she supports colleagues and leaders by:

Nurturing the courage to pursue desired goals
Providing guidance on navigating challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Empowering individuals to reframe their thinking and perspectives
Facilitating difficult conversations
Assisting in securing promotions or flexible working arrangements
Creating reflective spaces for holistic development and strategic DEI initiatives

In every coaching session, Harroop uses strategies to ensure that conversations are personal, unconditional, relevant, and empowering. This approach guarantees that:

The topic is your choice, valuing you as a whole person.
You can express yourself without fear of judgement; the space is always held for your own thinking.
While overarching goals may exist, you can bring whatever is most relevant to you in that moment.
Sessions draw out your strengths, skills, and ideas while also identifying and tackling potential barriers, empowering you to progress effectively.

Career Experience

With 17 years of experience as a senior school leader and professional coach, Harroop has spearheaded transformative strategies in education, particularly in the realm of DEI. Her leadership has facilitated cultural change within institutions, integrating DEI initiatives seamlessly into organisational strategies. By fostering trust, gathering insights, and mediating dialogue on complex topics, she champions inclusivity and support within the workplace. Beyond her professional role, Harroop excels in aligning dysfunctional teams and addressing human and organisational behaviour, aiming for individuals to surpass their limits. Through her intentional coaching approach, she ensures reflective introspection precedes strategic DEI efforts, paving the way for meaningful change.

Coaching Qualifications

EMCC

Coaching for Social Justice: Decoloniality as a Systemic Lens

Harroop works with real integrity, and her authentic approach to coaching really made me feel as though she valued me as a human first and foremost. The activities Harroop provided were impactful and effective, and made sure I was held to account for my progress in a way which was non-threatening and supportive.

One of the key takeaways for me from coaching sessions with Harroop has been self-advocacy and the ability (and willingness) to advocate for myself and navigate difficult conversations in service of my goals. I realise, through our work together, that much of this stemmed from how I perceive myself as a woman, mother, and educator.

Harroop helped me to come out of my comfort zone, to see and demand my value, and to progress my career to a level that I had not previously considered because of my limiting beliefs of myself and my capabilities. This subsequently encouraged me (even demanded from me when needed, in a skilful way) to set aside time to prioritise myself and my individual and family goals (something that I have always struggled with). In this regard, I learnt to appreciate Harroop’s ability to maintain a delicate balance between nurture and challenge. I have truly felt that I had an ally with Harroop working alongside me, and my coaching experience has even impacted my relationships with those whom I now line-manage as a result of the approach and value I received from Harroop: it enabled me to think about what others may need from me.

Katie Shchedrova, Vice Principal

Harroop’s coaching has been a transformative force in my life, both professionally and personally. Since working with Harroop, those around me have observed a noticeable shift in my demeanour. Colleagues and friends have commented on a newfound confidence that they perceive in my actions and interactions. This transformation is a testament to the positive impact of Harroop’s coaching.

Harroop’s exceptional listening skills created a space for me to explore my thoughts and feelings, allowing me to detach from the emotional aspects and approach situations with greater clarity. This, in turn, contributed significantly to the boost in confidence that others have recognised. A key aspect of Harroop’s coaching that made a difference was the emphasis on reflection. I found myself becoming more reflective in my day-to-day work and interactions with others. This reflective practice not only enhanced my self-awareness but also allowed me to make more measured decisions, contributing to an overall improvement in my professional approach. One of the challenges in the realm of equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) work is the emotional weight it can carry. Harroop’s coaching helped me navigate this aspect, teaching me how to handle the emotional toll and not let it become overwhelming. The ability to detach and approach DEI work with a more measured mindset has been instrumental in my ability to contribute effectively to these initiatives.

The coaching sessions also provided a unique opportunity to rehearse conversations with various scenarios, allowing me to build confidence in addressing challenging situations. This practice not only honed my communication skills but also empowered me to navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and assurance. In essence, Harroop’s coaching has not only transformed my professional approach but has also left a lasting impact on how I navigate various aspects of my life. The positive changes noted by those around me serve as a testament to the effectiveness of her coaching in building confidence, enhancing clarity of thought, and fostering a more reflective and measured approach in both professional and personal realms.

Shara Islam, Director of Teaching and Learning for Science

Krissi Carter Coaching Profile

Krissi Carter

Coaching Bio

Krissi is a trauma-informed Results and Executive Wellbeing Coach who is dedicated to helping leaders navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic workforce worldwide. With a firm belief that everyone has experienced stress and trauma in their own way, Krissi focusses on coaching leaders who are under increased pressure to achieve the results that they desire.

In her coaching practice, Krissi takes a collaborative approach, actively engaging with her clients to identify and address blind spots and limiting beliefs. By leveraging a range of tools and techniques, Krissi ensures that her clients are able to maximize their potential.

Coaching Experience

Krissi has 15 years of coaching experience and is a Fellow of the Association for Coaching, Master Practitioner of the EMCC and Institute Fellow Accredited for Mentoring and Coaching with the Institute of Leadership (formally ILM). Krissi coaches leaders in both the public and private sector across the world and is committed to collaborating with them in achieving their personal, professional and organisational goals. She is currently working towards the ICF PCC.

Career Experience

Krissi has over 20 years of experience working in education, with 15 years in senior leadership roles and 7 years as headteacher. Krissi has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the education sector, as well as successfully leading her school through the pandemic and beyond. During her time as headteacher, she led her school to some of the strongest results in its history, demonstrating her ability to drive academic excellence.

Krissi’s experience spans diverse settings from city schools in South London to the seaside town of Brighton and the rural surroundings of Shropshire. She also navigated the unique dynamics of leading her community school in a selective area.

Coaching Accreditations

Positive Intelligence

Coaching Tools

Trauma-Informed Coach (The Centre for Healing)

Primary Certificate in Coaching Supervision (IAFPD)

The Power of Coaching Facilitator Accreditation (NCSL)

6 Types of Working Genius

Krissi has the unique ability to be able to hone my strengths and tackle my leadership weaknesses by understanding the kind of leader I am and adjusting her coaching style accordingly. Krissi knew what I wanted to improve on but also what I was reticent to improve upon because it put me outside of my comfort zone. Through regular and reflective sessions, I was able to take myself out of this comfort zone and recognise this in myself. Coaching with Krissi has not only allowed me to gain recognition of my leadership abilities but also to recognise these same traits and values in those I now lead myself. The experience and guidance she gave me prepared me to step into a headship.

Principal

Krissi coached me to develop beyond my specified role to have a school-wide impact, focusing on the achievement and aspirations of KS4 students to improve uptake at Sixth Form and simultaneously alleviate budgetary pressures to the extent that we could improve our curriculum offer. Her guidance led not only to my successful completion of the NPQSL project but also to successfully applying for Deputy Headship and Head of School.

Head of School

Krissi is the most inspirational leader I have ever worked with.

Vice Principal

Adanna Onuekwusi Coaching Profile

Adanna Onuekwusi

Coaching Bio

Adanna is a person-centred coach who is passionate about working with leaders and organisations genuinely committed to creating long-lasting social change. She has a particular interest in exploring how the relationship between identity, language and wellbeing shape personal and professional experiences. Adanna is committed to supporting ambitious people to lead with impact and compassion, without compromising their authentic sense of self or sacrificing their wellbeing.

Coaching Experience

Adanna is an ICF-accredited coach who works with middle and senior leaders on both personal and professional development. She currently coaches executive headteachers on their NPQEL journey. Adanna has also worked with senior leaders in a range of other sectors, including law, medicine, and the charity sector, as well as with business owners. This has given her a broad insight into the realities of the challenges faced by leaders today and developed her skill set in coaching on a wide range of areas including applying for promotion, preparing for board presentations, work-life balance, career change, being a senior leader in a MAT, dealing with microaggressions, and more.

Career Experience

Adanna has 18 years of experience in education in a range of schools and contexts. This includes an MA in Language, Ethnicity & Education and as an English teacher, and middle and senior leader, including Advanced Skills Teacher accreditation. She is experienced in working on national projects to address social inequity for young people inside and outside of education, including with Sutton Trust and with leading national children’s charities, such as Barnardo’s. Adanna also serves as a school governor and is on the board of trustees for Mandala Theatre Company, an organisation committed to championing social justice for young people through the arts.

Coaching Qualifications

ICF ACC

Coaching Accreditations

DISC

Key figures in a leader’s development are crucial and I can definitely attest to all three leaders you worked with being more outward-looking, clear, and decisive as a result of working with you. Thank you for your impact!

Executive Headteacher, London

Discovering the impact I have on the school as a leader has led to increased job satisfaction and self-validation. Thank you.

Assistant Headteacher

Supportive, non-directive, yet always ending session with a positive direct outcome or resolution.

L.B., Headteacher, London

Katherine Brown Coaching Profile

Katherine Brown

Coaching Bio

Katherine Brown is a SEND Specialist who is passionate about Global and Sustainable Education practices and experiences. Alongside her BEd Primary Hons with QTS, MA Education SEN and Inclusion and NASENCo qualification she is a L7 Executive Coach and Mentor. She is a company director of Ceasar Coaching Appraising Training Services Ltd.(CCATS) and works with schools to provide the training and coaching service they need in order to maximise their use of resources and meet the needs of pupils: Transforming challenges into success stories which benefit school communities.

Coaching Experience

Kat is an experienced coach, working with SENDCOs and school leaders to create holistic, sustainable education practices which allow for a healthy work life balance whilst ensuring the need of children are met. She also works with pupils with SEND and their families as Kat believes that in taking a multifaceted approach, the community benefits further and it allows ideas and learning to be shared making progress collaborative and as a result more sustainable.

Career Experience

With a background in Primary education and SEND co-ordination, Kat has worked in schools across the Southwest UK and abroad (India and Kuwait) gaining a broad awareness of international education practices and the needs of educators.

Coaching Qualifications

ILM L7

Coaching Accreditations

Currently undertaking Positive Intelligence training.

For Thinking Pitstops and MBTI I have done training and use these to augment my coaching but do not hold official qualifications.

As my coach you have been: Intuitive, Supportive, Confident. Empathetic, Easy to understand, Easy to talk to and Pro-active. You changed how I think!

Tom, Outdoor Education Lead

Being a SENDCo is hard work and there is so much to do but I now recognise the progress I am making and am able to support pupil progress in a way which works for everyone in school…I no longer feel guilty not taking work home with me.

Cathleen, SENDCo