Hello
My name is Laura Wilson, the coach behind Mind Tonic Coaching
Coaching can be an incredibly personal journey so, it is important you know a little about me. If you have any further questions and/or would like an informal conversation to see how I can help please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Career
I have worked in public service for almost 10 years in roles ranging from housing management, leadership development and running nationwide recruitment campaigns. I am a senior leader in the civil service, a coach and also work with recruitment agencies to help companies support people into employment. I have been coaching for several years, formalising my training at The University of Cambridge and am also a member of the Association for Coaching.
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More broadly, I care deeply about addressing inequality, particularly in education as a primary school governor and trustee of Tutors United. I have also led staff networks, sat on nationwide equalities steering groups and both produced and overseen the development of equalities reviews and action plans.
Challenges I support clients with
I have worked with a vast array of clients. This has ranged from those in the earlier stages of their careers to established leaders in periods of personal and professional transition.
My work with clients has not always been focused on career and/or business development however. In reality, some of the most significant progress made has involved supporting clients to build and maintain confidence and resilience, establish a personal vision, and find a sense of direction to enable them to take positive steps forward in their lives and achieve their goals.
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Client base
My client base has included, but is not limited to:
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Those managing a career / lifestyle change - It is not uncommon for your career or aspects of your life to begin to feel less fulfilling. I worked with people at all levels to step back, reassess their lives and make positive, progressive steps to creating a more enjoyable life
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Students/ graduates / early careers - I have worked graduate recruitment for over 3 years, recruited almost 500 graduates into graduate positions and have mentored students and those in the early stages of their careers for many years. I am well versed in supporting people taking their first steps on the career ladder and the challenges that can bring
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Senior leaders - right up to director level looking to take the next step up / a new career path across the public sector and beyond
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Business owners - including founding directors of social enterprises managing the challenges of life alongside running and growing thriving businesses