About Kelly
My Coaching Style
My style of coaching is holistic, structured, solution-focused and values and strengths-based. My clients have described my coaching as calm, warm, supportive and empathetic.
In my work, I utilise a range of coaching psychology-based models, techniques and frameworks including positive psychology, cognitive behavioural, solution focused, humanistic, and goal focused.
I’m dedicated to being the best coach that I can be and am committed to continuous education and supervision to ensure my skills and knowledge are always at their best.
My Qualifications
Education
MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
University of East London 2018 - 2020
Certified Professional Coach
International Coach Academy 2015 - 2017
Firework Licenced Career Coach
Firework Coaching 2016
MA Strategic Communication
University of Central Lancashire 2008 - 2014
Solution-Focused Brief Coaching
Solution Surfers 2011 - 2012
Business Diploma (Marketing Management)
TAFE NSW 2001 - 2007
Training & Certifications
Supervision Skills
British Psychological Society 2023
Ethics in Psychological Practice
British Psychological Society 2023
Mental Health First Aid
ensa 2021
International Coach Federation
Professional Certified Coach Since 2020
Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health
The Neuroscience Academy 2023
Psychometric Assessments
Primary Colours Toolkit
Edgecumbe 2024
DISC Personality and Behaviour Level 1
Optimus Coach Academy 2022
MTQPlus Licenced User – Mental Toughness
AQR International 2020
VIA Character Strengths
PERMAH Wellbeing Assessment
Associations
British Psychological Society
Graduate Membership (GMBPsS) Since 2022
British Psychological Society
Member of Division of Coaching Psychology Since 2021
International Society for Coaching Psychology
Associate Member since 2021
International Positive Psychology Association
Member Since 2018
A few things about me...
My husband, two young daughters, our sweet Golden Retriever Leo and I live on the outskirts of a small village near the picturesque town of Baden in Switzerland.
Originally from Australia, I spent my formative years in Brisbane and Sydney and moved to Switzerland when I was 30.
At the age of 23, I immersed myself in Japanese culture, living in Japan to enhance my language skills and fulfil a lifelong fascination.
Exploring the Alps and uncovering the wonders of Europe with my family brings me immense joy.
I graduated from my MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology at the age of 47 and am on track to earning a Chartership of Coaching Psychology.
Whether you’re looking for more meaning and wellbeing in your career and work life, or you are a leader desiring to develop your own authentic leadership style, my mission is to support you to thrive at work.
I work with individuals worldwide to support them in achieving their professional goals; and with organisations and their leaders, to ensure that their employees are both engaged and thriving within their working environment.
My Experience
My desire to help individuals thrive at work stems from challenges that I’ve experienced throughout my own career.
From these challenges, I’ve discovered and implemented effective solutions and now seek to support others to do the same.
I am so happy to have found a career that is absolutely in alignment with my personal values, strengths and interests.
I gain so much energy, joy and satisfaction from coaching others and observing as my clients benefit from the process.
I have more than 15 years of coaching experience: senior leaders to CEO level in my former Communications and Engagement roles; and individuals with their career challenges, as an in-house Career Coach and in my coaching practice.
I’ve seen first-hand the incredible transformative results that coaching can have. My clients, who are located worldwide, have all achieved results that were beyond their expectations. I’ve also experienced many hours as a coaching client, and have made positive life-changing decisions as a result. I’ll continue to work with my own wonderful coaches who support me to be the best version of myself.