About Me
For three decades, I lived and breathed the TV industry, working on BAFTA, Emmy, and Oscar-winning productions. I’ve experienced first-hand the unique pressures creative professionals face, constantly changing schedules, high pressure, challenges in finding time for life outside work.
I quit the industry for several years and trained in coaching and leadership. Since then, I have continued to learn what it is to be human and how to develop the potential in others.
Decades later, I was diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, and trained as a ND specialist. During my training, I finally understood why the burn out had been inevitable.
It doesn’t need to be inevitable for you.
My Philosophy
Creative success isn’t about forcing yourself to work harder, striving for more, working longer hours, constantly focusing on what you can’t do, and trying to be someone else.
It’s about understanding how you experience and process the world, what underlying ideas, beliefs, and expectations you hold.
It’s knowing what sparks your brain, finding focus, and navigating the emotions and vulnerability that come with sharing your ideas, work, and collaborating with others.
It’s accepting that there are days when your expectations exceed your capabilities.
It’s understanding that your energy and time are precious resources.
Creative flow occurs when you least expect it, curiosity outweighs being perfect, lightness and laughter will always lead you out of a problem.
Professional Background & Qualifications:
Production:
- 30 years of TV production across award winning film, drama, comedy, and documentary
- Drama Producer HETV
- Negotiating with all major broadcasters and agents
- Working with actors, writers and script development
Coaching, Mentoring & Training:
- Certified ADHD Coach and Neurodiversity Specialist (250+ hours training)
- Over 1,000 hours specific coaching for ND creative professionals
- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach since 2005 ICF Accredited
- Co-Active International Leadership Program
- Original Mentor for Women in Film and TV UK – 5 years
- Masters in Actor Training and Coaching (RCSSD)
- Diploma in Script Development – NFTS
- Counselling Skills L3
- Safeguarding Adults Training