But none of that guarantees a productive coaching experience.
You need purpose, direction and clarity. You need to make a plan, act on it, and achieve your goals.
I help business people and teams work better, especially in times of change.
I coach managers and leaders through business and personal transition.
I manage successful HR projects from conception to implementation.
I create business copy that people can understand and want to read.
On the home front, I guide private clients, as they rethink the direction of their career or general path in life.
For those with Type 2 Diabetes, we explore how to manage – and even reverse – the causes and symptoms.
Regardless of why you hire me, we’ll always focus on:
If that’s the sort of assistance you need, then we’re on the same page.
Pat played a key role in merging five volunteer-led charities by building and managing the project plan to completion. Pat also contributed an analysis of workflow; advised on the procurement of a case management system; and completed various HR activities. Pat’s calm approach kept everyone engaged during the uncertainty of significant change. She is supportive, positive, and delivers what she promises.
Marianne Huggett, Trustee Mediation Surrey
I have worked with Pat to manage my Type 2 Diabetes for many years. She always listens to me and we make that a starting point - I never feel she is pushing me down a path that suits her rather than me. I know she can help anyone who really wants to find out what will work for them, because she knows what it's like to have the condition too.
Kathleen Pretty, Retired.
Pat coached me through a creative block I was having. I was completely new to the concept of coaching so after a few sessions it felt like some kind of introspective wizardry; getting me to ask myself the right questions that I had been avoiding for a long time. Always objective and never judgemental, Pat is a great life coach.
Adam Thomas, DJ/Producer
"Pat is a great life coach. She helped me to identify my goals for life and professionally, as well as [identifying] the barriers that were holding me back from achieving them. She made me accountable and excited about the future and achieving my true potential."
Private client
"The coaching that Pat provided to my staff member was very valuable indeed. It was great to have someone that he could talk to confidentially when he was experiencing challenges. Although I am a very supportive manager… to have an extra layer of support meant that he could openly discuss his concerns. I felt happy knowing that he had someone to help him through times of stress."
Head of Division, Livability
"I have really enjoyed working with Pat and drawing from her wealth of experience. She has a very broad resource which can suit all and was really helpful as I was growing my own understanding of management styles."
A Fokidou, Fundraising Manager
"I worked with Pat Kirby over Skype over a period of several months. I chose her as she had a lot of experience with dealing with general career coaching. I found her to be a very motivating coach and she made a massive difference to me. She showed a real interest in wanting to help me. I found her manner to be very non-judgemental, approachable and sensitive. I would definitely recommend her as a coach.”
G Ross, CEO Jewish Legacy