Accredited Coach, Chartered Psychologist.
Jo enjoys her work & is happy with her own career choices. She coaches with ‘just the right balance of grit and sensitivity’ to challenge embedded mindsets and shift expectations. She tries to uncover latent potential for work paid or unpaid. She is a pragmatist with an extra level of consideration / patience compared to the average coach for complex situations.
Jo is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a founder member of the Special Group in Coaching Psychology. A training and leadership development professional, she has provided freelance services as a Chartered Psychologist, facilitator and trainer for 25+ years: assessing and developing international leaders in Financial Services. Her coaching accreditation is from the International Society of Coaching Psychology. She is registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council).
She coaches Barclays leaders as part of their Coaching Faculty and provides coaching to Executive Head Teachers as part of the Ambition Institute. Part of the London Business School Executive Coaching Faculty since 2004 contributing to executive and MBA programmes. Jo collaboratively with psychiatrists, counselling psychologists & a psychotherapist at http://changeofharleystreet.com/
Services
Wellbeing
Many of our clients feel that they are missing out on life outside of work. Others feel low in confidence & / or battered by the pace of change. Often career success is not accompanied by the happiness they might have expected. Two common complaints from our clients are working long hours & worrying especially about their own competence, restructures and significant role changes.
Many clients value the opportunity to discuss issues with a neutral person outside their organisation.
We encourage growth of new habits to combat these issues using neuroscience, evidence based occupational psychology & bespoke goal setting. Regular comments from clients are about feeling more refreshed for work, happier in family life and gaining respect from colleagues by setting clear limits.
Leadership Development
Clients want to lead better & want more support / education than their setting offers. They want to tackle difficult conversations without damaging precious motivation. Most importantly they want a safe space to think through their plans & find the right words.
By clarifying context-based objectives we work with our clients to build bespoke personal development plans with tailored learning resources to coach them through the challenges they face. Areas covered include influencing, performance management, delegation & coaching. Leaders achieve positive changes in managing in critical situations, reshaping their roles and empowering their teams.
One-to-one interviews & stakeholder feedback can be arranged when appropriate.
Career Review
Many of our clients feel frustrated that more ‘political’ peers get the best opportunities. Many are not finding their working life satisfying regardless of their success. Some are looking for guidance to present well at interview and / or network successfully. Others have studied degree qualifications but are looking to leverage their new learning effectively. Some come for the ‘honest answers’ they feel their manager is not giving.
Using up to date research on influencing and networking as well as feedback and practical exercises we have helped many clients improve their success and confidence.
Many find it helpful to gain an informed, professional perspective on their strengths and development areas. Some have not been selected for ‘talent’ programmes within their organisation but are keen to move forward in their leadership effectiveness.
Psychology and Finance at Work 