Guided by lightness of touch, a galvanising force, pace, efficiency and effectiveness.

Storing energy is difficult of course, so it has to be constantly renewed and regenerated.

Guided by a sense of perspective for clarity andindependent, forthright advice, grounded in the reality of what is for the bestdecision-making.

Curiosity, learning and acceptance are building blocks for balance to use as a springboard for problem-solving, innovation and progress.

Both are words with big meanings and, added together, could be overwhelming so I've broken it down into some simple principles (not 'easy', simple).

Guided by the principles of fair treatment, applicable results, what you get meets your expectations, working on projects that contribute to a better society and flourishing organisations.

This value also means I won't work on anything I consider to detract from social value.

Guided by building our relationship, liking the work, with a timetable that works for us both with anticipation through the process towards the results.

Enjoyment is often forgotten in the midst of busy times and deadlines. I love what I do and how it can help organisationsand people to flourish.

Realising I'm not enjoying the work is a wake-upcall to reset or stop, or make sure I don't take on similar projects in the future. It's a fair bet in that case that you won't have enjoyed the experience either.

We don't have to be best buddies but can collaborate effectively so everyone can enjoy the process of the work itself, which in turn will improve the quality of the outputs.

I have coached, trained and provided consultancy for hundreds of people in all types of organisations, in leading people and projects with confidence, navigation new situations and establishing new ways of working.

After a single 90-minute sounding board session, Amelia said:

"Being a project manager can be a lonely place. I find myself in the ‘in between space’ often working to balance needs, surface the things that lie below the surface and bring perspectives together. And that is just the relational aspects.

"Projects are complex and dynamic and life always throws in a good dose of unpredictability. However great a project manager you might be, there will always be unexpected consequences and change to manage At times waters get muddy and it is not obvious what the best way through might be.

"This is where Clare comes in. The 90 minutes I spent with her in a Sounding Board session, brought clarity to the muddy waters I was navigating in a way I could not have imagined possible."

Amelia Wakeford , Project Manager Oct 2024.

"I was not in a healthy place.

"I've learnt the importance of carving out time to care for myself and get a grip on managing the business and running a team."

Small business coaching client 2024

"I tried your listening technique.

That has changed the dynamic by unblocking resistance. I have involved that person in working in the new ways with success"

Group programme participant Client 2024