Jackie Wilkinson

Jackie Wilkinson
www.jackiewilkinson.co.uk

Business Coaching, One to one coaching for performance

Belief in the potential of the individual, Authenticity, Responsibility

Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Executive Coaching,
Post Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology

As a child, I was fascinated by science. After taking a degree in physics, I worked for a while in the Health Service before moving into radiation safety. I have been involved with nuclear decommissioning for the last 18 years.

During that time, I managed teams of both industrial and professional workers. My goal was always to develop the competence and confidence of my people and see them progress in their careers. Working with people who had diverse ways of looking at life was an enriching experience. Human performance and interactions were far removed from my technical background and I was enthusiastic to learn more.

I started coaching in 2002, first to develop my staff and facilitate their work. Coaching became my passion as I worked with more and more people (now over 50) both in my employer’s company and other organisations around the country. Coaching has proved to be amazingly effective and the success of my clients in achieving their goals never fails to delight me. I started my own coach practice to increase my opportunities for that buzz as I see people realise their potential.

I coach in a relaxed and easy style, making my clients feel comfortable, sometimes using humour to lift the mood. I ask searching questions and probe beneath the surface of the problem presented to get to the root causes and draw out lasting solutions. I explore the clients’ underlying emotions, beliefs and values that lead to their behaviours so that their understanding of themselves is increased. I believe that awareness is the start of the process of change and growth.

I use a wide range of techniques (Gestalt, GROW, Behavioural, Inner Game) giving me the flexibility to adapt to the needs not only of each client but also of each topic brought by a client. Contracts range from a single session (perhaps to make a specific decision) to a year’s programme (for example for behavioural change).

My hobby is archery and I have competed at international level since 1991. Knowledge of sports psychology, goal setting and performing under pressure, adds breadth to my available coaching approaches.

I like to work with clients who have a real need for improvement in their work situation or who are enthusiastic about self-discovery and personal growth. I expect clients to show their commitment to themselves by willingness to experiment and determination to see through their ideas into action. I can get quite tough at this stage of the process.

If you can say, “things would be better if….”, give me a call and let’s work through it together.

"Immediate benefit straight after the coaching session; ongoing benefit in the workplace. Jackie always drew the answers to problems from me. I am now producing more to a higher standard and am carrying out more strategic and less task-based activities."

Training manager, large corporation.