Welcome

Have you landed on this page because you:

  • want to enhance your organisation’s equality, inclusion and diversity?
  • want to develop yourself or your team professionally through coaching?
  • want someone to help you with qualitative research or evaluation?

If the answer is yes to any or all of the above, you’re in the right place!

To introduce myself, I set up my business in 2017, after over fourteen years working as an academic. I draw on my academic expertise and experience to offer training and consultancy on a variety of diversity and inclusion topics from introductory levels to more in-depth workshops or programmes. My particular specialism is women in the workplace and LGBT inclusion. I work with organisations and groups in the private, public or voluntary sector.

I gained a coaching qualification in 2017 and offer professional-development coaching within organisations as well as to individuals.

I offer a range of consultancy, too, from undertaking research, impact evaluation work to advisory roles. I am based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK but happily work more widely.

Please have a look around the website. To check my availability and find out how we might work together, please get in touch. I look forward to our conversation!

Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can 
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

Training

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How might my organisation benefit from training?  Time and again, research evidences that diverse management teams and workforces perform better. Understanding cultural differences and addressing inequalities will not only enhance social justice but will improve your organisation’s performance. Training: Ensures staff or volunteers are well informed and operating within the law Supports the organisation to… Continue reading Training

Facilitation

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How will my organisation benefit from working with you? Working with an external facilitator benefits you in various ways: when a specialist in a particular topic is needed but for a less formal session than ‘training’ when a neutral outsider is needed to support and lead discussion when a neutral outsider is needed to carry… Continue reading Facilitation

Coaching

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What is coaching? Coaching is a non-directive and facilitative process enabling you to grow professionally and personally. You bring the ‘agenda’ or area to focus on and I bring the techniques and tools of coaching to support you to define and achieve your aims. If you’re looking to be empowered to clarify and discover your… Continue reading Coaching

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On ‘Being an LGBT Ally’ Workshop:

I learnt so much from The LGBT ally workshop ran by Julie, she had the in depth knowledge to help me think about things in a different way.  It was really good having the opportunity to ask difficult questions, without being judged or made to feel silly or awkward.  It also made me think about my own values and opinions.

The workshop was interactive and fun and gave a good perspective of what our LGBT community go through in their daily lives and how we can help.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the LGBT ally workshop ran by Julie without reservation. It was a great success and our staff left the workshop a lot more knowledgeable about the LGBT community.

Jacqui Danks, Human Resources Officer and PA to Chief Executive/Director of Operations, NE Business and Innovation Centre

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I decided to consult Julie as I felt I had got into a rut with my work, and that my work-life balance was not what it should be. The sessions with Julie were adapted perfectly to my needs, and left me with a much clearer understanding of my priorities, as well as equipping me with strategies for making better decisions with regards to work and personal life.

I would highly recommend Julie as a coach to anyone who feels the need to review their choices and priorities!

Ann-Marie, coaching client