Coach - Mentor - Author
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My experience as a coach
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I qualified as a coach almost 20 years ago, in 2005,  and since then have worked with a huge range of clients.

My experience includes clients in senior management, self-employed business owners, clients who want a complete career change.
Many of my clients come to me with a mix of issues - work-life balance, relationships, self-esteem - as well as careers.
​I also work with clients who are artists, writers, or have other creative interests who want to develop those into a new career.


How did I come to coaching?
  • Member of the Association for Coaching for 19 years.​
  • I'm a highly experienced coach with hundreds of hours of coaching experience, with clients in the UK and also overseas.
  • Published author of two self-help books and a writer for The Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Independent and numerous websites.
  • Dyslexia trained and experienced to work with adults as a coach and mentor.

The common theme of my career has been helping and supporting people to do better.
My career began as a teacher of English. I moved from the north-east, where I was born, to teach in Surrey.
As a teacher, I was goal-focused for my students, but also involved in personal development.
My first teaching role was in an independent school, linked to Gordonstoun, with a focus on all-round personal achievement.
After several years, I relocated to Hertfordshire where I continued to teach and mentor, including adults. 

My own career change - a sideways move - was when I trained as a coach.
Coaching ticked a lot of boxes - nurturing and encouraging clients to move forwards - similar to teaching in some ways.
I've now coached for almost twenty years, alongside my other work as an author and part-time, freelance writer.

​My work as a writer and a writing coach.
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​As an education expert I wrote two self-help for parents and students.
This launched my career as a writer, focusing on careers, education, family and wellbeing.
I have written for all the broadsheets and many other publications and websites.
​I contributed regular career features to the Independent, regularly researching career opportunities and courses.


Training and experience​
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  • Diploma Personal Coaching 2005.​   Member of the Association for Coaching.  CPD and insured.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (University of Durham) with over 30 years' experience including mentoring.
  • RSA Cert SpLD (Dyslexia) 
  • Published author of two self-help books.
  • Professional writer - feature writer - The Times, Guardian, Telegraph,  many websites and magazines.
  • Writing mentor


I enjoy spending time with my two adult children, walking to keep fit, reading and working on my novel.
​The coaching I received from Glynis allowed me to review my current situation, take stock and consider the options. Then, to open my eyes to a clear way forward when previously I was muddled and indecisive. RB, Herts
Running the same business for over 20 years, I needed to step back and make some difficult decisions about my next career steps. Glynis was able to coach me through this.. AL, Herts
"Having reached a point where I was able to consider a life change I realised that I didn't know how to go about it. Glynis helped me develop a strategy for identifying what areas I could realistically consider. I now feel I have solid direction. AS Herts