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I’m a Leadership and Personal Development Coach and Team Facilitator, specialising in building inclusive, compassionate and courageous cultures where people can do their best work.

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My focus sits at the intersection of self-awareness, coaching cultures, creativity, innovation, and courageous conversations. In simple terms, I help leaders and teams strengthen the “soft skills” that are, in reality, the hardest—and most critical—to get right.

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Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, direct and energising. I bring a balance of compassion, curiosity and humour to my work, creating spaces where people can think clearly, speak honestly, and grow with intention.

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Facilitation
I’ve worked with NHS Trusts, corporate, charities, museums and tech start-ups, designing and delivering leadership and team development programmes that drive meaningful change.

I’m accredited in Affina, a data-driven team diagnostic tool, and Myers-Briggs (MBTI), both of which I use to deepen self-awareness and strengthen communication. My facilitation focuses on helping teams build clarity, trust and capability—particularly in feedback, coaching and navigating conflict.

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Coaching
I’m an ILM Level 7 qualified Executive Coach, supporting individuals across both professional and personal development. I’ve worked extensively within the NHS and other complex systems, where nuance, empathy and practical thinking are essential.

I regularly work with:

• Senior leaders and female executives in complex organisations

• Early career researchers

• Small business owners

• Individuals navigating career transitions

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Whether the focus is leadership, identity, confidence or direction, my role is to think alongside you, honestly, supportively and without judgement.

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1:1 and Group Coaching
Alongside my private practice, I specialise in group coaching. I co-run The Group Coaching Academy, where we train qualified coaches to design and lead impactful group coaching experiences.

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I offer both 1:1 and group programmes, designed to create depth, connection and sustainable change.

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About Me
I’m also mum to one small human, living in South Manchester with my husband, our dog, and approximately 375 house plants.

And yes—Jana rhymes with Banana!

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Inclusion
Inclusion isn’t an add-on in my work. It’s foundational.

I’m committed to creating spaces where people feel respected, heard and able to contribute fully, while recognising that true inclusion requires ongoing attention, learning and accountability.

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In practice, this means:

• Actively listening and adapting to different needs and perspectives

• Welcoming challenge and diverse viewpoints

• Creating spaces that are supportive, but also honest and stretching

I aim to create what I would call a “brave space”—one where growth, discomfort and learning can coexist.

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I am explicitly:

• Anti-racist

• Trans inclusive

• Welcoming of all religions and beliefs

• Supportive of all gender identities and sexual orientations

• Respectful of all cultures and backgrounds

• Inclusive of all abilities

I’m committed to continuing to learn, to being open to challenge, and to doing better when I get things wrong.

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How I Work
I bring warmth, directness, curiosity and compassion. I’m not here to fix you, but to work alongside you, ask better questions, and help you explore what’s really going on, even in the less visible places.

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My work is guided by three core values: Community, Connection and Humour.

If this resonates, I’d love to work together.

If it doesn’t, I trust you’ll find someone who’s a better fit.

Jana x

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