My Background

I FEEL YOUR PAIN!

I know what it is like to set up a business from scratch, I have failed countless times and made so many expensive mistakes. I have even been through bankruptcy.If only I had known then what I know now. Many many years of being self employed and being a Company Director has led me to this point where I wish to share the knowledge with you. I want to save you the anguish and expense of making the same mistakes I did! As one of my mentors said to me "you don't know what you don't know until you know it!"

I have known what it is like to grow a multimillion pound turnover, I have experienced having to close companies and let people go. Failure is great feedback and no matter what part of your life curve you are on you need to keep learning and seeking support wherever possible. Collaboration is the key to success! You also need to know how to manage your thoughts effectively.

As a teacher, mentor and public speaker I have worked for or presented sessions for LIPA, BIMM, ACM, University of Surrey, Bucks New University, Henley Business School, Leeds College of Music, Confetti/Nottingham Trent University, The Songwriting Academy, Music Academy (Bologna) and Platform One amongst many others.

I am now been made a fellow of the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists). I am a business owner, company director, qualified mentor, life coach, mindfulness tutor and business specialist. I am a PGCert qualified tutor, teaching business for University Degree and Masters Courses. I understand creative people through years working in the creative industries.

Having been an active music manager for many years I have learnt a lot about how creative people need support not only in business but also with their mental health. The creative industries can be harsh and before entering (or whilst in) these industries you need to learn how to understand the psychological pressures you are under, be your authentic self and be able to trust other people.

Mentoring and coaching doesn't take over control of your business it helps YOU stay in control of YOU…