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Irene Bayliss
Key Skills
Pressure, Balance, Health, Relaxation, Communication, Goal Setting, Life Purpose, Time Management, Career, Confidence, Self Esteem
Career History
After 15 years in financial services management I enjoyed 10 years in learning & development & discovered the power & joy of coaching. In 2003 I started my coaching & training business & I now offer coaching & development solutions mainly for the corporate market & coach supervision for coaches.
Some of my coaching successes are
Coaching general manager in a retailer moving to a strategic from an operational role. Coaching business executive of an SME moving to MD role. Coaching senior manager in a financial services organisation wanting to raise confidence & self-esteem.
What do you love about coaching?
There's so much to love about it... being involved when a client experiences their 'light bulb' moment is the best though - you can't buy this feeling it's priceless & inspirational!
What's your favourite movie and why?
The Star Wars films - because the 'force' is within all of us - even if we don't always realize it. A great analogy for coaching on so many levels.
What do you like to do on a Sunday afternoon?
Share a leisurely lunch with family & friends, enjoy the wonder of the countryside, relax with music, read a book.
What do we need to transform our world?
Respect for different values & beliefs & a greater tolerance for opposing views.
Which three words describe you best?
Positive, happy, energized.
How do you support your well-being?
I eat healthily, do things simply because I enjoy them & laugh a lot.
What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
Well I guess that would be walking over hot coals - even more crazily I did it twice!
What is your greatest ambition?
To enjoy the abundance in life & help others to enjoy it too through coaching!
What is your top tip for embracing change?
I keep looking for the benefits & the positives - even if they are not apparent to you they will be there if you seek to find them. I think of change as an adventure where I expand my comfort zone, keeping ideas fresh, challenging myself and maybe others too! Have a look at 'Who Moved my Cheese' - a great analogy for how some of us view and respond to change.
Personal message
If wellness is important to you & you want to take positive action to enhance this aspect of your life I urge you to act - your results may astound you & you may wonder why you waited until now. I know I astounded myself when I did & am now enjoying the very best of times.