Jane previously worked in the television industry for over 20 years, where she produced and directed documentaries and current affairs programmes for the major UK broadcasters. During that time she led numerous production teams, both in the UK and overseas, and also experienced the effects of significant organisational change.
Jane’s transition to professional coaching came as a result of her desire to pursue different goals and explore new opportunities to apply her creative skills and long-standing passion for communication. As a corporate coach, Jane has a good understanding of the pressures felt by those working in a competitive and rapidly changing environment, and she recognises the value of having someone impartial to talk to in complete confidence about professional and work-related issues.
Operational Experience:
During her career in television, Jane worked in both a staff and freelance capacity for several large production and broadcast organisations including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Granada Media, Granada USA, LWT and Thames Television. As a coach, Jane has worked with a diverse range of clients including executives at director level, business entrepreneurs and professional singers. She is one of the coaches on the Leadership Development Programme at Save the Children.
Specialisms:
- One-to-one coaching for Executives, Team Leaders and Managers wishing to exceed prior levels of performance
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Managing performance and personal effectiveness through change
- Team coaching for increased motivation and performance
- Managing creative differences and resolving conflict within teams
- Pitching and presentation skills
- Media coaching for televised appearances and corporate videos
In addition to coaching, Jane also runs workshops on Creative Thinking for Better Business and Empowering Working Relationships.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (with Distinction) from The Coaching Academ
- Diploma in Corporate & Executive Coaching (with Distinction) from The Coaching Academy
- Advanced Coaching Diploma (in recognition of Continuous Professional Development) from The Coaching Academy
- Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming from NLP Excellence
- Certified user of DISC personality and behavioural profiling through PeopleKeys Inc.
- Currently working towards The Institute of Leadership and Management Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching
I was initially interested in working with TLC because their approach to coaching, and their values, resonate strongly with my own. TLC is a company that undertakes challenging projects, and I enjoy the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly-skilled professionals who are totally committed to delivering excellent service and sustainable results for their clients.
