Friday 25 November 2011

Conference Biography - Janet McDonald, Janet the Coach


Janet MacDonald is an internationally-certified life coach, having undergone a rigorous training with the Academy of Coaching Excellence and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation She works mainly with individuals, small businesses and teachers. Her clients include financial advisors, film makers, lawyers, coaches, educationalists, creative artists, personal development practitioners, sales people, designers and local authority personnel.

Janet has been helping people to improve their lives for over 25 years, having a wide experience of working with individuals and groups as a life coach and in the field of complementary medicine. She feels that the skills and experience she gained from her earlier career as a shiatsu therapist, teacher and assessor informs and enriches her current work as a life coach. Both involve interacting with people, understanding their needs, directing them to look at areas of their lives that are not working effectively, and supporting them through changes that they wish to make in order to improve and enhance their health and lifestyle.

As a coach her aim is to empower her clients beyond their self-imposed limitations in order for them to create and attain exciting and meaningful goals that will enrich their lives. She works by drawing out the best in people, focusing on their strengths and encouraging them to do the same, whilst holding them accountable for their choices and actions. Janet is warm and inviting and will support you to lead a life full of possibility and promise. She aspires to coach with rigour and compassion

She lived much of her adult life in London and Bristol but in 2003 returned to her roots, a place of outstanding natural beauty in the Western Highlands of Scotland. A large percentage of her work now takes place over the telephone, Skype or in a residential setting.

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