Experience
Christine began her formal coaching career in 2003 and specialises in working with new and existing leaders in the public, private and voluntary sectors. A British national and UK/US dual citizen, she is based in Portland, Oregon in the United States. Born, raised and educated in the UK, Christine has an extensive background in local and national government. With 13 years’ experience in community relations for the MOD, as well as 12 years as a cross-cultural coach and trainer working with high-level executives embarking on overseas assignments, Christine brings a wealth of intercultural awareness, sensitivity and diversity to her coaching. With a special interest in healthcare, wellness and public health her work has included projects with the National Health Service in Scotland, the American Medical Association Alliance at national, state and county levels, and several public health departments throughout the US. In addition, she has a strong background working with executives in the pharmaceutical industry, notably Pfizer Inc and Zoetis.
Expertise
Equally comfortable coaching individuals as well as teams and groups, Christine’s expertise is in taking a systems approach to coaching. Her cutting edge, advanced training in Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching has equipped her to work with small groups to large teams, as well as individuals.
Coaching style
Known for her warmth and integrity, Christine is deeply committed to her clients’ goals, visions, and successes. Inspirational and creative, she collaborates with her individual clients, teams and groups to achieve their highest personal and professional potential. With a blend of encouragement and challenge, she empowers her clients to connect with their passion and purpose so they find more alignment with their own commitments, priorities and values. Her intuition along with her skillful reframing enables clients to see and hear themselves in another perspective, resulting in mindfulness, growth, and positive change. One client said of her "Working with Christine always creates a clarity that was not present prior to our coaching session. She is focused, creative in her thinking, challenging and what I like best, unattached. She moves on to the next and allows her client to tweak whatever and come to a place that makessense and is new. It's a delight and refreshing to work with her."
Qualifications
BA Hons
CPCC : Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (Coaches Training Institute)
PCC: Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation)
ORSCC : Certified Organization and Relationship Systems Coach (Center For Right Relationship)
Coaching philosophy
Coaching works! The foundation of Christine’s coaching philosophy is her firm belief that her clients are naturally creative, resourceful and whole. And, when paired with the right coach at the right time, in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, great insights are made resulting in positive, effective change.
