Background
Prior to training as an Executive Coach, Hannah was a financial services partner at Ernst & Young (EY) for 13 years, specialising in a highly complex area of tax. Her roles included leading EY’s insurance tax teams in UK and Europe, as well as delivering major multi-jurisdictional projects and leading large client account teams.
While a partner at EY, Hannah had two children, and for much of her time as a partner she worked either four or three days a week.
Throughout her career she has taken a particular interest in people development, supporting many people in their careers at all levels from entry level graduate to partner.
Coaching Style
Hannah’s style is warm and supportive, and grounded in positive psychology. Her overall aim is to help people to a place where they can flourish and thrive, where they can reanimate their ambition and align their values with those of their organisation, so bringing benefit to both. She believes that people are capable of profound development and change when that comes from a place of enhanced self-awareness combined with positive aspiration. She creates a safe environment in which robust challenge is possible.
With a mathematics degree and a long career in an area of highly complex advisory work, Hannah enjoys working with people in technically challenging roles. She understands the particular challenges faced by highly intellectual individuals particularly as they balance delivery with leadership. She also believes in the importance and power of creativity both in helping people find balance in their lives and in helping people resolve the issues in front of them.
She is described as empathetic, supportive and empowering.
Special Interests
- Supporting working parents to thrive personally and professionally
- Working with leaders, particularly those in high pressure roles
- Helping women navigate and balance the complex demands associated with being a working mother
Training & Qualifications
- Successfully completed the Professional Coach Recognition Programme (PCRP). The PCRP is accredited by the Association for Coaching and is recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management.
- Member of the Association for Coaching
- BA(Hons) in Mathematics from Oxford University
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Current Clients
Hannah has coached clients in a variety of sectors including financial services, professional services, retail and the arts.
