Company & Contact Details
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Square Two Development Ltd
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Specialist Areas
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Biography
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I set up Square Two Development in 2008, after coaching managers and team leaders (business coaching) and private individuals (life coaching) for 4 years. Before that I was a teacher for 16 years in a range of roles, including school leadership roles and local authority consultant. I thoroughly enjoyed each one, particularly the consultancy role, where I honed my training and mentoring skills.
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This is what naturally took me down the coaching route, and sparked my desire to work in partnership with people in the workplace, helping them to make the most of their skills / strengths, and develop confidence in areas where they felt they were lacking.
With my extensive education background it seemed the natural step to focus my attention with Square Two on coaching and training in the education sector.
Square Two reflects my philosophy … moving you forward and avoiding that feeling of ‘going back to square one’!
My work now centres around the following:
I have also maintained my work in the private sector. As I’ve discovered working across both private and public sectors the issues for leaders are very much the same … how best to deal with work pressures as well as leading and developing team members and colleagues.
With my extensive education background it seemed the natural step to focus my attention with Square Two on coaching and training in the education sector.
Square Two reflects my philosophy … moving you forward and avoiding that feeling of ‘going back to square one’!
My work now centres around the following:
- 1-1 & Group Leadership Coaching
- Developing Mental Toughness - coaching & training
- Coaching Supervision for practising coaches (both internal and external)
- Writing and delivering my “Coaching Skills Training for Leaders” programmes
- Trainer and facilitator for New Heads / Deputy & Assistant Heads CPD Groups
I have also maintained my work in the private sector. As I’ve discovered working across both private and public sectors the issues for leaders are very much the same … how best to deal with work pressures as well as leading and developing team members and colleagues.
Qualifications
In order to provide the best services to my clients I have completed high quality coaching training programmes, receiving 3 separate coaching qualifications in the process:
- Certificate in Business & Life Coaching (Barefoot Coaching)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Life and Business Coaching (Derby University)
- Advanced Diploma in Performance Coaching (Newcastle College)
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I am also licensed to deliver and provide follow-up training / coaching for the MTQ48 Measure, MTQ Plus (both mental toughness measures), and ILM72, a leadership measure which identifies individual and group leadership behaviours and characteristics. Both are useful if you're in a leadership role, as diagnostic and development tools, although can also be used as stand alone tools.
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CPD
I have been lead facilitator and organiser of the 3 Shires Coaching Group since 2011, and in 2014 became its Chair.
I enjoy sharing my experiences and learning new things from my Shires colleagues!
I have regular coaching supervision sessions from one of the top coaches in the UK, and am always looking for ways to develop and grow personally, as well as in my business. This has led to completing Coaching Supervision training in 2017, and I supervise both experienced and newly qualified coaches.
I enjoy sharing my experiences and learning new things from my Shires colleagues!
I have regular coaching supervision sessions from one of the top coaches in the UK, and am always looking for ways to develop and grow personally, as well as in my business. This has led to completing Coaching Supervision training in 2017, and I supervise both experienced and newly qualified coaches.
Professional Memberships
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I am a member of the following organisations:
The International Coach Federation The National Council of Psychotherapists |
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Testimonials
By far the best CPD which has had the most impact on me in 10 years of teaching. This session brought about a huge attitude shift in me. I could instantly see the benefits in the long and short term. |
Your questioning techniques are brilliant! You helped me focus on my target more positively. You have a really lovely way, and you’re not judgemental. I found our recent session very helpful and supportive. |
The training and delivery were excellent and I received high quality materials. I was given help and support throughout the (4-day) course. Coaching is a powerful tool and I have seen first hand the impact it can have. It has led to positive results within the classroom and developed our staff. It has been a privilege to watch them grow and improve their practice. 10/10 for the course! |
I found the series of coaching sessions I had with Debbie to be really valuable in helping me sort through what was a confusing time. I came out the other end feeling positive and focused. I would highly recommend her excellent coaching techniques and personal skills to anyone. |
That was really useful! It’s good to figure out some of the solutions yourself, whilst getting the group’s support and ideas too! |
Debbie’s session was challenging, thought-provoking and encouraged us to go forward as a leadership team. We now all feel very confident to implement coaching in our school. This will clearly benefit our school and we are grateful to her for opening our eyes (or ears as the case may be!) Thank you. |