Jen Richards Coaching
A transformational coach with over 25 years experience leading organisations and people to address the impact of inequality on peoples lives – and the world around us.
Hi, I’m Jen.
I’m a transformational coach with a unique way of working, inspired by my own story and work in leadership and development, specialising in inequality.
Have you ever noticed the old stories that are on repeat in the background driving your decisions - or even how you live your life? Do you feel like you need to put on a mask and perform a role?
I’m here to work with you to confidently embrace your authentic and natural self. My clients come to me for the safe, calm and non-judgemental space I create, that encourages them to explore their deepest (often hidden) self, to test out new ways of thinking and shift old filters.
I like to colour outside the lines. In fact, I thrive on it. In our sessions you can expect me to ask questions that open up new avenues of thinking, create self reflection and movement – and give space for those light bulb a-ha moments that open up to lasting transformation.
I operate from a state of awe. Awe for the resiliency of the human spirit, the power of transformational thinking, and the world that exists all around us.
It’s been an adventure to get here. This is my story.
At the age of 17 I left Scotland and joined the army. Looking back, it feels like someone else's life – my values of autonomy, creativity, curiosity and compassion didn’t find a natural home in such a regimented way of being. At 25 after climbing through the ranks in a male-oriented environment where females were very much the minority, I courageously made the decision to step out of the army and seek greater alignment in my life.
I studied Social Anthropology and Sociology at university and it was there that I discovered I was dyslexic, a realisation that shifted my self image and made me realise the creative strength of my own neurodiverse way of thinking. It also sparked a passion and curiosity for all things people that eventually led to me a 25 year career in health, social care and the third sector, working in development and leadership roles to address the impacts of inequality in people's lives.
My passion for serving others and rebalancing the scales of equality for all people eventually caused me to experience burnout and to begin prioritising my own wellbeing. These experiences of adversity have made me into the woman I am today – I have developed a high level of resilience and emotional intelligence and learned to embrace my own story, including the 6ft, left-handed, introverted, dyslexic bits!
I credit the mentors and coaches I’ve worked with over the years with helping me figure out who I really am and what I want from life, and I love that I am able to pass this gift forward and help others to do the same.
Let’s begin.
Coaching is a little like dating. You need to try the match on for size. That’s why I begin with a free discovery call so you can get to know me, and see if it fits.