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Zoë Dawes - Living Life Passionately E-mail

My Philosophy

south_island__wellington098.jpgWe are all inspired by different things - music, scenery, our loved ones, a line of poetry, something someone says or does.  When we live by our values, share our vision with others and show our passion - we inspire others and TOGETHER achieve great things.  And why can't that apply to our working lives as well as our personal lives?

This picture captures a moment on holiday in New Zealand, when my son persuaded me to go on the highest zip wire in NZ - totally scary!!  But once I had overcome my fear, I so enjoyed it and it's one of the best memories from a really memorable trip.

 I am passionate about working with individuals who want to achieve greater things in their work and personal life and need some support to gain more focus and clarity,in line with their values and core beliefs.  

Professional Life

  • I set up Chartwell in 1991, following my return from the Far East, where I had been an HR manager for HSBC and run a training consultancy in Singapore.
  • My career path has been varied and includes teacher, trainer, business adviser and coach … production operative, shop assistant and betting office clerk!
  • Chartwell Coaching is based in the North West of England with clients around the UK

Biggest Risk

Leaving regular paid work to set up Chartwell, knowing nothing about self-employment, with no idea of what I really wanted to do, a Business Plan more like a fairy story - and no money. I just knew I wanted to be my own boss and followed my intuition that it would all be OK in the end... and it is! 

 

Greatest Challenge

Developing Chartwell Coaching from a very vague concept to the successful business it is today Every day I really appreciate that taking a risk is sometimes the only way to make your vision a reality. I could not have done it without a huge support network, teaching me the true value of friendship.

 

My Inspiration

My son, who says and does the most amazing things which cause me to laugh aloud, gasp with shock and simply delight in his grasp of life.  I love the glorious Lakeland Fells, sailing and sharing a good meal and bottle of wine with friends!
I specialise in working with local companies which range from from larger organisations, SMEs and family firms to consultants and private individuals. They include: The Brewery Arts Centre, The Lake District National Park, Annabel William Studios, UCLAN, Prontaprint,  Ross Lloyd, Edward Jones Investments and Adam Thorp Ltd.  

Chartwell Associates

It is really important to be able to give you the best service possible. Therefore, I work with a small group of highly professional associates who specialise in key skills that complement Inspiring Leadership and Business Development.  These include:

  • ccnetmeeting.jpgCommunication Skills & NLP
  • Effective Management Skills
  • Using Imagery at Work

I am a member of the International Coach Federation
and Cumbria Coaching Network and am passionate about upholding professional ethics and values.

 
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