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My
life so far………
I grew up in Fife, now live in Edinburgh and have a great love for Scotland and its people. I spent most of my childhood training and competing at swimming, and it was only natural I continued my interest in sport into my studies and career. Throughout a hugely enjoyable and valuable few years spent at college I managed to come out with a Degree in Leisure Management – thanks to my wonderful lecturers. Desperate to use my knowledge I started my career as a fitness instructor, and thoroughly enjoyed motivating and guiding people to learn more about their bodies and how they could enjoy keeping fit and healthy. Being the restless soul I am, I have moved around the Leisure Management Industry gaining valuable experience in people based environments such as sport, tourism and retail. In all my roles my main focus has been on creating a positive working environment and providing opportunities for people to grow and develop as much as possible. I have always wanted to create my own business based on helping people to get the most out of life and for them to feel healthy and happy. Now Life Coaching is a bigger and more accepted concept I am able to offer my skills and energy in a more focused manner a very exciting and fulfilling progression for me. In 2005 I trained with New-U Coaching in Edinburgh to become a certified coach. The course gave me much more than that! Lots of fabulous friends, an inspiring and knowledgable coach (Gillian Brown) and an opportunity to have some serious soul searching Life Coaching myself, in a group and individual environment. Following the course I began my own business and also work as an Associate Coach with New-U. 'Loving my life and very excited about the future.' |
| Charity Walk in China Having no particular desire to explore this part of the world, I stumbled upon a newspaper article for a charity walk along the Great Wall of China in aid of the Aberlour Trust. For some reason this really caught me and the thought of doing it created a flutter of butterflies in my stomach. Nothing was going to stop me going on this adventure and I overcame a great number of challenges in order to go. My sheer determination to overcome many fears and worries was well and truly rewarded with one of the most exhilarating adventures of my life! I met and be-friended some truly wonderful people, explored an amazing country and now have memories that will last forever. |
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| Peru Peru, on the other hand has been somewhere I had longed to visit for some time. Having never had the resources or confidence to do it alone I was overjoyed when my new found friend Christian suggested we do it together. I shall always be proud of ensuring my dream came true. Exploring the truly beautiful country of Peru and enduring the trek to Machu Piccu together with such a great friend was a magical time. |
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Swimming When I recall my childhood most of my memories are about swimming. Being so involved in a sport and club has given me so much strength of character, expanded my friendship circle, and taught me many lessons. I have learnt how to become dedicated and committed, to work towards a goal step by step, to enjoy winning and how to cope with losing, and best of all - the benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle. |
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Surfing After spending over 15 years talking about surfing I finally decided I had to get on with it and go surfing before my 30th birthday. Having talked it up so much I had become terrified of it being a letdown, of me being rubbish and not living up to my (incredibly high) expectations. So, I booked a weeks surfing holiday in Portugal on my own to ensure there was no way I could back out. I focused on getting fit and ready to take on my challenge. Before I knew it I was off to the beautiful sandy beaches of Portugal and my lifetime dream. Although I didn't come back a championship surfer (or a sexy surfer chick) I did feel a great accomplishment at making my dream come true. It was very hard work and definitely challenging (both mentally and physically). Now I'm ready to get back out into the water and just have fun! |
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will be living a fun-filled, active and meaningful life surrounded by
energetic, loving people who inspire me to live my life to the full. I am looking forward to encouraging, supporting and guiding
others to create the lifestyles that will be the most rewarding to
themselves and the people around them. I will continue to follow my desire to explore the world and to meet and learn from many different people from many cultures. I will be willing to try new things such as sports, therapies or languages. I shall be a positive inspiration for others and lead by example.' |
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