Elspeth Wadsworth

My coaching journey started about 12yrs ago when I was working for a large multi national. I was absolutely miserable but they asked me to become the face of their female STEM recruitment campaign which included talking at various events. I jumped at the offer as I wanted to do anything to escape my desk. I thought I could help the young women I was talking to recognise what they wanted to do rather than what society or their families might be encouraging them to do AND I did still believe that jobs in science could be super rewarding. Anyway it was while I was at one of these events in London that I heard the term 'life coach' for the first time. This incredible lady bounded into the room of about 400 young women and her energy and openness transfixed me. After her keynote I knew that my life would never be the same again. I know that sounds corny but it’s true.

While training to become a coach I realised that my focus area was actually not very focussed at all as I believe that all aspect of your life play into decisions and problems, hence describing myself as a whole life coach. Ultimately its very hard to be successful in work if things in your personal life are wonky and vice versa. So I don’t have a traditional ‘niche’, instead I’m a careers, wellness, motivational and business coach because for me it’s about the person not the problem.