My journey
My courageous leap!
Unhidden Potential was born in 2024 when I decided to quit my job and take a courageous leap into following my passion - moving from my zone of excellence to my zone of genius. Knowing first hand the value of strengths based development and having a trusted coach, I want to help others in their journeys.
to what-if?
​​Over the nearly two decades in corporate: I have been in 8+ roles, worked in 3 continents and reported to at least 12 Managers. During this time, I discovered my passion to help people grow and thrive. Leading stretch projects for employee development reinforced my desire to further invest my time and energy in this area.
...to process...
From product development projects, I transitioned to business process governance and continuous improvement. Processes stick when they make life easier for people. Working more with business processes, enabling digital tools, customer feedback and project management ignited my passion for people leadership. ​​
...to people...
​What I enjoyed most about leadership was learning more about myself and how 1:1s energized me. I learnt that motivating people to show up as their best selves was all about connecting with their unique strengths, values and goals. I went on to functional leadership roles driving excellence in Customer Experience.​​​
An engineer by qualification, I started my career working hands-on with electrical protection devices. I enjoyed solving problems to make products better for customers. My engineering background honed my analytical thinking which I got to further develop working on products and collaborating with people.
From products...
My credentials
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International Coaching Federation (ICF) member:
ICF is the world's largest global organization that sets standards for professional coaching, offering accreditation for coaching programs and certification for coaches to ensure quality and ethical practices in the coaching profession. I am currently on the pathway to obtaining an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential which requires:-
68 hours of coaching education
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10 hours of Mentor Coaching
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40 mins 'coaching in action' performance evaluation
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100+ hours of coaching practice with clients
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1.5 hours ICF credentialing exam with 60 situational questions
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Brain-Based Coaching Toolkit:
Able to deepen the coaching experience through the effective application of tools, cultivate impactful coaching partnerships and embed the ICF core coaching competencies into my approach.
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Brain-Based Conversation Skills:
Equipped to help others generate insights, foster learning and develop new habits. I can confidently integrate a brain-based coaching approach into everyday conversations and facilitate structured coaching sessions effectively.
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Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership:
Gained expertise in brain science related to effective decision-making, problem-solving, emotional regulation, collaboration and facilitating change.
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Strengths Profile Practitioner:
Accredited to provide Strengths Profile assessment reports and debrief coaching sessions, utilizing positive psychology to unlock potential by mapping strengths to energy and performance.
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Mental Health First Aider:
Trained to recognize and respond to mental health issues, fostering psychological safety and support for individuals in crisis, while normalizing conversations around mental health.​
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My values
Kindness
I am an empath, often tearing up. I love random acts of kindness. Supporting others in their journeys brings me joy!
Integrity
I act genuinely and sincerely, even when no one's watching, taking responsibility for my words and actions.
Courage
I embrace challenges with a growth mindset, persevere through setbacks, and advocate for what is right.
Creativity
I enjoy finding new ways to create, focusing on originality and leaving a legacy, which fuels my passion for learning.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever.
- Mahatma Gandhi