Tara Collins

I worked with Tara for 6 months earlier this year in a leadership coaching capacity. I wanted to focus on leading my team impactfully, including how I managed some very different team members with varying needs. I used the sessions for the long term goal of building a strong team and Tara was great at helping me to unpick the bigger issues and to focus on one thing I could do differently in between our sessions. She encouraged me to reflect on my leadership style and how I motivated the team. The real benefit of working with Tara was the confidential space she provided. I was able to bring to the table things that were important to me and were going to benefit my leadership. I always felt comfortable in the sessions and to be honest about how I was feeling leading my team. I now have a team that works well together and I have taken forward what I learned in our sessions together and I am able to apply them to new situations. A.S

Tara’s approach is warm and empathetic, yet insightful and developmental. Tara would direct her coaching to areas that were a concern of mine, would encourage me to self-reflect and give me the confidence to find my own solutions and make me more self-aware. This is in the capacity of my own ambitions and capabilities, but also in how to address difficulties and lead. Tara was a very welcoming sounding board, extremely non-judgemental and genuine. This built on my confidence to share and discuss more with her, and also to drive with my ideas. I have felt very lucky to have been coached by Tara, and I know that many others will benefit and appreciate being coached by her too. Teaching and Learning Lead KS5