Certified Professional Workplace Coach
I’m Jane Holbrook, a certified transformative workplace coach who supports financial services leaders and professionals to improve performance, strengthen professional identity and confidence, and navigate change.
My coaching supports my clients to access their own expertise, answers and solutions. My approach gives clients essential time to think, reflect, and engage in purposeful conversations to explore what is happening beneath the surface, overcome negative thought patterns, and adopt long term new ways of thinking, working and living.
Get in touch to discuss coaching with me or book a 30 minute discovery call.
About Me
Prior to coaching, I worked for 20 years in HR and Recruitment within Investment and Private Banking. Working closely with stakeholders and candidates at all levels, I developed a strong understanding of the culture, pressures, and dynamics of Financial Services and how this impacts performance and fulfilment. This knowledge provides valuable context for my coaching.
I hold the Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching from Animas Coaching School. This senior practitioner course is accredited by the three global coaching associations (ICF, AC and EMCC.)
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy the great outdoors and global travel. Before starting a family I dived in locations around the world and travelled around South America. Closer to home I love stand up comedy and enjoy food cooked by other people.
My Approach
The effectiveness of coaching largely depends on our belief about human potential and I genuinely believe we are our own experts. We all have the knowledge we need to overcome challenges and reach our goals, but busy lives rarely allow the time or opportunity for the reflection and discussion required to access it.
I use challenging and insightful questioning and share observations to create purposeful, goal focused conversations, giving you the space to explore your thinking, beliefs, expectations, values, and needs, so you can decide on actions that lead to positive change.
I aim to strike a balance between compassion and challenge, empathy and directness. My priority is for you to feel completely confident speaking honestly and openly, so you can increase your self-awareness and achieve the best possible outcomes from our coaching.
Testimonials
“Working with Jane over the last few months has been eye-opening, offering a fresh perspective and practical tools for navigating a number of challenging situations. Her background in the financial industry and experience in recruitment provided valuable context, while her calm, thoughtful insight helped shape how I approached key decisions. I look forward to the clarity and momentum our sessions bring, and I can already see the long-term benefits taking shape. I’d highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, sustainable change in their professional life.”
Executive Director, Global Investment Bank:
“Jane is an exceptional coach who brought clarity, empathy, and practical insight to our sessions. Her guidance helped me increase my self-awareness, set clear goals, and build the confidence needed to take meaningful action in my search for a new job opportunity. She has a unique ability to ask thoughtful probing questions, creating a supportive yet challenging space for growth. I left each conversation feeling focused, and motivated, for which I am grateful. I highly recommend Jane to anyone seeking a results driven coach.”
Senior HR Business Partner, Financial Services
Get in Touch
Email me at jane@janeholbrook.co.uk or use the contact form to get in touch.