Would you like help to land your dream job, or perform better in the one you already have?
Genius Within has a team of over 130 expert coaches, qualified to ILM Level 5 or above. All of our coaches have experience in supporting neurominorities in the workplace as 43% many of them identify as neurodiverse/neurodivergent themselves and 62% identify as disabled.
Understanding what you need, coupled with our evidence based approach, and consistent results, have made us leaders in our industry
All the coaches listed below are available to book for online sessions, at a time that suits you.
- Sessions last a minimum of 1 hour
- We recommend a minimum of 3 sessions for maximum benefit
- Online coaching is available – you just need access to a device with a microphone, camera and internet connection
You can choose from a wide selection of our experienced coaches, and now you can book your session with them directly – just by clicking on the photos below and completing the form. Read about each coach and find more out about their specialisms and qualifications and book with your coach today!
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You can choose from a wide selection of our experienced coaches, just click on the profiles below to learn more about their specialisms and qualifications.
Miranda Pretorius
M.A. in Clinical Psychology
About Miranda
Miranda has been a Clinical Psychologist for the last 30 years. She can deal with all mental health issues as part of her qualification. This includes Major Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. She is particularly interested in helping people with addictions (alcohol and other substances). She also enjoys doing marital therapy as well as family therapy. Her approach is solution-focused, eclectic, and grounded in psychological science.
Miranda also started working for Genius Within as a Life Coach in January this year, dealing with clients who experience workplace difficulties due to ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, and other disorders under the Neurodiverse umbrella. She previously worked in the EAP field and is au fait with dealing with clients and managers in the workplace. She aims to assist clients to function optimally in the workplace and in general, everyday life.
Theresa Quinn
MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
About Theresa
Theresa is a passionate coach who partners with coaching clients so they can use their strengths to establish a flourishing work and home life.
Theresa has had a varied background in education and in running her own business and has experienced many of the highs and lows that life can bring. Being able to draw on her strengths and reframe her thinking has enabled her to thrive during difficult circumstances. Now, being able to bring that experience to coach others to do the same, is what she loves to do.
Theresa particularly enjoys bringing the fun into coaching, especially using nature and Lego. After all, it’s easier to thrive and flourish when we enjoy what we do and are having fun.
David Rendle
Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
About David
David is a qualified executive coach, and he had a long career in secondary teaching and subsequently in teacher training and school improvement.
David has coached with Genius Within for three years. He has his own coaching business and has coached teachers and other professionals, and he delivers academic coaching to younger students.
David has had a long experience of supporting neurodivergent students through his teaching and he has enhanced these skills and awareness through his coach training and subsequent CPD. His approach is caring and empathetic and he aims to provide his clients with a balance of support and challenge.
Charlotte Rigden
ILM Level 7 Coach
About Charlotte
As an Associate Coach, Charlotte uses her knowledge of different coaching methods and her experience in teaching, training and learning gathered over many years to connect with the people she is coaching in a way that is both comfortable and reassuring. She has worked in the coaching industry and has coached many clients with a diverse range of requirements. She has a passion for supporting people to reach their full potential and to gain achievements no matter how big these may appear.
Claire Rostance
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (Clean Language)
About Claire
As an experienced accredited coach and NLP Practitioner, Claire is passionate about enabling people to be their best and achieve their full potential. Creating a safe space for clients to share their experiences and challenges and enabling them to find the answers. She uses a strengths-based approach empowering clients to create their own personalised strategies.
Gill Rudge
MSc in Organisational Psychology
About Gill
Gill joined Genius Within in 2011 as an associate coach. Gill has an MSc in Organisational Behaviour through Birkbeck College and is accredited in Level A and B Psychometric testing, and is trained in using Clean Language. Gill has more than 20+ years of HR experience at a senior level. She was previously Head of HR for the Corporate functions in Marks and Spencer, and through this role she has coached many individuals at all levels up to and including Board members.
Gill has worked with a wide range of clients from different industries including Finance, Law and Property, the retail industry and the Public Sector.
Gill describes her role as a coach as being key to her identity of wanting to help others. She uses her experience to help people navigate through their current challenges. She loves to help people reach their potential and deal with the change that is inevitable in today’s world.
When Gill is coaching at her best, she is warm, friendly, encouraging and good at getting people to reflect on what works for them. She is keen on enabling people to move forward by holding them to account and following up on their targets, using her strong organisational skills to keep them on track.
Jules Sander
About Jules
Jules brings 25 years expertise in the creative industries where she was Head of Production and chaired industry body EVCOM. Her work has ranged from coaching and mentoring newcomers to the industry to guiding senior leaders of global corporations. Jules has familial experience of autism and is dyspraxic, a discovery which led her to re-qualify in psychotherapy, counselling and coaching. She’s currently running an academic study focused on autistic individuals’ experiences of workplace counselling and coaching, enriching her understanding and practice. Her approach integrates techniques encompassing the whole person and the methods that will work best for them.
Sue Sharp
ILM Level 5 Workplace Coach and Mentor
About Sue
With over 10 years’ coaching for Genius Within, Sue happily coaches any neurominority client, and her core experience is working with clients who have dyslexia, stress and anxiety. Sue also has strong experience in management development and executive coaching within businesses, and life coaching in her private practice.
Sue’s coaching approach is strengths based and person centred, believing that we all have unique talents to share. Her coaching is a mix of helping clients to discover solutions that are bespoke and perfect for them, and sharing ideas, models and concepts that may be of value to her clients.
