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Life skills coach based in Suffolk

Eur.Ing. John Cockburn-Evans M.Eng. C.Eng. F.I.Chem.E. NLP Prac.

I am an experienced Project Manager (22years), having worked in the process industries. I have executed large construction projects in the UK and abroad. In addition I have lead all sorts of cultural change projects. These have included changing the physical facilities to improving process discipline and eliminating physical and transactional waste. I have also worked in other areas of manufacturing operations, such as process improvement within chemical industries at locations in the UK and EU. In addition to working in industry, I have used these skills in order to contribute to charitable events and organisations, I have a warm and empathatic approach, and do every thing to make clients feel at ease.

During my working career I have developed my project management and leadership skills and was looking for an additional outlet to use these, and specifically help others with their performance. I became aware of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) as a coaching and performance enhancement tool. There are particular strengths of the NLP toolset that can be leveraged to not only help coach individuals, but toimprove their performance as leaders and project managers. I subsequently embarked on NLP training and certification as an NLP Practitioner.

I use the NLP and other skills to facilitate change within individuals, such as they can approach projects or specific assignments and lead project teams themselves. This will have a positive impact on the project  / assignment and thus the bottom line. Every specific assignment can be treated as a project using the correct tools, and project discipline such that targets and timelines can be achieved. I have a detailed knowledge of the tools, metrics and processes for successful project implementation. The coaching and guidance will be aimed at new or more experienced project managers /leaders who need help at the start. Quite often project leaders are daunted by the challenge. Having a coach / mentor can make the difference. Quite often the project leader knows the "What" but not the "How". Although there is plenty of material on Project Management, the learning is in the "doing" and the experience. The aim is to "Move away from the Grey" and get more focussed around what is critical for project implementation. Only when this is done can projects be executed effectively. I can also provide coaching guidance when things have gone off track. Having the right behaviours throughout the duration of project are essential for a project manager. I can guide /consult in the effective use of these tools and place the leader in a position where the project / assignment will be a success. Furthermore, I am passionate about performance, and will do everything to help the client help themselves improve. I firmly believe that the "Glass is always Half Full", rather than "Half Empty" and the power of continuous improvement.

I continue to develop and improve my own skills. I take every opportunity to mentor new and experienced leaders in the art of project and general leadership.