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The Glass Behind the Website: A story of partnership, meaning and a two-Day Creative Adventure in North Wales!
Not only is this the festive month in the Collins household (which I love!) but it’s also the month my husband and I celebrate our anniversary. I wouldn’t usually mention this, but I have two very good reasons this year: I owe a huge THANK YOU to hubby for being, without question, my biggest supporter in getting this business off the ground. He’s been there through some of the highest highs and lowest lows as I take possibly the boldest step of my life. He’s been ready to cel
Hannah Collins
7 hours ago3 min read
Insight Guide: Shift Perspective with Metaphor
Have you ever noticed how shifting perspective can transform seemingly insurmountable challenges? When we visualize challenges in new, playful ways, we can open ourselves to creative problem-solving and collaborative approaches. It's a tool I find really useful in my group and individual coaching practice, so I've written this insight guide to support you to explore how metaphors can help reframe obstacles and discover innovative solutions. ➡️How might you or your team tr
Hannah Collins
Nov 112 min read
How Coaching Deepened My Impact as a Strategic Engagement Leader
For 10 years of my career, I worked as an engagement specialist at the intersection of sustainability, nature, and evidence-based decision-making at the Natural Environment Research Council – the UK’s leading funder of environmental science research and innovation (part of UKRI ) . Looking back, I had no idea how important coaching would be to my development as a leader in the field when I started – or indeed, how far I would go! Whether developing engagement strategies for
Hannah Collins
Sep 44 min read
Mid year review moment!
The last few months have been some of the most transformative of my professional life. After 17 years in a career rooted in science, strategy, and leadership, I took the leap to become self-employed – launching Hannah Collins Unlimited - my coaching and facilitation practice. It's been a time of learning, risk-taking, and deep connection, guided by both bravery and curiosity. I’ve found myself building something meaningful from the ground up: committing to new ways of worki
Hannah Collins
Aug 63 min read
How (and why) I got to be here 🚀
Something that surprises people is that I have a PhD in laser physics - what? hold the press! Yep, it's not a typical route into executive Coaching and Facilitation, but, I do! And it's a huge part of what fuels me and my approach to this day. Why I got into Physics I’ve always been fascinated by how things work, energy, light, and how complex systems of things are connected. And I’m a very creative, imaginative person. This is where my love of physics came from – I discovere
Hannah Collins
Jul 162 min read
What is (and what isn't) coaching 🤔?
Coaching is defined by the International Coaching Federation as "a thought-provoking, creative process that inspires them to maximise their professional potential". In recent years, coaching has become a valued practice in both personal and professional development, appreciated for its ability to elevate individuals’ performance. However, with this growing interest, there has also been some confusion about the true nature of coaching. It is important to clarify what coaching
Hannah Collins
Jul 165 min read
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Hannah has natural skill to create a safe space where you can feel at ease and allows you to bring your whole authentic self to the session.
Her enthusiasm and energy is infectious and really contributes towards her coaching style - where you walk away feeling empowered and positive about the next steps you’re going to take!”
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