Welcome to Peter Kershaw Coaching
Welcome! Thank you for visiting.
I offer walking and talking coaching in nature / green space, at a venue that's convenient for you in London and surrounding areas. I also offer individual training in public speaking and story telling, in South East London. Whether you have challenges in or outside of work or just feel stuck, I might be able to help you with a bespoke coaching plan, with an integrative approach.
Please do have a look around the site and if you are interested in meeting me for a free 30 minute initial consultation, to see if we are a good match, please contact me by email.
How I can help
I offer one to one coaching, walking and talking in green space, at a location of your choice. (Usually within Zones 1-4 London. Alternatively, I offer one day 'retreats' at least an hour of which will be outside; these are based in South East London.
Coaching can help in the following areas:
Do you feel that your current role enables you to use your natural strengths and talents? Does the work you do align with your own personal values? Alternatively, perhaps you feel overwhelmed or are struggling at work? Others come to coaching to help transition to a new role so that you can be at your best for the benefit of you and those you serve.
Healthy and Meaningful relationships are essential for all humans. The way we relate to and communicate with others is essential for our quality of life, physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. In this regard, coaching may help in a variety of areas including:
- Interpersonal and Intrapersonal
- Presentations
- Presence in meetings
- Being at best for interviews
- Personal and Professional Relationships
- Leadership and influencing others in positive ways
- Difficult conversations
- Forgiveness of self and others
You might find yourself suddenly in a new set of circumstances, not knowing how to move forward or in what direction. We can feel 'paralysed' by fear of making the wrong decision or just too overwhelmed.
Rather than seeking to simply remove feelings of low mood, anxiety, apathy, stress or boredom, for example, coaching can help us be at our best, even when life is at its worst. Life will, inevitably, present us with challenges, but we can develop the skills to grow, whatever we face.
What should I do with my life?' might be question we have asked ourselves or continue to do so, at least from time to time? Discovering Meaning includes making sense of the past and working towards a purposeful future with goals consistent with our values and strengths for the benefit of ourselves and others.
Training
A bespoke half or full day on a one to one basis, at the Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath. The training includes overcoming fear of public speaking and presentation skills.
Again, this can be taken as either a half or full day on a one to one basis, in Blackheath. Story telling skills can be essential to convey the values of your business or make facts and figures for your audience easy to digest. Alternatively, you may wish to enjoy learning the art of telling your own personal story.
About me
My career started in financial services and law. Along side this, I also trained and then worked as a Psychotherapist, Employers Assistance Counsellor and a Coach, helping others be at their best. I have worked with teams and individuals at all levels, up to CEO, in various fields of endeavour, including business, sport, education and Charity Fundraising. I now focus on Coaching and Consultancy.
My own struggles have included overcoming the obstacles of an environmental illness, particularly since the pandemic. I am committed to helping others thrive and live a life worth living, even when life is at it's worst.
Strengths
Meaning
Purpose
Compassion
Communication
Gratitude
Goals
Leadership
Grit
Career
Humility
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how coaching works, or to arrange an initial consultation. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to coaching , whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right coach to help.
All emails and text messages are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
Frequently asked questions
Positive Psychology is a relatively new division of psychology that came into existence around 25 years ago. It has in a sense though, been around for considerably longer. An early definition was '..the scientific study of what makes life worth living' (Peterson, 2008)
Other definitions include: 'the scientific approach to wellbeing and educating people, organisations and communities on how to thrive (Gable & Haidt, 2005; Sheldon & King, 2001) and ' 'It encourages people to connect with their inner strengths and cultivate happiness, flow, Meaning, love, gratitude, accomplishment, growth and better relationships (Seligman, 2011)
In addition, ' the qualitative and quantitative study of what enables people to survive and flourish individually and collectively in the totality of life circumstances (Wong 2010)
This is a common misconception. Positive Psychology has moved on from just being a so called 'Happiness' movement. There is now more emphasis on embracing all aspects of life for wellbeing, growth and Meaning. Applied Positive Psychology covers a wide range of approaches; it is an orientation; it is descriptive rather than prescriptive.
- There is plenty of evidence to suggest that gentle exercise is good for both physical and mental wellbeing.
- Being in green space can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and slow down heart rate.
- We can often think more creatively when we are moving.
- Many people find it easier to speak when walking side by side, rather than being static, facing the other person.
- It offers flexibility in terms of venue.
If you think that you might want to work with me, please send me a message with dates, times and venues that suit you. We can then meet for your initial free and no obligation consultation, which lasts for about 30 minutes. This gives you an opportunity to explain what it is that you would like to achieve and in what time frame.
One of the most important ingredients of successful coaching in terms of outcome is the connection between client and coach. This initial meeting enables us to see if we are a good match. If you are in any doubt, then I will urge you to speak to other coaches, to make sure you find the right person for you.
If you decide that you would like to work with me, we can agree on a plan that works for you in terms of frequency of meeting and number of sessions. Sessions are payable in advance.
Alternatively, you might want to spend a whole day with me at a venue in Blackheath, that overlooks the heath. The day includes refreshments and lunch. We would spend at least an hour outside, walking. This choice will not be for everyone. It may suit you if you would a whole day away from your usual routine. This day can be used to make a breakthrough or learn specific skills for an upcoming event.
We can discuss what sort of package might be right for you at your initial free consultation.
Coaching for some can be an empowering and transforming process. I speak as someone who used to be very sceptical!
It isn't however, for everyone. You will need intrinsic motivation and a willingness to put into practice ideas and agreed plans for action between sessions. If you're sufficiently curious and would like to meet me, then please do get in touch.
My location
I offer one-to-one coaching and walking and talking sessions in green spaces, at a location of your choice (usually within Zones 1-4 London). I work with clients from within the M25, as well as the surrounding areas of Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, and South East London.
For all-day sessions, I also offer coaching at Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath, London.
How it works
If you think that you might want to work with me, please send me a message with dates, times and venues that suit you. We can then meet for your initial free and no obligation consultation, which lasts for about 30 minutes. This gives you an opportunity to explain what it is that you would like to achieve and in what time frame.
One of the most important ingredients of successful coaching in terms of outcome is the connection between client and coach. This initial meeting enables us to see if we are a good match. If you are in any doubt, then I will urge you to speak to other coaches, to make sure you find the right person for you.
If you decide that you would like to work with me, we can agree on a plan that works for you in terms of frequency of meeting and number of sessions. Sessions are payable in advance.
Alternatively, you might want to spend a whole day with me at a venue in Blackheath, that overlooks the heath. The day includes refreshments and lunch. We would spend at least an hour outside, walking. This choice will not be for everyone. It may suit you if you would a whole day away from your usual routine. This day can be used to make a breakthrough or learn specific skills for an upcoming event.
We can discuss what sort of package might be right for you at your initial free consultation.
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