A Day in the Life of Sally Twisleton: Engineer to Coach

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Are you considering a career pivot or have already taken the leap to turn your passion into a thriving coaching business? Join host, Maxine Bell, as she speaks with Sally Twisleton about her inspiring journey from a senior engineering leader at Rolls-Royce to becoming a full-time coach. Sally reflects on the challenges and opportunities of starting her own coaching and facilitation business, emphasizing the importance of listening, self-care, and defining personal values and identity as a coach. With a structured approach and a passion for helping people, she discusses how her engineering background has shaped her coaching practice and offers practical tips for marketing, networking, and finding your niche.

Sally also delves into the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, from overcoming self-doubt to maintaining motivation and well-being. She highlights the value of professional supervision, leveraging past experiences, and staying true to your integrity as a coach. Sally also celebrates the creative freedom working for herself brings, whilst reflecting honestly on the areas she finds more difficult. Tune in for an episode packed with wisdom about navigating transitions with purpose and integrity as well as actionable advice to help you embrace your own unique journey.

You Will Learn

How to leverage your previous skills and network as powerful assets in your coaching practice
How to care for yourself whilst running your own business
How to be brave, manage challenges and stay true to your values to build a meaningful and authentic coaching business

Guest Bio

Sally Twisleton is a collaborative coach, facilitator and consultant. Her business is Assemble Coaching which was established to work with leaders and teams in engineering, providing coaching and facilitation to promote inclusion, collaboration, sustainable growth and development. Sally is a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE); an Accredited Coach (EMCC Senior Practitioner) and holds master’s degrees in both Engineering and Coaching and Mentoring.