During her many years’ experience working, managing and leading teams in different vocational areas in the Further, Higher and Adult education sector Catherine has gained extensive understanding of a range of different industries. Catherine developed and lead the Computing and IT School at a large inner city college in London developing work based routes and the Access to HE in Computing programme, As Deputy Director Catherine managed and lead the Department of Technology and was responsible for the quality assurance and admissions for both further and higher education courses. Catherine has worked at the University of London Institute of Education teaching and training post-graduate students and at Birkbeck providing career counselling and guidance to students on a range of different undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Catherine also was Head of Learning at a training provider in London which involved working with employers to recruit staff and develop bespoke training across a range of industries including Engineering, Accountancy and FMCG.

During the years in education Catherine also helped many young college students start and develop their career. Catherine has extensive knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the leading global companies having successfully prepared undergraduates and post graduate students for their first role on leaving university. Catherine also has in-depth understanding of the emotional developments of young people and feels very passionate about developing their potential. Through her career coaching work, she has successfully coached her candidates enter leading global companies in finance, technology, consulting and other industries.

Catherine also has experience working with college age students competing to gain apprenticeships and internships in leading companies. Catherine is very experienced in inspiring and guiding young people to build their confidence and coach them to find their own passion in their chosen field. Her ability to relate and engage with young students enables her to coach MCI candidates successfully

Catherine has a Masters’ Degree in Career Management and Coaching and presented her research on career navigation for refugees at the BSP Occupational Psychology Conference, subsequently her paper was published in the Career Development International journal. Catherine also has a Masters in Post Compulsory Education and Training and a PGCE. In addition, she is trained in Psychometric Assessment and is a Licensed User of Intelligent Career Card Sort and MBTI and is a registered professional with the Career Development Institute. Catherine also has a qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Catherine lived and worked in West Africa for 3 years and enjoys meeting and working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. She is very much looking forward to supporting young people to identify and achieve successful career aims.