Ms Isobel Gowan

Qualifications

• MSc Organisational Behaviour

• EMCC Accredited coach- senior practitioner
• Diploma in Health Services Management
• BA Hons

About Me

I am a highly skilled leadership coach with broad skills based on extensive NHS leadership experience, latterly as a Chief Executive before starting my own business.  I coach a variety of clients: clinicians, executives and managers across sectors. I also work with top teams and Boards to develop their effectiveness. Enhancing my leadership experience I have an MSc in Organisational Behaviour where I focused on culture change in organisations and on the leadership styles of women. I have a very open style and am excellent at motivating people and organisations to excel in what they do. I support my clients in bringing themselves, their values and beliefs to their role; help them learn about themselves so that they are effective; develop their self awareness to enhance their ability to make decisions, make choices and live/work authentically; develop their awareness and understanding of others; encourage them to translate ideas into actions.

Coaching Process

My coaching is person centred, informed by a range of models and underpinned by my own development. I contract clearly, building trust, creating a safe environment from which to explore. I help clients learn by reflection and encourage them by giving of myself. Clients value my style and my experience, reporting an increased sense of self; greater confidence and awareness of their impact on others; a greater sense of control that allows for a positive personal impact. I use Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment in my practice and strive to ensure clients sustain emotional well-being. I am accredited in psychometrics including MBTI and 16PF5. I have a special interest in coaching women leaders, clinical leaders and individuals who are at points of transition in their careers.

What can I offer you?

My vision of coaching is that it is a powerful enabler: supporting leaders to do their best, to be self confident and self-aware and to be resilient in tough environments.  I am driven by a keen sense of fairness and am motivated particularly to work with clients who are grappling with organisational dynamics, organisational politics and their own self-confidence. I can offer you a safe space to understand yourself, your behaviours and your impact on others whilst supporting you to meet your goals.

What are your three unique selling points?

• Extensive personal leadership and coaching experience
• In depth understanding of the leadership challenges faced by doctors in today’s NHS
• Ability to challenge and hold to account for actions

Which region of the UK would you be willing to coach? All regions via skype, in person in England South and London

How will you be willing to coach? Face to face and Skype 

Who will you be willing to coach? Individuals and teams 

For what medical career stages are you willing to coach? Consultants, GPs and medical leaders.