Discover your potential
Executive, Career, Business & Leadership Coaching
About
My name is Fatma, I have worked in Islington Council since June 2008. I am currently working as Community Partnerships Investment Officer at Islington Community Partnerships Team. I was appointed to the Diversifying Arts Boards in Southwark programme, and I joined an arts organisation as a Non-Executive Director in May 2022. I am an advocate of the elevation of the socio-economic circumstances of ethnic minority groups as well as other disadvantaged groups. I hold a BA in Business administration and I worked for the London Borough of Islington for over 16 years. I speak 3 languages: Somali, Italian, and English and believe that languages remove barriers and bring people together.
I am proud to be a part of the Association for Coaching’s (AC) international coaching community as a chartered coach. I have a ILM Level 5 Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, and the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship making me a qualified coach and ready to share my expertise.
Services
Chemistry Session
Dive into the coaching experience with a complimentary Chemistry Session for 30 minutes, an opportunity for us to connect, understand your goals, and explore how we can work together. This informal session allows you to get a feel for my coaching style and ensures that we're the right fit.
Inclusion and Diversity Coaching
Ignite positive change with Inclusion and Diversity Coaching. Tailored to individuals and organisations, this coaching session fosters an inclusive mindset, addressing biases, and creating environments where diversity is celebrated. Through guided conversations and actionable strategies, we'll work together to promote understanding, equity, and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Executive Coaching for Leaders
Tailored for leaders navigating the complexities of the corporate landscape, Executive Coaching offers a confidential space to enhance leadership skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making. Together, we'll address challenges, refine leadership style, and develop a roadmap for success. This coaching session is ideal for executives and senior leaders aiming to maximise their impact and lead with authenticity and effectiveness.
Life Coaching
An empowering journey to discover your values, set meaningful goals, and overcome obstacles. Through insightful conversations and actionable strategies, we'll work together to unlock your full potential, providing guidance and support as you navigate life's transitions, seek purpose, and achieve balance and fulfillment. It's time to live authentically and create a life aligned with your aspirations.
Personal Development
This tailored coaching experience is designed to help you identify and achieve your personal and professional goals. Through self-discovery, goal-setting, and actionable strategies, we'll navigate obstacles, unlock hidden strengths, and cultivate the skills needed for your personal growth and fulfillment.
Coaching is a practice and process that is a non-directive form of development. It focuses on specific skills and goals, lasts for a defined period of time and is focused on developing an individual. The coach uses powerful questioning, listening, clarifying and reframing skills as they work with their coachee to help them achieve their desired outcomes: the coach does not have the answers but helps the coachee explore solutions to help them meet their goals. Coaching it’s done 'with you' meaning that to get maximum value from the process the coachee needs bring their full self to the process.
Career Coaching
Elevate your career trajectory with Career Coaching. Whether you're exploring new opportunities, navigating a career transition, or seeking advancement, this coaching session is focused on aligning your skills, passions, and goals with a fulfilling career path. From resume refinement to interview preparation, empower yourself to make strategic decisions and thrive in your professional journey.
Testimonials
I have had the pleasure of working directly with Fatma during the past 12 months on her learning journey to becoming an outstanding coach.
Fatma displays in abundance, the knowledge, skills and behaviours that I expect to see from a world class coach. She demonstrates a unique ability to provide transformational coaching to any client irrespective of background. This is truly inspirational.
John A. Patterson, Academy of Leadership & Management, Executive Coach and Supervisor
In six sessions with Fatma I was able to achieve my goal of landing a promotion. She pushed me to better understand my strengths and weaknesses and challenged me. I can not recommend Fatma enough as a coach.
Jack Jessel, NHS Dorset, Data Engineer/Scientist
Working with Fatma to achieve my goals was life changing. She encouraged me to push beyond my comfort zone to realise my ambitions. Her belief in my ability to achieve my ambitions was immeasurable!
Natasha Miller, London Borough Islington, Equality Events and Learning Manager
I was initially hesitant to work with a coach, but I'm so glad I did. Fatma has been an invaluable resource to me, providing me with the support and guidance I needed to achieve my goals. She shared her own experience and how she set a goal for herself. Fatma is a great listener and is always able to offer helpful insights and suggestions. I have learned so much from her and I am grateful for her help.
Tolulope Olasupo, TTMO and Mapping Officer, Environment and Commercial Operations
Fatma’s coaching style has been effective in helping me refocus and think in different ways. Fatma created a comfortable and safe meeting environment and helped me to recognise my own potential and move towards my goals
Emma Jesper, Housing Renewal Manager (Harrogate area), North Yorkshire Council
I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Fatma in learning and peer-to-peer coaching capacities. In both capacities my experience of Fatma has been positive. As a coach she’s been supportive, enabling and encouraging. She’s prompted me to think creatively, reflect deeply, set goals for myself and take action! She’s helped me recognise and celebrate my successes and supported my improvement when challenged or disappointed. Her vibrant personality and the ease with which she builds rapport make her a highly accessible and effective coach.
Nina Job, Public Health Strategist, Public Health,Islington Council
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