Kevin Watson

Kevin Watson Quick Facts

When I reflect on my life, I realise that it has taken many twists and turns through change. I married and had family at a very young age, have been through two divorces, many company restructures and have changed my career more than once. Yet, the last six years have presented the most profound changes in my life.

I was at work in February 2003 when I was called into the CEO's office to discuss a promotion, one with more money, more responsibility and a little less travel. 'Perfect' I hear you cry! Well, not quite. In the next breath, I was told that my team of six were to be made redundant. How could I tell them that and yet stay? In that moment, I chose to leave.

Emotionally, it was a really hard period of my life. Whilst I was helping my team to re-adjust to the idea of redundancy, I was also concerned about my own future and what I would be doing. Although not totally clear at that time, I somehow knew that I wanted to work for myself...and that was scary!

I decided to study for a coaching certificate with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Something quite unexpected started to happen, as coaching provided me with so much more than a skill and a way to make a living. It re-ignited something inside of me that had been dormant since I was a child. The curiosity and hunger to learn, to experience new ideas and concepts that have enabled me to live the life I want.

I have spent time reading, meeting interesting people and engaging in fantastic conversations that take me to the most amazing places. I went on to study Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique, all of which I use with the people I work with.

I have worked with organisations, coaching individuals and groups on a range of topics that are all connected in some way to change. In the past few years, I have worked with people who have suffered in some way through stress, anxiety, addiction and phobia.