Debs Butler
Qualifications
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Accredited Senior EMCC Practitioner Coach
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Assoc CIPD Member (Chartered Institute of Personal Development)
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BA Hons Leadership (First class)
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Member of ICF, EMCC, Association of Coaches
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Member of Henley Business School for Coaching
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University of Gloucestershire – Certificate in Mentoring
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Finalist for Mentor of the year with Women in Insurance Awards 2021 & 2024
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Finalist for Coaching with Business Culture Awards 2023

Professional story
I have been a coach and mentor for 20 years, working with companies and organisations in a range of sectors from education and charity to the corporate world. I have held positions of Coaching & Mentoring Lead & Executive Coach for a corporate insurance company, Head of HR for a global charity, Senior HR Business Partner across the UK and Ireland.
I have coached leaders and managers at all levels and stages of career.
My coaching is regularly supervised to ensure quality and professional progression.
I am passionate about building strong relationships with my clients, enabling them to thrive in their careers. I have a keen interest in reflective practice as a leadership development tool, supporting individuals as they become stronger, more resilient leaders. I am known to be a calm presence, creating supportive challenge from which fresh insights and perspectives flow.



Interests
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Passionate about photography
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Love paddleboarding when the sun is shining!
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Relaxing outdoors, walking or sailing with friends.
My perfect day off would kick off with brunch at the beach, followed by an afternoon on the water with friends and drawing to a close watching the sun set with camera close to-hand!
All the photos used on this site are mine, except those that feature me!



Find out more
As your coach I hope to be invited to become your ‘thinking partner’. To create a safe, confidential space where you can be who you really are. To offer you support and challenge, with empathy.
Please contact me to start the conversation.
“Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today“