Walking Life Coach

I wanted to be able to support others through 2 of my favourite things: walking & talking and being outside, closer to nature. Thats why I set up the Walking Life Coach.

The sessions will be delivered by me Ian Boyd. I am a JNC qualified Youth and Community worker with over 20 years of experience. I have a Certificate in Counselling and Pastoral Care which I passed with Distinction whilst studying at the Westminster pastoral Foundation (WPF). I am a member of the Association for Coaching (membership no: 67606447). Since 2010 I've coached as part of my job role, as well as in a private capacity. I have delivered approximately 104hrs a year, over 11 years, giving a total of over 1,144hrs of coaching practice. I am also a member of the Institute of Youth Work, a member of ACEVO and a fellow of the RSA. I have a trusted circle of associates who I am able to bring in to support the work when and where appropriate. This could allow me to widen the themes covered and also run larger groups and residential work. since 2010 I've coached as part of my role as well as in a private capacity. approximately 104hrs a year, over 11 years = 1,144 in total

As well as having a passion and track record of coaching and empowering others, I’m also a charity sector CEO. As former CEO of Notts County Foundation, I was accountable for the strategic direction, staff development, key partnerships, workstreams and overall budgeting for the charity Notts County Foundation (@NCFCFoundation) & the community leisure centre they ran in the Meadows area of Nottingham, the Portland Centre (@your_portland)
I am an experienced leader of programmes across the UK having lived and worked in Birmingham, London, Glasgow and the Midlands. I have an extensive experience of funding, partnerships and new business development having brought in over £4,000,000 through ongoing partnerships and new initiatives. Community empowerment and exploring a #systemchange attitude are key. By using a coaching approach, I aim to development a growth mindset and solutions focused approach in myself and others. I am passionate about GiveBack and empowering others to achieve their potential. A keen trailrunner, this year I completed the 100km Ultra-Marathon; Race to the Stones. I was very pleased to be invited to become a judge for the national ‘Third Sector Awards 2021’ focused on the ‘frontline team of the year’ and ‘rising CEO star’ categories. Recent awards achieved under my leadership include: ‘Global Positive Impact Community Project of the Year’ July 2021 at the Stroeous Awards, as well as ‘Best Non-Profit Response, Helping Local Communities and the World During COVID-19’ at the Golden Bridge Awards 2021; Silver Globee® Winner: Notts County Foundation, Nottingham, UK for establishing a covid testing centre.

As a CEO I have C suite and strategic business level leadership experience. Over my career he has supervised countless colleges and university students and professional colleagues to focus on:
- Utilising the power of sport and physical activity on positive mental health and increased personal wellbeing
- Core Values and personal leadership
- Change management – supporting teams and individuals with change
- Strategic thinking
- Positive mindset
- Solutions focused
- Community and personal development

Yes - the life coaching sessions can be delivered either online or face to face. get in touch to find out more.

As the sessions are delivered either online or outside they are definitely socially distanced and present little to no risk of passed on the virus.

I have also received my double jab of the Pfizer vaccine through the UK governments NHS vaccination programme