Chris Billinge

ICF Certified Coach

Location: South West

Chris Billinge brings a wealth of experience to his coaching practice, having worked with a diverse clientele. His past and present clients include senior professionals such as directors, senior managers, and clinicians within the healthcare industry, as well as their counterparts in the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. He has also extended his expertise to organizations including charities, self-employed individuals, social enterprises, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). *“Insightful, thoughtful and encouraging, the approach was excellent.”* Dr Darren Moore, Senior GP Partner With over two decades of leadership experience gained at FTSE 100 financial services firms, Chris has been a dedicated coach since 1991. More recently, he contributed to the management of the Lake District National Park, serving as a minister-appointed Member of the Authority. He also spearheaded and trained the team responsible for the creation of the award-winning Woolwich Openplan banking service. *"As a Coach he has walked his talk. Highly recommended.”* John Cumming, Manager of Proposals (Pharmaceuticals) Chris holds several professional credentials, including the International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC) qualification and Certified NLP European Coach status. He is also an accredited Myers Briggs practitioner and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurers. Additionally, Chris possesses the Mountain Leaders Award, offering clients the unique opportunity to incorporate a coaching session amidst inspiring natural landscapes as part of their program. *"The coaching was of enormous value in making sense of a complex role and managing the stresses that go with that.”* Ian Young, Locality Manager, NHS Trust Residing in the Lake District with his wife Ruth, Chris is an avid walker in the UK's National Parks. In his free time, he actively volunteers as an expedition assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. **Areas of Expertise:** Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, Leadership Development, Career Management. For inquiries, please contact Chris at 01900 821456 or via email at chris@designing-futures.com.

Specialties

• Mentor
• Supervisor
• South West
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication Problems
• Relationship Issues
• Anxiety & Overwhelm