Kirsty Knowles

ICF Certified Coach

Location: South West

Kirsty Knowles serves as a facilitator for transforming leadership approaches and workplace environments to achieve impactful, future-ready results, believing in the simultaneous growth of individuals and organizations. Her innovative philosophy centers on human "Being-ness," cultivating environments rich in connection, trust, and meaningful relationships that empower individuals to identify priorities and drive change effectively. Kirsty combines a deeply compassionate heart with skillful, empathetic challenges. Her extensive experience spans one-on-one, group, and team coaching, delivered in person, online, or outdoors. She also offers coach mentoring, education, facilitation, consultancy, and business leadership, accumulating decades of support across diverse sectors including education, corporate, healthcare (NHS), charities, technology, and small to medium enterprises. Holding dual accreditations at the PCC Level 2 from the ICF and Senior Practitioner Coach from EMCC Global, Kirsty expertly guides clients toward sustainable shifts in mindset and behavior. Her humanistic perspective, combined with integrated, evidence-based methodologies, promotes collaborative learning to foster inclusive communities and positive stakeholder engagement. She maintains a broad perspective while remaining keenly attuned to specific needs and contexts. Through her dynamic and intuitive approach, infused with a sense of play, Kirsty empowers committed progress. Ensuring the highest standards of ethical practice and quality, Kirsty is dedicated to continuous professional development through first-rate training, ongoing supervision, and mentoring. Her commitment is further evidenced by two Distinctions from Henley Business School for her postgraduate degrees in Executive Coaching and Coaching for Behavioural Change. She has also contributed to research in areas such as the impact of outdoor coaching, menopause and change, and compassionate self-awareness. Kirsty's expertise in coaching leaders and fostering coaching cultures to redesign outdated practices is highlighted in the bestselling book, "Breaking Barriers: Transformational Leadership Stories from Pioneering Women and Men Inspiring Leadership," where she shares her insights. She has also authored numerous articles on leadership and culture. As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, her thought leadership offers novel perspectives, encouraging a pivot in thinking and inspiring deep reflection. Her background as a Headteacher, coupled with cross-cultural experiences and ongoing studies, enriches Kirsty's comprehensive professional profile.

Specialties

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