Cathy Kirk Development

07/03/2025

Research conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) showed that 57% of respondents would do almost anything to avoid a difficult conversation, while a study by coaching and training specialist Braveley showed that 53% of employees handle “toxic” situations by simply ignoring them.

Difficult conversations, when handled properly, can lead to growth, understanding, and stronger relationships within the workplace.

🤝 If you find yourself struggling with these challenging discussions, you're not alone. I support my clients to navigate these conversations with confidence and empathy, understanding what might be happening in the brain of both the feedback giver and the receiver.

If you wish to understand how to deal with these types of conversations and transform your workplace dynamics, then just reach out. Let's turn those difficult discussions into opportunities for positive change!

03/12/2024

29/11/2024

Are you struggling for gift ideas this holiday season?

🎆 A new year is a time of resolutions, fresh starts, ‘new year, new me’ mantras!

So how about giving someone the gift of transformation, achievement, and freedom with a personal development coaching session? 💡

🏅 Empower your friends and family members to tackle those challenges at home or at work, make informed decisions, and set realistic, achievable goals.

🏆 Help them turn their aspirations into actionable steps and support them to follow through on the commitments they make to themselves!

Drop me a message at [email protected] to find out more!

28/11/2024

Thank you to all of my incredible clients who take the time to write a testimonial. It truly makes my day!

06/11/2024

Have you ever thought about working with a coach but you are not sure how they could help?

Maybe it is time to embrace the transformative power of coaching and unlock your true potential - as one of my amazing clients wrote in a testimonial ‘Meaningful change starts here’.

Contact me to arrange a free 30-minute discovery call to find out more [email protected]

31/10/2024

Hey everyone!

✨ Did you know that your mind is a magnet? ✨

Ever wondered why you suddenly notice more red cars after you have decided that you want to buy one? That is the Reticular Activating System (RAS) at work!

The RAS is part of a powerful network in our brain that filters information and highlights what's important to us. Those red cars have always been there; our brain was just filtering them out as they weren't important to us before.

If we repeatedly focus on the things that are not going well in our lives, then our brain will filter in information to confirm those thoughts and may filter out the good stuff!

We can train our brain to notice more of the good things in life and show us more evidence of them 🧲💭.

Harness the power of your mind and see what incredible things you can draw into your life!

Let me know how it goes!

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16/10/2024

Hi everyone. Thanks for following along!

14/10/2024

Welcome to Cathy Kirk Development. A place of self-discovery, growth, motivation, and empowerment. A place to safely discuss any challenges you face and be supported and guided to overcome them.

I am a learning professional and coach with over 20 years experience of developing and coaching leaders, managers, and individuals at all levels. I have a passion for helping people to understand themselves and others, empowering them to get the best out of their interactions both at work and at home.

Since I left my L&D Director role in 2024, I have had the opportunity to work with the most amazing coaching clients, supporting them to navigate challenges such as work-related stress & overwhelm, menopause, confidence crashes, overcoming limiting beliefs, career planning, handling difficult conversations, improving relationships with clients, stepping up to leadership, managing performance and much, much more!

I would be delighted to work with you, or your teams, to support you to overcome the challenges that life presents and provide you with guidance and tools to help you move forward with clarity, strength and purpose.

Contact me at [email protected] or drop me a message and we can set up a free discovery call.