Ep 12: Choosing The Path That Lights You Up, with Pam Cottman

This week’s guest is Pam Cottman, a resilience coach, trainer, speaker and a mum of two boys. Pam tells the story of how she rose to become a school assistant headteacher, with a specific focus upon the personal and professional development of young people, her colleagues and her teams through teaching, mentoring and coaching. A passionate believer in unlocking untapped potential, Pam set up her own business in 2018 and is now an ICF accredited coach supporting individuals, schools and organisations to reach their potential by building resilience. During our conversation, we touch upon; - Her pastoral role in her career in education - How going back to school after maternity leave was a real turning point - How friends noticed before she did that she’d lost her sparkle - Her observation that noticing what you do for yourself has an impact on those around you - How a coaching taster course she signed up for ‘felt like home’ - Her joy in giving people the time, space & focus they need - Guidance for you if you’re not sure which way you’re heading right now - The importance of choosing a pathway that ‘lights you up!’ Of course I asked Pam to share the toughest & best things about working for herself … listen to hear her wonderful answers! Connect with Pam: Website https://pamcottman.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pamcottman/ Resilient Women Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/231010054480969 Connect with Jo: If you are interested in support to grow your business and confidence, learn more here: https://howdoesshedoit.life/group-and-one-to-one/ Join us at one of my upcoming virtual networking events: https://howdoesshedoit.life/networking/ Connect with me on my website How DOES She Do it?!: https://howdoesshedoit.life/ Follow me on Instagram to continue the conversation and get updates about the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesshedoitlife/ Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howdoesshedoitlife/

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Jo Ferrone explores finding a gentle balance in both business and life because, as she says “being kind to ourselves is our superpower”. In a world where women are told they can do everything, Jo believes we can indeed do anything but trying to do it all often leads to overwhelm, burnout & health problems. Jo is excited to support women on their business journey with her uniquely holistic and empathetic approach and welcomes a range of expert guests who bring both wisdom & inspiration in equal measure.