Courage 2 Lead

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I have been partnering with Cathy Howell since 2011 and also work with a close network of experienced credentialed coaches who share a broad experience in HR and global leadership, and a deep expertise in transformational coaching. Further bios are available on request.

Hazel Chapman

BA MCIPD PCC

Hazel Chapman

“Life shrinks or expands according to ones courage”

Anais Anin

I offer one2one executive coaching, Leadership Team coaching, programme and workshop orchestration and education, and supervision for coaches and people professionals. My approach aims to be both catalytic and pragmatic, supporting you to embrace challenge, whilst building your capability and courage to inspire and lead others through positive change.
In 2010 I transitioned from a successful career in HR Leadership to found Courage2Lead, a small team of coaches with deep experience in HR, global leadership and transformational coaching. In addition, I am on the leadership faculty of Duke Corporate Education (globally), Emeritus Education (India), VlerickBusiness School (Belgium) and the Institute of Leadership & Management (UK).
Formerly I worked for 25 years in HR Business Partnership & Change Leadership with British Gas & SmithKline Beecham / GlaxoSmithKline where I held HR Director roles for the UK and Belgium / Luxembourg affiliates and the role of HR VP for the Global Vaccines Supply Chain, based out of Brussels.
I continue to work extensively across Europe, Americas, Middle East and Asia, and have lived in France & Belgium as well as the UK, my home country (I speak English and French). I provide leadership coaching services across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, banking and finance, engineering and aviation, consumer goods, public services, charities and professional services.
I am a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation and an accredited Coach Supervisor with the International Coaching Supervision Academy.

Hazel is based in London, UK | hazelchapman@courage2lead.com

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Cathy Howell

BSc MCIPD PCC

Cathy Howell

“It’s our choices…. that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities”

J K Rowling

Cathy is Executive Partner at Courage2Lead, working with Hazel Chapman since its foundation. Cathy is superb at coaching awareness, authenticity and courage for those who want to make a difference.

A scientist by training, Cathy’s passion for developing people led her into a career in HR with John Lewis and GlaxoSmithKline. Formerly Head of Talent Management and Talent Acquisition for the Global R&D organisation at GSK, Cathy is experienced at partnering with scientific and technical leaders, and she continues to specialise in coaching leaders with scientific, technical and academic backgrounds. Cathy has lived and worked in the US, the UK, and Belgium.

Cathy has a BSc in Biological Sciences from University of Durham and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster. She is Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. She is an experienced practitioner and facilitator of systemic constellations and somatic coaching and certified in MBTI, Prophet profiling, and The Leadership Climate Indicator.

Cathy is based in Devon, UK | cathyhowell@courage2lead.com

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