Hello, I am Fiona Porter, a Finding Your Voice Coach. I specialise in coaching and mentoring women in business and the emergency services to find their voice so that they can be heard and make a difference.
With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and coaching, I have coached many women, both in business and the emergency services, who have lost their confidence along the way, which has resulted in not getting the recognition they deserve, missing out on progression opportunities, or at worst driven to quit because no other options feel possible.
I have always supported others, especially women, to develop their confidence and find their voice. My ‘Finding Your Voice’ workshops grew out of my own experience of lacking in self-confidence, not believing in myself and playing it small, that I wasn’t enough, not to mention imposter syndrome! I have come to learn that listening to my inner voice, believing in myself, is key to identifying what’s important and what I want to achieve in my life and going out and getting it!
I am a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and trained with the world-class coaching school, Barefoot Coaching, gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching from Chester University.
I am an EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 practitioner, providing EQ assessments to support people in developing their emotional intelligence.
I am accredited to deliver ILM qualifications in Leadership & Management and Coaching & Mentoring.
I volunteer with EMCC UK and a lead coordinator for the EMCC UK Mentoring Special Interest Group. I am also part of the panel that reviews the EMCC UK Mentoring Programme.
I am proud to be a Trustee on the Board of Broxtowe Women’s Project, a charity that supports women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Collaborations…
Yvonne Devereux
Yvonne Devereux is a leadership coach with 20 years of experience in leadership training and mentoring across various levels, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table. Her expertise lies in empowering female leaders, drawing from extensive background in fashion retail and more recently within the fire service working to support female development and foster male allyship.
Yvonne’s business mission is to “be the change you wish to see, your passion is your power.” This philosophy drives everything she does, inspiring individuals to harness their passion and transform it into powerful leadership. Her work stems from her own personal journey and seeing the power that can be created by investing in yourself.
Yvonne specialises in supporting individuals with self-development as well as aspiring and existing leaders through personalised coaching sessions. Her focus is on self-leadership and personal development to reach your full potential. You can’t effectively lead others until you can lead yourself.
Client feedback highlights the transformative impact of self-awareness in their lives. The empowerment and motivation that follows help them achieve their potential, which is incredibly rewarding.
Yvonne is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), having trained with Optimus Coach Academy. Also a member of the Chartered Management Institute.