Jana Kennedy

Coaching and Facilitation

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​I am a Leadership and personal development Coach, and Team Facilitator. My skill set lies in building inclusive, compassionate & courageous communities and cultures, with particular experience in; Self-awareness, Coaching & Coaching cultures, Creativity & Innovation and Courageous Conversations.

 

I am described as warm, kind, fun, non-judgemental, and flexible. My values are Compassion, Connection and Humour.

 

 Facilitating:

I have consulted with NHS Trusts, Charities, Museums &Tech Start ups. I am accredited by Affina, a brilliant data driven tool used to evaluate teams, and regularly deliver team and leadership development programmes. The focus of these is on self-awareness and clear communication.

 

Coaching:

I am a qualified Executive coach (ILM 7) working with a variety of different people on both  Professional and Personal development. I am proud to have reguarly coached within the NHS.
 

Examples of people I work with:

• Female executives and senior leaders in complex organisations.

• Creative mothers

• Early career researchers

• Small business owners

• Someone experiencing a career change

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1:1 and Group Coaching:

I offer both 1:1 and Group caoching programmes in my private practice. I am an expert in group Coaching, co running The Group Coaching Academy on facebook, and offering Group Coaching training to quaified coaches.

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegroupcoachingacademy

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Me!

I am also a mum to 1 small human, and live in South Manchester with a husband, dog and 375ish house plants!

PS Jana Rhymes with Banana!

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INCLUSION:

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Hello growing community and network!

I have been having rich and generous conversations about being explicit about the way I work, my values and inclusion policies (for want of a better phrase!). I'm having these conversations with colleagues, friends and as part of the community for The Group Coaching Academy.

As a Coach and Facilitator, I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and respected. But what does that actually mean?


Firstly I strive to recognise and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths that each person brings to 1:1 coaching or a group.

Secondly, By actively listening, believing, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and adapting my approach to meet varied needs, I aim to create a supportive space (if you know me you know I don’t offer safe spaces as we can’t guarantee what other people are bringing – that’s another post!) where everyone can learn, grow, and contribute fully.

I would say that inclusivity is at the heart of my practice, ensuring that all voices are welcomed and empowered (also for another post is: if everyone is included, who are we excluding? ).

To be clear - in my coaching and facilitation work, I am proudly:
Anti-racist
Trans inclusive
Welcoming of all religions and beliefs
Supportive of every gender identity and sexual orientation
Respectful of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Inclusive of all abilities

What I'm doing:
I am committed to creating a brave, open, and affirming space for everyone.
I am committed to continuing to learn and grow.
I want to learn to do better, and I am grateful when I have been 'called in' when I have got something wrong.

Who I am:
I am warm, direct, curious, compassionate, non-judgmental and willing to be alongside you as we poke about in the shadows.
Guiding me through all this are my core values: Community, Connection and Humour.

If these resonate with you, I’d be honoured to work together.
If not, I'm probably not the right coach or facilitator for you or your organisation.

Jana X

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