My name is Maureen Brettell, BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH. Specialist Leader in Behaviour and Attendance. I am the Director of Good Gift Coaching and Education Services and a certified Leadership Coach with the Association For Coaching .
I am an inclusion specialist, having spent 21 years leading in Specialist Schools and provisions that work with young people with social emotional and mental health needs, often manifesting as challenging behaviours and as a headteacher have successfully led a number of schools through periods of challenge and change, including leading schools placed in special measures prior to my arrival. This has given me a wealth of experience and expertise not just in an education context, but also in transferrable leadership skills
I am passionate about using coaching as a means of creating spaces at the leadership table for those faces and voices which have not historically been represented for a variety of reasons. I work both directly with members of marginalised groups, and with organisations and leaders keen to actively include talented and resourceful leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
My work with clients centres on overcoming imposter syndrome, addressing limiting beliefs and establishing your leadership purpose.
The ethos at Good Gift is ‘Empower Your Future Self’. In coaching I use a variety of approaches to help clients find their own answers, overcome obstacles and achieve their own goals. This enables clients to build confidence, work through challenges and sets them on the path to success.
About ‘Good Gift’.
The name ‘Good Gift’ derives from the Greek word ‘Eudora’, which was the name of my much-missed mother. Having Eudora as a mum gave me the natural gift of being a great empathetic listener, and this forms the basis of my leadership skillset. I firmly believe the best gift we can give ourselves and others is the ability to use our strengths to make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others. Accessing our offer of coaching will enable you to ‘Empower Your Future Selves’.
Testimonial
Working with Maureen as my leadership coach has been a transformative experience. As an aspiring Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member in education, I have faced numerous challenges, but since crossing paths with Maureen, I have felt a renewed sense of purpose, confidence, and clarity in my professional growth. She has an incredible ability to connect deeply with my experiences, making me feel truly seen and heard. Maureen’s empathetic approach and genuine understanding of the complexities I face—both as a leader and as a person of colour—have been invaluable. She has helped me realise that my thoughts, concerns, and actions are not only valid but are essential to my journey as a leader.
Maureen’s personal insights and shared experiences have also allowed me to navigate the often challenging dynamics of the workplace with greater resilience and authenticity. Her support has empowered me to embrace my unique perspective and to see my struggles not as barriers, but as strengths that shape my leadership. I am making more professional strides and personal growth than I ever thought possible in such a short time, and I attribute so much of that progress to Maureen’s guidance. She has a remarkable gift for coaching and an even greater gift for understanding people. I am incredibly grateful for her support and cannot recommend her highly enough. Every aspiring leader needs a Maureen!
-Susan Phung
Contact
Email: info@goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com
Website: https://www.goodgiftcoachingandeducation.com
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