Imagine having a personal coach who is as committed to your success as you are...
...and offers a coaching space that is calm, relaxed and focused entirely on you.
From Human Factors to
Human Flourishing
For the last 16 years I have worked as a Human Factors (HF) Consultant and know all about the highs and lows that come with the job: projects where HF is front and centre and the client 'gets HF' versus projects where HF is the proverbial 'tick in the box'. I've been there, experienced it and have the HF reports to prove it!​
(And if you're wondering what the hell Human Factors is, learn more here...)
I have had a varied and fulfilling HF career. At the back end of 2019 I was confronted with the big career question of what next? All the signs were pointing towards self-employment, which had been a long-time ambition of mine, and I knew it was a now or never moment. No regrets and all that.
More of my story...
I started my self-employed journey at the start of 2000 and founded GU6ix later that year. My first year as a solo HF professional was energising. I was thriving, confident, and full of momentum. ​But the following year, something shifted.
"Suddenly, I was overthinking everything, even my ability to do the job I'd done for 16 years"
Self-doubt crept in. I began to feel disconnected from my work and overwhelmed by the sense that something was missing. Eventually, I realised I couldn't figure it out alone and that's when I turned to coaching.
"Coaching helped me find what was missing"
Through coaching I re-discovered my confidence and uncovered a deeper truth: the part of my work that had always brought me the most joy was supporting others' growth. That had been the part of my previous role that made my heart smile.
So I trained with Barefoot Coaching and qualified as a personal and business coach. Now, alongside my HF work, I offer coaching that helps others reconnect with their clarity, confidence, and purpose.
"I'm still a work in progress; who isn't?"
I've realised that coaching isn't about changing who you are. It's about embracing your whole self - strengths, quirks and all. It's about noticing the inner chatter and learning to determine when it's both helpful and unhelpful and to respond with kindness and courage. Discovering Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC) changed everything for me, and has led to a healthier, happier, and more harmonious heart and mind. And that's what I offer to others through GU6ix.
Get to know me...
I would highly recommend the GU6ix coaching process to anyone looking for insight and progress in their own work journey, and can't think of anyone better than Shona to help you on this journey!
ALICE, SELF-EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER