"Ann has opened my eyes to the need for methodology in preparing speeches and presentations in an effective way – and how to have some fun at the same time."

Ann Baldwin

Ann is an executive coach who works with directors and partners and enables others to reach that level. Her clients are key players in many different sectors including Financial, Legal, Engineering, Construction and Architectural, Health, Media, IT, Retailing, Public Sector and Charity.

She has developed and honed her coaching skills over the last twelve years, following a successful business career as a chartered accountant and in executive leadership and management roles.

As a Grant Thornton Executive, Ann was involved in many aspects of running a large business with over 200 partners and 2500 staff. Ann was responsible for partner and staff development, training, finance and IT. During her five years within the firm’s management group, she also led the development of written competencies, assessment centres for graduates, and career development programmes.

Prior to her executive role, Ann was the managing partner of Grant Thornton’s Bristol office where she was responsible for the management of the office as well as advising clients about their businesses. She was a member of the panel that selected Grant Thornton’s partners for seven years and a staff partner for thirteen years.

Qualifications and membership of professional bodies include:

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Member of the Institute of Directors
Member of the International Coach Federation
Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Founder member and former Board member of the Professional Speakers Association.