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In this week's blog, we are catching up with one of our inspirational graduates, Charlotte Lawson. Charlotte’s path into coaching began during her university years and has grown into a powerful mission to support high-achieving perfectionists. Her story is one of courage, curiosity, and commitment to personal growth and helping others thrive.

Building her Coaching Conversation with Sharon Lawton (The Coaching Academy’s Head of Training) during International Coaching Week earlier this year, Katherine Holdstock reflects on how her own personal journey from living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to completing ultra-marathons around the world, mirrors key coaching principles. In this blog, she shares personal insights and lessons that connect endurance, mindset, and the power of coaching.

In this week’s blog, we’re catching up with Coaching Academy graduate coach, Karen Bransgrove. With a background as a driving instructor and a passion for continuous professional development, Karen’s journey into coaching was sparked by industry changes that demanded a new approach to teaching. What followed was a transformative path that not only reshaped her career but also empowered others to grow through coaching. Now, with a growing interest in supporting individuals over 60 in the workplace, Karen is expanding her mission to help people navigate change, stay motivated, and feel valued in every stage of their career.