OUR PASSION
We both grew up in deprived areas of Greater Manchester and were the first in our families to go on to Further & Higher Education, which opened up opportunities for us both to enjoy exciting corporate careers in STEM organisations, rising to senior leadership positions over the course of 20+ years.
We both suffered imposter syndrome at pivotal points in our careers and it was only when we reached senior roles that we had access to transformational executive coaching. Coaching enabled us both to thrive in senior corporate roles and to find our true purpose in life: coaching others who are less fortunate.
OUR FOUNDERS
Laura Stringer and Christine Edge
OUR PURPOSE
Our shared purpose is to make coaching accessible to disadvantaged groups, especially young girls and those with challenging home situations and special educational needs. As parents of both boys and girls, and with our corporate experience in developing inclusive behaviours across cultures, we recognise that both girls and boys need to develop soft skills to create a more equitable future for all.
By investing in these skills at a young age, young people have the capacity to make a huge difference in their local communities and the wider world.
Laura
Co-founder and Change Coach
With more than 25 years of international experience in inclusive leadership, coaching and facilitation, Laura’s focus has been leading and consulting on diversity, equity and inclusion in global STEM organisations over the last decade.
Her passion is solving societal and business challenges in an inclusive way, by ensuring disadvantaged groups have a seat at the table.
Christine
Co-founder and Change Coach
With over 30 years of Corporate IT/Digital experience in both public and private sector, Christine has had a career history in delivering complex change from a team to a national perspective.
Her passion includes mentoring and running women’s networks. She transitioned to coaching to bring her passion for improvement to individuals.
ABOUT US
OUR STEERING BOARD
Alejandra Parnell
Alejandra is a passionate and empathetic individual with experience in youth work and SEND, working in a variety of settings with a wide age group of children.
As a recent graduate, completing a bachelor's degree in Business Psychology, she is eager to apply her knowledge and lived experiences to this role.
Mariam Abood
Miriam is a creative researcher interested in strategic storytelling through innovative methods including theatre-making, creative writing, and arts-based research.
She brings lived experience expertise in Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and is passionate about amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
Her work with underrepresented groups uses innovative methods to empower others and inspire meaningful change.
Katherine Rosati
Katherine is Museums Officer for Stockport Council, responsible for the iconic War Memorial Art Gallery.
She has a passion for art, culture and collaboration, and is committed to building inclusive communities across the borough.
She leads a thriving local business network for women in her spare time.
Morgan Rothwell
Morgan has recently completed an undergraduate degree in Sports coaching. He is passionate about tackling inequalities through coaching and is dedicated to representing youth voice.
Morgan brings lived experiences, alongside insights from youth networks, and a plethora of sports coaching experience in the UK and abroad.
Ruhab Dabeer
Ruhab Dabeer is a Chemical Engineering graduate looking to pivot into project management.
He brings lived experience of the challenges of transitioning from education into a new career.
He is passionate about supporting young people and brings a structured mindset, along with an interest in communication, outreach, and creating opportunities for others
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Jane Ferris
Jane is an HR professional, Executive Coach and Facilitator. A Fellow member and Lead Co-Coaching Facilitator at the Association for Coaching.
She is passionate about helping young people to find their own route to realise their full potential.
She brings strategic and critical thinking skills, operational experience, and specialises in emotional intelligence change .
Ruby Henry-Dicks
Ruby is a Multimedia Journalism graduate with an LLB in Law and a background spanning journalism, content marketing, and community storytelling.
She brings lived experience of navigating independence from age 16.
She has a passion for using communication for causes that matter such as addiction and adolescence.
Amber Keates
Amber brings a wealth of knowledge in disruptive learning, having designed school and degree curricula and scaled apprenticeship programmes.
She specialises in bridging the gap between education and employment, specifically helping women and underrepresented groups navigate careers in technology.
She has a passion to empower all learners to take risks, make the jump and realise their full potential.
Ben Michael
Ben is a Leadership Coach and Director who is passionate about helping young people to believe in themselves.
Having overcome his own challenges, he understands 'power of the mindset'.
He brings encouragement, empathy, and experience to support the ARC Mindset mission.
OUR QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
