Alumni Spotlight

What can you do with a coaching qualification?

We are often asked:

What does a coach actually do?” “Is coaching a viable career?

Here you can explore the journeys of some Wise Goose alumni from a range of sectors and backgrounds. These interviews celebrate their journeys and the impact of our courses on both careers and personal growth.

Whether you’re considering training with us or simply want to learn more about our community, these stories offer an authentic glimpse into the Wise Goose experience in our graduates’ own words.

We hope their stories inspire you.

From the Foreign Office and organisational development to coaching and beyond

Glyn Botterell’s career has been guided by curiosity and care for people. Discover how Wise Goose training helped him weave coaching into a diverse portfolio and why embracing uncertainty is central to his approach … Continue reading


Blending creativity, purpose, and coaching to support writers

Julia Forster has carved out a unique niche coaching both emerging and established writers and hosting inspiring retreats in her beautiful Writers’ Cabin in Wales. Our training encourages students to develop their own authentic coaching voice, and Julia’s story is a perfect example of this in action… Continue reading


Transforming education leadership through coaching

Catherine Rees story takes us from school leadership, burnout prevention to empowering leaders and becoming a coach supervisor. She shares why she believes coaching is vital for well-being and meaningful change in today’s demanding education landscape … Continue reading