Cheryl Thornton
Coach for new women leaders and organisations
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentWomen in leadershipTransitions and new rolesTeam performanceLeadership and team buildingConfidence and self-esteemWork-life balance |
| Works with | Women, Executives, Managers and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | CIPD Level 7 (MCIPD); ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring; Emotions Coaching Practitioner; Mental Health First Aider; EMCC accreditation pending |
| Practice | Cheryl Thornton Consultancy & Coaching |
Cheryl Thornton is a business and confidence coach who helps new women leaders find clarity and focus. She spent more than 20 years in HR roles before starting her own consultancy and coaching business in January 2022. She coaches women in their first 3 months of a leadership role, and those working toward one. She also runs team training and HR partnerships. She led an influencing workshop for the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre.
What Cheryl helps with
Cheryl helps women leaders who feel they have no time to think or focus. She also works with people who feel stuck or find it hard to speak up.
- Finding clarity and knowing what to focus on for the most impact
- Making time to think as a new leader
- Succeeding in the first 3 months of a leadership role
- Working toward a leadership role
- Speaking up with confidence
- Holding boundaries when time feels short
- Challenging limiting beliefs
- Supporting a fast-growing leadership team
Who Cheryl works with
Cheryl works with new women leaders and women aiming for leadership roles. Her listed client groups also include directors, founders, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, C-suite leaders, women in STEM and teams. She also supports organisations with training and HR partnerships.
How Cheryl works
Cheryl starts by learning what the problem is, how the client experiences it, what change they want and why it matters. She asks questions that get past the surface to find why a client feels stuck. She helps clients identify their values, challenge limiting beliefs and set goals. She offers 1:1 coaching and mentoring, plus training and workshops such as The Art of Influencing, which uses the Wheel of Influencing.
Background and qualifications
Cheryl worked in HR for 20 years, mostly in small and medium organisations. She enjoyed coaching new women leaders most, so she started her own consultancy and coaching business in January 2022. She finished the ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring course in 2021. She is qualified to CIPD Level 7 and is an Emotions Coaching Practitioner. She is a trained Mental Health First Aider. She is accredited to provide personality profiles and training. Her EMCC accreditation is pending.
Cheryl Thornton pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 coaching and mentoring
- Training and HR partnerships
- Workshops for organisations
Cheryl Thornton reviews
The CoachVouch take
A coach with 20 years in HR who focuses on women in their first 3 months of a leadership role.
Best for new women leaders who want more clarity, focus and time to think.
Common questions
How much does Cheryl Thornton charge?
Coaching with Cheryl runs $110 to $200 an hour. Message Cheryl from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cheryl Thornton help with?
Cheryl Thornton helps with finding clarity and knowing what to focus on for the most impact, making time to think as a new leader, succeeding in the first 3 months of a leadership role and working toward a leadership role.
Is Cheryl Thornton certified?
Cheryl Thornton lists: CIPD Level 7 (MCIPD); ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring; Emotions Coaching Practitioner; Mental Health First Aider; EMCC accreditation pending.
Does Cheryl Thornton work with organisations as well as individuals?
Yes. She offers 1:1 coaching and mentoring, plus training and HR partnerships for organisations. She has run workshops and supported leadership teams.
How do I contact Cheryl Thornton?
Send Cheryl a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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