Kelly Challis
Kelly Challis
Coaching Bio
Kelly offers coaching to support changes both in the workplace and life. Drawing on a background in education, professional development and systems thinking, she brings a depth of contextual understanding that is particularly valuable for those working in complex organisations. Kelly believes change rarely happens in isolation. It happens within relationships and systems. She works to build coaching relationships grounded in trust, curiosity and collaboration.
Coaching Experience
Kelly has been coaching for the last 18 months and is a level 5 qualified coach working with individuals and teams across education and organisations. Her experience spans career transitions, workplace challenges and leadership development. As a systemic coach, Kelly attends not only to the individual but to the wider context in which they operate.
Career Experience
Kelly has worked in several educational settings as a teaching assistant, teacher and leader. She has spent time as a SENCo and more recently in educational consultancy for a charity supporting schools to develop their literacy offer. As a qualified dyslexia assessor she offers assessment as well as training in dyslexia awareness and currently leads a team of SpLD assessors for a health care company.
Coaching Qualifications
Level 5 Coaching Qualification
Coaching with Kelly has been a transformational process for me. Kelly provides a highly psychologically safe space, and sessions are wholly centred on my goals. Kelly asks intelligent, thought-provoking questions and has supported and empowered me to develop a range of strategies that are meaningful, making a world of difference to me. Words can’t express how much I have valued the coaching sessions; I highly recommend Kelly as a coach.
Claire Greenfield, Clinical Senior Team Lead
I have been attending life coaching with Kelly for several months now and the impact she has made on my work and personal life has been really powerful. She is incredibly easy to talk to, always creating a safe, non judgmental space to talk and express your thoughts. Her coaching is caring, constructive and measurable. Kelly provides valuable space and time to focus on challenges and find direction. Whether major life stressors or simply a better organised schedule, I always leave feeling clearer, calmer and more resilient.
Donna Bingham, Operations Manager
I’m truly grateful for the guidance and support I have received from Kelly. She listens with care and helps me reflect, find solutions, and embrace my worth and values. Kelly’s coaching has been empowering and transformative. I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly to anyone seeking personal growth.
Jane Tipple, Psycho-Ed Practitioner