I’m Denise Cruse
Career coach for determined women, who just want to love what they do!
I am extremely passionate about supporting women to have rewarding and fulfilling careers whilst also having time and energy to enjoy their family and look after themselves too.
It’s really not too much to ask.
I'm so glad you are here.
I’m going to guess that you’ve been trying the “just keep going” strategy for a while now, but it’s starting to run out of steam.
It’s time to make a change, or burnout could become a real possibility.
I know how you feel. I’ve been where you are now.
My back story.
Before coaching I had a long and for the most part “successful” corporate career. Over the years I experienced the the good, the bad, and the awful. As a working mum, I was fiercely determined to prove I could handle it all, and never one to disappoint, I went all the way to burnout.
Trust me, you do not want to go there. It’s completely the opposite of fun.
Looking back with hindsight, a lot of home truths and some serious self reflection, I could see where it all went off track. My story, unfortunately, is not an uncommon one. We are trying to work within a system and a society that was not designed with us in mind.
But, even though the corporate world absolutely needs to change and society’s expectations really need resetting, there was so much that was in my control, so much that I could have influenced, if only I could have seen the reality of my situation and the role that I was playing within it.
I needed greater self awareness, I needed to prioritise my own wellbeing and resilience, I needed to protect my boundaries and frankly I needed to question what I was doing it all for anyway, what did I actually want from my career and what really was important to me.
My mission.
My mission is to help other amazing women who find themselves in the same position. Creating a supportive space where you can explore your reality and work on gaining the confidence & clarity that you need, to make the changes, that will make the difference for you.
You deserve to have a fulfilling and rewarding career. More than ever before, you need a career that lights your passion, fills you up with energy and respects your time.
A place where you can be totally happy being you.
You have more power, more control and more options than you think.
Some slightly interesting facts.
In the spirit of complete disclosure, here are some things you might like to know about me before you decide if you’d like to get in touch and explore working together.
- Originally from Ireland, near the beautiful north coast, I lived in London for a while but I’ve finally settled in Cambridge, which feels just right (although it could do with a beach).
- I live with my husband, our two girls and our dog Charlie (who, given the time he spends curled up in my office is starting to fancy himself as my business partner).
- I worked in marketing for a telecoms giant for over 20 years. You could say “it’s good to talk” has been the theme of my career!
- I have always been completely fascinated by people and the mind. What makes us who we are, drives us to do the things we do and stops us from doing the things we don't.
- It would be fair to say, I have a book buying problem. I love reading anything and everything in the search for greater awareness and understanding of how we humans work.
- I'm a qualified coach with a Diploma from Animas, one of the UK’s top coaching schools, accredited by the three leading professional coaching associations (ICF, AC & EMCC).
- I’m also a fully certified member of the International Coaching Federation (Associate Certified Coach), and I abide by their code of ethics. So you're in very safe hands.
- Finally, I’m never far from a cup of tea! So, if you ever fancy a virtual cuppa, or even a catch up in Cambridge, just let me know.