Biography
Claire has more than 18 years’ experience of design, facilitation, coaching and consultancy in the private and public sectors. She is passionate about helping people fulfil their potential. Her training and facilitation style is engaging, inclusive and relaxed. Her coaching style is challenging yet supportive; she develops rapport, builds connection and forms trust very quickly and skilfully uses powerful questions to help her clients at all levels.
Claire founded Claire Thomas Consulting Ltd in 2016 after many years’ experience gained designing and delivering bespoke learning solutions as a Learning and Development Consultant and Talent Specialist for Capita and PA Consulting Group – a global consulting firm.
Her UK public sector clients include the Ministry of Justice and the Serious Fraud Office.
Her recent private sector clients include Sky, HSBC, The London Clinic and Smarter Networking.
Claire is accredited to use Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI), Belbin and WAVE and Lumina Spark. She has a Practitioners Diploma in Executive Coaching (an ICF accredited programme), a Certificate in Management and is BPS Level A and B qualified.
Claire lives in Wimbledon, London and plays competitive netball in the gaps between developing her business and caring for her two girls.
Testimonials
"Claire has been working with one of my sales managers for a number of weeks now and the positive changes have been great.
My manager is more confident, creative with his time and his guidance and communication with other staff members is a lot more positive. Claire has really lifted his leadership skills resulting in a more productive office.
Thanks Claire!"
"Claire is an exceptional coach, talent developer, facilitator and trainer both at an individual level and within diverse groups/ teams.
She shows empathy and is non-judgemental and personable, which quickly builds rapport and wins the trust of the people she is training and coaching. She is a great listener and asks challenging questions that allow her to understand others' drivers and needs; this helps them see possibilities and feel motivated enough to make plans and follow through with these to achieve their career aspirations.
Claire uses her deep theoretical knowledge of psychometric tools and training/facilitation techniques to inspire and develop individuals and teams, as well as shaping organisational policies and processes around talent management.
I have had the privilege of working with Claire first-hand at PA and now look forward to exploring new opportunities with her beyond PA"
Director at CambridgeIQ & Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Haydn Green Institute
"Claire has coached me from the beginning of my career as an intern at PA to the present day. I have drawn on Claire's expertise throughout my career but more so at key points, for example when aiming for promotion or taking more strategic career decisions.
Not only does Claire have the expertise to guide somebody through working life, her character and personality is allows her to deal with difficult situations in the most appropriate way.
Claire has guided me through these key turning points whilst at PA and I will continue to draw on her skills in the future."
"I have been fortunate enough to have been coached by Claire and the sessions with her helped me to make informed decisions about career progression. Claire is a skilled coach who understands the mechanisms of a wide range of tools and tailors her approach to use the right ones for your needs. Claire is personable and gifted; she intuitively knows what to ask you to really get to the heart of the decision making process. Claire takes the time to understand all of the factors that influence your decision making, which is extremely important to arrive at the appropriate way forward. Taking the time to follow up after completion of the sessions shows Claire’s professionalism and genuine interest in being a part of your journey."
"Claire successfully completed a number of Associate assignments for RED DOOR TRAINING at The London Clinic.
Before working on assignments Claire wanted a full briefing on content and who was attending course. All feedback was of the highest standard and delegates enjoyed her approach to learning and facilitation.
The client was satisfied and would happily have Claire return to complete further assignments. Thank you Claire, well done."
Sean Randell
Talent Development Director