b'EMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE,VETERINARY WOMAN CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGEACHIEVE & LEAD TOGETHER We see people and their value beyondthat its possible for them too. We believe everyone gets toWe dont get taught the power of having a good self their job titles, and post nominals -create their own definition of success, and ultimately, a liferelationship when we are young, when in fact its this that is the so we never lead with our own. Youthat aligns with that (and it will look different for everyone,foundation for every area of our lives.We are so passionate, can read more about our coachingbecause we are all unique).because we know that what we do works, we know that it is qualifications, training (includingWhat motivated you to want to change things?highly evidenced, and most importantly, people tell us, and certifications, accreditations, MastersWe see so many incredible humans not feeling good enough,others, how valuable it is to them. degrees and more) on our website if you want to see them. We believe everyoneand telling themselves Ill feel good enough when, should be evidence-based andwhich leads to constantly seeking an answer outside ofWe have never tried to fit in - instead weve qualified, its not really a USP anymore,themselves. Having both been through our own challenges and it should be a prerequisite. experiencing this, being part of group coaching programmesproudly stood out, even when its gone againstWe have worked with a numberwas transformational for us both individually, and led to usthe norm.of graduate schemes, and we aretraining and diversifying into coaching. passionate about supporting a new generation of vets to have the tools theyHow have you encouraged other people to get on board need to create a sustainable, fulfillingwith your ideas? path in the profession, however thatWe know our craft inside out, and embody everything that we looks for them. teach. People can feel that when they meet us. We have beenIn 2023 we celebrated being shortlisteddescribed as the kindest people in vet med, and we hear this for Manchester Entrepreneurialagain and again. We extend kindness to everyone we meet, Initiative of The Year, and Katie winningand also to ourselves (anyone who has worked with us knows the RCVS Inspiration Award. At Vetwe talk about self-compassion a lot). We speak authentically, Empowered we have expanded now,we are open and honest about our own struggles, and were with support coaches and a wholealso not afraid to do things differently! team! We are so excited to be featured as Veterinary Woman Champions forIt has been about building good relationships, which weChange. do naturally and easily (we are both describe ourselves asa people person - when we go out together everythingtakes twice as long, because we stop and chat with everyone we meet!)What are the biggest challenges you have encountered in this journey and how have you overcome them? When we started, we were a start-up among many well-established businesses. We didnt wait to create a website, get funding, or map out a 12-month plan - we knew that we could support people with the skills we had, so we got started straight away - filling up and starting the first wave of the signature programme in less than eight weeks. We got clear on our unique selling point (USP) as coaches 54www.veterinarywoman.co.uk'