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Blazenka (Blaze) Bailey

Blazenka (Blaze) Bailey

Woking,Surrey

Summary

Professional Coach, Resilience Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and Student Counsellor with knowledge in humanistic therapy methodology, psychodynamic theory application, and cognitive behaviour therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in grief-counselling, offering compassionate support to clients navigating complex emotional challenges. Committed to advancing therapeutic practices and fostering resilience in diverse populations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Professional Coach and Managing Director

Finer Life Coaching Ltd
Woking, Surrey
09.2018 - Current


  • Improved client self-awareness by conducting insightful coaching sessions.
  • Fostered healthier life choices by creating holistic wellness programmes.
  • Cultivated stronger relationships through effective communication training.
  • Empowered clients with decision-making skills leading to confident life choices.
  • Developed personalised life strategies for enhanced wellbeing and balance.
  • Encouraged work-life balance via mindfulness practices and time management techniques.
  • Designed resilience-building exercises, enhancing personal strength under pressure.
  • Enhanced client's goal achievement with tailored action plans.
  • Advanced personal development with bespoke coaching methodologies.
  • Facilitated group workshops to encourage shared learning experiences.
  • Used therapeutic listening skills to foster an environment of trust and respect.
  • Conducted motivational seminars to inspire personal growth.

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Sustainable Forestry Management Ltd
London
01.2007 - 07.2007

Assisted Chairman/General Counsel in corporate management of Bermuda registered parent company and over 20 global subsidiaries doing business in negotiating agreements for reforestation, biofuels development and carbon credits trading

Legal Assistant

Fasken Martineau
London
11.2002 - 11.2004

Business department

Legal Assistant

Walkers
Georgetown, Grand Cayman Island
10.2001 - 11.2002

Business department

Paralegal

Fasken Martineau
Vancouver, Canada
09.1993 - 10.2001

Paralegal in business department assisting with corporate IPOs, M&As, take-overs, amalgamations, reorganizations, restructuring, financing, due diligence and various other corporate/commercial matters

Education

Level 4 Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Chrysalis
Guildford
/2023 -

Certificate - Hypnotherapy

Chrysalis
Guildford
/2023 - /2024

Certificate in Coaching -

University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education
Cambridge
/2017 - /2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Capilano University
Vancouver, Canada
/1993 - /1996

Sciences - Pre-med

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
/1990 - /1993

Skills

  • Resilience Practitioner
  • Hypnotherapist
  • Humanistic therapy methodology
  • Psychodynamic theory application
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Grief-counselling

Affiliations

  • Sailing, reading psychology, volunteering, motivational speaker

Languages

English, Croatian
Fluent

Certification

Member of:

Association for Coaching

National Hypnotherapy Society

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

Timeline

Professional Coach and Managing Director

Finer Life Coaching Ltd
09.2018 - Current

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Sustainable Forestry Management Ltd
01.2007 - 07.2007

Legal Assistant

Fasken Martineau
11.2002 - 11.2004

Legal Assistant

Walkers
10.2001 - 11.2002

Paralegal

Fasken Martineau
09.1993 - 10.2001

Level 4 Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Chrysalis
/2023 -

Certificate - Hypnotherapy

Chrysalis
/2023 - /2024

Certificate in Coaching -

University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education
/2017 - /2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Capilano University
/1993 - /1996

Sciences - Pre-med

University of British Columbia
/1990 - /1993
Blazenka (Blaze) Bailey