About Me

Hello!

My name's Sean and I'm an experienced copywriter, as well as business, career and project coach.

You can find my company Defining Chapter at www.definingchapter.com, and another initiative I run called Coaching Through Crises at coachingthroughcrises.org.

Prior to founding these, I worked for the UK's highest-rated business coaching brand, SEVEN, where I helped people create a life and the career they truly love.

My experience

I'm 39 now, but throughout my 20s and early 30s I struggled with immense anxiety about my life and career direction. I explored the issue in therapy, hypnotherapy, support groups, public speaking classes, and even in writing circles, but it was with coaching that I finally found an exciting way forward.

Since then, I have worked as a copywriter for Oxford University Press and ETH Zurich, and have founded three businesses, working with people across the globe on career, business, and project building.

My Ideal Client

I love to work with people intent on creating meaningful freelance careers, businesses, charities, and even artistic projects.

As a general principle, I only work with those who are ready to create a profound shift in life and in the work they do.

If this is you, I'm here to help you create your own "Defining Chapter", to explore what it is you love, who you want to be, and what you want to experience in, and give back to, the world.

How I do it

As a coach, mentor, and professional writer, I like to use a combination of one-to-one verbal coaching and conversation, strategic planning models, mentoring, and the occasional exercise or written task.

With that said, my principle concern is always to check in with you first about where you're at and what you need in terms of my support (this is something we can explore if/when we meet!).

I'm here and qualified to help with any/all of the following:

- Business coaching
- Life coaching
- Relationships (business or personal)
- Difficult conversations / Conflict
- Confidence building
- Self-esteem
- Anxiety
- Public speaking fear
- CV writing
- Cover letter writing
- Mission statements
- Copywriting
- Creative writing
- Creative brainstorming
- Team building
- Project building
- Project management
- Career change / transferable skills
- Personal narrative building

My offer

If you think you'd benefit from career, life, or writing coaching, I'm more than happy to offer you FREE 1.5 hour coaching session.

All the sessions I offer are 100% confidential, there for you to use in your own time, to begin outlining an ambitious plan for radical change in your life, career, business, or creativity.

What do other people come to coaching for?

People come to coaching sessions with their own unique experience(s). So I'm always interested in the fine details of your experience.

That said, some of the most common issues people need coaching for are: anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, procrastination, fear of failure, relationship or family issues, a difficult friendship, career progression, lacking a sense of purpose, wanting to undertake an artistic project, excessive technology usage, lack of routine, goal-setting, financial ambitions, conflict management, etc.

What to do now

If you like, you can book straight in for a session with me here: https://calendly.com/definingchapter/1-5-hour-one-to-one-coaching-clone

Or if you'd prefer, please feel free to send me an email at: help@definingchapter.com

Please make sure you tell me - in a sentence or two - what you're struggling with or what you'd like to achieve, as this will help me prepare for our session together.

What Qualifies Me?

I have an ICF accredited training in transformational coaching from Animas coaching institute.

I have also trained with Positive Intelligence, and am currently undertaking a CPD with Oxford University in Existential Coaching.

Bonus Offering

As a professional writer, I also offer mentorship in written skills, to help you with anything from CVs to poems, from manifestos to marketing emails, from brand slogans to short stories, from screenplays to novels.

As a copywriter, my clients have included publishers, political institutes, educational platforms, Thai food restaurants, shoe manufacturers, voucher companies, etc., etc., etc.

My professional writing qualifications include a 1st Class BA in Creative Writing from Kent University, a Distinction grade MA in Comparative Literature, a Diploma in Screenwriting with MetFilm/Ealing Studios, the completion of a 6-month screenwriter training with ScriptWriters and Co., and the completion of a 6-month training as a novel writer with Curtis Brown Literary Agency. I have been teaching creative and therapeutic writing workshops for 8+ years.

What other people say about me

TESTIMONIALS:

“I came to Sean as I was feeling overwhelmed with the sheer number of creative projects I wanted to do, all at once - I felt scattered and had trouble focusing on any one thing for long enough to progress. They helped me define my main goals, work out the source of my chronic procrastination, and as result I have already started taking action, achieving small goals that are stepping stones to the larger ones. Working with Sean has helped me find the clarity and confidence that I need to progress after years of feeling stuck.”

Catherine (videographer)

“Sean coached me through a creative project that helped me to re-assess the direction of my life at a time when I was undecided just where I was going. In terms of outcomes it proved to be a turning point in my life which would never have come about without his compassionate, professional input.”

Michael Giddings (consultant)

“I have worked with Sean on two different occasions. Both times, Sean supported me with knowledge, clarity, kindness, and the right dose of humor. With his coaching, I was able to solve inner and outer conflict, rethink my approach to technology and writing, and restructure my working life, which improved my performance immensely. I highly recommend working with them.”

Sabine

(poet & journalist & public speaker)

"Working with Sean, I was able to quickly develop some elegant and engaging website copy for the academic/policy institute that I run. In addition, I was helped to refine my ideas for a TED talk application, and to embark upon the next stages of my professional journey with greater clarity. I would highly recommend them to anyone!"

Govinda

(academic, founder, & public speaker)

"Sean helped me and my colleagues through the process of creating and refining content for a series of ESL textbooks - the motivation and creative input he inspired in our team led to the project being a huge success. highly recommended!"

Chris T

(publisher)

“I’ve worked with Sean on several occasions, and continue to do so. His quick, intuitive mind and strong, yet gentle presence have helped me achieve clarity and insights I don’t think I’d have got to so quickly on my own (if at all!). I know Sean as a writer, too, and when he applies his strong narrative instinct to formulating exactly the right coaching question for you at just the right moment, the results can be very powerful, helping you get over hurdles in your Hero’s Journey you didn’t even know were there…”

John

(business owner)

“I came to Sean as I was feeling overwhelmed with the sheer number of creative projects I wanted to do, all at once - I felt scattered and had trouble focusing on any one thing for long enough to progress. They helped me define my main goals, work out the source of my chronic procrastination, and as result I have already started taking action, achieving small goals that are stepping stones to the larger ones. Working with Sean has helped me find the clarity and confidence that I need to progress after years of feeling stuck.”

Catherine (videographer)

Specialism

Project management. Project building. Business building. Personal Branding. Life Direction, Career Progress, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Creative Block.

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Keywords

Business, Anxiety, Creativity, Communication, Personal Progress, Wellbeing, Self Confidence