Melinda Beckett-Hughes

If you are choosing a coach, their personal style and 'chemistry' fit is probably more important than anything else and it's best to guage this in a personal meeting, but it's also true that the best relationships are based on shared values and I offer mine as one way to get to know me....

My personal ethics underpin and motivate my COACHING AND CONSULTING work - I believe iIn putting Values into Action in line with the principles of F M C G:

Having FUN – enjoying great relationships with clients and colleagues, working, learning and laughing together

Making MONEY – delivering real commercial value for our clients and for ourselves

Creating CHANGE – facilitating positive change for both organisations and individuals

Doing GOOD - acting with integrity, going the extra mile to help and putting back into the community through the Ayuda Foundation (formerly the Portland International Charitable Trust)

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I am currently offering Manchester Professionals members the opportunity to 'win' two hours' coaching with me followed by 6 months on half fees, by way of an introduction. If you or one of your own clients would be interested in more details on how to apply, please visit www.genuinelyhelpful.com/melinda-the-mentor or use the form above to get in touch.

Expertise

EXECUTIVE COACH AND BUSINESS MENTOR with around 30 years' experience with special interest in developing entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. Melinda has a fascinating personal story and a successful track record in HR, Change Management and OD which has focused especially on the Retail sector, with executive clients from some of the UK's best known brands, including ASDA and George, M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco (One Stop), Matalan, TK MAXX, Wickes, B&Q, Big Food Group and Mamas & Papas. Expertise has also been in financial services, professional services and food/drink.

You can read what some her clients have said about her at www.beckett-hughes.com/testimonials

Melinda - "I would be delighted to offer my experience and insight to Companies, Directors and Business Owners across the region. I'm always happy to talk over opportunities informally and to discuss challenges. I am also interested in reciprocal partnerships with other HR professionals who may be able to benefit from my specific experience.

I also offer LIFESTYLE AND TRANSITION COACHING/COUNSELLING FOR SERIOUSLY STRESSED PEOPLE. My other business entity, ww.lifeturnaround.com offers holistic support for those at the point of meltdown. 'Checking out' of your life for a week or so can sometimes prevent a more serious crash, so if you, or a colleague for whom you are concerned. is feeling the strain and would welcome an alternative to traditional rehabilitation centres, get in touch for a confidential chat as I woudl love to help if I can."
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A linguist by first training with an early career as technical translator, tour operator then media buyer for an advertising and design agency, Melinda 'fell into' HR consultancy 30 years ago and became a director of a recruitment firm which floated on the then USM when she was 30. She bought out Portland International from a larger consulting group in 1991 and grew it in different stages and guises since then ultimately working up to main board plc level as board coach and mentor, with a focus on delivering values-based culture change and development.

In addition to her core businesses, Portland International Consultants Ltd (corporate consulting), LifeTurnaound Ltd ('intensive care for the seriously stressed') and Genuinely Helpful People Ltd (SME and lifestyle coaching - see www.GenuinelyHelpful.com) Melinda has other creative ideas and concept businesses waiting to be launched when she has the time and the money including writing the book!

BA (Hons) European Studies (French and German) - Bath University 1980 RSA Diploma (French) MA Counselling - Manchester University 1997 Chartered Fellow CIPD Level B Psychometric Assessment (British Psychological Society) Coach University Graduate, licensed to deliver CCU 'Coaching Clinic' The Values Centre - qualified to Advanced Level to administer Corp Tools values assessments Certified Behavioural Analyst (TTI) Hay McBer - qualified to admister MSQ and OSI

CIPD (Fellow)
IOD (Member)
BAC (Member of Counselling at Work group)
RSA (Fellow)
BPS (Level B Psychometric Assessment)

Personal development and change
Global networking for the greater good
Gym and swimming
Cooking and entertaining
Christian and charitable activities
Pets! (and kids :)