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Louise Smart BA (Hons)  ITEC  IGPP

RESUME

A specialist in stress management in the corporate arena with experience of training and coaching senior executives as well as staff at all levels to optimise performance and achievement. A private practitioner who treats referrals for stress from psychiatrists, doctors and company doctors .

Key skills include

bulletpersonal development and emotional intelligence training
bulletinspiring authentic positive communication among groups and individuals
bulletsensitive listening skills
bulletunderstanding work and personal stress in groups and individuals
bulletidentifying and coaching towards optimum lasting solutions
bulletbuilding relationships through expert interpersonal skills
bulletimpacting the bottom line by improving communications, performance and  reducing absenteeism
bulletwriting articles on stress
bulletspecialist advisor in stress to media
bulletdirect experience and marketing knowledge of spa industry


Transferable skills
bullethighly developed interpersonal skills- diplomacy, confidentiality, negotiation
bulletcapacity to build relationships and overcome conflict between people
bulletability to understand, listen, guide, motivate and inspire
bulletability to work with individuals and teams with sensitivity, awareness   
bullethumour and enthusiasm
bulletcreative thinking and problem solving
bulletinspiring confidence
bulletself motivation
bulletwriting, promotional and media experience
bulletkeen aesthetic awareness of space, shape and form - (theatrical training)




                                        CAREER HISTORY

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Le Sport and La Source sister Spas , West Indies  1993 - 1994
. implemented stress management at the opening of La Source - October 1993
. assisted management and training of 20 new staff in spa treatments
. devised and delivered individual and group stress management programmes

Independent consultant to Pueblo Menorqin Spa - Menorca 1994
. wrote spa treatment programme glossary for English clientele
. advised and consulted on spa development

Stress Management Unit at London Bridge Hospital 1994 - 1999
. treated corporate referrals for stress sent by senior consultant psychiatrist, Dr Anthony Fry.

Opened private practice in Central London
. seeing referrals from doctors and psychiatrists and self referrals for stress

Corporate training and coaching  1996 - 2004
wrote and presented tailored programmes for groups and individuals at;
D J Freeman Solicitors
Nottingham Law School, Managing Partners' MBA Programme
NEXT PLC- senior executives
National Express
HSBC
AVIVA
Scotland Yard
Working Links
Barbican School for Girls
Corporate Coaching Ltd
Maine Tucker
Richmond Events- Communication Directors and Retail Forum

Listed with Legal and Educational Training Group - 2001

Central Law Training Ltd 1997 - 2001
.wrote and presented stress management course to lawyers as part of in-house training and to the public sector

Spa Health Specialists 2000 - 2002
. consulted and advised clients on the best spa for stress, medical and  
  recreational needs
. organised international travel arrangements and all bookings
. liaised with overseas spa medical directors on treatment programmes
. wrote press releases and specialist inserts for brochure
. raised company profile with PR projects, advertising and web development

Emotional-Detox 2000 - 2004
. established and practiced Emotional-Detox, listed as a best therapy and coach in Harpers and Queen 2003

Media 1994 - 2004
. contributed to and wrote articles for Practice Management (Law Journal), Positive Health, Healthy, Holistic Health, Red, Daily Express, Time Out , Evening Standard, Daily Mail, Sunday Mail, Independent ,Times, Herešs Health ,Top Sante, Bella, Bride, Harpers and Queen and Spa World.

Radio - 2003
. wrote preparatory "Stressmas"  PR material for Cohn and Wolfe for their client Royal Mail. Represented Royal Mail on 10 different radio stations.

Previous Career - 1980 -1990
Trained  and worked as a dancer and dance teacher as member of International Association of Teachers of Dance.

                                       EDUCATION

International Therapy Examination Council- 1991
. qualified in anatomy, physiology and holistic massage

International Guild of Professional Practitioners - 1991
. qualified  and insured as practitioner in Stress Management  

Laban Centre, Goldsmiths College, University of London 1978 - 1981
. Ba Hons Degree (2:1) and Diploma in Dance Theatre and Movement Study

St Clarešs School for Girls, Penzance, Cornwall: 1970 - 1975
Penzance Girls Grammar School: 1975 - 1976
Kingšs College Taunton: 1976- 1978

Personal details
Interests include dancing, swimming, reading, Pilates, arts.

   
 

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