Jill Watson
What do you do?
I run workshops on individual and employee wellbeing. I also teach yoga and I trained as a coach with The Coach House, Bec Development’s coaching and coach training arm. I’m super-keen on helping people connect more deeply with themselves and with the work they are doing.
How do you do it?
I can be challenging, practical and fun, depending on the needs of the individual. I work with the whole person and include movement, breath and way of being. I weave the practices of gratitude, compassion and positive psychology into my work, as well as some clean language, to help people lay a really strong foundation from which to set goals and move through life with ease.
What are your areas of specialism?
I am particularly focused on health and wellbeing, blending Eastern and Western approaches to deepen the relationship with the body, breath, mind, emotions and purpose. If we take care of these elements we can live and work with a lot of heart and happiness, and deal with life’s challenges in a really sustainable way.
I am fascinated by deep, transformational work and healing, which includes how to handle anxiety and stress and how to build resilience and experience positive states. I also specialise in women’s health, using yoga therapy for support around menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, menopause.
Who have you worked with?
I have delivered coaching and wellbeing workshops for John Lewis, Accenture, PWC, Lonely Planet, ITV and Macmillan publishing. I have led yoga, meditation and mindfulness classes in boardrooms and classrooms; from those in their early careers to senior leaders, from women dealing with the transitions of pregnancy, to men looking to change thinking styles and gain more confidence.
Why I love what I do
Because it’s the best job in the world! Helping other humans uncover little bits of themselves, whether through coaching or yoga, is an absolute delight, and I know from working with inspirational coaches and teachers myself that this work can leave a lasting impression on peoples lives. It completely energises me and challenges me to be self-aware and always open to learn more about myself and others.