Women making a difference

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Anne Gadsden

Anne is enjoying her 2nd career which although it sounds very different actually grew out of her first. The longer Anne worked with people the more convinced she was about the importance of good quality communication which enhanced understanding and empowered…

Mary Galbraith

Mary has taken part in the eight-session business development course, run in conjunction with Truro and Penwith College through ESF Convergence funding, which assisted female entrepreneurs in the county with company turnovers in excess of £100,000, to further her own…

Jo Galer

Born and bred in sunny Plymouth, I had a fantastic childhood surrounded by yummy food. Luckily I also had a passion for Swimming so worked off the yummy food in the pool doing hours and hours of training trying to…

Alexis Gandlau-White

I am a qualified CRA. Through my company, AGW Associates, I provide freelance servicesto the pharmaceutical industry, helping to set up, monitor and complete clinical trials. I'm experienced in trials on healthy humans and in those with a diseases, with a…

Wendy Gannaway

Wendy Gannaway is a qualified Training Consultant, accredited NLP Practitioner and expert in accelerated learning. Clients benefit from her uniquely engaging style gained from a background in the performing arts. She developed her passion for building people potential following a…

Denise Gannon

I set up Craft Arena in 2006 to provide embroidery and textile art supplies to artists and embroiderers including materials and items I use in my own work. Prior to this, I spent 5 or so years designing websites and worked…

Julia Gant

I joined LighterLife as a consultant in 2007, after a career in music. I felt I had accomplished all I wanted to as a professional musician, and was looking for a new career in which I could help people make…

Monica Garbutt

Following 20 years experience in a wide range of senior HR roles across a number of sectors I took the decision to establish my own HR Consultancy. I began my career in the Motor Industry before moving on to further senior…

Carol Gardner

Chartered Accountant Whether you are self-employed or a limited company I am happy to help you with preparing business accounts, VAT Returns, payroll services and tax returns. I offer a free initial consultation. For further information and an informal discussion of your circumstances…

Kassia Gardner

I spent 10 years climbing the corporate ladder with a career in marketing that covered most business sectors including manufacturing, retail, public sector, utilities company and an accountancy organisation. Following the birth of my second child I decided I needed to…

Kathryn Gardner

Sitting in my stark, serviced office at the beginning of February 2009 with nothing but a laptop and a mug of (instant)coffee, panic overcame me. So I hadn't been happy in my last job, but was giving up a stable income…

Michelle Gardner

I have been making floral items for well over 30 years, my first ever sale came when I was 9 years old in my mothers florist, as always there are left over flower heads and they were always great fun…

Paula Gardner

Paula has been running her own PR company since 1991, and turned to working with small businesses and entrepreneurs in 2002 when she decided that she wanted to work with young passionate businesses that found it difficult to afford the…

Rowan Gardner

Rowan Gardner has 18 years experience of working in commercial roles in the biotechnology and life science industry. As Head of Corporate Communications for Oxford Molecular Group she executed the company's investor communications activities in support of the Group's listing…

Debbie Garner

I am a mum to 5 with ages ranging from 17 yrs to 2 yrs, it was while pregnant I found it a struggle to find maternity clothes I liked and could afford and so Dressing 4 Two was born

Mary Garnham

I enjoy talking to businesses and finding out how they work, and how I can help to increase their profits. If they are successful from my efforts it will invariably mean that I will be successful too. I think that…

Helen Garrett

Helen Garrett BA ACA CTA Email Address: helen.garrett@wheelers-accountants.co.uk Helen joined Wheelers during her university days when she worked part-time in the accounts department. After graduation, she joined full-time as a trainee chartered accountant, qualifying in 2003. She was appointed as a…

Sophie Garrett

Before setting up www.yours2share.com, Sophie was a business analyst and IT project manager with Accenture and has a marketing and engineering background. As a result of the experience gained with yours2share, Sophie has also joined up with Caroline Rust to…

Linda Garrould

Until starting my own business, I worked in IT for 11 years. Part of this time was at Eversheds as a Software Developer and latterly at Howes Percival Solicitors as an IT Manager. I decided I needed a new challenge…

Sue Gascoyne

Colchester-based mother of two young children, Sue Gascoyne, creator of Playscope resources, scooped a coveted award at the internationally respected British Female Inventors and innovators Award in Cardiff in March. Sue was one of only 40 female inventors to receive…

Kate Gaskin

For over 20 years I was a Police officer in London. Having left the public sector I was looking for a business that would fulfil my entrepreneurial talent, but, would also fit around the demands of family life. I went into this…

Sabine Gaszow

born in East Germany, moved to England in 2001 trained miller qualified engineer for food technology worked in a bank for ten years worked in a bakery with people with special needs course…

Sheila Gates

I have a BA Hons in Graphic Design, nearly 40 years in industry (mostly in central London) and including 10 years experience as a college lecturer/manager. I also have an NVQ5 in Management.

Ruth Gawthorpe

I am Ruth - the owner of The Change Directors. A business that provides HR and change management expertise to companies who want to improve and grow their business and make their organisation more effective. It's all about your people. I've…

Stefania Giangregorio

As a Complementary & Alternative Therapies Practitioner with professional qualifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine (which includes acupuncture, herbal remedies, nutritional therapy, cupping, moxibustion and qigong); as well as hypnotherapy, NLP (neurolinguistic programming) and massage therapy, Stefania has the distinct advantage…

Sheena Giblett

I am an experienced Primary School Teacher, specialising in early Years. I am currently on the short term pathway to achieving the EYPS Status. Having taken a short break and teaching part-time after the births of my 3 children (3,7 and…

AnneMarie Gilbert

My thirst for all things print and design came from my work experience whilst at school. I was fortunate enough to work in the summer holidays for the same company and never looked back. After starting an Art Foundation Course,…

Debbie Gilbert

I lost 7 stone over 10 years and was initially trained by a national weight loss company I then qualified in diet and nutrition and started my own business in 2001, Herts Slimming. I also co founded a UK network…

Jan Gilbert

Hi, I'm Jan Gilbert, a freelance journalist, presenter, and voiceover artist. jangilbert.co.uk Voiceover Artist: Whether you're looking for the perfect voice for a corporate video, advert, or educational DVD, listen to my SHOWREEL: …

Beverley Gilder

I graduated from Dundee University in 1978 and worked in Financial Services for many years in different roles. I qualified as a Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute in 1982. In 1992 I left the sector after having been made…

Caroline Giles

Caroline Giles - DipDM Caroline Giles Ã± has spent over 20 years working within marketing and operations and has a very good understanding of communication mediums. She spent five years with British Steel in Corporate Communications. Then five years with MCA…

Pauline Giles

One thing Pauline is good at is thinking outside the box. Her charity was founded in June 2011, and its first event made a whopping £7,000 and set the ball rolling. Previously a pub landlady and before that Area Business Manager for…

Simone Gilks

Having lived and worked in Cambridge for over 18 years and brought up 4 children, I can truly understand the meaning of ''MULTI TASKING''. My goal is to realise my potential by establishing a truly ethical and approachable business that grows…

Anna Gill

Born in 1973, attended Norwich High School in Norfolk. I worked for a local accountancy firm followed by a Top 20 in Norwich before joining PwC (in pre-merger guise of Coopers & Lybrand)as a Tax Consultant. Worked for PwC(/C&L) from 1997-2002, before…

Jane Gill

I have been working as a colour cosmetic chemist for 16 years, working of many high street branded cosmetics and more recently developing a more exclusive cosmetic range for a very prestigious cosmetic company. I have wanted to set up on…

Sara Gill

I have 11 years experience in administration at all levels, working as both PA and Office Manager as well as contracting my services out to a large Government organisation via a previous Limited Company. I joined the Army as a Military…

Lucy Gilmour

With over 17 years experience in Recruitment, I began my career as an administrator working for an IT Executive Search and Selection company in Central London. I was then offered the opportunity to become a Recruitment Consultant and literally started…

Julie Gingell

Organised For Life was founded in 2006 by Julie Gingell, a professional organiser with over 20 years experience in research and information management including business and competitor intelligence, project management and event management in a variety of industries. Julie Gingell, also…

Julia Girling

As JGC, Marketing & PR I provide support to many small and medium size businesses, helping them to raise awareness and generate revenue though a range of marketing initiatives. I am a marketing and PR professional with over 20 years…

Pamela Givens

Social Media consultant www.TwitterFacebookBlogs.com Does your business need improve its online presence? My social media consultancy can help you: * Create an online presence and social media strategy * Understand how to effectively use Facebook and Twitter as part of your overall marketing…

Sue Glenton

Sue Glenton is a Professional Career Coach originally from Yorkshire but now settled in Suffolk. She coaches groups and one-to-one offering support to enable people to create and build the life they want to live. Sue has been involved in the Service…

Emma Godfrey

Papercrafting has always been a passion ... and I've always dreamed of opening my own shop. This dream finally came true in November 2006. I've had to make sacrifices to start my own business, including selling my house and moving back…

Elaine Gold

Some further background: prior to starting Life Enhanced, myself and my partner Dave, set up People are Possible Ltd, our focus on individual and organisational freedom - we continue to work with a network of associates committed to similar values. Before…

Sue Gold

I am an experienced Freelance Project Director specialising in live event logistics and operations. Over the past fifteen years I have been involved in an exciting mix of international live events, conferences, meetings, galas, charity events and roadshows across a wide…

Cheryl Golding

Having spent the majority of my working career at senior management levels in sales and human resources, regularly working long and unsocial hours to meet corporate demands, I made a life-changing decision to set my own business up in 2003…

Jacqueline Goldsmith

Having worked in the corporate world for a number of years, I decided it was time to follow my heart and re-train in a subject that I was genuinely passionate about. I studied Garden Design at the English Gardening School,…

Linda Goldsmith

I'm at a turning point in my life and have lots of business ideas but I'm not sure how to make it all happen. At present, I'm doing lots of research and hopefully in the future my dream of being…

Nikki Goldup

The Founding Members Nikki Goldup-Ã±is currently completing and MPhil in Arts and Culture in Education at Cambridge University. Formerly the Head of Art at The Perse School for Girls (1998-Ã±2008) she now teaches on a freelance basis and produces collections of…

ANITA GOMEZ

Personal Profile: MS ANITA GOMEZ Ms Anita Gomez has Over 10 years of experience dealing with funding bodies, partners and customers. Effective in managing, evaluating and reviewing projects and liaising with main government funding bodies for contracts and variation to…

Valerie Gommon

Qualification Valerie is a Registered Midwife, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a member of Royal College of Midwives, Independent Midwives Association, Association of Radical Midwives and Association for Improvements in Maternity Services. She also holds a BA (Hons)…

Sue Goodchild

Once upon a time.... many years ago a little girl of three wanted to make clothes for her dollies. So her mother bought her a miniature sewing machine. The desire became a passion... soon she was making cloths for herself…

Jacinta Goode

Having grown up in Norwich I went to university in London. When I came back to live in Norfolk I worked for only 4 months before getting ME. I discovered and learned to use The Lightning Process to take back…

Emma Gooderham

I took over the running of Allies Computing Ltd, a family run and owned business, in March 2007. Previously I was the Sales & Marketing Manager and have worked at Allies Computing since 2002. Before Allies Computing I worked in the…

Margaret Goodyear

I have personally used homeopathy for myself and my family for over 30 years. I have been practising it professionally since I graduated as a Licentiate of the College of Homeopathy, London in 1991. Since then I have built up…

Joanne Gordon

Joanne Gordon has worked in administration for over 20 years. For 12 of these Joanne worked in senior positions managing administrative staff in large public organisations. Her goal has always been to provide a quality service and maintain the highest…

Rebecca Gordon

Today, I am a Life Coach, Educator and Trainer, but it hasn’t always been that way. At its worst, life has been traumatic, with degrees of stress, anxiety, unknowingness, dissatisfaction and powerlessness in which I have experienced sadness and depression. Three…

Roz Gordon

My photographic work has appeared in calendars, books, magazines, websites and promotional material, and I have a collection of pictures used by the British Tourist Board library. I have a large collection of pictures on subjects from countryside, British and…

Ruth Gordon

I started entertaining for friends and family back in 1998 as Benni the clown, this was to build up my confidence that had been shattered brutally at school. I was working as a nanny at the time caring for 5 children…

Corrina Gordon-Barnes

I trained with the Coach Training Institute (CTI), one of the first to be accredited by the International Coach Federation. I hold the credentials of Certified Professional Coactive Coach (CPCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC). I live in Cambridge with my…

Karen Goss

30 years old, 2 children, well 3 if you count hubby! l live yoga, l love any kind of holistic thearpy, music, walks in the woods, and chilling with my family.

Janine Goulding

Janine Goulding has worked in the IT Business for over 25 years. She has been an Analyst/Programmer for a majortity of this time. For the past 6 years she has been an accredited IT Trainer. She has a passion for…

Joy Gower

At the age of fifty, I had lost confidence, was out of work, and thought I was unemployable. I did some voluntary work for HMP Norwich and it was whilst there, talking to the inmates that I realised I wanted to…

Elaine Grace

Elaine has experience of working with disabled children and adults. She also has management experience. Having lived in Suffolk for over 15 years, Elaine has a good local knowledge, and feels that running this business allows her to both utilise…

Jill Graham

I am an energy healer, light touch reflexologist, holistic life coach, emotional connection facilitator, intuitive tarot reader and offer spiritual guidance. My aim is to help you reconnect with your inner being, your true self. As we “grow up” most…

Marie Grand

As KC Grand I am an author of supernatural gangland thrillers. Under my other pen name of Marie Koates-Catchpole, I plan to write for the mainstream market, to provide an extra income. As a novelist and short story writer I…

Anita Grant

I live in England in a small village 45 minutes north of London. British-Born-Canadian-Made- Caribbean-former-Techie- Geek of 7 years, educated in Canada. Lived in Spain for 4 years, speak 2 languages fluently & IÃm engaged to the most wonderful man.

Tara Grant

With over 12 years work experience, in a number of Bluechip companies including Ernst & Young and Cap Gemini. In roles including PA, Administrator, Office Manager and Account Co-ordinator.

Wendy Grant

My two greatest passions in life are photography and people so I'm really fortunate to be able to combine both. I believe that my fine art background gives a special edge to my work and adds a layer of…

Jean Grant-Nelson

Jeanni is creator and director of “Visual Awareness Ltd”, an art event company which runs art classes and courses. It also organises charity, school, college and team building days with groups of up to 150 students in locations such as…

Bev Gray

I took early retirement at the grand old age of 40!! After nearly 20 years of nursing, the last 12 years of which I was a hospice nurse, I was quite happy to potter about but, as time went past,…

Frankie Gray

I was trained by the world famous Norland College. Having had a very successful career as a nanny, in 2004 I decided to start a premier agency for nannies: Harmony at Home was born! I now have two delightful boys, and,…

Julie Gray

Julie studied Music and German at Oxford Brookes University and then studied for a Diploma fron the Royal College of Music with Elizabeth Robson. She now studies with Janice Chapman and works with coaches such as Phillip Thomas, David Drummond,…

Sharon Gray

I qualified in Reflexology back in 1999 with Association of Reflexologists Diploma. I have since gained further specialist training in the Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth aspect of reflexology. Hot Stone Therapy is a more recent qualification, but one that I really…

Susannah Gray

I started the comapny in July 2006 and was joined by the other director, Des in March 2007.

Leona Gray-Mason

I started Recycle2shop because I wanted to make a difference, to make a good living and to run my own show. I always knew that I would work in the recycling industry. I find my work endlessly fascinating, stimulating and…

Michele Green

My background is nursing! Having qualified as a nurse I moved into sales of neurosurgical and anaesthetic products with companies like Johnson & Johnson before meeting my husband. On leaving the medical sector I started in the steel industry supporting my…

Suzy Green

Aloe Vera Purity was founded in 2005 by myself, Suzy Green. Aloe Vera is a well established product, there are many companies offering distribution, however Aloe Vera Purity offers a personally tailored shopping experience. I offer all my customers the…

Tracy Green

I completed my degree in Sociology/Criminology in 2007. I enjoyed researching so much that I decided that this was something that I wanted to do on a full time basis. Prior to my degree I worked in retail for 18 years…

Anne Green-Armytage

Anne Green-Armytage is a freelance garden photographer and feature writer. Her work is published regularly in books and magazines. She is a member of the Garden Writers' Guild and the Garden PhotographersÃ Association. Anne started taking photographs at the age of…

Beth Greenaway

Beth's health has been the inspiration for her own dedication to being the best she can be physically. She said: "I wasn't a sporty type at school but I was blessed to have parents who encouraged me to try different sports,…

Sara Greenfield

My previous career was as a property lawyer, acting for developers. I became a partner in a top 100 firm when I was 3 years qualified and built up my own specialist team. When I qualified I was one of…

Sarah Greenhalgh

Sarah Greenhalgh founder of Pressures of Life diversified into teaching in 1997 firstly with short courses to treat friends and family. Conditions the students were keen to treat included helping with stress-related infertility and enuresis (bedwetting in children). Response from…

Maria Greenhill

Garden Designer, Maria Greenhill is professionally qualified and experienced. She trained full time at Oxford College of Garden Design and attained the prestigious merit level award for the postgraduate diploma in landscape design.

Sam Greenley

Two years I was reaching a point when many things in my life felt like they were not aligned. I had a well paid job, happy family life and good friends. However there was something missing and there was an…

Bel Greenwood

Freelance Journalist and scriptwriter: I have worked for print media: Time Out(London), D Donna of La Repubblica, Il Manifesto, Avvenimento and trade publications such as Lloyd's List, International Freighting Weekly and Flight International. Most recent journalistic work was for Wavelength Films. Sponsored…

Linda Gregory

I am a Life Coach who has been involved in Personal Development since 1999, and I have been coaching clients since 2005. I trained with the Coaching Academy, the UKÃs top training company, and I have also completed events and…

Sally Gregory

With over 12 years experience as a trainer and coach, my passion is assisting adults with their development whether that be in a coaching or training capacity. I have enjoyed a career with a mixture of interesting work and have loved…

Cheryl Greyson

Chartered Marketer with 14 years experience delivering marketing research, events, marketing communications and marketing education. Previous experience working for The Economist, IPC Media and Forbes Inc in media and marketing roles. Currently teaches for The Marketers' Forum, London and previously London Metropolitan…

Hanne Grice

Hanne Grice dog expert and author, BA hons, Dip, HRADL. Hanne works with all sorts of dogs, from chihuahua's to pit bulls. She has helped dogs with all sorts of problems from pulling on the lead and insecurity to aggression and…

Amanda Griffiths

Amanda is currently the sales manager of the 4 star St Michael's Hotel and Spa, Falmouth. Amanda has an inbuilt business accumen, which initially comes from her entrepreneurial parents. I guess there's a real debate for the nature/nurture theory with this…

Claire Griffiths

I am preparing a setting for a new Steiner initiative in Hessett, near Bury St Edmunds. There will be two options; a Parent & Child Group for parents with children 0-3yrs, and a Kindergarten for children 3-6/7yrs. I hope to…

Jackie Griffiths

Senior Copywriter at Freelance Copy UK www.freelance-copy.co.uk

Kate Griffiths

Kate is the founding director of Coaching4fulfilment. Like Audrey Hepburn before her, she believes that "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed." With over 15 years experience working in the private, public and…

Tina Griffiths

A holistic life coach who has chosen to work with people who companion dogs, to positively enhance and create their mutually benefical relationship, aiming at improving the quality of that relationship and that of those who come into direct contact…

Victoria Griffiths

University wasn't for me and I wanted to get my hands "dirty", so after taking A-levels, I went to Chelmsford College to study Business Administration. I started my career as a P.A to the Managing Director for a computer company in…

Dina Groden

I am a Health and Safety Consultant fully qualified to Grad/IOSH status with the Institute of Safety and Health. I have worked for BT since 1990 as a Quality Manager and as a Health and Safety auditor/consultant. I have recently…

Susan Grossey

I have worked in the anti-money laundering field for over ten years. Through Thinking about Crime Limited, a dedicated anti-money laundering consultancy, my services include the provision of anti-money laundering training to staff and Money Laundering Reporting Officers, the reviewing…

Isabelle Grote

I am Police checked, fully qualified through the International Therapy Education Council (I.T.E.C.) and the Asklepios Katharina-Schroth-Klinik, and a member of the Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists (International) as well as a qualified Yoga teacher. I try to make our own herbal…

Jan Grover

Before becoming an independent consultant I worked in a number of schools as a teacher, head of department and deputy head for 27 years. As a senior manager in schools I have used coaching to help teachers to improve their…

Sue Guerrieri

I came up with the idea of SugaPlum after a very stressful shopping trip to my local shopping centre looking for that first all important bra for my then 13 year daughter. I realise there was a real lack of choice…

Gabriella Guglielminotti Trivel

She was born in Italy, she studied English, French, German and Arabic at the University of Turin, her home city, specialising in interpreting and tourism. She travelled around Europe, Asia, Africa and America. She first became acquainted with the holistic…

Julie Gulliver

A variety of reasons contributed to me taking the decision to start my own business: strike a better work/home balance have more control over my work use my experience and abilities to their full potential Of course running…

Peta Jane Gulliver

Peta Jane . . . Has a wealth of experience, over a 25 year period, in the field of healing and natural living. She is the mother of three young adults. Peta Jane qualified in Shamanic Healing and Soul Retrieval…

Amanda Gummer

I founded FUNdamentals in 2004 after having had 2 children. I currently work part time but am building up the business as the children get older. Although I am a sole trader, I have a wide range of experts with…

Geraldine Gunner

HND qualified Upholstery Teacher offering Courses at various venues throughout England. Upholstery and Soft Furnishings Services. Specialising in sourcing antique furniture and completely re-upholstering them traditionally in the fabric of the client's choice.

Pam Gurney

SO WHY DID I CHOOSE XANGO? The number of people running their own home based business has increased considerably for a number of years now. I realised there is no such thing as a job for life anymore and I decided…

Muriel Gutu

As an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics,my aim is to supply people with high quality cosmetics from a reputable company. I also offer the mary kay business opportunity to those who are interested in achieving financial independence .…

Christine Guy-Clarke

Christine is passionate about helping businesses to grow and qualified as a business coach in 2005. Her background is sales marketing, account and sales management and business owner. She quickly identifies the areas needing immediate help and introduces practical and workable…

Sally Guyer

Former Publicity Officer of Cambridge Cycling Campaign.

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