Fiona is a qualified Life Coach with over 20 years’ experience and co-founder of Shine Coaching. Since joining forces with Lian in 2016, she has helped shape Shine’s mission to support men in understanding, navigating, and transforming anger into resilience, clarity, and emotional strength.

Motivated by a deep desire to help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives, Fiona has supported individuals in a wide range of settings including substance misuse services, suicide prevention, adult education, antenatal support, and self-defence training.

She is passionate about showing men that anger, often misunderstood and feared, can become a powerful source of knowledge and growth when approached with curiosity instead of avoidance or overwhelm. Her coaching blends simple, practical techniques with deeper reflective work to help clients improve relationships, communication, and emotional regulation.

Outside of Shine, Fiona values spending time with family and friends, baking, learning new crafts like crochet, and embracing outdoor winter swimming with Lian.

Lian is the co-founder and Operations Director of Shine Coaching, where she leads programme development, community partnerships, and strategic growth. She is passionate about social change and ensuring that Shine delivers meaningful, sustainable support to individuals, families, and organisations.

With a background in youth work and extensive experience across public and third-sector roles, Lian specialises in Personal Development & Growth, Confidence Building, Self-Esteem, Mindset Shifting, Emotional Resilience, Hypnotherapy, and IEMT. She is committed to raising awareness of men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and anger-related issues.

A certified Life Coach, Lian blends coaching techniques with motivational strategies to empower clients to break through barriers, achieve meaningful goals, and create lasting positive change. Her collaborative approach ensures Shine remains innovative and client-focused.

Outside of her work at Shine, Lian enjoys walking and outdoor swimming with Fiona, always embracing the wellbeing benefits of nature and community.

Stacy joined Shine Coaching in 2020 after qualifying as a Health & Life Coach in 2017. Having experienced first-hand the benefits of coaching for emotional regulation, stress, anxiety, health issues, and challenging work environments, Stacy is passionate about supporting others to experience similar transformation.

Her health coaching expertise brings additional value to clients seeking to create healthier habits and lifestyle changes alongside emotional growth. Stacy is also a certified Nature & Health Facilitator, Learning & Development Practitioner, and is currently training to become a Yoga Teacher,continuously expanding the tools she brings to her practice.

At Shine, Stacy offers 1:1 coaching, runs webinars, and designs training courses to support our client community through a variety of learning approaches. She is committed to empowering others with practical tools, self-awareness, and positive lifestyle shifts.

In her free time, Stacy enjoys running, walking, painting, spending time with family and friends, and balancing her wellbeing routines with a growing yoga practice.

Jan is a devoted coach, leadership & culture facilitator, trainer, and Mental Health First Aider with over 25 years’ experience supporting people through life’s challenges. Her solutions-focused approach empowers clients to build resilience, strengthen self-belief, and take confident steps toward meaningful, lasting change.

Warm, adaptable, and deeply supportive, Jan tailors her approach to each individual, using a range of tools to help clients develop emotional awareness, make considered decisions, and reframe challenges with clarity and confidence. She helps individuals uncover root causes, overcome insecurities, and move forward with hope and purpose.

A Fellow of the AfC and Member of the CIPD, Jan has extensive experience in employment law, people development, career planning, relationship challenges and team culture across private and non-profit sectors.

Outside of coaching, Jan cherishes time with her family, enjoys cruising, and adores her spirited Dachshunds, who she happily admits have her wrapped around their little paws.

Hayley has been a qualified Hypnotherapist since 2007 and EMDR Therapist since 2008, specialising in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing. She joined Shine in 2020 and brings a compassionate, grounded, and trauma-informed approach to supporting clients in emotional regulation and recovery.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Hayley has completed training in Breathwork Coaching, Mindfulness, and is currently completing an Advanced Psychotherapy qualification. Her dedication ensures clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic tools and tailored support.

With a background in corporate estate agency as a Sales and Lettings Manager, Hayley understands the pressures of high-demand working environments and the impact they can have on wellbeing. She combines her professional experience with natural empathy to help clients manage stress, cultivate calm, and feel emotions safely.

Beyond work, Hayley enjoys spending time with family and friends and values wellbeing as a daily practice.

Gill joined Shine Coaching in 2021, inspired by the impactful community-focused work supporting men with anger and emotional wellbeing. With over 20 years’ experience working across public, charity, and housing sectors, she integrates coaching into both organisational support and community empowerment.

She is a qualified coach and Mental Health First Aider with extensive experience helping individuals overcome life-limiting behaviours, build confidence, and achieve personal goals. Gill believes strongly that everyone has the power to change, and she uses proven techniques to help clients overcome obstacles and unlock their potential.

Gill is also committed to supporting workplace mental health and offers Mental Health First Aid support to organisations without in-house provision.Outside of coaching, Gill enjoys spending time with family, walking her dogs, and exploring new food experiences.

Eva is an Accredited Coach with the Association for Coaching and has over 18 years’ experience in Executive and Life Coaching. An NLP Practitioner, Coaching Supervisor, Psychodynamic Counsellor and registered Social Worker, she brings a rich blend of therapeutic and coaching skills to support emotional growth and meaningful change.

Eva works in a solution-focused and relational way, creating a safe space for individuals to build confidence, develop clarity, and take positive steps toward their goals. Her approach empowers clients to unlock their potential and thrive in both personal and professional contexts.

With a background in charity leadership, Eva has worked with national and international organisations supporting individuals facing homelessness, involvement in the criminal justice system, substance misuse, family challenges, disability, and mental health issues. She is deeply driven to help people flourish regardless of circumstances or background.

Outside of work, Eva enjoys travelling, meeting new people, and has recently taken up improv acting, embracing the creativity, challenge, and joy it brings.

Sarah is a qualified coach with a strong passion for helping men understand and manage their anger, making her a great fit for the Shine team.

She is a Chartered Manager and Mental Health First Aider, with over 20 years’ experience in public sector leadership and environmental regulation. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to developing individuals and teams by recognising their unique strengths, valuing difference, and cultivating inclusive environments where people can thrive.

Sarah brings this ethos to her coaching practice, grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, adapt, and create positive change in their lives. She offers a safe, supportive space for reflection, empowering individuals to identify and move forwards with confidence and clarity. Using a range of tools and techniques, Sarah’s approach helps clients develop emotional intelligence, uncover limiting beliefs and behaviours, reframe challenges, and make sustainable progress toward meaningful change.

Outside of work, she enjoys having fun with family and friends, being outdoors in nature, exploring new ideas, and connecting with people through shared curiosity and a love of learning and growth.