Coaching with Independent Solutions

Performance | Relationships | Wellbeing | Mental Fitness

Coaching with Independent Solutions

Performance | Relationships | Wellbeing | Mental Fitness

At Independent Solutions, our coaching approach blends positive psychology, mental fitness, and the Positive Intelligence (PQ) framework. We work with professionals and teams to create lasting transformation — helping individuals shift from surviving to thriving, from reactive to intentional, and from limitation to a more creative and expansive self.

As a professional coach with over 25 years of experience in the Life Sciences sector, We bring a unique perspective. We have sat in your seat — navigating leadership roles, managing critical projects, and meeting compliance demands in a high-stakes environment. I understand the technologies, processes, culture, shifting timelines, and relentless pressure that define this industry.

That insight matters. Coaching with someone who understands the realities of project management, leadership expectations, and the pace of change in Life Sciences creates a safe, relevant, and practical coaching experience. We don’t work in theory — we work in your reality.

Our Approach: Whole-Person Coaching for a Complex World

The demands placed on Life Sciences professionals have never been greater. Regulatory complexity, evolving technologies, and organisational change mean you’re expected to deliver more, faster, and flawlessly — often while leading diverse teams and safeguarding wellbeing.
Our coaching provides a structured space to pause, reflect, and empower yourself and your team to respond effectively.

We help you:

  • Build mental resilience and clarity under pressure
  • Navigate competing priorities without burning out
  • Shift from reactive habits to a strategic, grounded mindset
  • Strengthen leadership capability and team cohesion
  • Align wellbeing and performance so both thrive

What You Can Expect

  • Mental Fitness for Sustained Performance

    Using Positive Intelligence® tools, we help you build the mental muscles that turn stress-driven reactions into intentional responses. This creates space for better decisions, stronger relationships, and reduced mental overload.

  • Greater Clarity, Confidence, and Influence

    By uncovering the internal “saboteur” voices that drive self-doubt, perfectionism, or over-responsibility, you reconnect with your Sage self — a perspective rooted in empathy, curiosity, and clear thinking.

  • Empowered Teams and Relationships

    As self-awareness grows, you lead and collaborate differently. Teams benefit from clearer communication, improved trust, and stronger engagement — creating a culture of shared ownership and empowerment.

  • Wellbeing and Performance — Not Either/Or

    You don’t have to choose between health and results. Coaching helps integrate both, so you achieve sustainable performance while protecting energy and focus.

  • Change That Lasts

    This isn’t a one-off motivational conversation. We use evidence-based frameworks, daily mental fitness practices, and practical strategies to embed change that endures beyond coaching sessions.

The Coaching Process

Assessment & Awareness

Begin with the Saboteur Assessment — a clear view of the thought patterns and habits influencing your performance and wellbeing

Daily Mental Fitness

Incorporate Positive Intelligence practices into your routine — short, repeatable exercises that rewire your response to stress and uncertainty.

Applied Coaching

Align insight with action. We focus on your goals, real-world challenges, and the mindset and behaviours that support long-term success.

The Advantage of Industry Insight

Coaching with someone who understands project delivery, leadership pressures, technical systems, and regulatory frameworks offers more than empathy — it ensures contextual relevance. Conversations are grounded in the realities you face daily, making the process practical, efficient, and impactful.

Self
Empowerment

a stronger sense of agency, clarity, and resilience

Team
Empowerment

enhanced collaboration, communication, and trust

A Shift from Survival to Strategy

operating from creativity, not constraint

Greater Wellbeing and Performance Alignment

thriving without burnout

Client Testimonials

See What Others Are Saying

Working with Norma was a turning point for me. Through her coaching and use of Positive Intelligence, I was able to see how much inner noise was holding me back. Naming my saboteurs helped me change how I respond to challenges — I now feel more in control, more focused, and much more in tune with who I really am.

Laura T Operations Lead

Norma holds space in a way that’s hard to describe — calm, thoughtful, and deeply present. She really listens, and she challenges with care. The combination of coaching and mentoring gave me exactly what I needed. I left each session clearer, more grounded, and better equipped to lead with purpose.

Ronan M Engineering Manager

Norma’s background in the life sciences sector made a huge difference — she understood the pressure, the pace, and the reality of what we deal with. That allowed us to go deeper, faster. We didn’t just focus on work. We looked at the mental, emotional, and energetic layers too. I came away feeling more like myself than I had in years.

Fiona L Compliance Lead

I initially came to coaching wanting to improve how I led my team. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d reconnect with myself. Norma helped me realise that sustainable performance comes from wholeness, not overdrive. She supported me in building awareness, calm, and energy — and it’s transformed how I lead.

Michael D Project Manager

I came into the session curious but not expecting much — and I left with a deep sense of clarity about who I am and what's been getting in my way. Naming my saboteurs gave me language for patterns I’d been stuck in for years. It’s not therapy — it’s practical, empowering, and future-focused. I’d recommend this to anyone feeling a bit lost or stuck.

Sarah D Senior Project Manager

The Positive Intelligence coaching helped me reclaim my confidence. I didn’t realise how much I was being run by my inner critic until we mapped it out. What I thought was ‘just how I work’ turned out to be a saboteur running on autopilot. This work gave me a reset — not only mentally but emotionally and energetically too. I’ve already noticed a difference in how I show up at home and at work.

James L Tech Entrepreneur

Norma created a space that felt safe, insightful, and energising. I’ve done a lot of leadership development over the years, but this was different. It went beyond theory — it got into the internal noise that stops us from stepping fully into who we are. I’ve since brought this work to my senior leadership team and the shift in how we interact is already visible.

Mark B Director, Life Sciences Sector

I didn’t expect to be moved by a framework like this, but it hit home. I’d been operating in a constant state of control and pressure. Now, I feel like I’ve recalibrated — I’m still high-performing, but it’s coming from a grounded place. I’m clearer, calmer, and more aligned with who I really am.

Emma F Consultant & Team Lead

Working with Norma helped me reconnect with the version of myself I’d been missing. Through honest reflection and practical tools, I gained clarity, energy, and purpose — both in my work and personal life. I now move through my day with more ease, alignment, and confidence.

Rosaline K Consultant