Uniquethinking Coaching

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year! 🌲🎁 🎉

I wasn’t sure I’d done much this year but when I put pen to paper and looked through my camera roll I realised it’s been a great year (so a useful exercise to do!) ✅

I’ve enjoyed being the Expert Coach for organisations including Business and Intellectual Property Centre - North East, Northumberland Small Business Service and Northumbria University and worked with some brilliant companies and individuals who have trusted me as their coach.

As well as delivering business, career and confidence coaching and workshops, I also became an accredited Strengthscope® practitioner helping individuals maximise their strengths.

I’ve also continued volunteering as a coach at Smart Works Newcastle , helping more than 250 women find employment this year.

Every conversation, breakthrough and brave step forward with clients reminds me why I love helping people and businesses thrive.

I am really lucky to celebrate the end of the year in Thailand too. 🇹🇭

Whatever you’re up to during this holidays season, I hope you have a well earned break and here’s to a happy 2026! 🥂

Introducing my coaching client, liz from Liz MCormick Canine Therapy
and my new dog, Finley! 🐾

I’ve had the pleasure of coaching Liz this year to help her to grow her mobile canine therapy business, offering massage through Galen Myotherapy. Liz supports dogs living with chronic or long-term conditions, helping them move more comfortably, reduce pain and stiffness, and enjoy a better quality of life.

When Liz first came to coaching, she had already set up her business but struggled with confidence, visibility, and knowing how to talk about the incredible work she does. As Liz says:

“I needed clarification on areas such as pricing, marketing and how to position myself. I also needed accountability to keep me moving. Coaching with Sam helped me grow in confidence and I’m now really excited for a more profitable 2026!”

Seeing Liz step into her expertise, communicate her value and feel proud of what she offers has been so rewarding, and her clients (the dogs!) are very happy too. To view Liz’s services, visit www.lmcaninetherapy.co.uk

If you’re a business owner and feel stuck, overwhelmed or isolated, coaching can be transformational. Sometimes you just need someone to talk ideas through with, challenge your thinking, and help you build momentum.

For businesses in Newcastle and Northumberland, there’s even better news, you can apply for fully-funded 1:1 coaching with me through the Business & IP Centre North East and the Northumberland Small Business Service as I am their Business & Confidence Coach expert. If you’ve been thinking about getting support, now is the time to apply before the funding ends soon.

Give the gift of confidence this Christmas with coaching that genuinely supports the people you care about. ❤️

Whether someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsure of their next steps or simply wants to feel more like themselves again, coaching can be a meaningful and lasting present.🎁

My new range of gift vouchers is now live on my website. These include:

🤶Confidence coaching for those who struggle at work or socially�🤶Career coaching for people who feel unhappy or lost in their current role�🤶Business coaching for self employed people who want clarity, focus and growth�🤶Teen coaching to support young people with confidence, mindset and resilience�🤶Strengthscope psychometric testing for anyone who wants to understand their strengths and boost their performance at work, in business or when looking for a new career

As a qualified coach and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I work with clients online or in person in Newcastle.

If you would like to gift someone support, clarity and confidence for the year ahead, you can find all vouchers on the gift voucher page on my website - see comments

If you have any questions about which option is the best fit, feel free to get in touch for a free Intro call.

Newcastle businesses, this one's for you! 📣

You can now apply for 12 hours of free coaching with Uniquethinking. 🎉

The coaching is funded through the BIPC North East’s City Life Support Fund and as one of their Experts in Residence, I can help you to increase your business confidence, build resilience and drive your business forward with coaching.�

In 12 hours we can cover:
– Clarity on the direction for the business and steps to get you there
– Increasing your confidence as a business owner and reducing limiting beliefs that hold you back
– Setting goals with accountability meetings
– Referrals and introductions to my business contacts built up over 25 years
– Increasing your motivation and getting your mojo back
– Development of Marketing, PR and Social Media strategy,
– Company away days or strategy sessions to work on your business�

It’s quick and easy to apply and it won’t cost you anything!�

As a business owner, coaching is so important to maintain and grow your business and if you are interested in applying, please message me or book a free introductory call on uniquethinking.co.uk/contact

The fund is extremely popular so don’t delay!!🏃🏽

Are you playing to your strengths? 🤔

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sarah Thackray and Catherine Duhaut
co-founders of BeaconHouse Events
recently using the Strengthscope psychometric tool to identify and understand their unique strengths.

Together we explored how they can maximise their natural talents, ensure their roles truly reflect what energises them, and use this insight to guide future business planning and growth.

When business partners understand not only what they’re good at — but what genuinely fuels them — they can make clearer decisions, reduce friction, and build a stronger, more focused business.

Conmmenting on the coaching, Sarah, said:

“Taking the time to sit back and think strategically about our business and how we each work best has been invaluable. It’s so easy to get caught up in day-to-day delivery, but pausing to reflect has given us real clarity for the future and Sam’s guidance helped us on this journey.”

If you are interested in working on your business or discovering the strengths of you and your team, please message me. 📲