Candy Stokes

I help people who are stuck and have lost their sense of purpose, their sparkle. 

When we face dilemmas and decisions and don't know where to turn, it can feel as if there are no options. We can become stressed, and easily lose energy, motivation, commitment and hope about our future.  We've quickly lost our spark and may need help.

I can help you discover options and clarify what matters most to you. I will help you make changes, move towards living in your deepest, truest self. In a series of sessions you will be rediscovering your priorities, your new roles, you life satisfaction, joy and value.

This happens in sessions involving deep listening, intuition and exploring, looking at your questions, working playfully and a bit of experimenting and planning. This kind of responsive coaching works for issues and dilemmas at any life stage, any careers stage, any context. Career, job, family, relocation, retirement plans, illness and health questions. Whatever life is bringing you.

Most people quietly know deep inside what they really want to be doing and living but it feels scary. So take courage, don't suffer on your own, let's work together to help you tune in to your real and best self, and make some changes.

Bursary places and reduced fees available - why? because I have had generous help from fabulous professionals when I've needed it, and this is a way I can pay it forward. 

Call or email to arrange a chat to find out how more.

07949 462356    candy@candystokescoaching.co.uk

I'm currently building my website, for now you can find me on LinkedIn and on Coaching for Creatives, and contact me direct.

What's coaching with me like? 

You'll explore options for creating successful change,  think in new areas, keep hopeful and energetic and make plans that are realistic for you tackle. You will feel calmer, less anxious, less stressed.  You may smile more!  You will act intentionally, letting go of being pulled by what shouts the loudest.  You’ll feel more in control. :

‘I have learnt to stop and think about what I’m doing before I dive in. This has meant that I’m spending less time on idle worrying about things that are disguising themselves as work’. Client Christina O

When you’re thinking about having coaching, here are some great questions to ask yourself:

• What do I really want to do with my life, my time, my skills? - deep down, what matters most to me? How will I work out how to get these? 
• How can I be creative with so much else to get done, so much on my plate?
• Why am I always doing what other people want me to do?
•  What support do I need, how can I live my life with less grind and have more fun?

If these are your kind of questions you will benefit from having a coach in your corner, supporting, encouraging, helping you clarify and make choices.

I will help you find your inner resources &I'll be your biggest champion as you work hard to achieve your goals and change things around.  

Please contact me for your free 30 minute (no obligation) discovery call. 

Let my clients encourage you to book in (all quoted with permission):

"It was my first experience of taking coaching sessions and it was exceptional. I would highly recommend Candy as a coach."  Client KS

"Very positive impact on my personal and professional perspectives. I felt more confident in myself personally as well as professionally. I gained more clarity and stronger sense of direction, got guidance and reassurance, which helped me feel more in control of my personal and professional decisions.  Candy was very professional, kind and knowledgeable." Client KS

"Thank you so much again for these brilliant last 6 sessions- it feels so encouraging and positive to be working on these things in the way we are, and your responses and reflections are so sensitive, strong and perceptive.  I'm going  to  trust my intuition today! I'm just going to finish off the planning." Client AM

"It is hard to convey just how much you have helped us both over the last two and a half years. (spaced out sessions). You have helped us to talk, and created a safe space for difficult conversations. You have built a deep sense of trust with us – and we really appreciate your wisdom." Clients J, T, couples retirement coaching.

"Of your many skills, your listening has to be best in class. You listen, interpret and then share   your insights and provide support.  At times I found it incredibly difficult to confront my demons … but you always had the knack of carrying me over those bumpy bits of the road. I  feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to be living well with cancer and I want to thank you for being  an integral part of that." Client A

A bit abut my experience

Fully qualified coach (University of Cambridge Certificate in Coaching). 

Accredited coach (Association for Coaching)

10 years specific coaching client work, plus decades of supporting people 1:1 and in groups, including through tough circumstances like cancer, illness, loss, financial challenge, and life changes. 

Personal life experience of making change to fit each life-stage - different roles, careers, trainings, changing work-life-family balance, running small businesses,  treatment for cancer, living with chronic illness, house moves and relocation. -

What’s available

I work 1 to 1, couples and small groups.

Online sessions; face to face appointments in Clevedon area (BS21). 

Regular sessions or one-off consultations. 

I offer a few bursary places.

Contact me to arrange a call so we discuss next steps. 

Specialist support:

• Exploring meaning, values and purpose, rediscovering your mission in life
• Deep listening to enable transformation
• Making meaningful change/what matters most
• Planning for retirement, relocation, new phases of life
• Coaching using creativity
• Coaching for creatives and small business owners
• Workplace support for people going back to work and needing adjustments after cancer, illness, maternity, job loss.  
• Help living with anxiety, low confidence, building self-esteem.

When having coaching with me you'll notice you'll feel less stressed and less weary, more interested and excited about new directions. You'll turn down the noise, and gain clarity and focus, you'll take strides towards the life you most want.  It's an exciting and productive time!

Initial 30 minute enquiry session free of charge. Book  direct or text/email me

Sometimes a bursary place for people on low incomes

I work on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, phone, some face to face work, and small groups. Happy to discuss all options to find what suits each person best. 

Listening, compassion, empathy and connection are at the heart of my coaching. Helping you take strides towards a new future.