About us

About us

Awareness Coaching and HR

Awareness was founded in 2022 by Jane Gilham following a personal journey of exploration, growth, and transformation.

Working at board level for 20+ years in Human Resourcing, Jane is an experienced business person, who is passionate about people, understands how they drive business performance and most importantly what support they need to thrive.

Supporting the C-suite and leadership teams to achieve rapid business growth and culture through MBO and PE investment has been a significant feature of her career to date, underpinned by leading, establishing, and growing HR teams to develop and implement the People Strategy.

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Years of Experience

As a leader with coaching skills, she has developed a reputation for being an active listener who creates space and time for others. With a very high level of self-awareness, her style is a blend of empathetic, supportive, open, honest, curious, and challenging. As a leader, she models vulnerability and courage, which for her is at the heart of connecting with, inspiring and leading others. 

“Some say I wear my heart on my sleeve, but for me that’s the essence of being human. It allows me to connect with others, work within my values, and where you will see my authentic self”.

Jane is CIPD certified, a member of the Association of Coaching, Dare to Lead™ Trained and part of the Henley School for Coaching Alumni.

Testimonial

What people say about us

James Setter

James Setter

Commercial Director Xtrac Ltd

Over the last 12 months I have often reflected on the coaching sessions I held with Jane. She made me realise that whilst I had the technical skills to keep progressing, I needed to utilise my people management skillset to benefit both the business and the Leadership Team and drive my own personal growth. Jane took the time to listen, challenge and help me create a development plan which has driven both my own personal growth and that of the teams around me.
Kelly Fenner

Kelly Fenner

Head of People, Macbeth Insurance

“Jane is an expert in her field of HR and Coaching, which she couples up with her friendly and inspirational approach. Jane will take the time to listen to what you have to say and ask thought provoking questions to help you achieve your goals. 10 years of working with Jane helped with my own personal development and progressed my career within HR ,and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it was not for her knowledge and encouragement.”
Oliver Grant

Oliver Grant

Head of Controls and Electronic Systems, Xtrac

"My coaching sessions with Jane were highly rewarding. She helped me challenge my own preconceived solutions to issues I faced in the workplace, allowing me to grow and obtain results more effectively in the future. Jane is very good at creating a safe and confidential environment to discuss topics of my choice, and I really enjoyed and valued my coaching sessions with her".
James McCardle

James McCardle

IBP Manager, Xtrac

Having worked with Jane for several years I wholeheartedly recommend her as an Executive and Career coach.  Jane has a wonderful ability to listen and help explore a wide range of issues, bringing clarity and understanding to how feelings and emotions affect the everyday decisions that we make.  Jane balances listening with challenge to help you get to the core of sometimes difficult topics; it’s not about her providing the answers but raising your awareness to what you already know.  Jane can employ a varied range of techniques including discussion and visualisation depending on the coaching needs and I found them useful at various points to deal with difficult decisions, difficult people and career development.  Jane is passionate about what she does, and it shows in her commitment to her work.