Marie Johnston Ward

One-to-one coaching and therapy work online: Helping clients create goals that are true to them, exploring thought processes that block progress, and transforming problems into strengths; working with various proven therapy frameworks, contracting clients, keeping confidential notes, and observing regulatory requirements. Group coaching: leading self-development retreats in Peru, occasional courses, and masterclasses.

I created and managed a vegan restaurant, wellness studio, and kombucha bar for both locals and tourists in Ollantaytambo, close to Machu Picchu. Duties included: creating and designing the concept, recruiting and training staff, and branding and marketing.

Entered a partnership to renovate an old hostel to hotel 3* standard. Responsibilities: branding, online marketing, reservation agency collaboration, supervising housekeeping standards, complaint handling, and review responses. Domination of the Spanish language.

Jan-Aug 2011: Psychotherapist in Training - Letchworth Centre, Hertfordshire, UK.

2007-2009 Nutritional Therapy Student, Psychotherapy Student, and NLP Coaching Student.

Jan 2003 - Mar 2004, Entrepreneur, Riggle & Roll, Zurich, Switzerland. Part-time music and movement, three venues, four mornings per week.

Undertaking 'Values' interviews and partnering with senior business staff undertaking 'technical' interviews. Recruitment target responsibility, management of support staff.

Annual Recruitment Campaign: Brochure & Application production, training interviewers, and leading assessment centers. Training and coaching of recruits on a 2-year business rotation program. Achieved 80% retention over five years, and a high reputation for the top training program in the city.