Business Details
Leadership Coaching & Mentoring for Women
FP Training is a specialist coaching and mentoring practice dedicated to empowering women in business and emergency services to find their voice and lead with confidence. With over 25 years of experience, we provide tailored leadership development programmes, accredited coaching, and mentor training designed to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic leadership capabilities. Our services combine internationally recognised qualifications, including Chartered Fellow status with CIPD and accreditation with the International Coach Federation, to deliver transformative outcomes for individuals and organisations. We work collaboratively with clients to address confidence gaps, overcome career stagnation, and foster inclusive leadership cultures.Our approach integrates bespoke workshops, one-to-one coaching, and EQ assessments to create sustainable personal and professional growth. Clients benefit from our expertise in designing programmes that align with organisational goals while prioritising individual development. We maintain strong partnerships with clients across sectors including fire services, healthcare, and private enterprises, ensuring our solutions remain relevant and impactful. Our commitment to ethical practice is demonstrated through volunteer work with charities supporting women affected by domestic abuse and mentoring initiatives for young people.
Services
Leadership Development
Coaching
Mentor Training
Mentoring for Women
Emotional Intelligence Assessments
Workshops
Accredited Qualifications
Organisational Training
Strategic Leadership
Confidence Building
Highlights and features
- 25 years of specialist experience in coaching women to overcome confidence barriers
- Chartered Fellow status with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- International Coach Federation accredited coaching programmes
- Proven track record with clients including fire services and multinational corporations
- Bespoke programmes combining emotional intelligence assessments and leadership development
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
What people say
Life-changing experience
Highly motivational
Practical leadership tools
Safe learning environment
Exceptional trainer
Services
Leadership Development
Our leadership development programmes build strategic thinking and emotional intelligence for women in business and emergency services. Participants gain self-awareness through EQ assessments and learn practical techniques to inspire teams. The programmes combine workshops, coaching, and real-world scenarios to create lasting behavioural change.
Coaching
One-to-one coaching sessions focus on overcoming confidence barriers and career progression challenges. Using evidence-based methodologies, we help clients identify and address self-limiting beliefs. Sessions create safe spaces for exploring leadership potential and developing actionable growth strategies tailored to individual needs.
Mentor Training
Accredited mentor training programmes develop effective mentoring capabilities for professionals working with women and young people. Participants learn structured approaches to guidance, communication techniques, and best practices for fostering personal development through both theoretical instruction and practical application.
Workshops
Interactive workshops create supportive environments for women to build confidence and leadership skills. Participants engage in collaborative learning, share experiences, and develop practical strategies for workplace challenges. Programmes include 'Finding Your Voice' and emotional intelligence development modules.
Emotional Intelligence Assessments
Certified EQ-i 2.0 and EQ360 assessments provide detailed insights into personal leadership styles and emotional intelligence. These tools help identify strengths and development areas, enabling participants to enhance self-awareness and improve interpersonal effectiveness in professional settings.
People
Fiona Porter
Founder & Lead Coach
With 25 years of experience, Fiona specialises in leadership development for women in business and emergency services. A Chartered Fellow of CIPD and ICF-certified coach, she designs programmes combining emotional intelligence and strategic leadership. Fiona also volunteers with women's charities and mentors young people through The Prince's Trust.
Yvonne Devereux
Collaborating Coach
Yvonne brings 20 years of leadership training experience, specialising in female development within fashion retail and fire services. Certified by the International Coaching Federation, she focuses on self-leadership and personal development. Her work with FP Training supports male allyship initiatives and leadership transformation programmes.
Questions
What leadership development programmes do you offer?
We provide customised leadership programmes focusing on emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and confidence building for women in business and emergency services.
Are your coaching services accredited?
Yes, our programmes include International Coach Federation accredited training and Institute of Leadership & Management qualifications.
Do you work with organisations outside the UK?
We deliver training across Europe and the Middle East, with experience adapting programmes to different cultural contexts and business environments.
What mentoring qualifications do you provide?
We offer ILM-accredited mentoring qualifications and train professionals working with both women in business and vulnerable young people.
How do you measure coaching effectiveness?
We use EQ assessments, 360-degree feedback, and measurable behavioural changes to track progress and ensure lasting leadership development outcomes.
