ABOUT ME
Before Thriving Happy, I spent more than 20 years in finance. I enjoyed the challenge and was fortunate to work with some really great people, but over time I found myself wanting to explore something different.
That led me first to wellbeing coaching and then to an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, which I completed with Distinction. Along the way, my interest in how dogs can support our wellbeing really began to take shape.
Dogs have been part of my life for more than 20 years. I got my first dog, Pokey, in 2006, and we had 16 wonderful years together. Hudson came into my life in 2022. Although technically he was the rescue, I often say he rescued me while I was finding my way through the loss of Pokey.
My final MSc project, Paws for Connection, brought those interests together. I explored how dogs can facilitate everyday social connection and how those opportunities might support wellbeing.
I'm now building on that interest by learning more about dogs, their behaviour and the human–dog relationship. As a first step, I've enrolled on a Dog Training Instructor course to develop my knowledge and practical experience.
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