THE THINKING BEHIND
I believe that every person has strengths, abilities and possibilities that may not always be easy to recognise, particularly when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.
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Powering Potential is about helping people recognise those possibilities, strengthen their self-leadership and take practical steps towards the changes they want to make.
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The name reflects two ideas. Powering is about creating the energy and momentum to move forward. Potential is the ability and capacity that already exists within us, even when we cannot see it clearly.
The Person Behind It All
I am Debbie Kennedy, a Life Coach and Speaker. My work is centred on helping people understand themselves better, recognise what may be holding them back and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.
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Through Powering Potential, I work with individuals, businesses, schools and groups to explore how our thinking, choices and behaviour influence the experiences we create.
DEBBIE KENNEDY
My Background
I have a background in education and previously worked as a primary school teacher. That experience taught me a great deal about communication, creating an environment where people feel heard and supported, and helping others learn and develop.
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My understanding of personal development has also been shaped by my own life. I have experienced significant challenges, unexpected change and times when I have had to question my direction and decide what I wanted next. Those experiences have given me a deeper understanding of how difficult it can be to move forward when life does not go according to plan.
​My interest in coaching grew from this understanding. I became fascinated by the way our thinking, beliefs, choices and behaviour influence how we experience our lives. I went on to qualify as a Life Coach and have spent the past nine years working with individuals and groups.
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Today, I work with individuals, leaders, businesses, schools and young people through coaching, talks and workshops. I do not believe I have all the answers for someone else's life. My role is to listen, ask meaningful questions, challenge thinking where appropriate and provide practical tools that help people find their own way forward.
QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED LIFE COACH
Professional Training
Debbie holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University of Natal, South Africa, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), awarded with distinction by the University of South Africa (UNISA).
She is a Certified Life Coach through New Insights (UK) and has completed additional training in Practical Stress Management and Life Coaching.
Her background in education, combined with her professional coaching qualifications and practical experience, provides a strong foundation for her work with individuals, young people, leaders and organisations.
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
The Zebra
" I grew up in Dete, Hwange, surrounded by the African bush and its wildlife. Zebras were part of that landscape and have remained deeply meaningful to me. For me, they represent individuality, resilience and the courage to keep moving forward, qualities that sit at the heart of Powering Potential." - Debbie