EMDA's first Diploma in Business Support goes to Christian Spiritual Director

Adrian Hodstock of Galilee Coaching and Mentoring, based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has become the first recipient of a unique new Diploma in Business Support.

Adrian obtained the diploma through East Midlands Development Agency's (emda's) Growth Enabler programme. The programme is managed by CfeX, (part of Leicestershire-based Exponential Training and Development) and is one component of HighGrowth East Midlands, emda's flagship business support programme.

The programme supports the professional development of business advisors, coaches, mentors and consultants to support those businesses which have the potential for high growth. Currently 95 individuals are working towards the qualification as part of the programme, which is now fully subscribed.

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Experience
Range of life experiences and adventures. Extensive experience working or serving in: the military (RAF), commercial (Severn Trent Water), community, voluntary and religious sectors and living and working overseas.

Passion
Passionate about helping people find and use their true capabilities in the context of the whole of their lives.

Training
Educated and trained in a spectrum of technical, professional, managerial and interpersonal areas. Degree in engineering and Masters in theology and pastoral care. Diploma in life coaching. Accredited life coach.
Experienced with people, leading or helping them, across the spectrum of life experiences from the highs to the lows.

Current voluntary service
At national level in a faith/lifestyle support organisation. Locally as a priest in a group of rural churches and as a Princes Trust mentor.

Adrian serves in the Benefice of Market Bosworth and  has recently been accepted by the Leicester Diocese as a Spiritual Director.  He is currently (23-26th Feb) leading a 3-day Life Coaching Retreat at Launde Abbey.