About Me, Lesley Lyle
The above photograph is of me at about 18 months old. While I’m aware that posting pictures from one’s younger days can be misleading, rest assured, I do look a bit older now!
This website is a portal to the various activities I’m involved in. You may have arrived here by following a link from another site, or perhaps you searched for my name. Whatever brought you here—welcome! You’ll find that I have diverse interests and fulfil multiple roles, including travel, meeting new people, learning, teaching, coaching, training, and not least, laughing and having fun.
I love what I do and I do what I love
There’s a common thread linking all my interests and activities: positive intention. Some years ago, I attended a course aimed at helping individuals find their ‘life’s purpose.’ This involved deep self-reflection and various exercises to identify my passions. Eventually, I distilled this insight into a single guiding sentence:
‘I want to inspire people to inspire themselves to make positive change.’
This philosophy has driven everything I do and continues to shape my actions and decisions.
I have learned things from ‘the inside out’
I have devoted many years to studying and training to acquire my knowledge, yet the most profound lessons came from applying this knowledge to myself. Now, I create environments and conditions that enable others to engage in similar experiential learning through both in-house and online training programs.
I continue to learn, develop and grow
Personal self-development is crucial to me, and I am continuously eager to expand my knowledge, acquire new skills, and grow. While I coach others, I also receive guidance from my own coach and have a supervisor for my clinical work. Importantly, many invaluable lessons have come from clients and delegates in the training courses and workshops I facilitate.
I aspire to never stop learning and to die young, as late as possible!
Qualifications
While I believe that qualifications alone aren’t everything, I have earned credentials in various specific fields. Although these subjects were initially taught as distinct disciplines, they often intersect in my professional practice. Whether I’m working as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Positive Psychologist, Associate Lecturer, or even running free laughter sessions in my community, I consistently apply the tools I’ve learned from different disciplines, such as NLP and CBT. This integration also extends to my personal life, where I consistently strive to practice what I teach, even though, like most people, I may sometimes fall short.
Relevant Qualifications Include:
Diploma in Higher Education Clinical Hypnosis (St Mary’s University)MSc Applied Positive Psychology (Buckinghamshire New University)
Postgraduate Certificate in Spirituality, Ecology, and Mental Health (Buckinghamshire New University)
NLP Trainer Training Certificate (Pegasus NLP)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
Who I Am
Of course, my identity extends beyond my professional life. On a personal note, I am the mother of three grown-up children and a proud grandmother to five grandchildren. I’m fortunate to live amidst the stunning scenery of the New Forest with my husband, Iain, and our dog, Molly.
Other Interests
I am actively involved in several volunteer roles, including:
UK Ambassador for The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU): An initiative that brings together global experts on happiness and wellbeing.
Board Advisor for The Challenge Hub: I contribute to a charity that encourages lifelong learning, physical activity, and social contributions across all ages.
Tutor for the Community Adult Learning Team: I work with Hampshire County Council’s Learning in Libraries initiative, which fosters adult education in the community.
Volunteer Dog Walker for the Cinnamon Trust: I support this national charity dedicated to helping older people, the terminally ill, and their pets.
Walk Leader for Healthy Walks in the New Forest: This scheme encourages people of all ages to join regular short walks that promote health and community.
Volunteer with Litter Pickers of the New Forest: I am part of a group of like-minded individuals working to keep the New Forest and surrounding areas clean and litter-free, aiming to protect nature and the wildlife that call it home.”