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Meet the Team
We would like to introduce you to our fabulous WorkWell Team here in South Cumbria:
Name: Michelle Foody
Job Title: Senior Work and Health Coach
I am a qualified Occupational Therapist, with over 10 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. My post graduate experience includes acute physical health, mostly on stroke and orthopaedics, and adult community mental health and mental health crisis team. As an Occupational Therapist I am specially trained in assessing the barriers that impact people’s daily lives, and trying to find solutions and ways around these barriers.
I am passionate about building people’s confidence and encouraging them to be the best version of themselves. I always want to be someone’s advocate and fight for things to be better, for example, when it comes to adjustments at work or the health care system as a whole.
I love when I see the participant’s progress, whether that’s getting a job, gaining confidence or managing their mental health symptoms or pain symptoms better.
Fun Fact: I can count to 10 in 5 languages – English (obviously), Irish, German, French, and Chinese Mandarin.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hiking in the Lakes, cooking, travel (I’ve travelled most of the countries in Europe & South East Asia. South America is next on my list), listening to music (big fan of Taylor Swift, Green Day and Lewis Capaldi), spending time with people I love.
Name: Kiera Turner
Job Title: Work and Health Coach
I have a background in both employment support and education. In my previous role, I delivered a supported internship programme for young adults with a learning disability and/or autism, helping them secure paid employment. I also have previous experience as both a job coach and an employment advisor. In these roles, I delivered workplace training, support and careers advice. I have a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Central Lancashire. During my time here, I worked at the Advice and Resolution Centre, offering local residents free legal advice in their law clinic.
I am passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting individuals on their journey to employment. I am driven by the opportunity to help others build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
I am looking forward to celebrating the progress made by participants and helping them grow in confidence and realise their full potential.
Fun Fact: I am allergic to strawberries!
Hobbies/Interests: Outside of work, I enjoy taking my dog to the beach and on hikes in the lakes.
