About Lifetrek
What’s the difference you want to make in your world ?
At Lifetrek, we enable teams and individual to make a difference in their world
We provide the space and support they need to find their purpose and bring their ideas and dreams to life.
- Enabling teams to lead and grow their business
- Empowering individuals to be their best self
We work with individuals and teams based along the M4/M5 corridor. From London to Cardiff and everywhere in between – Slough, Basingstoke, Reading, Oxford, Swindon, Chippenham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bath and Bristol.
About Gil Schwenk
Gil has extensive experience as a coach, consultant and organisation development (OD) professional. He has worked in-house and externally with large multinationals, SMEs, not-for-profits and public-sector organisations.
Gil has facilitated leadership development programmes with participants from hundreds of companies from over 70 countries including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, EY, Goldman Sachs, Kuwait Petroleum, NFU Mutual, Nokia, PMI, Prudential, Randstad and Unilever. He has also worked extensively with the NHS, UK central government and local authorities.
Gil worked with PHH Europe and Orange for over 12 years’ as Training Development/OD manager. Since 2000, he has been an executive coach and leadership development facilitator with Clutterbuck Associates, London Business School and Bath Consultancy Group.
Now, Gil is working closer to home – enabling individuals and teams along the M4 corridor to make a difference in their world.
About Dr. Elspeth Schwenk
I am an independent counsellor/psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer based in Wiltshire, where I specialise in practitioner supervision and professional development and wellbeing for therapists and the ongoing expansion of supervision through training and development. I have worked alongside colleagues to introduce supervision to the practice of Outdoor and Adventure therapy and am currently exploring social and horticultural therapy here at Longview.
I have developed and delivered a range of bespoke training over many years from local to university level, often presenting at Conferences both in the UK and abroad. Currently a University External Examiner, I also offer consultant support for counselling agencies.
I am a senior, accredited counsellor and supervisor and Fellow with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and have served in several leadership roles with BACP over 15 years: Initially elected to the BACP Workplace Executive, and then to BACP’s Board of Governors, and finally becoming Deputy Chair of the Association until 2016.
With a keen eye to the transition and changes of life, I recognise the hidden potential within each new chapter. Developing My Next Chapter here at Longview is an embodiment of that concept for growth and new ideas and I am excited to be working with Gil on the edge of this new phase in our own lives and to support other people as they envision and formulate their own exciting adventure.
“The work we have been doing together has been integral in enabling me to transform my practice as both a coach and a supervisor.”
Rebecca Stevens“A joyful yet reflective space to review how I got to here and to consider a chosen way forward.”
My Next Chapter Alumni“Elspeth immediately helped me feel at ease and I’ve been able to talk about things I’ve held onto for years. Counselling has been the best things for me.”
Jayne, Bath (Counselling)“What a lovely warm welcome we had from Elspeth and Gil. I felt genuinely supported and inspired to develop the next part of my life.”
My Next Chapter Alumni“If you are thinking about your next chapter in life – attend this workshop!”
My Next Chapter Alumni“Gil and Elspeth are great communicators who have created a wonderful environment in which to think about possible future lives.”
My Next Chapter Alumni“Elspeth has been my supervisor for many years, and has always given me the utmost in professional support. Her wisdom, guidance and warmth have been invaluable; Elspeth has assisted me through work transitions and challenges, and encouraged my development as a therapist.”
Helen, private practice supervision client“One would never think that in 52 hours, I could gain absolute clarity on what's important to me, what I want the next 3-5 years of my life to look like and the critical steps required to accelerate my journey to that ideal.”
My Next Chapter AlumniTEAM COACHING
Teams make their goals
become reality.
Space to connect…
INDIVIDUAL COACHING
Leaders define the impact they can have – and make it happen.
Space to think…
MY NEXT CHAPTER
Individuals plan for their next
move in life.
Space to dream…
