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.
“Elspeth has trained our Senior Staff Counsellors in Reflective Supervision and has conducted several Continuing Professional Development workshops for trained counsellors and mental health professionals during her visits to India.”
Malini Sridhar, Executive Director, Parivarthan Counselling, Training and Research Centre, Bangalore“Elspeth is inspirational in her approach and in her way of working. Right from the beginning, Elspeth was clear in co-creating a space for myself and my practice to develop in the way it has. I cannot speak more highly of the level of professionalism and realism that Elspeth delivers in supervision.”
Andy Perry, Akousis 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“Meeting up with Gil is always a pleasure – he not only asks questions which drives the discussion towards solutions, he is charming company as well. I have found our sessions extremely useful in clarifying and prioritising both immediate and longer term goals.”
Joe Sidders, Deputy Head Learning, Monkton Senior School, Bath“I felt totally inspired by you and your presentation and it has ignited something in me that has lain dormant for several years.”
Training client“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“Gil has been incredibly easy to talk to, has a common sense approach and a great sense of humour. Gil’s coaching helps me reflect on what I do and why, and the impact this has on others. The sessions have inspired me to take quick action on certain points and have boosted both my confidence. Empowering – thank you Gil!”
Samantha Vickers“Elspeth and Gil are a really warm welcoming couple who provided a positive and safe environment to have a thorough think about the future.”
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…
