About Your Coach

I’m Joe Lenton and I’m the coach here at Focused Professional. I have many years of experience working with individuals in different contexts. My main specialism is strengths coaching, which is based on findings in positive psychology. I have MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and am neurodivergent (autistic). Living with disability can be a challenge and I have found that looking at strengths has helped me enormously. Instead of feeling trapped or sidelined by a deficit based perspective, strengths and character strengths can be an energising, positive way forward. I am keen to help others to discover and work with their strengths and find new ways to flourish that suit their personality.

Joe Lenton on Zoom with Focused Professional logo

Your coaching sessions are all about discovering what is best for you. I use a variety of tools and techniques from positive psychology and other sources, but unlike many other coaches I am not wedded to a particular approach or tool. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all methods or templates. Sessions are guided by you and what is helpful for you. Together we help you to look for answers and different questions to ask. My approach is to work as a facilitator who can help you find your own way – I will not tell you what to do or impose another way of thinking. I can’t stand it when people want to put me in a box, so I won’t try to do that to you either! As your coach I am firmly committed to helping you without judgement to find your own way to flourish.

Certificate for Diploma in Psychology & Personality
ADHD course - Open University certificate
Understanding Autism - Open University course completion badge

Ongoing training and development is very important to me. It helps me to stay sharp and to ensure that we can benefit from up to date scientifically backed tools. There are 3 key areas that I am always learning about:

  • Positive Psychology
  • Neurodiversity
  • Coaching

Yes, I have done official courses on these topics. But I believe that there is always more to learn and room for improvement. So I continue to educate myself and move beyond my current understanding and experience. That way I can continue to offer the best of myself to you as your coach.