Hello, I'm Beth

About

Beth Handley qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2016, and when in practice she had a deep love for building rapport with clients and providing compassionate care. Like many in the profession, Beth struggled with anxiety and work-life balance, often thinking about work constantly at home and staying very late at the practice. In 2020, she made the courageous decision to prioritise her wellbeing, first seeking counselling, practicing breathing exercises and meditation, and reducing her hours. When her supportive boss suggested the Vet Empowered programme eight months later, Beth read the website and said she knew it was exactly what she needed.

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Completing the Vet Empowered Signature Programme in 2021 was transformative for Beth, providing countless lightbulb moments about boundaries, self-compassion, and managing her inner critic. This experience ignited her passion for helping others, leading her to qualify as a coach in 2023 with an Advanced Certificate in Coaching Practice (ACCP). (Listen to Beth's story about becoming part of the team on the Vet Empowered podcast here)

Now Beth works full time as a coach at a university supporting students, while also contributing to Vet Empowered by supporting participants in the Signature Programme, 1:1 coaching and leading meditation sessions. She loves helping veterinary professionals with confidence, work-life balance, decision-making, and recognising their true value. When not coaching, this "secret passionate Sagittarius" can be found outdoor swimming, training her spaniel buddies, or practicing her dancing skills.

Get to know Beth

We asked:

What area(s) of coaching do you most enjoy working with clients on?

"Values and making decisions, feeling stuck, confidence, work-life balance, time management."

What do you love most about Vet Empowered?

"The real feeling that everything will be ok. Such an incredibly supportive, safe environment for you to work through anything that’s coming up for you. No right or wrong. Only encouragement!!"

What do you love most about the veterinary profession?

The people within it. An incredibly caring bunch who work incredibly hard to support the animals and people who look after them. I’d love them to be supported as much as they support the animals/owners they work with.

What are your favourite hobbies or interests outside of work?

"Swimming – outdoor swimming currently!! Dance – though still on the lookout for a new class! Training my crazy spaniel buddies <3"

Do you have a favourite quote, mantra, or piece of advice that guides you?

"Do your best, that’s all anyone can ask of you!"

What would you say to someone who's considering coaching but is on the fence about it?

"Coaching changed my life, though actually, it helped me change my OWN life. It’s like finding the key to the lock you’ve been looking for for so long, and then finding a whole new bunch of keys, with new locks and doors to open. Are you ready for it? To do the work? To lean in? If so, ask yourself what’s stopping you? It could change your life too!"

What's one fun or surprising fact about you that people might not expect?

"A secret passionate Sagittarius that has a fire in her belly to try and make the incredible profession we work in, that small bit better!!

I’ve also learnt how to break dance."

In one sentence, how would you complete this: "I love helping veterinary professionals to..."

"I love helping veterinary professionals see their true value, within and outside the veterinary profession."

Contact

Want to chat more about 1:1 coaching with Beth, drop us an email or fill out the 1:1 coaching enquiry form.