About Catherine Gladwyn
In a nutshell, I can help you start, build or grow your own Virtual Assistant business so it gives you the income, financial security, lifestyle, freedom and the stress free life you desire and deserve.
And I’ve already helped thousands of women do just that!
I’m Catherine Gladwyn, I’ve been a Virtual Assistant since late 2015 and have now expanded my VA business so I have a team of VA associates. I’m also a multi-award winning #1 bestselling author of two no BS business books (How to be a Virtual Assistant and The 20% Rule). In addition, I provide courses and I mentor.
One thing I never imagined before I started my Virtual Assistant business was the wealth and contentment it would bring me. I just wanted to match my full time wage. But it quickly evolved – we’re talking three months – into something I never wanted to let go.
In 2017 I literally woke up one November morning reflecting on my life and how I’d ‘made it’ in the sense of no longer having those Sunday Scaries, no longer having to endure people I don’t want to work with, no more limited holidays, no more enjoying having a cold so I could have time off and no more worries about money.
All of that right there was what made me want to help other women, just like you, to have a happier, healthier, wealthier working life as a Virtual Assistant.
Since becoming a Virtual Assistant Coach / Mentor I have disrupted the virtual business world by being a tad outspoken, a huge advocate for Virtual Assistants and constantly championing our worth – you’re guaranteed no false promises here.
You might feel more reassured knowing that:
In 2018 The Independent newspaper listed my first book as one of ten best business books written by women and since then I have gone on to be featured in many national publications including The Guardian, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider and many more.
Qualifications – I trained as an FE lecturer in 2001. Training as a lecturer is one of the best ways to learn how to guide people and impart knowledge in such a way that you cater for many different ways of receiving information and being understanding of others lives. I am a Virtual Assistant mentor, but you will see me using the term ‘coach’ as many people see them both as the same thing.
Management – I successfully managed a team of 11 administrators for one of England’s biggest charities. No one died.
Adversity – As well as the recurring brain tumour I also live every day with Addison’s disease. I know that life sometimes gets in the way and also know the importance of ensuring your business is sustainable after having to have four months off late 2019 for the third sod to be removed.
I know that life sometimes gets in the way and also know the importance of ensuring your business is sustainable after having to have months off in 2019, 2021 and 2022 for brain tumours three, four and five to be removed.
I want to show YOU it is possible to change your direction and build a happier, healthier working life, no matter how impossible it might seem.
If you have any questions, then let me know.
Catherine
‘You’re are such an inspiration without any of that online BS! Just a straight talking authentic gal! Soooooo refreshing.’
Jo Cowling
