About Us

We developed the Butterfly Programme following our research into the barriers faced by women entering management roles. We discovered that the barriers that seemed hardest to break down were those inside our own heads, regarding our perceptions of ourselves, others and the world in general.

We also discovered that women like to work together and be incredible role models for one another, drawing strength and inspiration from one another at home, work and play.

The Butterfly Programme was born...

Our aim is to continue to provide learning experiences for women, so they can challenge their own beliefs and make real and lasting change in their lives, make friends and have fun.

Butterfly Profiles

Alison Craggs

At work: Business Studies Graduate, PGCE Qualified, Trainer and Facilitator, passionate about developing talent and helping people develop.

At home: Young baby and young at heart husband.

Like: Time in allotment for time out, spending time with friends.

Dislike: Cooking!

Catherine Eve

At work: Psychology and Marketing graduate, NLP Practitioner, Coach and Facilitator.

At home: 1 talented husband, 2 beautiful daughters and one towering step-son.

Like: Baking cakes (and eating them), running.

Dislike: Housework.

Philippa Mooney

At work: Business consultant since 2003 working nationally with public & private sector organisations, 15 years lecturing in FE & HE, Organisation Development in the NHS, Leadership and Management Postgraduate, Coaching Postgraduate. Special expertise in personal and organisational development, health and well-being.

At home: On my own now with three children fully (well almost) fledged. Kept my farm since losing my husband (too early!) and love to rebalance in the fields after busy working days.

Like: Green surroundings, daily meditation (essential), laughter, real communication, my dog and of course my three scrumptious offspring.

Dislike: Rice pudding (since school), routine.

Sam Coe

At work: Management Sciences graduate, Masters in Entrepreneurship, currently studying for PhD in Geography at Newcastle University. Ex-Andersen management consultant (thats "ex" as in glad I'm one no longer.), ex-university lecturer, facilitator, developer and coach, professional yoga teacher.

At home: Anaethnestist Consultant husband (I'm dyslexic, so just my luck, I should have married a man with a less complicated job title). Mother to wonderful, challenging, loving, 7 year old boy.

Like: Hot baths with bubbles, horse riding, swimming, walking, book clubs, funky stuff and challenging myself.