Lorna Holmes
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Lorna Holmes
@lornaholmes4.bsky.social
Scottish expat living & working in Gulf region. Embracing Emotional Intelligence Coaching & committed to leading with compassion & integrity.
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
For me learning is lifelong. Training sessions took place over 19 consecutive evenings in January with assignments happening in February and March.

I am now an Emotional Intelligence Master Coach Practitioner, a Licensed Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and a Certified Professional Trainer.
April 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It’s been a week. Wrote my first blog. Started a new professional development course. Went back to working out with a trainer. Tackled a new project at work. #empathy #emotionalintelligence #professionaldevelopment #gestalt #selfcare #thyriodwarrior #perimenopause #IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Another week of professional development and learning new skills. Gradually building up my canva skills (with a LOT of help from a colleague!) #emotionalintelligence #mindsetmaps #blogging #lifelonglearning #empathy #compassion
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Another evening of professional development #lifelonglearning #positivepsychology #lifecoaching
February 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A beautiful Valentine Day dinner with my lovely husband in #jeddah #roka #expatlife #scotsabroad
February 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Beautiful views combined with some new learning #mindsetmaps #executivecoaching #personaldevelopment
February 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
After 19 evenings of #emotionalintelligence bootcamp, today is the start of a new learning journey. #mindsmaps
February 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’m sure we’re more Scottish as expats than we were in Scotland! Burns Supper in Jeddah last night with the Caledonia Society. #expatlife #Scottish #RobertBurns
January 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Lapland you have been phenomenal. Everything I wished for and more. #christmasdreams #christmas2025 #lapland #aurora
December 26, 2024 at 8:06 AM
I’ve definitely woken up to worse views. Very lucky to be spending Christmas in Lapland with my husband. Work means we spend most of the year in different countries so time away together is precious #lapland #northernlights #expatlife
December 24, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Final work trip of the year done. Quick stop off in Dubai to pack and collect the husband then it’s back to Scotland for the festivities 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎄☃️🥂🥂🥂
December 17, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Final work trip of the year. 3 days in Riyadh before heading home to Scotland for a couple of weeks.
December 14, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Another day of professional development & growth. Been dipping in and out of Franklin Covey’s All Access Pass platform for a few months. Took time to finish off both of these today. #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #strategicleadership #franklincovey
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM
A valuable hour spent today with @6seconds.org reflecting on 2024 & setting intentions for 2025. The monthly Connect & Learn session is a priority in my diary, allowing me to pause, reflect & review my perspective. #emotionalintelligence #well-being #personalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
December 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM
December 6, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Winter has finally arrived in Dubai. My favourite time of year here.
December 3, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Public holidays are such a gift of time to focus on what’s important. For me that’s been some self-development. #positivepsychology coaching to add to my coaching toolbox. Expat life with a husband in a different country = lots of spare time!
December 2, 2024 at 4:03 PM
My husband did a thing today. His first ever 10k run #dubai I also did a thing #EIcoaching #neurosciencecoaching Super proud of both of us. Life gets so busy so finding time for any kind of development can be hard. #commitment #dedication #bestfriends #unconditionalsuppprt
November 24, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Day 3 of my Emotional Intelligence Coaching certification with Vikram Dhar. Feeling grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a talent coach, and excited for the opportunities that lay ahead
November 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Spending a few days refreshing my skills and getting certified. Being able to blend neuroscience, EI, and Positive Psychology definitely makes Coaching feel like a more holistic process.
November 22, 2024 at 3:46 PM