life coaching testimonials
what my clients say:
"Kathryn's expertise and genuine care create a supportive environment that facilitates personal and professional growth. She empowered me to explore my own capabilities and find answers within myself. This not only enhanced my problem-solving skills but also fostered a sense of confidence in my decision-making process.
Her ability to listen attentively and ask thought-provoking questions enabled me to explore my goals, values, and aspirations. Through our sessions, she helped guide me in identifying my strengths and aligning them with my passion for making a positive impact in the charity sector. Her support and encouragement empowered me to navigate the process of my transition into this new sector with confidence and clarity.
I think her approach to coaching is not only professional but also deeply compassionate. Kathryn's keen insights, coupled with a genuine commitment to helping individuals discover their true calling, sets her apart as an outstanding coach." - AS
"I loved Kathryn's kindness and compassion. She was always a calming influence on me and had a way of listening and guiding my thoughts which didn’t interrupt my energy, but supported me to think with clarity. I felt completely trapped before beginning the coaching. I have begun to think of myself with more value and I have successfully managed some challenging situations positively.
I am beginning to feel like my ‘old’ self again. I am thinking in a more positive way generally, and have been carving out time for balance. This coaching was different to other coaching I have engaged with in my work environment. I felt it was much more tailored to ‘me’. I came with an open mind and have found it to be a very beneficial process for me. " - AP
"After a few minutes I felt relaxed and knew that this would work well for me. I feel like we have been on such a huge journey together and coaching has really made me realise that things are not as scary as they seem. Without Kathryn's encouragement and accountability, I don't think I would have started any of the steps towards my goal.
Kathryn has such a calming presence, and I always feel heard and understood. She is excellent at summarising what I've said, focussing on the relevant parts to discuss and gently challenging me when I need it.
Kathryn is a wonderful coach who truly wants the best for her clients. She has a special ability to see things in people that they might not see in themselves. I would recommend her to anyone." - SG
"I found it a good mix of thoughtful challenge and listening. Coaching has helped me reframe some of my negative thoughts and focus on positives, and helped me to put more of a focus on me rather than putting myself bottom of the pile. Don't put it off! (having coaching)" - AN
"I approached Kathryn for some coaching around a very difficult career decision I was trying to make. I really appreciated Kathryn's skills in listening and asking the right questions, allowing me to explore in depth my motivations - even things I hadn't been aware of. I made the decision soon after her session and it was the right one. I am so grateful to her for helping me swerve what could have been a costly error. I will certainly be going back for more coaching and I can't recommend her highly enough for others seeking clarity." - DTa
"Kathryn, with the magic art of posing the right question at the right moment and educating me on theory that could be at play, has made me frame each of my situations differently. Kathryn is exceptionally easy to talk to, and is well educated and informed, I trust her knowledge and her demeanour is calm and relaxing." – CW
"It has been a lovely experience having the time and space to talk through my thoughts, adding value and logic to them. Kathryn is very easy to talk to, kind and thoughtful. You deserve to put yourself first, to give yourself space and to place value on your place in this world and what you can achieve if given the right support." - DT
"Being coached by Kathryn was excellent. She explained very clearly what it would entail and what to expect. It has given me a huge amount of clarity and confidence to embrace my own preferences and ways to approach unhelpful thoughts or situations that felt challenging. I felt incredibly comfortable talking to Kathryn. It felt safe and judgement-free. I particularly liked the reflections she gave. Huge thanks for guiding me through my thinking and hurdles as they came." – LE
"I just thought I was beyond help. But it worked, more than I expected it to. It's so helpful to have someone listening to what you're saying and point at the things that really matter and dig into them. Kathryn comes across very likeable, gentle but not too gentle." - PS
"Often things come up that you are not even aware of. This was the real positive benefit of the sessions, Kathryn would pick up on things that I had not realised myself... I feel stronger and more positive about going forward now. Coaching has helped me see certain things in a different light. I liked Kathryn's calmness, ability to listen, reflect and pull out key points. The sessions have been a positive experience." - RB
"Learning a bit about myself and to understand some of my limiting beliefs along the way has been really helpful. I loved the spheres of control concept and this has really helped. The efforts Kathryn made to build rapport at the beginning of the coaching relationship felt very comfortable. What a great experience it has been for me." - SJ
"I liked Kathryn's friendly and personal style and the way she picked up on things I said that maybe I hadn't realised the significance of, then used that to guide the discussion. Kathryn always seemed genuinely interested and enthusiastic about the outcome of things we'd talked about and I liked that she picked up on this in emails between sessions. It's just nice to have a bit of time set aside that's all about you, where someone is listening / talking just to you and guiding you with no interruptions, no judgement and no demands. It might feel indulgent but it's incredibly valuable and uplifting. Kathryn shows genuine care for her clients and their well-being." - CB
"I feel much more positive about putting me as a priority, clarity about where I want to go at a personal level and also more confidence around my business goals. I've come away with more self confidence and belief, that not only can I do this, I should because these are the things I want for myself. I loved that it was so relaxed and easy and I felt we could talk about anything. It's very worthwhile!" - MB
"The sessions helped me greatly in 'untangling' my thinking and has resulted in me coming out with a clear plan and feeling much more confident, relaxed and excited about the next 12 months. Kathryn had some great insights and it felt like a safe non-judgemental space. I really enjoyed and benefited from the sessions. Thank you." - MM
"Kathryn was warm, kind, non-judgmental and totally professional throughout. I got more out of it than I thought I would and definitely have some takeaways that I have found myself applying since. I have found myself able to say no more or challenge others respectfully in order to set boundaries. I would definitely recommend coaching. It gives you the safe space to challenge your own thinking, beliefs and behaviours with someone who is non-judgmental and can guide you in reframing your approach." - AT
"I feel much more positive about my goals and what I want to achieve. I feel coaching is a much more positive experience than counselling as the emphasis was on moving forward. Kathryn helped me to analyse my own feelings… I had many 'lightbulb' moments during our coaching when I realised much of my behaviour is learned rather than the real me. Kathryn is an excellent listener… listening is a difficult and important skill and she did this really well." – HC
"I was asked some very searching questions - it felt like the coaching was really personalised to me. It just seemed to flow and Kathryn was very approachable yet professional." - KO
"Kathryn was very friendly, insightful and listened and understood me." - FM
"I was going through a period of change and self-reflection, trying to decide what comes next for my career and life generally. I was carrying some baggage from my previous role that I was coming to terms with and trying to put into perspective. Kathryn helped me with this - the reframing of this period of my life and how to grow and move forward from it, to find my confidence again and be ready to tackle new challenges.
My sessions with Kathryn complimented, added to and reinforced insights and strategies that I employ to get me through the trickier moments. It was very easy to talk to Kathryn and be vulnerable. She’s great at giving clarity on a situation and reflecting back, she’s intelligent, personable and comforting. I’m a big fan of coaching!" - CG
"Kathryn's gentle style when challenging negative thoughts has been really helpful. I appreciated the challenge in a subtle way which I think is very effective." – GC
"I appreciated Kathryn's supportive and unintrusive style of coaching." – SM
"(My goals) seem much more achievable! And it’s actually easier to ‘get back on the wagon’ than I think it is sometimes. I have a HUGE tendency to overthink things – taking little steps forward helps this. One other big thing that I took away is confidence in myself that I’m doing all the right things for me and I’m working at a pace that feels right for me. I loved Kathryn’s metaphors / analogies! It really helped to feel that she understood and the whole process has made me feel much less alone.
Coaching gives you the privilege of time and space to think, something we rarely allow ourselves and a non-judgemental thought partner to challenge you, and really listen to you." - CP