Reviews

Supporting individuals to thrive so they can bring their best to work and life is what makes my life so fulfilling. You can find here what clients have had to say about the experience of working with me.

Individuals

Individuals come to me for coaching support and nutritional therapy services, usually for a period of at least 4 months. Working together we explore practical and personalised ways for them to achieve the goals they desire in a way that’s sustainable for the long term.

Find out more about working with me on a 1-2-1 basis

1-2-1 Coaching – “I took the opportunity of working with Deborah last year as a resilience coach . At the time of starting our coaching journey I felt drained and disillusioned with both life and work . The coaching helped me to put my challenges into perspective and think about my life holistically, whilst starting to work on how to get better balance and still achieve all my goals. Nearly a year later – I am happy, in a very different place, and living a more balanced life – whilst succeeding in my biggest role to date. Thank you.” – Programme Director

A more balanced life whilst succeeding

1-2-1 Coaching – “Before my coaching sessions with Deb I was struggling to understand how to use my strengths to support my work and career development. From our very first session together, I started to feel differently about my strengths and what I bring to the work table – I had a real lightbulb moment which I’ll remember forever! Deb takes a logical, practical approach, there’s no fluffiness to her coaching style and she gently challenges your thinking. I’m a visual person so we talked about the role of visual prompts to help me remember my key learnings. With Deb’s support, I’m heading off on maternity feeling full of confidence – ready to take on a new baby, and to return to work next year on a great trajectory.” – Communications Manager

Deb takes a logical, practical approach

Strengthscope Review – “I really valued my discussion about my career journey and what my strengths and weaknesses are and how to turn them into positives. I can’t recommend Deborah enough, she was approachable, friendly and very patient. I wish I had spoken to her earlier in life as she made it clear where my characteristics could be used to my advantage.” – Quality Manager

Approachable, friendly and patient

Group & 1-2-1 Coaching – “I had a lot on my plate, both personally and professionally. I was home-schooling a 4-year old with a toddler in tow and working full-time at home amidst the chaos! I also had an interview and some decisions to make about my professional development. Deb helped me to prioritise my own wellbeing and bring a calm, considered perspective to a really difficult situation. She coached me to renegotiate my working hours, which had an incredibly positive impact on my wellbeing, and boosted my morale and confidence when it was much needed. She has changed my perspective, way of thinking, helped me to listen, and encouraged me to believe in myself. She was and is an advocate, confidante, coach and cheerleader. Aside from their commitment to dynamic working, I feel that Deb is the best investment that my employer has made to my wellbeing in my eight years with the company.” – Communications Manager

Encouraged me to believe in myself

1-2-1 Coaching – “Her intuitive coaching and leadership has allowed me to develop skills that have supported me in having a very successful and nourishing career. During times of challenge professionally she’s provided guidance, support and nurtured me through. Never solving the problem for me, Deb simply helped me find my way through for myself. Her focus on personal reflection too ensures no experience is lost, there’s something to be learned from everything, she helps you find the good in whatever you’ve gone through.” – Programme Manager

There’s something to be learned from everything

1-2-1 Coaching – “I was struggling with juggling my life and work after some significant changes to my job, and the corona virus lockdown. I was home with my child 24/7 and I felt a constant pressure to work and parent in new ways – I felt completely unbalanced, out of control and like I never had a minute to breathe. Deb helped me to explore the situation and to recognise new ways that I could find moments of freedom from the pressure and responsibility. She was excellent at guiding me to delve deeper into what I was struggling with. Her insights and approach helped me to recognise what I needed in those moments and take control. I can’t tell you enough about the benefits! Everything was at my pace, so I never felt any pressure, and I looked forward to our sessions and what I would learn from them each time.” – Senior Communications Manager

I can’t tell you enough the benefits

1-2-1 Coaching – “I was dealing with a difficult work situation that I’d never experienced before and it was impacting me both at work and at home. I was feeling really isolated and struggling to cope. Having sessions with Deb was the best thing I could have done. She helped me to break the problems down and create specific action plans to help me tackle different things as they came up, as well as being a support to just talk things through with. I’ve had been having sessions for a couple of months and I genuinely don’t think I could have got through this without Deb. Her support and guidance has been incredible.” – Communications Manager

The best thing I could have done

Nutritional Therapy – “What a valuable & much needed service. Deborah takes the time to get to know you & your lifestyle. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the nutrition side but also on much wider ways to improve wellbeing.” – Entrepreneur & Business Owner

Valuable and much needed service

1-2-1 Coaching – “I have been working with Deb to improve my wellbeing whilst maintaining a demanding career which often feels all consuming. I’ve found that I’ve not only been able to get more from my life outside of work but I’ve also been able to perform optimally whilst at work as I’ve been starting from a more positive, happier, clear headed and energised me.” – Programme Manager

Positive, happier, clear-headed and energised

1-2-1 Coaching – “I met Deb at a time when I was struggling with stress and the impact that was having on my life and health. She focused me on balancing work with taking care of myself and enjoying life. Her sunny, positive and professional approach truly inspired me I feel blessed to have met her.” – Operations Manager

Positive and professional approach

Organisations

I support organisational teams by delivering presentations, workshops and 1-2-1 coaching, helping people to thrive in order that they can excel in the workplace without sacrificing their health and personal life to do so.

Find out more about partnering with me to support your team

Resilience For Leaders Workshop – comments included “I thought it was fantastic, thought-provoking and with a good blend of information and action.”, “A focus on this subject is invaluable in today’s world.”, and “It’s a great way of bonding as a team and improving how we work together.” – Senior Managers, Financial Services

A great way of bonding as a team

Group & 1-2-1 Coaching – “I had a lot on my plate, both personally and professionally. I was home-schooling a 4-year old with a toddler in tow and working full-time at home amidst the chaos! I also had an interview and some decisions to make about my professional development. Deb helped me to prioritise my own wellbeing and bring a calm, considered perspective to a really difficult situation. She coached me to renegotiate my working hours, which had an incredibly positive impact on my wellbeing, and boosted my morale and confidence when it was much needed. She has changed my perspective, way of thinking, helped me to listen, and encouraged me to believe in myself. She was and is an advocate, confidante, coach and cheerleader. Aside from their commitment to dynamic working, I feel that Deb is the best investment that my employer has made to my wellbeing in my eight years with the company.” – Communications Manager

The best investment that my employer has made

Resilience For Leaders Workshop – comments included “It’s critical for recognising stress points in yourself, for learning about the different ways that shows up in your colleagues, and for all round team understanding and support.:, and “I thought you were an excellent, respectful and engaging leader throughout and really appreciated how you led us through the content, and to actions.” – Senior Managers, Financial Services

It's critical for recognising stress points

“I’ve always struggled with self-belief and confidence levels, and Deb came into my working life when I was at a low point and was struggling to see the wood for the trees. She has such a kind and caring nature, and really helped me to break down everything into manageable chunks of quick fixes that immediately helped; and then over a long term the more deep rooted causes of some of these feelings and why they are there. I’m still very much working through this, but every session I have with Deb is a step forward. I’ve had 20 years of my working life feeling like this at times, and I can honestly say that it’s only through the work with Deb that I’m starting to fix it and not just plaster over it or try and forget about it.” – Senior Communications Manager

Struggled with Self-Belief and Confidence

The Resilience Formula Course – comments included “Really beneficial. I have had struggles with stress and anxiety for years. It’s great to understand stress on a more scientific level and tactics to combat it.”, “Deborah delivers on a ‘fluffy’ topic in a way that feels weighty and relevant. The science is so interesting and thought-provoking.”, and “Deborah is an excellent and friendly trainer. She is clearly passionate about the subject and helping others to thrive.” – Senior Managers, Financial Services

So interesting and thought provoking

1-2-1 Coaching – “In the very early days of lockdown I was in a bad place. I remember so clearly being sat in my garden on the phone with Deb and I could barely get my words out. I was overwhelmed, frightened and lonely. From that first conversation I knew Deb was the perfect person to support me. She’s calm, kind, an incredible listener but she’s also gently firm with you when you need encouragement. Deb works in a logical and clear way. She’s pragmatic and with that she helps you take practical steps to achieve a goal, at the perfect pace. Over the course of several weeks and sessions she helped rebuild me. I just wish I could have a mini Deb on my desk all day, every day!” – Communications Manager

I was overwhelmed, frightened and lonely

1-2-1 Coaching – “Before my coaching sessions with Deb I was struggling to understand how to use my strengths to support my work and career development. From our very first session together, I started to feel differently about my strengths and what I bring to the work table – I had a real lightbulb moment which I’ll remember forever! Deb takes a logical, practical approach, there’s no fluffiness to her coaching style and she gently challenges your thinking. I’m a visual person so we talked about the role of visual prompts to help me remember my key learnings. With Deb’s support, I’m heading off on maternity feeling full of confidence – ready to take on a new baby, and to return to work next year on a great trajectory.” – Communications Manager

Deb takes a logical, practical approach

1-2-1 Coaching – “I started working with Deborah when I was at a crossroads career-wise, work-life balance was overwhelmingly in favour of work and I needed a plan! Deborah was recommended by someone I trust, her background had many similarities to mine, and when we met she was calm, objective and we clicked.

All of my objectives were achieved, and even more, above and beyond that I dared dream of. I would go as far to say my experience has been life-changing. I feel so much better health, sleep and confidence-wise, I understand my psychological and physiological behaviour more, and I know when to have a word with myself and manage my thought processes much better!” – People and Operations Leader

My experience has been life-changing

Resilience For Leaders Workshop – comments included “Deborah has a brilliant approach which allows openness in the room and good discussion.”, “Deborah is a very good and approachable teacher, very kind, with lots of knowledge.”, and “It was a well-structured and practical session that had a good balance of work and personal life.” – Senior Managers, Financial Services

Openness in the room and good discussion

Resilience Presentation – “Thank you so much for your time, energy and inspiration. We really appreciate the time you have taken to get to know us and what we needed to achieve the desired outcome from this presentation.” – Practice Manager, Financial Services

Time, energy & inspiration

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