"Good coaches need intuition and this is something that Sophie has in bucket loads. She listens to you at a really deep level and her questions really make you sit up and think. I discovered deeply held beliefs and assumptions about my abilities that were holding me back from reaching my goals. She helped me to move past them and approach my life with a much greater confidence. I would recommend Sophie to anyone who wants a light shone on how they are holding themselves back from leading the life they want." (PK. Group HR Manager, FTSE company)
"Perceptive, empathic and refreshingly genuine. Sophie combines exceptional explorative techniques with a genuineness that ensures you get to the heart of the matter. If you are looking for a coach with whom you can feel safe enough to explore things a little deeper then I would highly recommend hiring Sophie as your coach." (Rebecca, Mental Health Practitioner)
"I have worked with Sophie on two separate occasions now, and each time I have been amazed and delighted by the progress I have made. Sophie has a deep understanding of the coaching process and particular skill in noticing and uncovering unhelpful patterns of behaviour and beliefs in a way that allows real and lasting change. With Sophie's skilled support, I am shifting away from patterns of thinking that I have struggled with for decades. Sophie has great integrity, and professionalism, but also an infectious sense of humour which gives a lightness to working with her." (Lisa, Director)
"Working with Sophie over the last 6 months has undoubtedly been one of the most significant development opportunities I have had. The time and space to really dig into my own drivers, the unconscious - but limiting, behaviors that were holding me back and to unpick and better understand how to really become the leader I want to be, have allowed me to develop into a stronger, more self-aware and true version of myself. I left every session feeling lighter, clearer in thought, and more positive in my intentions. At the end of our sessions together I felt stronger, more empowered and fitter. As someone who has always valued health and fitness, pushing my physical self to be as good as possible, working with Sophie has given me the workout I needed to be mentally, emotionally, strong and determined as a leader. Everyone is on their own professional path, but you do not need to walk it alone, Sophie will help you build on your strengths, develop tools and skills to sure up the weak spots, and encourage you to be the best version of yourself you can be." (NM, Director)
"Sophie is a natural coach with a very calm and inclusive approach to her work. She's made excellent use of both practical, research-based tools and more subtle coaching insight specific to what I've been working on. What I've found especially helpful is that, having reflected on a coaching session, my thinking and mindset on the subject at hand is much sharper. Sophie's coaching clears mental obstacles and provides a supportive environment in which I feel happy to explore how I can work through the various topics and behaviours I want to improve. I'd recommend her wholeheartedly, and I look forward to continuing our sessions together in the future." (Tim, Business Owner)
"When looking back at my coaching experience I think the best way to sum it up is that it has changed my outlook on every aspect of my work and empowered me to make the change that I wanted.
Despite being a little apprehensive before the first session, as soon as I met Sophie, she put me at ease. She seems to have perfected the ability to form a ‘safe space’ where you feel the desire to share your thoughts and ideas whilst feeling completely supported. She allowed me to come to my own conclusions, pushing me that little bit more so I could really see solutions and that I had them within. She tailored her advice to my personal situation and gave me practical solutions as well as models, resources and ideas to use in my working environment. These tools, I can honestly say, have allowed me to develop and progress in my role in a way that I genuinely don’t think would have happened without Sophie.
After a session, I would leave standing a little bit taller and feeling a little bit stronger which, after time, really made the difference. And thanks to Sophie, I have an increased confidence in my knowledge, understanding and ability to do my job." (Kate, Head of Department)
"Sophie is patient, non-judgemental and incredibly intuitive. But her biggest asset is that she is prepared to listen and guide. She has the ability to make you feel completely at ease but never loses sight of the end goal. She gave me the confidence to recognise my values and helped me realise that it was not necessary to compromise them in order to do my job well. She helped me self-discover tangible solutions to issues I was having at work, and helped me realise the reasons behind emotional reactions to problems and how to overcome them. ” (Elaine, Career Transition)
"Working with Sophie has been extremely rewarding. She was always patient and understanding, but often challenged me to think more deeply. I also really enjoyed the sessions - Sophie caught on very quickly to what I was passionate about (and what I was nervous about) which meant there was a great rhythm of conversation, and I learned a lot by talking through my thought processes. I feel that I now know my value as a person and a professional. I have changed the way I interact with colleagues and I’m confident to chair meetings outside my area, and to lead a team in a positive direction. I am also excited about the new challenges ahead.
I would recommend coaching to pretty much everyone I know - it’s interesting, it’s fun, and it’s helped me feel empowered to lead, and to share my passion with others." (Zanna, Leadership Transition)
"I truly enjoyed working with Sophie! I felt both challenged and supported by our work together. Sophie's authentic, kind, insightful and action oriented approach helped me move from talking about career changes to actually taking steps to make it happen. She was very skilled at taking in what I was saying, reflecting back, helping me bring some order to my thoughts and also helping me see the issues from another perspective. I found her to be straightforward, supportive, with a great sense of humor". (Amy, Strategic Consultant)
Coaching has had a really positive impact on me and helped me to reframe the way I look at myself and others. Your coaching style was extremely encouraging but also forced me to answer tough questions about myself and the people around me. It gave me the confidence to apply for my new job and to perform to a higher standard overall. With your support, I have moved away from more operational, detail-obsessed thinking, to being more big picture, which was not previously a natural fit for me. I absolutely loved working with you." (Lucy, Head of Department)
"From the word go I felt totally at ease with Sophie as my coach. She engenders trust, is supportive whilst always stretching and challenging, and above all I felt she was by my side every step of the way. I found her extremely committed and supportive of my goals, often 'getting' me more than I did! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sophie as an exceptional coach." (Victoria, Interim HR Consultant)
"I wasn't sure what to expect from coaching, but hoped it would be a good way to think through my aims in my career and any areas of development. I think I got both of these things; I especially appreciated having a set time to think through things, away from the context of work, and was led really clearly through my thought processes, so that I came aware with greater clarity. I really enjoyed the sessions and found them incredibly helpful. You really teased out from me different ideas and approaches to situations that I wanted to explore, and I was always surprised by how much I came away with. The coaching journey helped me to understand my role, to recognise and value the contributions I made, to think clearly through my future goals and improve my confidence as a professional." (Ruth, Leadership Transition)
'I have had a few sessions with Sophie over the last few months, working on my plans for the future and trying to clarify what ‘direction’ I want to go in next. Throughout this experience I have felt supported and listened to by Sophie, whilst at the same time being challenged. Sophie asks incisive and poignant questions, which combined with her support and understanding, means I have felt comfortable to examine myself and really get to the root of what I am searching for. It is clear that Sophie is always reflecting on her practice and strives to do right by me as her client. It is because of this that I believe she is a fantastic coach, who will treat each of her clients as individuals, who are to be worked with in unique and specialised ways." (Ellie, Play Therapist)
"The coaching sessions improved my confidence massively, helping me to find my voice and accept my personality. I found you incredibly collaborative and open, and felt that there was a great level of trust from the start. Through coaching, my public speaking skills have improved and I learnt valuable 'tactics' to feel more comfortable in situations I previously felt uncomfortable. I'm now able to recognise when I'm feeling stressed or nervous, rationalise these feelings and talk about it with others.
I gained a lot of perspective through working with you, and am able to see 'the bright side' of situations I previously found negative. I also learnt techniques and methods for managing people - this was very useful in my new role where there were difficulties between delivery and managerial responsibilities." (SC, Senior Communications Manager)
"Sophie is very personable and creates a supportive, informal and non-judgemental coaching environment which allows you to explore ideas openly and flexibly. She helped me to understand and question what has been holding me back, and to think about my challenges in a more constructive way. Coaching provided me with greater insight into what is important to me, both personally and in a work sense, and how to get to where I want to go. I have come away with a couple of practical techniques that I have been using to tackle my challenges at work and have noticed that making these small changes has had a big impact over time." (D, Senior Consultant)
"I came to Sophie hoping she could help me get 'unstuck'. I'd reached a point in my life and career where I didn't know what to do next, and needed someone who could help me work through it. Sophie came highly recommended by a friend, and I can see why. She's incredibly focused, patient and a great listener. What I value most is her ability to ask the right questions, then digest and reframe what's been said to bring clarity and fresh insight to the discussion. With her help, I've learned to recognise certain limiting patterns in the way I think and behave, and uncovered simple, practical steps I can take to move forward. Overall, I'm very grateful to Sophie for helping me get out of my own way." (Maja, Strategist)
"As I look back, I find that the directness of your questions and the incisiveness of your insight have helped me to learn and grow." (Larry, Director)
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