Simone is very supportive and non-judgemental, and creates an environment of total openness and honesty. She has the ability to dig into the topics to get to the underlying issue or area that we really need to discuss that either isn't obvious to me at the start or I'm (perhaps) avoiding. I 100% trust the conversation and the intent behind any questions, challenges etc.

Working with Simone helped me successfully transition from CFO to MD/CEO. It gives me an objective, challenging and supportive forum during a period of significant change, but always with a focus on turning the insight gained in the sessions into positive action. I have had lots of feedback from my team and the business about how they have seen me grow and develop into the new role.

Working with Simone, I've also been able to better consider my reactions and understand the impact I have, for example a) gaining a better perspective so I neither overreact to or underplay issues and b) the confidence to address the causes of frustration in a constructive, less emotional way (which has really worked).

In summary, though Simone's coaching, I feel I am better equipped to thrive with the greater uncertainty, variables, scrutiny etc. that comes with being in a senior role.

Rob
Managing Director, Insurance

Simone provided clarity, challenging questions, different scenarios / perspectives, with independence but not dispassionately. She also provided sound guidance based on solid experience. Finally she cut out the noise and gets you to focus on the right things.

Nicola
Head of Internal Audit, Financial Services

Simone offers a style suits those that need a safe harbour to take time to reflect on their own performance and the environment they operating in. This is a difficult thing to create and by doing so you have given those working with you an opportunity to explore their own motivations and values and the impact their current environment has on them.

The world is a chaotic and hectic place and working at a senior level can have pressures, which are often hard to understand and can quickly in challenging times become unmanageable. By holding the mirror up and exploring you create an opportunity to understand, accept and thrive.

For me it is your passion and commitment to really making sure that the coaching services you offer have value and make a difference both for the individual and the organisation.

Fiona
HR Director, Insurance

I was coached by Simone and cannot recommend her highly enough. She helped me to come to an understanding about my personal and professional priorities and develop a clear plan of action, which has enabled me to make positive changes in my working life.

Simone is supportive and encouraging and has a real instinct about when to listen and when to challenge you. Her style is empathetic, warm and personable but by asking the right questions at the right time she also ensures that your time together is productive.

I hope to work with her again.

Ceri
Learning Producer, Museums and Heritage

Simone coached me through a period of my career where I was facing a range of interesting situations, challenges and decisions.

Her thoughtful, sensitive but inquisitive approach encouraged me to ask some very deep and challenging questions about me, how I approach work and my communications style. Her approach is not one that provides you with the answers, but is challenging (in a friendly and professional way) and a naturally inquisitive one.

I made some real and genuine changes to the way that I think and act following these sessions, and this has made a real and positive difference.

Gareth
Managing Consultant, Professional Services