Testimonials
“I have had the privilege of being coached by Vanessa and can honestly say hand on heart that it was a game changer. It was the first time in many years that I invested in me as a person and having Vanessa coach me was just invaluable.”
— Executive, Lloyds Banking Group
“ I’ve really noticed the difference in my life since working with Vanessa, I’ve pushed myself like I’ve never done before. This work has given me clarity of mind, strength, reassurance, a sense of calm and direction. You’ve made a real difference to my life”
— Director, Allspring Global Investments
"Vanessa, our sessions together have transformed the way I am feeling, the work we have done together has really shifted something and made me feel empowered and strong. I have found this really powerful. Thank you.”
— Business Owner, Transformational Life Coach
“Vanessa has been helpful in guiding me towards shifting my focus from my inner critic to my inner hero. Through her support and expertise, I have experienced a big change in my mindset and approach. She has empowered me to embrace my strengths, focus on my true potential, and embrace a more positive and empowering self-narrative. Her guidance and encouragement have allowed me to tap into my inner hero and listen to that positive inner voice. I am incredibly grateful for her support and for being so kind during this journey of personal growth!”
— anonymous, TotallyMoney
“Vanessa never fails to make me feel better and more grounded about whatever issue I take to sessions. Even if I don't quite know what I want the outcome to be, I end the session on a high, with a new perspective on things and a far clearer idea of what I want to do and how to do it. I love our sessions Vanessa, thank you!”
— anonymous, More Happi
“Vanessa helped me reframe a challenging concept of reward, so I was able to discover what I need to stay motivated. I brought a confusing question and she untangled my thinking so I was able to find the solution tailored to my needs. I can't recommend her enough. Each session is such an epiphany and allows me to take actionable steps to improve my life. The quality of my life has skyrocketed since we started working together. Can't recommend enough!”
— anonymous, Vita Mojo
“Successful, open minded and empathetic, Vanessa helps you realise where your strengths lie and how to use them. Career transition can be very daunting, with lots of unknowns but the support from Vanessa helps me see things much clearer and visualise and hone in on the things that are important to me”
— Ali Hollest, Podcaster, triathlon coach, athlete & wellbeing consultant, Oxford
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Vanessa, who provided some wonderful insight into what I should be thinking about as I try and develop as a person, whilst juggling the demands of business and personal life. I see Vanessa as not just a coach, but also a friend who I trust, and it's rare to have someone like this - someone you can be honest and open with, and who in return is therefore well placed to help navigate you towards your goals or move you in the direction you want to go. ”
— Anonymous, Art Industry Leader, UK
"I was drawn to Vanessa right off the bat and I felt she could really see me and understand what I was saying. Vanessa helped me identify things in myself that I hadn’t been able to pinpoint on my own thus far. I feel like I may actually be on the path to understanding my own purpose.”
— Anonymous, Balderton Capital
“I thought the session this morning was brilliant. Whilst (as often happens) what I planned to discuss soon went in a different direction, this flexibilty was incredibly helpful to support in tackling a big topic. It really helped to delve deeper into some areas whilst still checking back to make sure the session was productive and there were clear outputs and actions at the end. Thankyou!”
— anonymous, Moonpig
“Having never undertaken 1:1 coaching before, I could not have had a better introduction! I enjoyed every minute of the sessions, as a result, I have been offered a new job having spent some considerable time applying without success, in no small part due to Vanessa helping me to re-focus and re-assess values and aspirations. Thank you! ”
— Nicky Benn, Vice President Public Business Development, Food for the Hungry.
“Working with Vanessa is helping me tap into a belief in myself that I have had tucked away and hidden from the world for so long. I am coming to understand my strengths and how these qualities exist within me already. Now, I am letting it sink in that I have actual power and beauty in these indisputable traits of mine. Understanding myself in this way is already a beautiful gift and helps me believe in my future”
— anonymous, Balderton Capital
“Vanessa was amazing! She was super understanding and asked some great questions to get me to where I needed to be. I feel great after our work together :) ”
— anonymous, Ghyston
“We're going through a very strange time with a potential war looming. My coach helped me process the emotional toll while we explored how to be present and give space to our colleagues who are directly impacted by the current situation.”
— anonymous, Sideways 6
"Vanessa helped me to better understand a scenario that is applicable to both personal and work related matters - building tools to approach this differently in the future and beginning to see and affect the bigger picture.”
— anonymous, Young Foodies
“I did a six-session life-coaching course with Vanessa and found it incredibly useful. She had the ability to listen to my (often rambling) thoughts, interpret what I was saying and allow me to work out how to reach my career goals. She also provided useful pointers and additional reading. Vanessa had a gentle way of talking me through personal life conundrums and I’d personally do further sessions with her.”
— Kirsty Wilkins, Account Executive, Edinburgh
“Vanessa is a positive and inspiring coach and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It came along at just the right time for me and has helped me find the confidence and tools within myself to make a change. I have discovered a lot about myself and have already set the wheels in motion for some big life changes. I’ve been left feeling very motivated and supported! Thank you!”
— Sarah Scott-Wilds, Transformational Life Coach, London.
"Vanessa is an extremely calm and understanding coach with no judgmental tendencies. She is extremely encouraging and supportive and my sessions with her left me with a sense of strength, calm and direction I have been craving, I cannot recommend Vanessa enough.”
— anonymous, T. Rowe Price, London
“Having reached a crossroads in my career I found Vanessa's career transition course valuable in deciding which road to take. The group setting allowed me to gain some perspective on my own situation and (i hope) allowed others to do the same from mine. Vanessa's open and relaxed facilitation style was constructive and judgement free. I would recommend to anyone going through or considering a change of career as a helpful way of consolidating their thinking on how to proceed with their career decisions.”
— anonymous, UK
“Vanessa is exceptional - she uses tools that skyrocket my development and my own understanding of the subject and what's important to me. I've given myself permission to experiment rather than stick to my rigid structures, given myself permission to pursue moving to neighbourhood that means the world to me but I haven't prioritised before, and so much clarity around how I'd like to run my business. I'm flabbergasted, she's so insightful and good!”
— anonymous, Vita Mojo
“Thanks, as always, Vanessa, for giving me the space to think aloud, make connections and feel more balanced. This was such a helpful session today, helping me ground myself and re-centre, and do a reality check that I'm not imagining things.”
— anonymous, More Happi
“Vanessa was patient, compassionate and methodical in her approach to coaching me on the issues discussed and I came away from each session feeling empowered, informed and well-equipped with specific techniques that I will definitely be using going forward and that I'm sure will have a positive impact on both my professional and personal life.”
— anonymous, Minor Figures
“Vanessa was incredibly inviting and open. It really helped to feel comfortable talking to someone who was so calm, clear and patient. There was also a clear structure to the session which was really beneficial, as I now feel I can go back to this session and remind myself of what was said, whereas had it been a conversation that was all over the place, I may have struggled to do so.”
— anonymous, Leaf Grow
“It was a great session for me. I realised I am the only person who can change my life and I can make big impact if I want.”
— anonymous, Blue Ventures
“My coach helped me talk though what was at the root of my concern so that I could navigate to a solution with their support. This helped me not only address the matter in hand but give me a different perspective on similar situations.”
— anonymous, William George
“My coach helped crystallise some of my thoughts and think about my challenge from fresh perspectives. They were open and motivating, would recommend.”
— .anonymous, Brand Genetics
"Covered a lot of ground, great insight and really listened to me and made me listen to myself to answer my own questions. Unearthed a key blocker for me that I hadn’t really given enough thought to.”
— anonymous, Aspire
“A brilliant session - the introduction was excellent, aim setting and the midway check in to ensure we were on track with what I wanted to get from the session were really helpful. It was clear throughout you were actively listening and you really captured what I was trying to say when you. In particular I really appreciated the mix of coaching style questioning to help work through issues as well as occasionally offering tips that have worked for others, or why I might be feeling a particular way (prehistoric man!) that we could then build a conversation around.”
— anonymous, Moonpig
“In just a short time, Vanessa got me to identify, and articulate some goals for myself, showing me a simple technique to help me stay true to my purpose as things evolve. It was a brilliant coaching session, that helped me to see that what I thought was a "time-management" issue was actually much more deeply connected to my understanding of my purpose and identity.”
— anonymous, TCC Global
“I was nervous prior to the call as I've never had coaching before and was hesitant on what to expect and how I would feel, but Vanessa was great. I am a very emotional person even when talking about the lightest topics and I sometimes go very quiet when speaking how I'm feeling, which I believe Vanessa could see throughout out call. She asked the tough nugget questions, however did not put pressure on me to go into detail / elaborate on certain topics which was great. She made me think about elements of my character that I hadn't pin-pointed as a confidence / self belief blockers. Vanessa was very kind and relaxed which made me feel a lot more comfortable”.
— anonymous, Hello Fresh
“I liked having the chance to explore my thoughts and feelings with a non bias person. My coach helped me to look at my values so I can begin to build my self worth .. thank you!”
— anonymous, YuLife
“This was my second session with Vanessa. I feel I am already starting to get more confidence, and starting to believe in myself a lot more. Thanks Vanessa. Looking forward to more sessions to come”
— anonymous, Leaf Grow
“I found the session useful for me to think about my next steps and what I need to focus on. Vanessa was a good coach who answered the right questions to me enabling me to think about the way forward more.”
— anonymous, Friends of the Earth
“Vanessa listens and also provokes thought as well as helps me understand more about the situation. Great work”
— anonymous, YuLife
“Vanessa is warm and open and I really enjoyed talking to her and thinking through solutions”
— anonymous, Liberty Human Rights
“Vanessa listened attentively and gave stunning support. Would 100% recommend.”
— anonymous, Rise at Seven
“Vanessa helped me to reframe my thinking in a more positive light. Left the session feeling lighter and more positive.”
— anonymous, Pact Coffee
“I found the session really helpful; I have some fantastic takeaways and she really helped me understand what I need to do to be where I want to be.”
— anonymous, YuLife
“Vanessa is an outstanding coach who has exceptional empathy and powerful exercises to help work through fascinating topics”
— anonymous, Work.Life
“Vanessa is a committed coach who deeply cares about her client’s and their dreams. She supported me with my confidence issues and for this I would like to thank her”
— Letizia Pacitto, South Africa
“Despite a complicated situation, my coach was able to quickly get to the heart of the matter and help me see areas I could work on.”
— anonymous, Frank Water
“You reminded me that I know my capabilities and strengths, sometimes I need to organise my thoughts and put a plan around it. You have pushed me further than I would have pushed myself”
— anonymous, Time Based Arts
“You've made me feel like there is a way forward. The negative self-talk has stopped and I’m feeling much better. I'm sleeping better and my positivity is having a ripple effect on my family. I have better communication with my daughters. You gave me permission to put myself first”
— anonymous, Natwest Group
“Coaching with Vanessa gave me the chance to know myself better and to have a clearer idea of what my goals are. She provided me with great homework tools which helped me with the process, Vanessa is very kind, committed and reliable. Vanessa deeply cares about her clients and their dreams. She supported me with my confidence issues and for this I'd like to thank her.”
— anonymous, South Africa
“The exploring career transition course has been hugely beneficial for me, boosting my self confidence and giving me a clear path ahead to the holy grail of work life balance. It has also provided an invaluable set of tools and techniques that I can continue to call on. Vanessa expertly combines professionalism with warmth and empathy encouraging a deep level of engagement.”
— Anna Ashcroft, UK
“Feeling really energized. Vanessa helped me unlock the vision for my business and used a really helpful technique to bring it back to the present moment and figure out next steps.”
— Director, Papaya Films
“The career transition course has been eye opening, it has given me a new found confidence and desire to push my boundaries, Vanessa has been amazing with all attendees and really listens and taps into her coachees. Thank you Vanessa for being so wonderful”
— Mary Herbert, UK
“I had a fun session with Vanessa who helped me create a mind map with actions for my project which I am very excited to get started on.”
— anonymous, Feedback Global