Testimonials
So what are the benefits of coaching? Well, here are some comments from recent clients about their coaching:
"I started coaching with Deirdre when a friend recommended her. At the beginning I was a little sceptical about coaching itself, but even more so about coaching over the telephone as opposed to face to face.
However, as it turned out the use of coaching over the telephone was in no way a barrier to success. In fact there were some benefits e.g. being able to talk more freely. I actually built up a lovely rapport with Deirdre and felt very comfortable talking to her. The trust I developed meant that I was able to more easily divulge information about myself, which gave more insight into some of my behaviours and helped the process along. I got the feeling that Deirdre truly cared about me and my development and worked hard to help me achieve my goals.
Coaching is not about Deirdre giving you the answers (which is sometimes what you want, but not what you need). But is more about helping you to find answers within yourself and giving you practical tools for getting to where you want to be. Deirdre seem to always ask the right questions to open my mind enough, to discover things for myself and about myself.
I am now much more self aware and confident and a much happier, calmer person, which is pretty much what I wanted to achieve. Deirdre has got me to a point that I didn't imagine possible. It is now up to me to build on that using the resources she has given me. I know that Deirdre is there should I need the support going forward and that is comforting, though I will be working on being totally self-reliant." JN, Bucks
"This serves to say a very BIG THANK YOU for all you have done for me. You have literally changed my life. I was on a downward spiral and didn't even realise how far wrong things had gone. I have to say that I wake up now with a positive attitude. I am no longer afraid to do the things I want to do. You have made me aware of all the barriers I was placing in my life to prevent me from achieving all the goals I now know I am capable of. Coaching is much more beneficial that I thought it would be. Your insight into what I am saying and 'not' saying bowled me over. I had no idea that I was my own worst enemy but have now got the power to achieve all the things I want to and 'get the life I deserve!' ." MK, Bucks
"I have found your coaching very helpful and re-assuring. It showed me how to be more positive about my goals and to be more confident." CI, Bedfordshire
“I have started to act on things I want to do whereas before all I ever did was talk about it. Before being coached I placed barriers on everything and now I no longer do. I had lost focus; the sessions made me determined to do what I could for myself.” AM, Bucks
“I was very pleased with your coaching style. I felt that we were able to build a rapport very easily, and you helped me to develop my thought processes without advising me what to do.” SD, Glasgow
"It was great to be coached by you. I am glad that I chose you after very first telephone conversation, although it was based only on the tone of your voice and the way you spoke. I was always a bit sceptical about telephone coaching in terms of physiology and rapport building but I think we proved that it could be achieved without face-to-face contact. ST, London
“This is definitely worthwhile. You are perceptive. Your style is direct. You seem to be able to view the whole scenario, draw information from different subject matters and link them. You are really listening to me.” JD, Bucks
"Having completed my sessions I feel so much stronger, positive and more in control with the way I see my life going. Throughout the sessions you made me realise so much about myself. You also helped me to prioritise matters in my life. You have helped me so much. I’m really grateful for your life coaching. It has made a difference." PW, London
"Deirdre asked perceptive and incisive questions, enabling me to achieve greater clarity - to clarify my goals and think clearly about the steps I needed to take in order to be proactive in achieving them. Another area in which, as a coach, she has real skill is in 'feeding back'. Through this process we were able to identify particular issues and themes that arose and work with them to my advantage. In the coaching, I have found it important to celebrate my successes and achievements and Deirdre has made that possible. I have benefitted immensely from our sessions." MC, London
"At the end of the coaching sessions, I am now on my way to achieving my own personal goals. I have enjoyed the time working with Deirdre over the past few months. Deirdre has been extremely professional at all times. Each session has been very useful, worthwhile and productive." MM, London