Testimonials - what do my clients say ?

“Michelle’s impartial questioning encouraged me to take positive action; my greater levels of confidence now help me in many situations“

Hazel, Project Manager, BAE Systems

“Michelle helped me understand my true market value I now have a number of options on the table - I'm spoilt for choice !”

Steve, Marketing Director - Orange

"Michelle, thank you for focusing me so professionally, I have valued your insightful questioning, which seems to come so naturally to you. As a result of our sessions I have successfully addressed each area I had concerns about and my business is already reaping the rewards"

Sharon, MD - Nicholl Consultancy

“This new role was a big step for me, working with Michelle came just at the right time - I now feel like I am in control of my job "

Natasha, Office Manager, Critchleys

"I really appreciate Michelle's talent for coaching - from our work together I have established a clear track to Partnership. Hard work, but worth it !"

Management Consultant, Oxford

“Michelle was my confidential sounding board, taking time out helped me keep focused and gave me "an edge" in a challenging environment"

Sarah, Head of HR, Energy Trading Company

"I had been struggling to find work for around six months before I found Michelle - two months of good advice and a compassionate ear later, I've landed my dream job, Thank you!"

Judith, Trainee Physicist, e2v

I worked with Michelle at a junction in my life, planning to return to work after a career break to look after my children. Michelle provided a reflective, intelligent, listening ear and a knack of asking the right question which unlocked a raft of new ideas. With her support I gained confidence and a sense of direction and quickly understood what my next steps needed to be. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who feels they have lost their career or life footing.

Nina, Business & HR Consultant, Newbury

"I went to Michelle as I was struggling with a career decision. I have always been able to resolve my own issues quite successfully, but this time I was struggling - my instincts to be brave and go for it, where being sabotaged by all manner of 'common sense' internal conversations! Michelle's easy going, non-patronising manner put me at ease from the start. She listened attentively, but also offered intelligent 'food for thought' ideas - I felt she talked to me on my wavelength. By the end of our session, I realised actually what I was looking for was someone to give me a positive 'shove' to go with my instincts."

Linda, Freelance Consultant, Newbury

"When starting my current role I inherited a team that had been through a period of sustained change, resulting in some de-motivation and performance issues. Michelle assisted me in addressing these issues through a structured program of sessions. In my view, Michelle's main strength is her ability to observe and listen, constructively challenge and then adapt her approach accordingly to ensure the objective of any session is reached. I thoroughly recommend using her"

Mick Axtell, Head of Finance UK, Energy Trading Company

"I found working with Michelle extremely useful. She provided me with a logical and systematic framework with which to work out my strengths and weaknesses, my likes and dislikes, what I do and do not want out of my career and life in general. I would recommend her services to anyone wanting to get a firm handle of where they are on their work / life 'journey' and where they want to go in the future. All in all, a thoroughly enlightening and revealing experience"

Joel, BBC journalist turned Communications Manager in NHS Trust

“Not having used an executive coach before, I was unsure what I would gain from the process and was therefore a little hesitant in making initial contact. I’m pleased that I did take the plunge, however, as my sessions with Michelle allowed me to gain a greater insight into my career aspirations and possibilities than would otherwise have been the case. Michelle is very easy to work with, and her relaxed and easy-going manner encourage open debate, whilst not detracting from her insightful feedback. For anyone seeking guidance or assurance on their career path I would have no hesitation in recommending that they spend some time with Michelle.”

Craig, Tax Specialist, Oil Industry

Michelle was extremely helpful and effective in helping me determine what my next career move needed to be. There were barriers that I had personally put in place and through asking the right questions Michelle was able to help me see how to overcome these and move towards a position that was right for me and my family. I am thankful for that questionning which was both appropriate and effective and has meant that I am on track to achieving my goal. I would have no hesitation in recommending Michelle as I found her professional, credible, knowledgable and approachable.