“I gained a better understanding of what I really want to do and what I really like to do and what is important to me. I thought I needed a big change but in fact I didn’t have to change WHAT I do but HOW I do it. I think Julia sensed it somehow and made me keep my ‘old’ profession on the list of potential ‘new’ things. By making ‘what I like to do’ clear things actually ‘came to me’.” IL, professional musician, Surrey
“A very important step was learning that I’m worth every penny I’ve spent on the sessions in order to achieve personal fulfilment. Giving myself time to think about and process my journey was so valuable, if a steep learning curve, and to do it with the guidance of a skilled person alongside me was especially wonderful.” CB, composer, Kent
“I have found some coaches to be a bit like bulldogs. Julia, however, leads in a way that is soft and nurturing. She is supportive well beyond the time we spend together and continually sends me things that are useful; broadening my exposure to what is available for my growth.” PD, artist, London
“I know we covered a lot of ground in a short time, I immediately felt a couple of things: one was much calmer, more grounded and less anxious. The other thing was that I felt more motivated and purposeful, as though some baggage had been removed from my mind enabling me to proceed in a more creative way. After the session the usual problems had less impact on me. I find that Julia’s voice has a definite strength and firmness to it, which has an underlying sense of purpose which is always present while she speaks, which made me feel purposeful and strong too.” KF, photographer, London
“Julia is a rarity among coaches. She is a skilled listener, a creative thinker who knows how to use her intuition to get to the very core of your particular challenges, which then enables you to clarify and focus on what you need to do to move forward. All in all a very different and refreshing approach that I would highly recommend to anybody, and particularly to those who may tend to shy away a bit from the ‘ra-ra-ra, Mr/Ms motivator’ genre of coaching. She also has a quietly, wicked sense of humour. Altogether a lovely person!” JT, graphic designer, Hampshire
“Thanks to Julia, I can move forward…, knowing that I can really make a difference.” LK, photographer, Buckinghamshire
“I was struggling to know what the next moves were on a personal and professional level. I had been running my own business for 7 months and while things were going well, I was not enjoying it as much as I would have liked, but wasn’t sure what to do about it. By helping me rediscover my true values and aspirations, and learning what was preventing me from pursuing my goals, Julia helped me to extract the clarity I needed to know what the next steps are and to have the courage to start making the necessary changes. I am happier now that I know that I am on track and have a great plan in place to achieve what I want to.” RN, small business owner, London
“Julia has a real gift for helping others understand how they can improve their well being. As a skilled coach Julia is able to help others find solutions to their problems without ‘telling’ them the answers, rather she uses her intellectual and intuitive abilities to raise others awareness of what the real problem is, the costs in all forms they may be paying for their current choices and crucially Julia is able to guide others in developing their own practical solutions to their situation. This is what she did with me and I was delighted both with the support from her and with the difference it made to my life.” BH, small business owner, London
“What I like about working with Julia is her flexibility, relaxed approach and an ability to just listen – and then make some helpful suggestions.” JH, small business owner, London
“It has been super working with Julia, lots of learning about communication, about how we see ourselves in others, and different ways of coaching, since the way Julia coached me and the outcomes has been very different to other styles of coaching I’ve come across. Very useful and very interesting.” ND, small business owner, London
“Julia has been, and remains, an inspiration to me.” AS, small business owner, Buckinghamshire
“I found todays session very uplifting, postive and at times a little over whelming (but in a good way!). I had no idea I was carrying so much “baggage” around with me. It has helped me put things into perspective, no matter how big or small they are. Above all, even after a few hours, I feel like I want to smile and feel I can take on the world! BRING IT ON!!!” NS, Surrey
“I have noticed occasions where I previously would have definitely been tense or anger bubbling – I am totally calm, feels like I have swallowed a whole bottle of happy pills and I am a completely different person. I really do feel like I can tackle anything. It’s the best thing I have ever done.” MW, working mum, London
“Six months ago, I would have said I didn’t need a life coach, but it makes you stop and think. I’ve done some things now that I never would have thought about, had I not had the life coaching. It has been excellent.” CN, Surrey
“Being coached by Julia is like having a conversation, at the end of which you have clarification about where you’re heading and what you want.” LB, manager, Hampshire
“Julia has helped me to discover what’s important in my life and to achieve it. I find Julia very cleverly combines eliciting my feelings with providing ideas and direction and ensures action happens. My recommendation of Julia is wholehearted.” CS, London
“I had specific goals I wanted to reach, and Julia helped me to focus on them – in particular putting together a journey planner for me, and encouraging me to write a journal. I found the sessions really useful, and Julia’s warm and friendly voice and personality made these sessions pleasurable as well as helpful. I would recommend her to any woman looking to build confidence in areas of their lives, and those who feel they need to look at their current work and life situation and want to improve it. Coaching can only work if the person coaching you has a broad understanding of the pressures many professional women go through, particularly in juggling personal and working life. I would recommend Julia as a coach.” ML, manager, Hertfordshire
“I liked working with Julia. It was fun.” JH, IT director, Yorkshire
“I’ve become a stronger person, with more confidence. Julia believed in me, so I thought maybe I should start believing in myself! Recently I came across the journey planner we made, for what I wanted, and was surprised how many things I’ve done.” AS, Surrey
“I went back to uni in autumn … and started a career guidance course and now am working in that field, which I am enjoying. This was a result of reflecting on my own life and also how I felt after I had spoken [to] you … Our telephone conversation was most useful: I remember I had difficulty in answering ‘perfect day’… I also remember that you were encouraging, supportive and positive, and the feeling that someone was supportive in a non-judgemental way is what I hope I also give to the young people I work with.” DS, Hants
“Julia gave me a lot of things to go away and think about. One particular piece of advice she gave me about not worrying about what others think, I shall certainly take with me and have already had cause to use it with positive effect. Now I hope to be able to use this skill in the workplace. Julia’s guidance enabled me to see life situations from a different perspective, one that is so obvious now it has been pointed out.” SH, Hertfordshire
“I met someone… after being on my own for so long… I said to you in our coaching sessions that to meet someone now after finding a job I enjoy would be the icing on the cake.” AS, Surrey