What Clients Say

Michelle has been a Godsend. She has helped me realise that I was extremely stressed, bordering on manic and unhappy in my current role. She instilled in me the confidence to look after myself and to stop the people pleasing. She probably saved my life in all honesty, as I managed to slow down and evaluate what was important to me before I got seriously ill. Michelle’s manner is warm, approachable yet action based. Everybody needs a Michelle in their life – money well invested!

Jacquie, recruitment director, South West London (August 2010)

Michelle is an extremely supportive, focused and talented life and career coach.  She always works with much warmth, goodwill and humour.  Her sharp intuition and clarity, sometimes challenging style, combined with a professional skill, keep me on track to identify issues and to work towards my goals.  Importantly, I always feel really seen as a whole person, appreciated as an equal and valued as such.

Patient and flexible, she is also respectful of the pace at which I like to go and clearly committed to all her clients' progress.  I would recommend anyone wishing to explore and to make positive changes in their life, to work with Michelle as their coach.

Vanessa, artist and teacher, South London (September 2009)

I can fully recommend Michelle. She brought clarity to my career decisions when I really had no idea where I was going or what to do and gave me back my positive attitude which had been long buried. I use her techniques now whenever I face a decision.

Henry, lawyer, Surrey (August 2009)

I was at a crossroads in my career and looking for help to find new direction. I was new to coaching and concerned that it might be too open-ended, but needn't have worried. Working with Michelle and the Firework programme has been an amazing journey of self-discovery. It has helped me clarify who I am and what I want out of my life and work. Michelle's natural warmth, sensitivity and good humour supported me through this sometimes difficult, sometimes exhilarating period of reflection. She has certainly helped me to find my way and I can't recommend her highly enough!

James, Publications Manager, Brighton (June 2009)      

I was "stuck" in my career, unhappy in my work and desperate for a change but had no idea where to turn. Career coaching with Michelle helped me re-focus on what I really wanted from work and how to get it. I've now found a great new position that chimes with my values that is much more than "just another job" for me.  Michelle opened up a whole new way of thinking about work for me. Her guidance, wisdom and knowledge helped me move on and up in my career. It's been invaluable.

Fola, Learning and Development Manager, Manchester (April 2009)

When I first came to Michelle I asked her to help me find a new career. Little did I realise the wonderful journey I was about to embark on. Through the Firework programme Michelle and I went through a really deep examination of who I am, who I wanted to be and how best to get there. I discovered so many things about myself that in the end if was easy to reach the conclusion that the career I'm best suited to is journalism. I can thoroughly recommend Michelle as someone you can trust completetly, who has your best interests at heart and is the person who can guide you to the place where you want to be.

Ronan, trainee journalist, London (January 2009)

I come away from my coaching sessions feeling clear headed, positive and energised - there isn't much more I could ask for! Life coaching has been invaluable and without it my life would not have changed so significantly or so much for the better.
Donna, internet entrepreneur, Oxfordshire www.artfair365.co.uk (December 2008)

Michelle has been fantastic to work with. At the start of the career coaching, she very clearly presented what she offers and asked questions to make sure it fitted my needs. She is very warm and encouraging with a flexible approach and will adapt sessions so that you can be coached on any pressing issues you might want to focus on. Overall, I found the entire programme an excellent and very worthwhile process which has really helped me clarify the job I want to do.

I gained a very thorough understanding of my own skills and preferences which meant I could identify roles which are the right match for me. Michelle really supported me through the whole process with her positive approach and was a great listener who asked excellent questions. I recommend Michelle without hesitation to anyone looking for career coaching.

Anne, Senior HR Manager, Twickenham (September 2008)

Coaching has really helped me find clarity and as a result I have made excellent decisions regarding my future. I have found a path which I had never even considered before, but which is totally right for me. My advice to anyone considering coaching with Michelle is to do it - she is kind, thoughtful and intuitive, helps instil confidence and gives you the belief that you really can do something with your life. I cannot praise her highly enough.
Victoria, PR account executive, Surrey

Michelle was immensely helpful, full of enthusiasm and wisdom to help me develop an action plan for change. I realised over the course of my coaching that I didn't want to make any major changes but came to understand myself and my motivations much better. This, in turn, has helped me be a far more positive person with a clear picture of where I want to go in life and what I want to achieve over the next few years. I can't recommend Michelle more. She really goes with you on your journey, gives her all to help you and keeps you on track. She's a very special coach.
Miranda, digital designer, south west London

In Michelle, I was lucky enough to find the perfect coach. She is a very genuine, friendly person with a real interest in her clients and a strong commitment to helping them establish what is best for them.  She has all the necessary tact and sensitivity required and showed a real flair for recognising my particular traits and qualities. Michelle used the Firework career coaching programme with me which enabled me to establish who I am what I need. As a result I feel more grounded and satisfied with life. I would say to anyone who feels they have reached a point where they might benefit from career or life coaching, that they need not hesitate to choose Michelle as their coach.
Seri, civil servant, London

Michelle is a breath of fresh air. You will get results in your life and you will certainly have fun in the process. She is great value. I never left a session feeling anything less than invigorated!
Thor Holt, actor, Aberdeen www.thorholt.com

With Michelle's help, and the Firework programme, I have identified some attainable goals that I will work towards - goals that before I would never have believed I could commit to. I would recommend the career coaching programme and Michelle's tutorial and (patient) guidance through it to anyone wanting to identify and use their positive aspects to identify, seek and attain new goals. An exciting journey.
Chris, energy assessor/entrepreneur, West Sussex

Michelle is very talented in her ability to make you feel at ease. Sometimes she elicited reactions I didn't know I had. Each week I became more positive and focused and by the end of the sessions I had found the career I wanted to embark on. It's great to have someone to talk to about your career. Friends and family try to help but they don't know what buttons to push to give you the confidence to change. Michelle always made me feel confident. With me, it's been a gradual change. Every day I take steps towards my goal. Thanks Michelle.
Vicky, PA, Kingston

I used to know exactly what I wanted in my career but somewhere along the way things became a little blurred. Michelle has helped me to re-gain a sense of clarity, perspective and purpose again. Her warmth, humour, patience and intuitive understanding of what I needed made the process (relatively!) painless. Michelle created a safe environment in which to explore the way forward in a positive, fun way and I now have a renewed focus, which has had a positive effect in all areas of my life. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking to gain a sense of direction in either their career or personal life.
Katrina, public relations officer, West London

I have become more aware of my strengths and what interests me and Michelle has guided me to make some very valuable insights. I thoroughly recommend coaching with her as she offers an enjoyable way of identifying opportunities and making changes. It has been a fascinating process and given me lots of ideas to pursue.
Anna, PR manager, West London

I was confused and unfocused and had lost my way. Life was just something that happened…Michelle helped me discover myself and enabled me to focus on what I wanted in my life. She listened, facilitated my voyage of self discovery, and gave me the tools to rebuild my confidence. The coaching allowed me to plan my career and a more focussed and structured future, to be more present and have a more positive outlook. I now live my life of dreams rather than continually planning for the future.
Andy, communications manager, North West

Michelle helped me to get active in pursuing things that are meaningful to me. Helping me to hold onto a positive perspective on my circumstances, she propelled me forward so that by the end of the first nine sessions so much had been achieved. Michelle has helped me to see my dreams as being possible and has encouraged me to put together the first building blocks of what is needed to get me in the place I want to be.
Rachel, teacher, London

Coaching with Michelle has helped me in so many ways. When I was offered an acting deputy headship in a large school, I was full of reservations about my ability to do the job, my place within the school and had a variety of other anxieties. Sessions with Michelle have been invaluable in allowing me to come to terms with my role and rise to the challenge. Coaching has also given me the foresight to begin planning the rest of my career in a more proactive and positive way.
Beth, deputy headteacher, London

My life was in a rut but I felt ready for a life change and decided to try coaching. When I met Michelle I knew she could help me with the protective reassurance she offers with her coaching. She helped me find myself – well actually a new improved version – from being unhappy for so long, it took only a few weeks to find out what it was that was missing! I secured my dream job and everything else seemed to fall into place. I have gained confidence, focus on what I want and my friends all comment on how happy I am. And I am!
R.M., marketing manager, Richmond

My coaching sessions began with a single aim, that of finding a new career path. Whilst we never lost sight of this, a spin off of the process has been a new and more productive non-confrontational outlook. Michelle produces results by posing the questions one would normally shy away from asking oneself, and the resulting increased self awareness makes new hurdles in life far easier to overcome. 
Jon, Crawley

Michelle helped me find my inner voice and dig out the answers that were locked inside me and that I could not hear because of my fears and doubts. First on a personal level, and then while setting up my own business, I have become more focused, grounded and capable of believing in my abilities and acknowledging my achievements.
Paola, designer, Manchester www.meanmagenta.com

I went to Michelle with one particular issue in mind. I was sceptical about what she'd be able to do to help but was absolutely amazed at the results. We didn't talk about my main issue for several weeks, I was fascinated about how we worked on various areas of my life, and solved all sorts of issues, to the extent that when we focused on my key problem, it was virtually solved.

It sounds corny but my life is so well rounded now, I'm so much happier in everything I'm doing.
Sarah, Publisher, Bath 

Michelle combines attentive listening with an intuitive sense of what lies
behind problems and challenges. Talking through issues with her is always
illuminating and I find that she has often untangled the path to new opportunities and has helped me find a way to achieve what I seek.
Simon, PR Manager, London

My coaching with Michelle has focused my mind on what’s next for me. I’ve achieved more because I’ve thought in advance about what I want to get done. I also now know that I can choose another, more fun way of approaching my life. And although it takes lots of practice, I’ve been able to stand back and detach myself from the negativity I was feeling.
Rachel, surveyor, London

I wasn't sure what to expect out of a personal coach.  Maybe some help on the career front and general advice dealing with the everyday stuff of life.  What I received was a pleasant surprise.  Coaching with Michelle is like talking with a trusted friend, always compassionate, always listening and always objective .  Not only did Michelle help me to focus on the important issues in my life, she guided me through to a more positive approach to living.
Christopher, senior information manager, management consultancy, London

My life coaching sessions with Michelle opened up a new career, a new life perspective and a much better relationship with my husband and family. Michelle empowered my thoughts by challenging my apathy and unwillingness to change by showing me how to collate my thoughts and be more positive so that I could actually achieve my dreams and aspirations. I would recommend coaching  to anyone who needs that little push to change things and live a better life.  
Cathy, podiatrist, Staffordshire

I am extremely happy to write a testimonial for Michelle, and indeed have recommended her to several friends of mine. I approached life coaching with an open mind and was willing and expecting to make a complete change in my career. I have however decided to stay in my profession. The difference is I have discovered the reasons why I am doing what I am, learnt to concentrate on my strengths and I have a long term focus. I am not disappointed in the slightest that I have not made a complete change.

I enjoyed the personality assessment and 'discover your strengths' as I had never done exercises like these before and they helped me to take an objective perspective early on in the coaching. In terms of the exercises which gave me more directed insight, the 'work motivators' and 'skills audit' really helped to focus me. At the end the Stars really come together and I still frequently reflect on these to maintain my direction. I personally found the visualisation exercises very difficult, but don't think that made them any less useful.

Michelle is extremely intuitive and very genuine. You cannot do this in a half hearted manner, but if you are willing to put in as much as Michelle is willing to give, you will not look back.
Lisa, doctor, London