What people say
Coaching is personal, so choosing the right person matters.
Here are reflections from people I’ve worked with across leadership development, coaching, and psychometrics.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
“I confess I came to coaching with a bit of scepticism: would it feel too corporate for someone working in the charity sector? Never has keeping an open mind proved to be such good advice: the whole experience has been properly transformational – not a word I use lightly!
Rachel supported me through the transition from being a new Head of Function to being an established director at a national children’s charity. Her ability to use a variety of coaching tools and skills supported me to find actionable strategies for the realities of leadership.
The profile analysis has enabled me to understand and harness my strengths as a leader and to manage areas of weakness holding me back. Having these profiles for my team has also made it so much easier to adapt my line management style for team members who need different things from me.
Rachel helped me articulate unexpected areas of my leadership that I hadn’t fully understood in myself – such as fundamental questions of how different aspects of my identity come together to make me the leader I am.
I owe Rachel a debt of gratitude for these gifts and would recommend Rachel’s services without hesitation.”
RECRUITMENT & TEAM FIT
“I’ve worked alongside Rachel on a number of recruitment processes, where she provided Thomas psychometric profiles to help us better understand candidates’ working preferences and add valuable insight alongside interviews.”
Rachel is a joy to work with — warm, approachable and perceptive. She asks thoughtful questions and challenges assumptions in a constructive way.
Her insights recently gave us the confidence to recruit a potential ‘wildcard’ candidate who has turned out to be exceptional talent.
I am a better leader because of Rachel's coaching.
LEADING WITH CLARITY
Working with Rachel has been hugely valuable as I’ve stepped into a more senior leadership role.
She has helped me think much more clearly about how and where I should be focusing my attention to be most effective and support others to be effective too.
Rachel’s sessions have really helped me to untangle some of the psychological and organisational patterns that come with leadership and where these intersect, and to turn that reflection into practical changes in how I manage, delegate, and set direction.
It’s been thoughtful, challenging and genuinely useful – I always come away from our sessions with fresh insights to put to use in my role!
Professional Development
I had the pleasure of working with Rachel during a pivotal time in my career.
Rachel’s insightful guidance and unwavering support were instrumental in helping me navigate my career transition. She has a unique ability to ask the right questions, which helped me gain clarity on my goals and strengths.
Her personalised approach and practical advice empowered me to take confident steps towards my career aspirations. Thanks to Rachel, I have developed a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
I highly recommend Rachel to anyone seeking to advance their career and unlock their full potential.
If you’d like to explore whether coaching or psychometrics could support you or your team, I’d be happy to talk.