Testimonials

I have worked with Jo for many years through a range of organisations and leadership roles.

Jo is unique in working through a process with individuals to identify issues, strengths and supporting you to establish your personal strategies to increase your impact and focus as a leader, while making sure you are kind to yourself.

Jo doesn’t just talk about theory but uses reflective practice and is solution focussed which was ideal for me.

I had heard so many positive experiences from people who had received coaching from Jo, so I asked to be referred to her for some support.

I was (and still am) going through an extremely difficult time at home, and I was struggling to manage my emotions and control the overwhelm!

Jo helped me immensely to make sure i was focusing on me. To make sure I was taking care of myself.

Jo taught me coping mechanisms and reassured me all the time. Jo still checks in with me now even though the coaching sessions ended last Autumn!

One of the first things Jo said to me was that I wasn’t alone, and that has stayed with me until this day. Sometimes, you can feel like you’re fighting a battle on your own, but Jo helped me to realise that nobody is alone.

Jo is incredibly understanding and experienced. Jo has so many techniques and methods to help support you in whatever it is you need help in.

Jo is extremely confidential, so you can trust in her that whatever you are discussing won’t be shared.

I still use the techniques that Jo taught me in my coaching sessions whenever I feel overwhelmed with challenges, and they actually work!

Thank you so much for your support Jo! I will forever be grateful.

If you are feeling a bit stuck, struggling to figure out what’s next in your career, then do not hesitate to contact Jo.

Jo has a very relaxed coaching style, and the sessions felt more like a chat as she makes you feel so at ease. She is warm and friendly, but behind this, she has a very professional and structured approach.

That’s the beauty of coaching with Jo! She knows how to structure the conversation to get to the heart of the issues.

The sessions length and location can be tailored to a time, date a place that suits you.

It was so uplifting to speak with someone who really understood some of the issues I brought to our sessions – particularly as a female of a certain age!

She really does know her stuff, and I left the sessions in a much better headspace. Jo isn’t afraid to tackle some of the more difficult subjects or questions if she feels it is relevant and will help.

I feel I know myself a lot better since my coaching sessions. She also gave me tools to use outside of the sessions, such as tackling negative thinking patterns and reframing situations which I still use to this day.

Jo is so knowledgeable about human psychology, workplace dynamics and relationships and I would highly recommend her to anyone considering coaching. You won’t regret it!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Jo over a number of years when she has delivered training on a variety of subjects in my company.

However, more recently, I was specifically referred to Jo for some coaching when I had been struggling with a particularly stressful project.

The management style of the project was at odds with how I manage my work load and I was trying to explain to my managers why this was an issue and this had lead to a number of uncomfortable conversations and a trip to HR!

When I started to explain to Jo the background of the project, she immediately zeroed in on my extensive and excessive levels of stress and how I was verging on burnout.

She put me at ease and allowed me the space to unload my issues, and guided me through a process of understanding why I may be experiencing the stresses and that this was normal.

During these conversations, we explored a number of neuro-diverse responses that I had been exhibiting, and it became quite apparent that I was certainly on the ADHD spectrum.

I have to say, at 59, this was a bit of an epiphany for me and came as a huge relief as I could now clearly understand why this particular project was so hard for me to work on.

Jo’s knowledge of the neuro-diverse spectrum and how these affect our working styles and how being self-aware allows us to manage our responses was insightful and very knowledgeable. She gave me a number of techniques (breathing and tapping) to manage my stress and to de-escalate meetings where I felt my concerns were not being heard.

I think we had 3 sessions in total, and I felt that in every session, she came prepared for the next set of queries or frustrations with techniques and advice and, most importantly, an empathy and sense of humour that allowed me to engage fully with her.

I would not hesitate in recommending her, she is well read, has a thirst for new ideas and a keenness to share this with others.

I just wanted to pass on my thanks….you may or may not be aware that I purchased your ‘Land your Dream Job’ course in preparation for moving on.  It was excellent and gave me the confidence and reassurance I needed to take the next step.

I felt it was really important to let you know how you helped me achieve a fantastic new role, so thank you ?

I was going through a tough time back in 2022 after having been diagnosed with skin cancer and, unfortunately, had to have my left ear amputated due to this. I also had a couple of bereavements that year and endless issues in my relationship where I felt I wasn’t being supported or listened to by my partner.

I just tried to bury my head in the sand with all that was going on at the time, and I was on the verge of losing my job due to all the stress I was going through. I was signed off on the sick for six weeks by the works occupational therapist, and that’s when Jo came in!

I had a few sessions with her, and she honestly taught me so much about myself, why I was feeling the way I was and most importantly, how to deal with issues going forward.

She is so warm, friendly and welcoming and made me feel instantly at ease within a few minutes of chatting to her! Not ever, for one second did I feel silly asking her anything, and she was so patient and understanding.

I would recommend her in a heartbeat. She is certainly my future “go-to” should I ever need any advice or guidance again.

Jo, I can’t thank you enough for helping me deal with my feelings and emotions and come to terms with life in general when I was at my lowest!

You really helped me more than you will ever know, and I cannot thank you enough! x

Jo’s coaching sessions really helped me to rationalise my thoughts following what I found to be a particularly challenging period in my career. Her friendly and warm demeanour gave me the confidence to talk openly about these difficulties without fear, reflecting on situations objectively to use these past experiences in a positive way.

The great easy to use techniques Jo gave me along the way have given me belief that I am able to achieve all that I want to achieve.

Jo has provided me with coaching support for the last five years. In that time, she has helped me to clarify the direction in which I want to take my professional life and business, whilst providing me with a framework for making change happen. Jo has challenged my assumptions and preconceptions in a highly constructive way, providing an environment in which I have felt comfortable exploring and testing my thoughts and ideas.

She has employed a number of creative and dynamic methods to stimulate my thinking and to reinforce the fact that I am accountable for making change happen. This, combined with being asked to commit to completing actions by agreed deadlines, has really helped to ensure that my plans have crystallised to a point where I have seen immediate results.

She has also been a regular contributor providing coaching tips and advice to over 6000 clients per week. I would strongly recommend Jo in both large corporate and small business fields.

I found the whole experience of working with Jo on a one to one, really worthwhile and took a lot from it. Jo is very experienced and professional and gave me a structured approach and detailed further coaching session.

Jo would definitely be a coach I would recommend to others.

I have never been able to speak confidently in public, which was affecting confidence and my business as I wasn’t able to deliver training sessions on the services I provide.

I worked closely with Jo on a 1:2:1 basis and after just one session, not only was I able to deliver a speech at my daughter’s wedding (something I would never have thought possible before), but I have now been able to expand my business to include training delivery, something that I could never have imagined previously.

I highly recommend Jo, she gets you to think about things in a different way which has been a turning point for me.

The year I spent receiving coaching from Jo was fantastic. I went through many significant life and career changes in this time, with unconditional support from Jo throughout.

Jo’s style of coaching and her understanding of me personally, really helped me achieve clarity and focus on the goals that I wanted to accomplish both personally and professionally.

I learned many techniques which have served me well following our coaching and will continue to do so indefinitely. I would highly recommend Jo, to anyone thinking about Professional Coaching.

Jo is very personable, professional and genuinely cares about her clients achieving results. Thank you, Jo.

Jo’s professional and conscientious mentoring proved critical in the making of a major decision regarding my career steps. With her advice and considerate feedback, Jo enabled me to realise my own career ambitions and assisted me identifying my short and mid-term goals so that I am now better positioned to take the necessary steps to achieve them.

Additionally, under Jo’s tutelage on a work-based professional development programme, I was methodically and comprehensively introduced to a range of management, leadership and mentoring concepts, which were supported by real-life applications.

Her instruction in this field has granted me a great number of skills and tools to help me take my leadership standard to the next level. I know that I would not be the leader I am now without Jo’s input.

I have worked with Jo for the past 2 years and she has been instrumental in providing senior and exec coaching at Northwards.

Jo brings passion and energy which engages the most skeptical of people. I love how Jo cuts through the theory and makes it simple and relatable.

We continue to work with Jo in delivering a Leadership Programme to our senior managers and I look forward to even more positive outcomes!

Jo’s Get Clear course and 121 sessions have helped me massively shift my perspective and find a job that aligned with my values, purpose and non-negotiables. 

I’ve had the best recruitment experience because I went in with the right mindset, had a 2-way interview, and asked lots of questions to ensure we were the right fit for each other.

As a result, they were delighted with me and vice versa. 

I have worked with Jo on a number of outsourcing situations now and have even spoken on a more personal level regarding myself.

I am extremely grateful for Jo’s support and guidance; she is unbelievably helpful, offering insightful and practical advice that made a real difference.

Her ability to provide clear, actionable solutions is truly impressive. On top of that, Jo is just an inspirational person in general; talking with her (or reading her fantastic blog posts) is always uplifting and motivating.

It’s always a true pleasure to work with Jo, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking support or guidance, be it for themselves or their organisation.