What my clients say

“Yolanda’s coaching was purposeful and always invested and present during every conversation…”

“Yolanda helped me with my direction of travel when I was at a crossroads within my professional working career. I gained a greater understanding of self and professional working relationships going forward. Yolanda’s coaching was purposeful and always invested and present during every conversation and she held me to account with purpose. There have been nothing but positive outcomes for myself working with Yolanda.

Head Coach

Elite Swimming, Great Britain

“I had lost my worth, I wasn’t appreciating the value that I had…And now I am back to being a bit more of a boss!

“I went from a place of not feeling valued and I had lost my worth and I stopped appreciating the experiences that I had. Sometimes just someone giving you that reminder that you do actually add a lot of value to the space, your experience is unique and you can provide something to the company. I feel so much more confident because I can value what I bring to the table a lot more. I feel I am in a completely different head space. And now I am back to being a bit more of a boss! I can stick my elbows out, do it respectively, get my opinions heard, challenge the ways of doing things and proving it works.”

Ex Pro-Footballer, Presenter & Lawyer

Media, London

“I was unaware of my strengths and therefore unaware of how to move forward…”

“Before working with Yolanda I was solely focusing on my areas for development that I was unaware of my strengths and therefore unaware of how to move forward. Yolanda provided a safe space to vent, think, pause, talk, reflect, work through things. The realisation was understanding myself better in any situation and pausing before my response. Yolanda coaches in a style that is supporting, encouraging and transformational. It’s been amazing and I am so excited to what we will achieve going forward.”

Head of Operations

Advocacy, Carers and Therapy Providers, Manchester.

“I don’t overthink things now and make decisions with confidence…”

“Before coaching with Yolanda I was a bit lacking in confidence on decision making. The problem was not believing in myself and so I was possibly not doing as good a job as I could. Yolanda’s friendly and relaxed approach helped me see things from a different angle which in turn helped overcome situations that would have caused me problems in the past. I now believe in myself; I don’t overthink things now and make decisions with confidence.”

Founder & Director

Retail & Service to the Leisure Industry, Lancashire.

“In hindsight I was stuck and spending too much time in my own head. The net result was that everything was a heavy lift. However, that didn’t seem like a real issue as I associated this with the ‘grind’ of being successful.”

“Honesty was a big deal between us. Being able to be open with someone who wasn’t judging is a big plus. And because I’m someone who doesn’t really open up to people the benefit of having a benevolent ear cannot be over-stated. That said, the process is not easy despite the benevolence etc; you’ve got to immerse and go to some pretty uncomfortable places to face down the dragon – for that to happen you need someone in your corner but who also won’t put up with any of your excuses. Yolanda is that.

I’m moving on and up. I’m reassessing choices through the lens of the future I want. I’m being somewhat tougher with myself in the sense of not indulging in any BS excuses or stories. You’ve one life so you need to be the author of each chapter. I’ll definitely be working with Yolanda again.

Sports Leadership & Performance Coach

Ireland

“It's the feeling of being unstoppable that I had that felt exciting!”...

“I would say that working with Yolanda gives hope and makes me excited about the future. Coaching woke up something that was dormant inside me, it brought more self awareness, it removed assumptions and it motivated me. It is hard to describe exactly, it's kind of a spiritual thing as well, like connecting with myself, and the results of that connection are positive. It's the feeling of being unstoppable that I had that felt exciting! It's not just a set of steps that you go through, or reading a book, it's 'real' in comparison to that.”

creative director

Digital Design Company, Cumbria and Lancashire.

“The safe space with Yolanda allowed me to offload and actually talk and be listened to…”

“My problem was me, setting the bar too high and repeating patterns of behaviour. My realisation came when I voiced what had happened and understanding why I was feeling the strain. The safe space with Yolanda allowed me to offload and actually talk and be listened to. Whilst friends and family try to fix and problem solve for me Yolanda’s coaching style was open, reflective, non-judgmental and challenging. I really valued it.

Managing Director

Health & Wellness Company, North West.

“This shifted stories, sharpened self-awareness, and opened multiple perspective…”

"Yolanda is an extremely professional and personable coach. Her business coaching was a welcome addition to our sports-specific coaching. She coached leadership, introspectively, to empower our hockey coaches. This shifted stories, sharpened self-awareness, and opened multiple perspectives. We often use the tools she demonstrated in our day-to-day work and would have no hesitation in recommending her."

Talent Development Lead Coach

Elite Hockey, England and Great Britain.

“I became aware of the blocks, the options for change and ways to make that happen which I’ve acted on successfully…”

“Before working with Yolanda I was in a discordant place unable to effectively navigate engagement and closing the sale with potential clients. Yolanda’s coaching style is insightful, engaged, generous, fluid and gave me time and space to think, gaining information and structure, to be held accountable and realise what I’ve been hiding. Yolanda creates a trusting space and holds the coaching in a way that is compassionate and demands you recognise and explore the pain and the ways you are empowered to make changes. I became aware of the blocks, the options for change and ways to make that happen which I’ve acted on successfully. I gained a client on the same day!”

Coach Supervisor, Trainer and Author

Coaching Supervision, Coaching & Leadership Development, Cumbria and Lancashire

“I’m more aware of, and better able to assess and deal with situations with more confidence...”

Yolanda made me feel at ease and created an environment where I could work things out for myself by asking thought provoking questions. I realise that you have to work on self-development and make time for it and sometimes you have to take steps that are not in your comfort zone. Yolanda really responds to your personal experience and what is helpful for you/your style of self-development. She also helps you to see your own development and recognise steps you’ve made. I’m more aware of, and better able to assess and deal with situations with more confidence. I am more focused on how I can improve myself and practice how I can respond to others differently.

head of talent inclusion

National Governing Body (Sport), England

“I have created space and this has enabled me to move forward in my business and personal life…”

“Before coaching I was stuck in a belief system from childhood, that I had to work continually with no balance. Yolanda helped me look at my life from a different view; that I could have a truly healthy balance and make more time to plan and enjoy life. I would recommend Yolanda as she was extremely helpful, caring and compassionate. I have created space and this has enabled me to move forward in my business and personal life.”

Owner & Director

Fashion Retailer, North West.