Hugely beneficial very early on
Although I was initially sceptical of the coaching process, Michelle’s open, relaxed and perceptive style ensured that from the very start we developed a constructive relationship which allowed me to …
Surprised how energised I felt afterwards
Having recently been made redundant I knew that I didn’t want to continue in the same career but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I had never tried …
I cannot praise her highly enough
I contacted Michelle because I was uncertain about my career but wasn’t sure which direction to go in. I have to say she has really helped me find clarity and …
Friends all comment on how happy I am. And I am!
My life was in a rut – bad job and highly emotional from a broken relationship – but I felt ready for a life change and decided to try coaching. …
Each week I became more positive and focused
Michelle is very talented in her ability to make you feel at ease. Sometimes she elicited reactions I didn’t know I had. and by the end of the sessions I …
Have recommended her to several friends
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 …
I know myself better
Michelle has obviously spent a lot of time working with and developing her own style of delivery of the Firework programme. The programme itself offered a very clear, structured approach …
Taking action to find a better balance
People come to coaching for many reasons and unsurprisingly, with burnout rates on the increase, a popular one is to create more balance in their lives. These five steps help to put you back in control of how and where you spend your time.
Resources & recommended books
These resources and books help you to change your mindset about any area of your life and include some specifically about career change. They help you to get clear about yourself and what you want from your work, then explore your options to find the career that’s the best match for you. This is the same approach as my career coaching programme.
Personality assessments and your career
As part of career coaching, I ask my clients to take a Myers Briggs personality assessment. This isn’t intended to label someone as a particular “type” – we’re all too complex to be pinned down in this way. I ask them because it provides thought provoking information to bounce off and is particulary good for reflecting on values and strengths.
