Client Success

“Esme provides a psychological safe space to be open and honest without judgement. She really listens and asks thoughtful and poignant questions which have led me to find answers to many of my own quandaries.

She is compassionate and kind, and has a really calming energy which puts me at ease. She has really helped me to understand myself better and start to realise how to start breaking the burnout cycles I had found myself in.”

- Jess M

“Esme has helped so much during our sessions. I am starting a new business which we all know can be challenging in many ways. She holds a safe space where I can be honest about my fears and thoughts and work through them.

She gently challenges my negative self talk, which allows me new perspective. I find the accountability really useful. Knowing I’ve told someone I am going to do something helps me to take action, even though I know she wouldn’t judge me either way.

I always leave the sessions with so many ideas, or simply clarity with what my next steps will be to move my business forward.”

- Emily G

“I came to Esme knowing I was unhappy at work but wasn’t sure why. I had a good job, but something wasn't sitting right and I couldn't put my finger on it.

Working with Esme helped me realise I didn't actually dislike my actual job at all. What I needed was my skills to be stretched and utilised, more responsibility, and a company whose values actually matched mine (not that I felt clear on those values myself before coaching with Es). I also needed a role that worked around my life outside of work as I've got a little boy, rather than the other way around which is how things had been for a long time.

Once I had that clarity things felt so different. But it wasn't always a smooth ride. When I started applying for roles part way through my sessions, I had a real wobble. I hadn't changed jobs in years and there was a big part of me that wanted to just stay put and play it safe. Es helped me come back to my why every time that doubt crept in and I found strategies from the session to do that for myself in the future. We worked on my confidence, she kept me accountable, and she helped me believe I was actually capable of something better.

And I did. I landed the exact role we'd identified together. It ticked every single box, I was shocked.

I'd never had coaching before and genuinely didn't think it would be as powerful as it was. I went in thinking it would help me find a new job but I came out with a completely different understanding of myself. I’ve use what I learned about myself in so many areas of my life now, not just work. I honestly can't recommend it enough.”

- Hannah

“I'd been in the same sector since my uni grad job. I kept getting promoted which did make me happy, but never for long. I just kept going because I was progressing and even though I wasn’t super happy, I didn’t have any idea what I wanted to do instead.

I’d worked with Esme as a colleague years before so when I found out she’d starting coaching I knew she’d be able to help me.

I was feeling lost and knew something had to change but I had absolutely no idea what.

After we got under the surface of things Es helped me make an achievable plan to ‘pivot’ and I’ve now retrained as a florist and it's the best decision I've ever made. And I’m so glad I made the choice to start coaching - I’d not have done this without it.

If you'd told me two years ago this is where I'd be I'd have laughed. Esme didn't push me in any direction (although she did challenge me when I needed it), she just helped me actually listen to myself.

That sounds simple for something that helped me so deeply, but it really isn't something I was able to do on my own."

- Alice

“One word I'd use to describe my experience with Esme's coaching is ‘settling’. Which seems contradictory for the amount of growth Es has helped me to achieve.

When we started working together I lacked self-confidence in my leadership abilities but Esme helped me to understand that everyone has different leadership styles and that's OK! If I wasn't happy with how I handled a situation, Esme guided me to self-reflect (not a natural skill of mine) and we’d discus different approaches to situations.

Over time, I could see the difference our sessions were making to my relationships both in my work and personal life.”

- Alex

“Esme is truly amazing, she has been coaching me since starting out within my accounts role, and as I progressed to managing and leading colleagues - which I had no experience of doing.

Esme has been such a huge support and has coached me on how to be a successful manager, helping me to identify my weaknesses and strengths and supported me through difficult situations.

She takes great pride in helping people to succeed and she does it with so much empathy and compassion. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

- Jessica L

“Working with Esme has been a very positive experience.

Having not had coaching before, I wasn’t sure if and how it could help me but I leave every session feeling so positive and energised - ready to put what ever we have spoken about into action.

I always feel listened to - Esme is warm and empathetic but also softly challenges me if needed to help me move forward with my session goal.

I would definitely recommend working with her.”

- Emily