WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Find out how these wonderful women discovered their Naked Confidence™ with me!
"Highly professional and engaging, highly recommended"
- Gary Lunn
Head of Enterprise L&D EMEA, MetLife
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"I learned to shift from a passive, self-destructive thought-pattern, to an active, choice-based way of thinking"
- Louise From
Senior Designer at Charlie Tango, Copenhagen, Denmark
“When I first started working with Kirsten I felt I had no clear direction or power over my own situation, and I was questioning whether I was deserving of the trust and influence I was given in my job. Thanks to coaching with Kirsten, I learned to shift from a passive, self-destructive thought-pattern, to an active, choice-based way of thinking. I learned to question my inner voice and to catch myself from negative thinking. I learned how to be kind to myself and how to create space for my own needs.
My mindset now is more positive, proactive and I now have the tools to withstand times of high pressure. Kirsten helped me get crystal clear on HOW I want to feel in my career, and through Kirsten’s support, I have made major changes to my working (and living) situation.
I will be forever grateful to Kirsten for her endless support through my journey. I would recommend working with Kirsten to anyone and everyone. I often reference lessons learned during our sessions to others, and I am still using the tools Kirsten taught me till this day.
Kirsten, keep being you, you’re an amazing coach. Thank you for everything.”
“When I first started working with Kirsten I felt I had no clear direction or power over my own situation, and I was questioning whether I was deserving of the trust and influence I was given in my job. Thanks to coaching with Kirsten, I learned to shift from a passive, self-destructive thought-pattern, to an active, choice-based way of thinking. I learned to question my inner voice and to catch myself from negative thinking. I learned how to be kind to myself and how to create space for my own needs.
My mindset now is more positive, proactive and I now have the tools to withstand times of high pressure. Kirsten helped me get crystal clear on HOW I want to feel in my career, and through Kirsten’s support, I have made major changes to my working (and living) situation.
I will be forever grateful to Kirsten for her endless support through my journey. I would recommend working with Kirsten to anyone and everyone. I often reference lessons learned during our sessions to others, and I am still using the tools Kirsten taught me till this day.
Kirsten, keep being you, you’re an amazing coach. Thank you for everything.”
"I now remember to look after myself first and to give myself what I need before meeting the needs of others"
- Aditi Arora
Co-Design Manager, Civil Service FastStream
“Before I started coaching with Kirsten, I found it difficult to prioritise tools that help me to destress. Coaching enabled me to really think about how I speak to myself. I am more proactive with the language I use (e.g. “I choose” instead of “I should”) and am I better at sticking to a plan for the week (e.g. which days I go on runs). Plus I now remember to look after myself first and to give myself what I need before meeting the needs of others. As a result, I feel like I’m more in control of the boundaries I choose to set between work and leisure. I feel more confident in taking forward what is important to me in every job I have so that I can look after myself. I feel calmer and I trust myself more. Plus I’m learning to take the pressure off myself to constantly perform. This was particularly helpful when I started a new role; coaching with Kirsten really helped me to let myself “have a first day” I felt truly seen through our coaching sessions, as Kirsten is an excellent listener. I would highly recommend her as a coach!”
“Before I started coaching with Kirsten, I found it difficult to prioritise tools that help me to destress. Coaching enabled me to really think about how I speak to myself. I am more proactive with the language I use (e.g. “I choose” instead of “I should”) and am I better at sticking to a plan for the week (e.g. which days I go on runs). Plus I now remember to look after myself first and to give myself what I need before meeting the needs of others. As a result, I feel like I’m more in control of the boundaries I choose to set between work and leisure. I feel more confident in taking forward what is important to me in every job I have so that I can look after myself. I feel calmer and I trust myself more. Plus I’m learning to take the pressure off myself to constantly perform. This was particularly helpful when I started a new role; coaching with Kirsten really helped me to let myself “have a first day” I felt truly seen through our coaching sessions, as Kirsten is an excellent listener. I would highly recommend her as a coach!”
"I felt like I was not capable enough and was lost in my career"
- Farina Amelia
HR Business Partner, Manufacturing Industry, Indonesia
“Before I met Kirsten, I felt like I was not capable enough and was lost in my career.
Kirsten guided me to find “the powerful me” who hid inside my insecurities. She pushed me to break my comfort zone in my head – my past self thought that I couldn’t pursue more. Kirsten helped me find my confidence!
Thank you Kirsten for the amazing support and encouragement during the coaching ❤️”
“Before I met Kirsten, I felt like I was not capable enough and was lost in my career.
Kirsten guided me to find “the powerful me” who hid inside my insecurities. She pushed me to break my comfort zone in my head – my past self thought that I couldn’t pursue more. Kirsten helped me find my confidence!
Thank you Kirsten for the amazing support and encouragement during the coaching ❤️”
"I’m now ready to take on whatever I put my mind to"
- Chidi Onuoha
Talent Agent at Tongue Tied Management
“Kirsten cuts through the noise to bring out what makes you unique. I’ve come out of our session feeling much more confident in my abilities and ready to take on whatever I put my mind to. Thank you, Kirsten, for our invaluable hour – support like you’ve given me can’t be underestimated.”
“Kirsten cuts through the noise to bring out what makes you unique. I’ve come out of our session feeling much more confident in my abilities and ready to take on whatever I put my mind to. Thank you, Kirsten, for our invaluable hour – support like you’ve given me can’t be underestimated.”
"My mindset now is 100% more positive and optimistic"
- Sarah Kinsbury
Postgraduate Student – MA Careers Education and Coaching University of Derby. Freelance Writer, Researcher, TESOL, London, UK
“I started the coaching process with a very negative internal voice, and a very pessimistic mindset. I was convinced that I was a failure, and I felt like I was in a hole with no clear way of climbing out. I had a very blinkered, tunnel vision view of my situation. With the benefit of hindsight, I think burnout wasn’t far off!
Coaching with Kirsten has taught me so many things! All of which have been super valuable. It’s made me realise I have a choice how I feel and think. I’ve learned to be kinder to myself, to take a step back and get some perspective, and to reframe my view on my situation. My approach to planning and getting things done has improved, and I’ve discovered the power of writing a journal. Coaching has definitely helped me to feel more empowered again, to take charge of what I want, and to start making decisions again.
I’ve discovered that Imposter Syndrome is very real, but that you can wrestle it to the ground and try to overcome it. Just by identifying that it is there and that the inner voice is just that, and not a very helpful one, together with techniques to deal with the feelings it creates, is a massive improvement. I now have new tools to deploy against my inner critic!
My mindset now is 100% more positive and optimistic. I feel optimistic & excited that I am forging a new path, and while I’m not 100% sure where it will lead me, the important thing for me is that I have taken some massive steps forward and am engaging in new areas which will create new opportunities. It’s a total volte-face from my position before I met Kirsten.
Things that have specifically changed as a result of the coaching:
- I’ve embarked on a postgraduate Masters programme that will take me towards an accredited qualification in a brand new area.
- I’ve acquired a second qualification which will enable me to deploy my skills in another area I thought I had mothballed decades ago!
- I’ve taken on a voluntary role as a School Governor
For me, Kirsten was like a lighthouse, shining a path to safety and clarity, secure and steady like a rock. Before coaching, I was like a piece of driftwood being buffeted about and she was able to help me find a way to solid ground. Coaching with Kirsten is a worthwhile investment in your future. I would heartily recommend Kirsten as a coach!”
“I started the coaching process with a very negative internal voice, and a very pessimistic mindset. I was convinced that I was a failure, and I felt like I was in a hole with no clear way of climbing out. I had a very blinkered, tunnel vision view of my situation. With the benefit of hindsight, I think burnout wasn’t far off!
Coaching with Kirsten has taught me so many things! All of which have been super valuable. It’s made me realise I have a choice how I feel and think. I’ve learned to be kinder to myself, to take a step back and get some perspective, and to reframe my view on my situation. My approach to planning and getting things done has improved, and I’ve discovered the power of writing a journal. Coaching has definitely helped me to feel more empowered again, to take charge of what I want, and to start making decisions again.
I’ve discovered that Imposter Syndrome is very real, but that you can wrestle it to the ground and try to overcome it. Just by identifying that it is there and that the inner voice is just that, and not a very helpful one, together with techniques to deal with the feelings it creates, is a massive improvement. I now have new tools to deploy against my inner critic!
My mindset now is 100% more positive and optimistic. I feel optimistic & excited that I am forging a new path, and while I’m not 100% sure where it will lead me, the important thing for me is that I have taken some massive steps forward and am engaging in new areas which will create new opportunities. It’s a total volte-face from my position before I met Kirsten.
Things that have specifically changed as a result of the coaching:
- I’ve embarked on a postgraduate Masters programme that will take me towards an accredited qualification in a brand new area.
- I’ve acquired a second qualification which will enable me to deploy my skills in another area I thought I had mothballed decades ago!
- I’ve taken on a voluntary role as a School Governor
For me, Kirsten was like a lighthouse, shining a path to safety and clarity, secure and steady like a rock. Before coaching, I was like a piece of driftwood being buffeted about and she was able to help me find a way to solid ground. Coaching with Kirsten is a worthwhile investment in your future. I would heartily recommend Kirsten as a coach!”
"After every session I felt uplifted and recharged to lead myself and others with a clear plan"
- Fleur Hayworth
Head of Gender and Inclusive Security, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, &, Head of Secretariat for International Gender Champions, Geneva, Switzerland
“Kirsten is insightful, practical and focused. She quickly picked up on negative and limiting self-talk and helped me to reflect on and change my internal dialogue and thoughts to be more positive and clear. Her neuro-linguistic expertise is excellent, and she really helps to beat the imposter! She also helped me to identify core priorities – including my own health, and had a range of ‘tools’ in her toolbox to manage and anticipate situations that arose within teams, with senior management and strategically. I always felt that Kirsten had my best interests at heart and after every session I felt uplifted and recharged to lead myself and others with a clear plan. Time with Kirsten was well worth the investment – the things I learnt will stay with me for life.”
“Kirsten is insightful, practical and focused. She quickly picked up on negative and limiting self-talk and helped me to reflect on and change my internal dialogue and thoughts to be more positive and clear. Her neuro-linguistic expertise is excellent, and she really helps to beat the imposter! She also helped me to identify core priorities – including my own health, and had a range of ‘tools’ in her toolbox to manage and anticipate situations that arose within teams, with senior management and strategically. I always felt that Kirsten had my best interests at heart and after every session I felt uplifted and recharged to lead myself and others with a clear plan. Time with Kirsten was well worth the investment – the things I learnt will stay with me for life.”
"I feel like a powerful woman that’s not afraid of challenges and making mistakes anymore"
- Christina Sell
Project Manager, Industry Mental Health & Wellbeing, Racing Welfare, Newmarket, UK
“Before I started my journey with Kirsten, I lacked confidence in myself and did not believe in my own abilities. I also felt a little lost about which was the best direction for me in terms of my career but also what I would love doing. I have to say, I had a very negative internal voice.
Coaching helped me realise that if I was confident in myself and believe in my own abilities I would reach my goals. More importantly it taught me that it’s ok to be proud of my achievements and own them. It also taught me to be nicer to myself and turn negative thoughts around quickly into positive ones. This has been a huge turn around for me.
My mindset is now much stronger, I am much more positive. Although I have always been an optimist, I was hard on myself day in, day out! I feel like a powerful woman that’s not afraid of challenges and making mistakes anymore. And as for doubting myself and my abilities, I have come really far with the help of Kirsten and I no longer let this form of Imposter Syndrome plague me.
Plus I now feel like I have a career plan that gives me enough structure but enough room to change if need be. I feel like I’ve found out what I enjoy and need to do in order to thrive at work and throughout my career.
Since starting my journey with Kirsten, my peers and colleagues have noticed a real difference in my confidence levels, letting me know that I have become much more confident in myself, my work and when speaking with different types of people. It is fantastic to know that there has been a noticeable change.
Working with Kirsten is like a big breath of fresh air, you feel like anything is possible. I would absolutely recommend her, it has been a delight working with her on my personal journey and I’m only sad that our coaching journey has ended (for now!).”
“Before I started my journey with Kirsten, I lacked confidence in myself and did not believe in my own abilities. I also felt a little lost about which was the best direction for me in terms of my career but also what I would love doing. I have to say, I had a very negative internal voice.
Coaching helped me realise that if I was confident in myself and believe in my own abilities I would reach my goals. More importantly it taught me that it’s ok to be proud of my achievements and own them. It also taught me to be nicer to myself and turn negative thoughts around quickly into positive ones. This has been a huge turn around for me.
My mindset is now much stronger, I am much more positive. Although I have always been an optimist, I was hard on myself day in, day out! I feel like a powerful woman that’s not afraid of challenges and making mistakes anymore. And as for doubting myself and my abilities, I have come really far with the help of Kirsten and I no longer let this form of Imposter Syndrome plague me.
Plus I now feel like I have a career plan that gives me enough structure but enough room to change if need be. I feel like I’ve found out what I enjoy and need to do in order to thrive at work and throughout my career.
Since starting my journey with Kirsten, my peers and colleagues have noticed a real difference in my confidence levels, letting me know that I have become much more confident in myself, my work and when speaking with different types of people. It is fantastic to know that there has been a noticeable change.
Working with Kirsten is like a big breath of fresh air, you feel like anything is possible. I would absolutely recommend her, it has been a delight working with her on my personal journey and I’m only sad that our coaching journey has ended (for now!).”
"I was put at risk of redundancy, and this really affected my confidence in myself and abilities"
- Jacks Connor-Fox MBE
Civil Servant at Defence Equipment & Support (part of the Ministry of Defence); Civilian Instructor at the Royal Air Force Cadets; Independent Advisor to the British Transport Police
“I was stuck. I was put at risk of redundancy, and this really affected my confidence in myself and abilities. To save being made redundant I took on a role at work I was not really suited to and was not enjoying so all this just added to anxiety and stress. I knew I wanted to move into a different working area but had no confidence in myself to do it. That’s when I got in touch with Kirsten. I really enjoyed the entire process of Kirsten asking me the tough questions and making me work hard to think about what sustainable positive changes I wanted to make. Kirsten challenged me to think differently, get out of old “apologising” habits, think about the way I use language differently and think about what direction I really wanted my future to be. Her questions were REALLY powerful and I had a lot of thinking and reflecting to do in between sessions as to what changes I wanted and why now. As a result of the coaching, I have learned how to change my thoughts – I’d spent too long focusing on the negatives and being embarrassed by the positives. I think Imposter Syndrome has been with me throughout my life – but now I know it’s learning how to develop a new script and how to address those thoughts that’s important. Most of all, coaching has given me confidence in me. Confidence and recognition of my career so far and how I can use so many transferable skills in the future. Confidence that I will not always get it right. Confidence that asking for help should not be seen as not being able to do the job. Ensuring that I surround myself with people in my work that have the strengths that I am not so hot on. Confidence that whilst I like to think I am superwoman, sometimes you have to take it off and put it in a drawer. It’s this mindset which has enabled me to return to the public sector which I have been best suited all along. Having personal coaching was a big decision for me and I thought carefully before signing up. I saw it as a “investment in me” which is something I had never done before. I knew something had to change and thus whilst it was a tough decision to make given other priorities, I was confident that it would be a positive and worthwhile investment. I was not disappointed. Its been a valuable positive life changing experience for me (I mean it). Keep on asking those tough questions Kirsten!”
“I was stuck. I was put at risk of redundancy, and this really affected my confidence in myself and abilities. To save being made redundant I took on a role at work I was not really suited to and was not enjoying so all this just added to anxiety and stress. I knew I wanted to move into a different working area but had no confidence in myself to do it. That’s when I got in touch with Kirsten. I really enjoyed the entire process of Kirsten asking me the tough questions and making me work hard to think about what sustainable positive changes I wanted to make. Kirsten challenged me to think differently, get out of old “apologising” habits, think about the way I use language differently and think about what direction I really wanted my future to be. Her questions were REALLY powerful and I had a lot of thinking and reflecting to do in between sessions as to what changes I wanted and why now. As a result of the coaching, I have learned how to change my thoughts – I’d spent too long focusing on the negatives and being embarrassed by the positives. I think Imposter Syndrome has been with me throughout my life – but now I know it’s learning how to develop a new script and how to address those thoughts that’s important. Most of all, coaching has given me confidence in me. Confidence and recognition of my career so far and how I can use so many transferable skills in the future. Confidence that I will not always get it right. Confidence that asking for help should not be seen as not being able to do the job. Ensuring that I surround myself with people in my work that have the strengths that I am not so hot on. Confidence that whilst I like to think I am superwoman, sometimes you have to take it off and put it in a drawer. It’s this mindset which has enabled me to return to the public sector which I have been best suited all along. Having personal coaching was a big decision for me and I thought carefully before signing up. I saw it as a “investment in me” which is something I had never done before. I knew something had to change and thus whilst it was a tough decision to make given other priorities, I was confident that it would be a positive and worthwhile investment. I was not disappointed. Its been a valuable positive life changing experience for me (I mean it). Keep on asking those tough questions Kirsten!”
"I can now see the skills and talents that I have"
- Jane Brant
Business Owner, Simplify Your Business
“I worked with Kirsten as part of a 6-month group coaching programme and then had some extra 121 sessions. She held me accountable to the goals we had discussed which helped me achieve some things that I had been putting off for a long time. She was able to challenge excuses in a way that helped me feel heard but also could see the excuses for excuses. During our 121 sessions, she helped me make some decisions about my life which I was struggling with. Kirsten helped me gain confidence and see the skills and talents that I have and look honestly at those areas of my life which need some more work! She is so supportive but in a real and honest way that helps you feel accepted warts and all.”
“I worked with Kirsten as part of a 6-month group coaching programme and then had some extra 121 sessions. She held me accountable to the goals we had discussed which helped me achieve some things that I had been putting off for a long time. She was able to challenge excuses in a way that helped me feel heard but also could see the excuses for excuses. During our 121 sessions, she helped me make some decisions about my life which I was struggling with. Kirsten helped me gain confidence and see the skills and talents that I have and look honestly at those areas of my life which need some more work! She is so supportive but in a real and honest way that helps you feel accepted warts and all.”
"I have the confidence to take an active role in meetings, and to take on a promotion!"
- Jen Gates
Volunteer Co-ordinator, Racing Welfare
“Before working with Kirsten I felt like I had hit a rut in my career. I suffered from Imposter Syndrome, lacking confidence in my abilities. However, I still had a desire to push forward and be successful, which is why I sought out Kirsten’s help. Kirsten taught me to be kinder to myself, to recognise that my limits weren’t all that limiting and to take time to care for myself as well as my job. She helped me to build new pathways of positive thinking; and I now have a better understanding of what makes me tick, and how I can ensure that every role I take on reflects my values. I feel much more positive about my career now. By having more confidence in my own abilities, I no longer feel that I’m “asking a stupid question” and I know that my thoughts are worth voicing. As a result of coaching with Kirsten, I have had the confidence to take an active role in meetings, and to take on a promotion! I would definitely recommend coaching with Kirsten. I came to her following a recommendation from a friend, and I would advise anyone who feels like they have hit a roadblock to contact her. Investing in yourself is one of the most valuable ways to spend your money, especially when you are working on your mindset. How would I describe coaching with Kirsten? Like the upbeat yet serene music played in a spa: calm and inviting, yet positive and invigorating!
“Before working with Kirsten I felt like I had hit a rut in my career. I suffered from Imposter Syndrome, lacking confidence in my abilities. However, I still had a desire to push forward and be successful, which is why I sought out Kirsten’s help. Kirsten taught me to be kinder to myself, to recognise that my limits weren’t all that limiting and to take time to care for myself as well as my job. She helped me to build new pathways of positive thinking; and I now have a better understanding of what makes me tick, and how I can ensure that every role I take on reflects my values. I feel much more positive about my career now. By having more confidence in my own abilities, I no longer feel that I’m “asking a stupid question” and I know that my thoughts are worth voicing. As a result of coaching with Kirsten, I have had the confidence to take an active role in meetings, and to take on a promotion! I would definitely recommend coaching with Kirsten. I came to her following a recommendation from a friend, and I would advise anyone who feels like they have hit a roadblock to contact her. Investing in yourself is one of the most valuable ways to spend your money, especially when you are working on your mindset. How would I describe coaching with Kirsten? Like the upbeat yet serene music played in a spa: calm and inviting, yet positive and invigorating!
"I was frustrated, felt overworked and unappreciated, and was really 'stuck' about what my next steps looked like"
- Victoria Buxton-Helyer
Deputy Director of Communications – Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership
“I would highly recommend Kirsten as a coach. She is a passionate advocate for all of her clients as well as having great expertise in the female psyche (in particular). She helped me unlock problems and areas of my life I would not have thought to tackle without her, which in turn has given me a significant boost to my career and personal life.
Before I started working with Kirsten, I was frustrated, felt overworked and unappreciated, and was really ‘stuck’ about what my next steps looked like and how to positively challenge the situation I was in. I was also suffering burnout – which brought with it poor mental health as well as chronic musculoskeletal pain – which I was not addressing.
Coaching with Kirsten took me on a journey that allowed me to realise and accept I was not well, and that prioritising my health was not a luxury, but essential. Kirsten helped me understand imposter syndrome (which I had heard of but hadn’t considered myself having). Working with her helped me to realise that I did, and that it manifested in me working incredibly hard to prove myself. I wasn’t allowing myself the time I needed to get better because I was scared that my only value was working hard, and if I wasn’t working hard I lost my value. This was the key that helped me unlock what had previously felt like a fog of confusion and start to tackle the challenges I was facing.
The can do and supportive approach Kirsten brought to our sessions helped disentangle a confusing spiderweb of thoughts and emotions; and make important decisions about the need to address my health, plan for how to do that, and then make important lifestyle changes to support my recovery going forwards. They also helped me discover a new career path that I am now greatly enjoying.
Most importantly, working with Kirsten helped me rediscover ‘me’ and find my confidence and passion again. I have now improved my health , both by committing time and effort to doing so, and by asking for changes from my employer that have allowed me to reduce my stress, address my work life balance, explore new areas in my field and develop new skills and expertise. I simply wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without Kirsten’s coaching.
She also taught me valuable strategies for managing the inner critic that so may of us (and especially women) battle daily, as well as helping me identify, and take pride in, my skills and core values. I don’t know why, but despite having a successful career and originally being very confident in myself, I lost my way at some point. Kirsten helped me find my way back.
I can’t recommend coaching with her highly enough, she is friendly and inspiring to work with and has great expertise in her field.”
“I would highly recommend Kirsten as a coach. She is a passionate advocate for all of her clients as well as having great expertise in the female psyche (in particular). She helped me unlock problems and areas of my life I would not have thought to tackle without her, which in turn has given me a significant boost to my career and personal life.
Before I started working with Kirsten, I was frustrated, felt overworked and unappreciated, and was really ‘stuck’ about what my next steps looked like and how to positively challenge the situation I was in. I was also suffering burnout – which brought with it poor mental health as well as chronic musculoskeletal pain – which I was not addressing.
Coaching with Kirsten took me on a journey that allowed me to realise and accept I was not well, and that prioritising my health was not a luxury, but essential. Kirsten helped me understand imposter syndrome (which I had heard of but hadn’t considered myself having). Working with her helped me to realise that I did, and that it manifested in me working incredibly hard to prove myself. I wasn’t allowing myself the time I needed to get better because I was scared that my only value was working hard, and if I wasn’t working hard I lost my value. This was the key that helped me unlock what had previously felt like a fog of confusion and start to tackle the challenges I was facing.
The can do and supportive approach Kirsten brought to our sessions helped disentangle a confusing spiderweb of thoughts and emotions; and make important decisions about the need to address my health, plan for how to do that, and then make important lifestyle changes to support my recovery going forwards. They also helped me discover a new career path that I am now greatly enjoying.
Most importantly, working with Kirsten helped me rediscover ‘me’ and find my confidence and passion again. I have now improved my health , both by committing time and effort to doing so, and by asking for changes from my employer that have allowed me to reduce my stress, address my work life balance, explore new areas in my field and develop new skills and expertise. I simply wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without Kirsten’s coaching.
She also taught me valuable strategies for managing the inner critic that so may of us (and especially women) battle daily, as well as helping me identify, and take pride in, my skills and core values. I don’t know why, but despite having a successful career and originally being very confident in myself, I lost my way at some point. Kirsten helped me find my way back.
I can’t recommend coaching with her highly enough, she is friendly and inspiring to work with and has great expertise in her field.”
"I was having a tough time finding the right role that played to my strengths"
- Susanna Bellino
Policy Specialist, HM Revenue & Customs
“I cannot recommend Kirsten enough. I was having a tough time finding the right role that played to my strengths and Kirsten worked with me to find a solution and supported me throughout the process. Kirsten is the most patient and understanding person I know. If you’re struggling to find your way, Kirsten is the best person to help and support you through this.”
“I cannot recommend Kirsten enough. I was having a tough time finding the right role that played to my strengths and Kirsten worked with me to find a solution and supported me throughout the process. Kirsten is the most patient and understanding person I know. If you’re struggling to find your way, Kirsten is the best person to help and support you through this.”
"I now have huge faith in myself to get where I want to get to"
- Kate Sturdy
Deputy Director, Corporate Support and Development, Department for Work and Pensions, and Executive Coach & Facilitator
“I started coaching with Kirsten when I wasn’t in a good place mentally – I had experienced burn out and been off sick for 6 weeks, sometimes feeling scared that I’d never be able to go back to work. Plus I had doubts about myself and my ability to change my career path.
This seems so long ago, I now have huge faith in myself to get where I want to get to. I have achieved so much in the last few years – qualifying as an executive coach, setting up my own practice, developing another string to my career bow around facilitation, nailing a great jobshare partner in a civil service role that suits me… my work-life balance is brilliant and I know that I will flow like water along the best path, without pressuring myself to strive and drive.
Through coaching with Kirsten I learnt how to better understanding myself as a Gretchen Rubin “Rebel” – it has made a huge difference having this insight and I am much less inclined to waste energy trying to persuade myself to do things. Instead, I relax into doing things by stealth.
I also learnt how to use positive visualisations to help manage challenging situations in the moment. We worked on one together in which I imagined myself feeling “calm, energised and sharp” before going into a Board meeting, with a lime green power-field glowing around me. The sense of finding calm energy is something that stayed with me, and I learnt how powerful my own voice is in influencing my mental state – and therefore my ability to act and affect outcomes for myself and others.
Learning the best mix for me of emotional regulation and practical actions has been a significant outcome of my coaching experience with Kirsten.
My mindset is now full of calm energy. This is a significant change for me as I do anxiety and was used to being full of hypervigilance and overthinking. I now believe I can find my path and trust in the process. I might slip and slide along the way and find unexpected routes – but my feet will keep me going to the destination I desire.
I have achieved so much with Kirsten’s support, and I’ve already recommended her to others. I definitely think the money I invested in coaching was worthwhile.”
“I started coaching with Kirsten when I wasn’t in a good place mentally – I had experienced burn out and been off sick for 6 weeks, sometimes feeling scared that I’d never be able to go back to work. Plus I had doubts about myself and my ability to change my career path.
This seems so long ago, I now have huge faith in myself to get where I want to get to. I have achieved so much in the last few years – qualifying as an executive coach, setting up my own practice, developing another string to my career bow around facilitation, nailing a great jobshare partner in a civil service role that suits me… my work-life balance is brilliant and I know that I will flow like water along the best path, without pressuring myself to strive and drive.
Through coaching with Kirsten I learnt how to better understanding myself as a Gretchen Rubin “Rebel” – it has made a huge difference having this insight and I am much less inclined to waste energy trying to persuade myself to do things. Instead, I relax into doing things by stealth.
I also learnt how to use positive visualisations to help manage challenging situations in the moment. We worked on one together in which I imagined myself feeling “calm, energised and sharp” before going into a Board meeting, with a lime green power-field glowing around me. The sense of finding calm energy is something that stayed with me, and I learnt how powerful my own voice is in influencing my mental state – and therefore my ability to act and affect outcomes for myself and others.
Learning the best mix for me of emotional regulation and practical actions has been a significant outcome of my coaching experience with Kirsten.
My mindset is now full of calm energy. This is a significant change for me as I do anxiety and was used to being full of hypervigilance and overthinking. I now believe I can find my path and trust in the process. I might slip and slide along the way and find unexpected routes – but my feet will keep me going to the destination I desire.
I have achieved so much with Kirsten’s support, and I’ve already recommended her to others. I definitely think the money I invested in coaching was worthwhile.”
"I had lost trust in myself to make good decisions about my career"
- Anonymous
“Before I started working with Kirsten, I was uncertain about my next career steps. I had lost trust in myself to make good decisions about my career, because I was so unhappy where I was – after 10 years of working towards my position at the time. I definitely had Imposter Syndrome and felt I had to work super hard to prove myself. I had a bit of negative self-talk due to having worked in high-pressure environments with racial and gender microaggressions. As a result of our sessions, I learned to have the guts to step out and start my own successful business! I’ve also learned positive self-talk and self-motivation, being very intentional about my habits and patterns in behavior to stay organized, and to consistently set goals for myself. I trust myself more now than I did before to make good decisions about my career. I have so much more joy and satisfaction now, and the serene wisdom to recognize that the energy I carry within does not need approval from anyone on the outside. Kirsten has really helped improve my view of myself as a professional and as a business owner. Coaching with her is definitely value for money, and I highly recommend her as a coach! I have regained much of my confidence since I started working with her. Thank you KG!”
“Before I started working with Kirsten, I was uncertain about my next career steps. I had lost trust in myself to make good decisions about my career, because I was so unhappy where I was – after 10 years of working towards my position at the time. I definitely had Imposter Syndrome and felt I had to work super hard to prove myself. I had a bit of negative self-talk due to having worked in high-pressure environments with racial and gender microaggressions. As a result of our sessions, I learned to have the guts to step out and start my own successful business! I’ve also learned positive self-talk and self-motivation, being very intentional about my habits and patterns in behavior to stay organized, and to consistently set goals for myself. I trust myself more now than I did before to make good decisions about my career. I have so much more joy and satisfaction now, and the serene wisdom to recognize that the energy I carry within does not need approval from anyone on the outside. Kirsten has really helped improve my view of myself as a professional and as a business owner. Coaching with her is definitely value for money, and I highly recommend her as a coach! I have regained much of my confidence since I started working with her. Thank you KG!”
"Kirsten helped me focus on being my inner cheerleader"
- Valisha Graves
Executive Director | Digital API Marketplace | JP Morgan Chase
“My session with Kirsten was great and helped me to focus on being my inner cheerleader rather than inner critic, to pay closer attention to using more affirmative language and lastly gave me useful tools and strategies to help me achieve my personal and professional goals.”
“My session with Kirsten was great and helped me to focus on being my inner cheerleader rather than inner critic, to pay closer attention to using more affirmative language and lastly gave me useful tools and strategies to help me achieve my personal and professional goals.”
"I always felt my success was a fluke or because of other people"
- Gina McGregor
Process Optimization Manager, Calvin Klein Europe, Amsterdam, Netherlands
“I was in a very low place before Kirsten and I started working together. I always felt my success was a fluke or because of other people; I couldn’t see the bigger picture; and my internal voice was very critical and incredibly negative. Kirsten made me change the way I think about myself and I learned so much! Firstly, how my brain operated and how the thoughts were coming from me alone and not the world around me, then, how to acknowledge and manage my stress and be kinder to myself. Her encouragement and coaching helped me build confidence and take ownership of my achievements. My mindset is now totally different! I practice affirmations and have a much more positive and driven ‘can do’ approach to things now. Although I can still slip into negativity or being unkind to myself, I immediately recognise it and change it. I learnt so much about interviewing techniques which was immeasurably helpful in landing a job at a luxury brand, and then my dream job! I am now so much more confident in my own ability to perform my job well and feel much more positive about my career. Kirsten is so bright, uplifting and powerful. I tell so many people about our sessions and how much of a positive experience it was for me. I would definitely recommend Kirsten as a coach.”
“I was in a very low place before Kirsten and I started working together. I always felt my success was a fluke or because of other people; I couldn’t see the bigger picture; and my internal voice was very critical and incredibly negative. Kirsten made me change the way I think about myself and I learned so much! Firstly, how my brain operated and how the thoughts were coming from me alone and not the world around me, then, how to acknowledge and manage my stress and be kinder to myself. Her encouragement and coaching helped me build confidence and take ownership of my achievements. My mindset is now totally different! I practice affirmations and have a much more positive and driven ‘can do’ approach to things now. Although I can still slip into negativity or being unkind to myself, I immediately recognise it and change it. I learnt so much about interviewing techniques which was immeasurably helpful in landing a job at a luxury brand, and then my dream job! I am now so much more confident in my own ability to perform my job well and feel much more positive about my career. Kirsten is so bright, uplifting and powerful. I tell so many people about our sessions and how much of a positive experience it was for me. I would definitely recommend Kirsten as a coach.”
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