Individual Case Studies

People who have changed their lives as a result of lifecoaching*

* To maintain confidentiality, names have been changed.

Andy. Finance Director, Married, Forty something

Andy was at a crossroads in his life, he had already reached a peak in his career and had recently left his job wanting to do something different, but didn't know what. His personal life felt stale and unfulfilled, he and his wife wanted a family, but he was always so 'busy' and it was never quite the right time. He opted for ten telephone sessions over a period of 5 months.

The Value of Coaching :To help Andy develop a clear sense of direction and purpose and a realistic personal and professional life plan so he felt in control of his life and was spending more time doing the things he wanted to do.

Real Results: I now have three immensely fulfilling roles, helping young companies with their strategies to expand, raise capital and achieve their ambitious goals. Better still, there seems to be no shortage of opportunities and hopefully I will soon have a full portfolio of five or six companies. Apart from the independence, this gives me variety, a sense of making a real contribution and importantly, more time to pursue other goals in life. I also discovered a hidden aspect of my character, the need for creativity. Since my coaching, I have taken on some ambitious house and garden design projects at home, designed and built our own web site and taken up creative writing. My wife and I are now the proud parents of a fabulous little boy and we're working together on a business project based at home, which is both fun and fulfilling. One final change I have made as a direct result of Life Coaching is to live more for the moment. I had always felt I was working towards some long-term goal or paradise, but Carole helped me to see that the important time is now. So I try and do things I will enjoy today, rather than things that might lead to greater happiness down the line.

Jenny. Senior Marketing Professional, Single, Thirty something

Jenny had an extremely successful career, was well respected and loved what she did, but despite this, she was weary and tired and her life felt empty. She had little time for herself and wanted to find a special partner. She was starting to think there was no-one out there for her. Jenny had two face to face sessions per month over 6 months.

The Value of Coaching : To help Jenny put her work into perspective, improve her relationships with men, remove the energy-drains, get her needs met and open her up to new possibilities.

Real Results: Jenny sorted out her personal and professional priorities during her early coaching sessions. She then addressed her limiting beliefs about 'there being no-one out there for me' 'all the men I meet never have any oomph or sex appeal' and 'I may never be able to have children'. Next she worked with her coach to develop a more positive mindset where she acknowledged that 'I will connect with the right guy when the time is right'. She loosened the ties of a platonic relationship that she realised was holding her back and started to socialise with a wider circle of acquaintances. After addressing her needs and clearing out the energy drains at work and home, she felt a renewed energy and vitality for life. A year ago she met a wonderful new man and they have recently got engaged.

Alan. Entrepreneur, Married Father of 2, Forty something

On the surface Alan was a successful entrepreneur and a happy family man who seemed to have it all. Underneath he was frustrated with the lack of balance in his life and had a deep sense that there had to be something more, but didn't know what it was, or how to go about finding it. Alan opted for telephone coaching, but met up with his coach occasionally too.

The Value of Coaching : To help Alan back in touch with himself, connect with his true essence and value himself more for who he really is so he could develop a strong sense of what he really wanted and a realistic plan to move forwards.

Real Results: Alan started to explore new career opportunities where he could play to his strengths. He was offered the position of Managing Director of a fast growing high tech business and increased his salary significantly overnight. He's now working hard, but on his own terms, taking more holiday and spending more quality time with his wife and children, playing more football and sport and leading a more fulfilling life. 'The assignment that has had the biggest impact on me, I think I could describe it best as connecting with myself. By really thinking about what and who I am, and what values I want to run my life by, I've gained an awareness that can often become an inner strength. Whereas in the past I've tended to chase success and happiness without knowing what it is I want, or why, I can now look at what I do in the context of a bigger picture'.

Rachel. Business Owner, Divorced, Mum of 2, Thirty something

With the pressing needs of a growing business and a young family to deal with, Rachel felt she was running around in circles with never enough time to focus on anything properly. She wanted to be a good mum and a successful business person, but she felt constantly stressed with no time for herself, let alone time to go out and meet a new partner. Rachel meets with her coach once a month.

The Value of Coaching :To help Rachel balance her home and work life and manage herself superbly so she planned ahead, focused on her priorities, delegated effectively and made the best possible use of her time.

Real Results: Rachel became more proactive in managing her business and her life. She moved the business forward and tripled the turnover. Restructuring her staff, clarifying their roles and delegating tasks freed her up to concentrate on her important priorities. As she rearranged her child-care, got fitter and healthier due to a better diet and regular exercise routine she started to have more time, space and energy for her social life. She has now found a new partner to share her life with.

Jane. Self Employed, Separated Mum of 2, Thirty something

Jane was exhausted, stressed and confused, going through a messy separation, she had financial worries and had left her job to go freelance. She was struggling with work, life balance issues, was questioning her career direction and feeling on a downwards spiral, unproductive, health not as good as she wanted it to be, she was unsure where to go next.
Jane worked with her coach on the telephone for 3 months. Six months after the coaching programme was completed she met with her coach for one booster session.

The Value of Coaching :To help Jane build the right foundations on which to base her life, get her to take better care of herself (which would ultimately benefit her children), develop strong support systems and start to gain a clear sense of direction.

Real Results: Jane had more space, time and energy to focus on her 2 most important priorities: her sons and her work. They all went on holiday together for the first time in ages, started to take trips to the cinema and go together for walks with the dog. As she had more energy, Jane started to network more, meet new people and her new sense of direction and energy made her very attractive to those around her. She landed a fabulous new work assignment in Malawi and her life then really started to take off. She supported her sons through GCSE's and A'levels doing research work from home before taking off on her next foreign assignment. Jane's life is now more exciting. With her coach she developed a clear plan of where she's going and has mapped out small steps to take her there.

Angela. Self Employed Network Marketer, Married Mum of 1, Thirty something

Angela has a big dream - to create a healthier, more balanced life for herself and those around her. She wanted to build her network marketing business to a point where it was financially stable enough for her husband to leave his job and join her in the business, so they could work together and spend more time at home with their young son. Angela worked with her coach over the telephone for a period of 6 months.

The Value of Coaching : To help Angela clarify her vision and develop realistic goals to get her there, so she could start living her dream.

Real Results: Angela has now successfully integrated her business and family life. She has set up a new office to work from home and systems to be more productive. Her business is growing steadily, so much so, she qualified for a free holiday in the US. Angela has now increased her income to enable her husband to leave his job and join her in their business. With more time to spend with her son and on playing badminton and keeping fit, Angela is well on her way to developing a fulfilling life.

Sally. Manager, Single, Thirty something

Sally was tired and run down and feeling increasingly negative and disillusioned with her job. Her finances, confidence and energy levels were at a low ebb. She wanted to get her enthusiasm back and have some more fun in her life. Sally opted for telephone coaching.

The Value of Coaching : To help Sally take responsibility for her life, develop a positive attitude, address her sense of self worth, shape up her finances and move her life onto the next level.

Real Results: 'Once I'd got a handle on my own worth and was feeling more positive about what I had to contribute, I was able to set a specific target for what I wanted to earn - it was a bit of a challenge but I wanted to stretch myself. Two months later I was offered a job with a package that actually exceeded my target!' Sally got a new job and the increased salary and benefits she wanted and has now established a clearer idea of where she's heading in the future. She cut down her commuting and has the possibility of working from home on occasions, so has redesigned and created a nurturing home and a home office. Sally joined the gym, started going to salsa and dancing classes and got her life back. She ended an energy-draining relationship and now is getting to know a new partner with a similar values and outlook on life.

Nicky. Recruitment Consultant, Single, Twenty something

Nicky enjoyed her work and family life and had a great circle of friends. She wanted to become more independent, assertive and have greater self-confidence to climb the career ladder, without treading on other people in the process. Nicky met wit her coach once a fortnight.

The Value of Coaching : To help Nicky to think bigger, live for the moment, be more spontaneous, willing to take risks and go with the ebb and flow of life.

Real Results: I didn't realise how bored and de-motivated I had become at work. Coaching encouraged me to be very honest about how I was feeling, so I took my courage in both hands and addressed the situation. To cut a long story short, I broached my issues with my boss. She was incredibly supportive and I'm now going to help to head up a key department in the company. I had no idea that anything would change and I didn't ever imagine that it could. Well, it has and I'm very excited about the new responsibilities and challenges that lie ahead. I think I had forgotten how to be ambitious. Yes, I'm also nervous but I think this is just what I needed. Life is so funny like that. It was almost as though I had to hit an all time low to come out the other side. I'm back to thinking really positive and things are flowing again now. Our conversations questioning why things should be 'an effort' are prevalent in my thinking. I feel I now see how to incorporate this in my life and plans. You are right, things can be effortless if they are the right things for you. Also, paying attention to the moment has helped me to appreciate the small things in life and become more spontaneous in the things I do.