Business & Executive Coaching:

I was one of Estelle’s first coachees. This must have been challenging for her because notwithstanding our friendship and close working relationship, there was the obvious challenge that she was being asked to assist her Line Manager. This was not an impediment to our coaching relationship which is a tribute to her professionalism, patience and empathy. I am aware of a number of colleagues who have also been coached by Estelle. The fact that a number of these were senior members of staff is an example for the high regard in which she is held. I am aware that she has had some notable successes with colleagues. This is not self serving testimony by Estelle but what I have been told by the colleagues or have deduced from changes in their work practices or management style.

Graham Dean, Managing Partner at Smith Partnership & Ex President
of the Derby and District Law Society

I met Estelle through a Mentoring Project run by the CIPD. Estelle had joined as a mentor, a voluntary role with the aim of helping others in the HR profession to develop. I was looking for both a mentor and a coach and Estelle instantly made a very positive impression on me. I
felt that she was a warm, real person whom I could trust to take me out of my comfort zone, and who had the knowledge and experience to help me develop.

Writing this six months later, as our coaching sessions have very sadly come to an end, I can say that she was all these things and was great fun to work with too. I thoroughly enjoyed all our sessions and came away from every one with new ideas and perspectives which have made a difference to me already. Estelle went with my own (usually fast!) pace and I felt like we maximised the value of every session. From every single one I took away insights and ideas which made a difference.

I would like to let people know that whether you are looking for coaching for you or funding coaching for your staff, Estelle is a great coach, who you can trust to be committed to working with the real issues and finding effective outcomes.

My experience with Estelle has shown me what a truly effective means of development coaching can be. I would whole-heartedly encourage anyone who is thinking about arranging some coaching sessions, to contact Estelle.

HR Manager, Nottingham"

This was my first experience of coaching and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.  However, from my first meeting with Estelle I felt completely at ease and able to express my concerns openly.  We quickly set the goals that I wanted to achieve; Estelle worked patiently with me and helped me understand why I had such concerns and how to overcome / deal with them in a working environment.  Estelle helped me achieve my goals, improve my self-confidence, equip me with skills to deal with any future concerns and clear my in-box!!

Company Secretary and Solicitor of a pharmaceutical plc

 

My coaching sessions helped me to identify which of my ideas were important to drive the development of my business sector forward. It was especially useful that coaching allowed me to get to the nub of what I needed to do rather than being distracted by external factors.

Alison Neate, Partner, Smith Partnership

Being self-employed in a small business, I could not have resolved the staff issue I was dealing with without Estelle’s help.  With her extensive knowledge and experience of personnel issues she was able to offer me a step by step route to resolving the problem as well as giving me support and encouragement throughout the process.  Estelle offered excellent strategies to help with work during this difficult situation and the support I needed to see the process through to completion.

I would definitely use Estelle’s services again should the need arise and I am very happy to recommend her to fellow business people.

Director, Nottingham

I have found Estelle to be a consummate professional with a REALISTIC approach, wicked sense of humour, and great passion for her work.

 

Estelle has restored my confidence and self esteem; I wish I had known her years ago, thereby saving myself considerable time, money and effort.

 

There is no doubt Estelle has enabled me to change from a de-motivated, disgruntled employee working in a negative environment in the public sector to being a successful director in young developing company.

Director, Derby

I was a little cynical about coaching before my session with Estelle, and I was pleasantly surprised at how she actually made me feel good about myself - with so little effort! The skills Estelle taught me have enabled me to confidently deal with negative issues as well as build on positive aspects in both my professional and personal lives.

I must confess that when I was originally approached to consider becoming a coachee, I viewed it with Luddite apprehension! However, I am delighted to say that those apprehensions were totally misplaced. Estelle has just the right personality mix to deal with whatever mood she finds me in and the ability to approach any topic with the requisite empathy, enthusiasm and professionalism.

We have worked over the past 18 months on changing my role as M.D. from complete immersion within the business to working on the business, developing strategy, leadership, time management and coaching skills.

Coaching has benefited both myself and the business by enabling me to step back off the "treadmill", review operations and plan ahead more effectively. Estelle has a diligence and drive, coupled with a mischievous sense of humour, which makes working with her stimulating, rewarding and fun and, most importantly, effective.

I can thoroughly recommend her enterprise to anyone who wishes to engage a rofessional who can take an objective, realistic, and down to earth approach to enable them to appraise themselves and their business.

Alan Jones, Managing Director, AJ Floorcraft

Personal Coaching:

I didn't really have any idea about what coaching was about. After seeing Estelle, I realise that it’s like talking things over with your best friend, but having them say sensible things rather than just joining in on the moaning! Estelle helped me turn my thought process around, made me see things from the other person's perspective and this helped me to realise, that I was deleting positive thoughts and replacing them with negative ones. Coaching has helped me look at things with a renewed perspective, and it’s made me a much happier person!!

Chrissie Porter, Director, Grapevine

Since my coaching with Estelle at Beee I have been able to maintain a balance between my work and social life. I have been promoted and have received a 20% pay rise. Her coaching has also had a positive effect on my personal life; with her help I have decided to move in with my partner and bought a new car.  

Louisa Luongo, Independent Financial Adviser

I called my manager and told him I wanted to be considered for promotion; he was thrilled I wanted to improve myself. Once again thank you, it was fun, interesting, exhausting but above all it reminded me I used to be a confident person and feel that person is back!

Annette Symcox, Sales Executive

Phobia Cures:

Having a phobia of sharks since early childhood has affected every holiday I have been on. Swimming in the sea has been a huge challenge and something that I have not been able to do for very long before my imagination started to run wild. Estelle’s coaching really did create a miracle and meant that I could thoroughly enjoy my recent holiday to Thailand. I swam in the sea, went sea cave kayaking and even snorkelled which is something I have never been able to do. Estelle’s approach and sense of humour made the experience enjoyable and not at all daunting. The techniques Estelle uses make you see the phobia in a totally different light and now I cannot believe that I was so afraid of, what I can now call, ‘a big fish’!

HR Assistant, Derbyshire

You are such a brilliant coach your sense of fun and humour made the whole process really enjoyable.

Solicitor, Leicester

I would never have believed that anything could help me with my phobia of frogs; I carried my fear with me every day and felt there was no escape from it. After just one session with Estelle I was not only able to look at pictures of cartoon frogs but of real ones too, something I never thought I would do. Now when I’m out I don’t have to be scared and on the look out for frogs; I use the aids & techniques I learnt during my coaching session. My family could not believe it and neither could I. I can honestly say it changed my life!

Marketing Assistant, Kendal