Does coaching work?

When Life Feels a Little Empty

Picture this: folks outside think you’ve wrapped up your life in a tidy black‑belt. Colours, cash, and a steady job. Yet, deep inside, there’s a nagging whisper: something’s missing.

She wasn’t screaming, nor was she a miser. She simply wanted to add more flavour to her existence, like a pinch of spice to a bland soup. After countless moments of self‑reflection and a bunch of run‑around thinking, she found a lifeline – a trusted coach, the tip‑off from a friend.

Splitting Life Into Segments

• Break the day, week, month into bite‑size parts.
• Ask what’s happening in each part.
• Spot the gaps that cause irritation.

Through that exercise, the real culprit emerged: personal development hadn’t moved forward. She answered with action.

Investing in Growth

She enrolled in a postgraduate course in business and personal coaching, then returned to the coach for a fresh job perspective. Step by step, they mapped a path. The end goal—switching careers—suddenly seemed within reach.

Fast‑Forward Six Years

Result: a PGCert in coaching, her own practice, and thousands of hurdles crossed—many still waiting to crash through. Together, she and her partner tackle new challenges.

Coaching at Work

Within their business, she trains and coaches clients, guiding them through their own career crossroads. Each client finds a unique workout for success.

Why It Works

• According to the CIPD, nine out of ten organisations use coaching.
• Two thirds rely on external coaches.
• 92% say external coaches deliver real results.

Coaching gives you the skills to:

• Unlearn habits that keep you stuck.

<liFixate on a goal and commit to it.

• Clarify what you want and map the steps.
• Take small steps that keep momentum high.
• Stay accountable—your coach is your conscience.
• Receive real‑time feedback for rapid course‑correcting.
• Get challenged to think ahead.

Ready to Shake Things Up?

Here’s a fun mini‑workshop you can do right now:

1. List eight spots in your life that matter most (family, work, health, etc.).
2. Rate each on a scale of 0‑10 (10 means bliss).
3. For each score, imagine what plus one looks like.
4. Outline tiny actions that lift the rating by one point.
5. Pick a detail, set a near‑future date, and do it.
6. Repeat the cycle.

It’s the small moves that can feel the toughest—but with a coach’s pep talk, you can turn them into triumphs.

If you’re serious about a change but want a steady hand, drop a line or swing by for a chat. We’re here to help you turn the whisper into an uproar.