I have coached hundreds of clients internationally, from Politicians, CEOs and C-Suite, to Influencers, Actors and Directors. Each of them have their own unique problem but the journey we have taken together in improving their communication, presentation & confidence has had a profound impact on their professional (and often personal) life.
Here are just a few examples of their issue & the strategy we used…
Founder Coaching for Investment Pitch
Client Background
H, the Co-Founder of a startup launched during the COVID-19 lockdown, reached out to me for assistance as he navigated a significant career transition from finance to entrepreneurship. Although he was confident in his product, H, a natural introvert, struggled with the pressure associated with investment pitches.
Challenges
His main obstacles included:
Anxiety and creeping self-doubt
Forgetting key points when addressing potential investors
Feeling he wasn’t projecting enough confidence to venture capitalists (VCs)
Experiencing difficulties with overall presentation delivery
In his own words, H aimed to:
Speak with ease and confidence while enjoying the presentation process
Build trust and solid relationships with VCs
Pitch his product confidently without relying on cue cards
Secure investment
Overcome persistent intrusive thoughts and self-doubt
Scale his business effectively without allowing personal insecurities to hold him back
The Approach
We focussed on several key areas:
Identifying and addressing intrusive thoughts and limiting beliefs, then actively transforming them into empowering beliefs that would support his goals
Building self-esteem and confidence through targeted exercises and feedback
Implementing performance techniques that ensured he projected confidence externally while cultivating authentic self-assurance internally
Enhancing his voice, body language, and presentation skills for maximum impact
Practising breathwork techniques to foster calmness and maintain focus during pitches
Recording and reviewing footage of his presentations to track his progress and celebrate improvements
Professional relationship building; communication, boundaries, engagement, building authentic connections and trust.
Results
H and his co-founders successfully secured an investment that has the potential to transform their lives and business. We continue to work together on a quarterly basis for catch-ups and strategy updates, and I am immensely proud of his journey and the progress he has made.
Global HR Director - Coaching for Confidence & Public Speaking
J is a Global Director in his 50s, and had heard about my services through a workshop. He got in touch as he said he had ‘suddenly lost confidence, and I don’t know why’. He was struggling to identify what exactly had caused it, but told me the main issues were:
Lack of confidence
Struggling to speak up in meetings as he was getting so anxious
Struggling to manage difficult personalities at work
Needed to do a presentation in his new role and was extremely anxious about it
Anxiety about communication & difficult conversations both at home and at work
We worked together for 6 sessions, looking at:
Where the root of his anxiety was coming from
Building self worth and confidence
Tools for approaching difficult conversations (eg. perspectives, expectations, anxiety, speaking with clarity, articulating yourself, emotional regulation, not catastrophizing)
Once we had done this, we began prep for his presentation:
Voice techniques: speaking clearly, projecting, articulation
Eye contact, posture, audience engagement
Using John’s humour & personality in his presentation to create an impact
Breathing techniques
I also met with J before his presentation to do some breathwork, voice warm ups and practise, and he was delighted with how it went.
CASE STUDY:
Client Background
In September 2023, A approached me with a lifelong struggle around money and relationships. Despite his working-class background and ability to make substantial amounts of money, he found himself losing it every time. His business partnerships repeatedly failed, and his personal relationships were unstable. A lacked self-awareness, emotional control, and a clear professional direction.
Challenges
A was stuck in a mindset of scarcity, driven by a deep fear of returning to poverty. He was reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and struggling to maintain focus as a business owner, which led to procrastination and tension in both his personal and professional relationships. He was struggling with confidence & found building relationships difficult, which was stopping him gaining clients.
Our Approach
Through therapeutic coaching, we tackled his unhealthy relationship with money, shifting his focus from lack to abundance. We worked on emotional regulation, boosting his confidence, and strengthening his communication skills. This helped A manage the intense pressure he faced in both his business and personal life, and has transformed his professional relationships.
Results After 3 Months
A is now thriving. He:
Runs a successful digital marketing business
Has overcome his fear of losing money
Built strong, lasting client relationships
Created his own course to help others
Stopped binge drinking as a coping mechanism for stress
A has transformed both personally and professionally, with a clear path forward.
CASE STUDY:
Client Background
In September 2023, A approached me with a lifelong struggle around money and relationships. Despite his working-class background and ability to make substantial amounts of money, he found himself losing it every time. His business partnerships repeatedly failed, and his personal relationships were unstable. A lacked self-awareness, emotional control, and a clear professional direction.
Challenges
A was stuck in a mindset of scarcity, driven by a deep fear of returning to poverty. He was reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and struggling to maintain focus as a business owner, which led to procrastination and tension in both his personal and professional relationships. He was struggling with confidence & found building relationships difficult, which was stopping him gaining clients.
Our Approach
Through therapeutic coaching, we tackled his unhealthy relationship with money, shifting his focus from lack to abundance. We worked on emotional regulation, boosting his confidence, and strengthening his communication skills. This helped A manage the intense pressure he faced in both his business and personal life, and has transformed his professional relationships.
Results After 3 Months
A is now thriving. He:
Runs a successful digital marketing business
Has overcome his fear of losing money
Built strong, lasting client relationships
Created his own course to help others
Stopped binge drinking as a coping mechanism for stress
A has transformed both personally and professionally, with a clear path forward.
I have coached hundreds of clients internationally, from Politicians, CEOs and C-Suite, to Influencers, Actors and Directors. Each of them have their own unique problem but the journey we have taken together in improving their communication, presentation & confidence has had a profound impact on their professional (and often personal) life.
Here are just a few examples of their issue & the strategy we used…
Founder Coaching for Investment Pitch
Client Background
H, the Co-Founder of a startup launched during the COVID-19 lockdown, reached out to me for assistance as he navigated a significant career transition from finance to entrepreneurship. Although he was confident in his product, H, a natural introvert, struggled with the pressure associated with investment pitches.
Challenges
His main obstacles included:
Anxiety and creeping self-doubt
Forgetting key points when addressing potential investors
Feeling he wasn’t projecting enough confidence to venture capitalists (VCs)
Experiencing difficulties with overall presentation delivery
In his own words, H aimed to:
Speak with ease and confidence while enjoying the presentation process
Build trust and solid relationships with VCs
Pitch his product confidently without relying on cue cards
Secure investment
Overcome persistent intrusive thoughts and self-doubt
Scale his business effectively without allowing personal insecurities to hold him back
The Approach
We focussed on several key areas:
Identifying and addressing intrusive thoughts and limiting beliefs, then actively transforming them into empowering beliefs that would support his goals
Building self-esteem and confidence through targeted exercises and feedback
Implementing performance techniques that ensured he projected confidence externally while cultivating authentic self-assurance internally
Enhancing his voice, body language, and presentation skills for maximum impact
Practising breathwork techniques to foster calmness and maintain focus during pitches
Recording and reviewing footage of his presentations to track his progress and celebrate improvements
Professional relationship building; communication, boundaries, engagement, building authentic connections and trust.
Results
H and his co-founders successfully secured an investment that has the potential to transform their lives and business. We continue to work together on a quarterly basis for catch-ups and strategy updates, and I am immensely proud of his journey and the progress he has made.
Global HR Director - Coaching for Confidence & Public Speaking
J is a Global Director in his 50s, and had heard about my services through a workshop. He got in touch as he said he had ‘suddenly lost confidence, and I don’t know why’. He was struggling to identify what exactly had caused it, but told me the main issues were:
Lack of confidence
Struggling to speak up in meetings as he was getting so anxious
Struggling to manage difficult personalities at work
Needed to do a presentation in his new role and was extremely anxious about it
Anxiety about communication & difficult conversations both at home and at work
We worked together for 6 sessions, looking at:
Where the root of his anxiety was coming from
Building self worth and confidence
Tools for approaching difficult conversations (eg. perspectives, expectations, anxiety, speaking with clarity, articulating yourself, emotional regulation, not catastrophizing)
Once we had done this, we began prep for his presentation:
Voice techniques: speaking clearly, projecting, articulation
Eye contact, posture, audience engagement
Using John’s humour & personality in his presentation to create an impact
Breathing techniques
I also met with J before his presentation to do some breathwork, voice warm ups and practise, and he was delighted with how it went.
CASE STUDY:
Client Background
In September 2023, A approached me with a lifelong struggle around money and relationships. Despite his working-class background and ability to make substantial amounts of money, he found himself losing it every time. His business partnerships repeatedly failed, and his personal relationships were unstable. A lacked self-awareness, emotional control, and a clear professional direction.
Challenges
A was stuck in a mindset of scarcity, driven by a deep fear of returning to poverty. He was reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and struggling to maintain focus as a business owner, which led to procrastination and tension in both his personal and professional relationships. He was struggling with confidence & found building relationships difficult, which was stopping him gaining clients.
Our Approach
Through therapeutic coaching, we tackled his unhealthy relationship with money, shifting his focus from lack to abundance. We worked on emotional regulation, boosting his confidence, and strengthening his communication skills. This helped A manage the intense pressure he faced in both his business and personal life, and has transformed his professional relationships.
Results After 3 Months
A is now thriving. He:
Runs a successful digital marketing business
Has overcome his fear of losing money
Built strong, lasting client relationships
Created his own course to help others
Stopped binge drinking as a coping mechanism for stress
A has transformed both personally and professionally, with a clear path forward.
CASE STUDY:
Client Background
In September 2023, A approached me with a lifelong struggle around money and relationships. Despite his working-class background and ability to make substantial amounts of money, he found himself losing it every time. His business partnerships repeatedly failed, and his personal relationships were unstable. A lacked self-awareness, emotional control, and a clear professional direction.
Challenges
A was stuck in a mindset of scarcity, driven by a deep fear of returning to poverty. He was reactive, emotionally overwhelmed, and struggling to maintain focus as a business owner, which led to procrastination and tension in both his personal and professional relationships. He was struggling with confidence & found building relationships difficult, which was stopping him gaining clients.
Our Approach
Through therapeutic coaching, we tackled his unhealthy relationship with money, shifting his focus from lack to abundance. We worked on emotional regulation, boosting his confidence, and strengthening his communication skills. This helped A manage the intense pressure he faced in both his business and personal life, and has transformed his professional relationships.
Results After 3 Months
A is now thriving. He:
Runs a successful digital marketing business
Has overcome his fear of losing money
Built strong, lasting client relationships
Created his own course to help others
Stopped binge drinking as a coping mechanism for stress
A has transformed both personally and professionally, with a clear path forward.