My Clients

“If you want to change the world, start with yourself”

Mahatma Gandhi

My clients are typically successful female change-makers, wanting to step further into their inner power and potential, in order to change themselves and the world.

Many of my clients work in international development or humanitarian response e.g. UN, Red Cross, Community-based Organisations as well as Government and private-sector organisations. However, I enjoy working with change-makers of all kinds!

The common theme is that you are striving towards something bigger than just yourself, you care about the planet and people around you, and know that with some external support you could create even more impact.

Whether that’s: developing the courage to speak up or to ask the difficult question in a meeting; to lean in to complexity in a world that still prefers simple solutions; to create clear boundaries in order to avoid burnout; or to have clarity on when a role or workplace is no longer where you need to be and what your next step might be.

Testimonials:

“Lucy is an incredibly gifted coach. I have been hugely benefitting from Lucy’s thoughtful, reflective and creative coaching for the last few months and have already experienced significant changes and impacts from it. I would highly recommend Lucy as a coach and wish her all the very best in this career” (Head of Psychosocial and Mental Health, British Red Cross)

“Your way of coaching…is really inspiring me to be stable in the position as Executive Director of a local NGO working in Cambodia. I’d love the way you have used structured questions to ensure that I am able to use my own potential and capacity to deal with problems. Being a female leader in Cambodia context is a privilege, and it is honor to receive your free of charge coaching support. In particular you have helped me to overcome the most difficult situation of being a NGO leader. Finally, I hope that hundred of females are able to receive such coaching support in particular during the period of new career and work environment!” (CEO, CCASVA)

“Lucy was a brilliant coach and gave me the space and tools to unlock deeper meaning and impact in my life. I’ve thrived at work and in my personal life since working with Lucy, and our time together gave me new perspectives and a deeper appreciation of my power and strength, and the importance of balancing stretch and regeneration. We did a number of exercises that were new to me and highly impactful, including the Wheel of Life, visualisations, and the four perspectives framework. She was extremely compassionate and supportive, and always brought options to help you explore challenges in a way that works for you. I would highly recommend Lucy for anyone who is looking to build their confidence and give themselves the space they deserve to flourish!” (Global Sustainability, Unilever)

“”Lucy is a brilliant coach. She has just the right temperament to put you at ease, and all the skills in a coach you would want to help you understand your situation better with compassion, clarity and humour and find positive solutions and manageable steps forward. She is so reliable, and I always feel like I am getting Lucy at her best, fully present with me. I would entrust Lucy to my nearest and dearest to help them navigate the choppiest of waters…she is a deep listener and asks just the right question that takes you to the heart of an issue and sheds light on it. She is a highly intelligent, level-headed, positive source of clarity and wisdom, and I would recommend Lucy in a heart-beat to anyone looking for a roadmap forward, and to find more ease and enjoyment in their life.” (Actor)

“Before I started the sessions, I felt like I was drowning! I had a hectic personal life, and I could not seem to make time or space to think through my career options in a clear way. I felt frustrated at work and I was not sure which steps to take next. I found the sessions with Lucy offered me clarity and confidence. I was really surprised and delighted by ‘lightbulb’ moments, where Lucy guided me to think of my situation in a fresh way…In a short space of time, I trusted Lucy, and I looked forward to our coaching sessions. I am now in a new role, which I am approaching with renewed energy. I feel more positive, and more in control. I also feel like I have some distance and perpective now, between me and my working life, which I did not have before the coaching. I wholeheartedly recommend Lucy as a coach.” (National Refugee Charity Manager)

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lucy. Following a ‘word of mouth’ recommendation from a friend, I sought Lucy’s advice and counsel for my career going forward. I immediately found her to be a gifted listener, very personable and felt instantly at ease communicating with her (via Zoom). Lucy has really helped me feel more confident about where I am going with my career, think more clearly about my future aspirations, as well as the personal values and beliefs that underpin these. I also particularly valued her expertise in the International Development field. We have agreed to keep talking going forward and I look forward to seeking her coaching in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend Lucy as a career coach”. (Policy Officer, Ministry of Defence)

“I am grateful for Lucy’s coaching and clarity it helped me achieve on my professional future at a time when I felt stuck. We agreed on an objective for the coaching and Lucy’s made sure that we stayed focused on it and expertly guided me towards achieving it. In a space of a few sessions I was able to identify my longer and mid term goals and outline a way to get there. She gave me tools and facilitated discussions to ensure I was using the findings to inform my decision making, always ready to coach me through the process. She asked several ground breaking questions that shifted my perspective of myself and what I can do. She is a patient and skilled listener but challenges and questions at the right moments to dig deeper within my thinking to discover unhelpful patterns or assumptions.” (International Development Consultant)