Testimonials
Sarah, all round superstar!
I’m almost 12 months on from completing my coaching programme with Lynne, I can absolutely recommend her programme and support delivered in such a warm, fun and compassionate way.
I’d had a bit of a rough patch personally and work related, this culminated in panic attacks, some time off work and counselling, this was all really helpful and I made good progress. But I just had this feeling that although I was out of the hole I’d been in I wasn’t far enough from the edge and a bit of extra stress or one of life’s curve balls and I might be back in that hole. I really didn’t want to go there again and joined the Queen Bees & Butterflies Facebook group, then after a really friendly no pressure chat took the plunge and signed up for a full individual programme.
I will admit, as much as I wanted help to move forward and gain my inner strength again, I was a bit sceptical it would all be a bit ‘happy clappy’ or ‘Woo Woo’ to use Lynne terminology. It wasn’t. Over the sessions I learnt so much. I started as the crazy superwoman that was literally trying to keep every ball in the air while doing some gymnastics and thinking this was the only way to manage life and keep me and my family safe and happy. It wasn’t. I wasn’t happy and that was having a negative impact on me, my family, my confidence and work.
Working with Lynne was a real journey delving into current and historical thoughts and feelings, letting go of history and shadows of things I wanted but couldn’t happen. There were tears and snot (be prepared!) and some difficult thoughts and emotions to grapple with but they were gradually restructured to be positive, giving me strength and confidence to be me and proud of who I am and what I have achieved, no apologising for the past. I learnt to not only put on my crown and walk a little taller, but feel love and warmth, be kind to myself, to love my younger self and me now; wrinkles, mum tum and all. I learnt to acknowledge my needs and communicate those with my family, reclaim my boundaries and, yes, even shut the toilet door to my small invaders!
I wasn’t the best student at times, there was some last minute cramming, searching tunes etc., but that’s ok it was what I could manage. I had the ability to raise it and we restructured to make the balance easier. Woo woo ratings helped to open my barriers and brought some fun and there was some crazy dancing (something I really love). Just don’t mention journalling – not for me, or not yet….!
Lets fast forward 12 months the working continues and I have found my own way forwards but that over stressed superwoman is a reformed character – I allow others to help, I articulate my needs, I look in the mirror and know that those wobbly bits aren’t because I haven’t tried hard or have been bad with my eating, they are because I have had the privilege of carrying two little humans and sometimes I need some cake or I want a glass of wine with my husband. I have two nights a week that are mine free of bedtimes and for me to see friends, do sport (I’ve taken up rugby!). I present in meetings, I take opportunities, but I say when I think my boundaries are being breached in work or home. I’ve started a community project, I chaired meetings with people I’d not met on topics that weren’t my speciality, and I could let go and know that others could share the load it wasn’t all mine to deliver.
Life is real there are still days where those superwoman pants come out but I can recognise that now. There are still the in-laws to tackle to re-establish boundaries. There are meetings where I look back and think what happen, where was my crown? Days where communicating and loving each other seems harder than it should be or I’m not being the dream mum (but who is?). But overall I hardly associate myself with the 2022 version, life feels positive, full of opportunities which I can choose take and thrive on. I can walk in the shoes of others to empathise, but I have grown beyond those shoes of my childhood that caused so much pain, and given that girl the hug she needed and told her it wasn’t her fault she didn’t do wrong and let her rest in the past. I don’t feel haunted anymore, I love myself more fully and have much more positive relationships as a result. Life is for living, bring me sunshine.
Rachel, Independent Business Owner
“Following on from several very challenging years in my personal life, I came to a professional crossroads. I was finding it hard to make decision about my future and although I was initially sceptical of the idea of coaching, a recommendation from a trusted colleague, led me to Lynne. I immediately liked her – warm, open and genuine, she put me at ease and worked with me at my own pace. Her non-judgemental approach is gentle but knowledgeable and purposeful and I began to look forward to the sessions. Lynne provides you with a set of tools for a range of different situations – some of them are so incredibly simple, you sort of sit there and think ‘How can I not have known this before?’ She easily spots when you feel reluctant or unsure about an exercise and doesn’t push the point, suggesting alternatives that might suit you better, in order to help you reach the right outcomes. Her practice is all about what works for you – moulding her framework to fit your needs and preferences and finding ways for you to connect in a meaningful and authentic way.
After a few sessions I was having ‘lightbulb moments’ on a regular basis and couldn’t wait to share them back to Lynne each week. Never patronising and never dismissive, Lynne genuinely celebrates each of your wins with you, sharing tips and tricks to build your confidence as well as your life survival toolkit!
At the end of the course, I still haven’t decided on what road I’ll take. I’ve got more exploring to do – but that’s OK. Armed with Lynne’s tips and techniques I’ve found myself with a much better roadmap and I feel able to explore the alternate routes more confidently. Playlists blaring in the background, I’ll survive the bumps in the road, hopefully avoid a few potholes and who knows, maybe I’ll stop off for a rejuvenating ‘pause for thought’ picnic. Fit for a ‘Queen’ naturally.
Lynne is professional, kind, knowledgeable, funny, patient and completely genuine. She inspires confidence and wants you to succeed. I’d highly recommend Lynne – a truly inspiring woman who knows her stuff.“
Rachel O’Brien, business owner, Bedfordshire:
“Lynne has combined her passion for empowering women, with her organisational experience and her natural coaching mindset to bring a unique and powerful coaching experience to me. A nurturing, judgement free, listener, with a tailored but also flexible approach, she has enabled me to let go of beliefs that were holding me back and supported me as I have launched into areas outside of my normal comfort zone. I highly recommend Lynne – she will provide an invaluable service to companies and coachees alike.“
Amanda Durkan, Sales representative, Cumbria:
“When I first started my journey with Lynne, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect or how one of many coaching would help me. But I was excited and open minded. Lynne put me at ease immediately. So calming and caring as I opened up about things I wouldn’t usually talk about. She outlined what the course was and what I could expect to achieve by the end.
It made so much sense. I loved discovering the wonderful powertypes. It made me think about how I would usually approach certain situations, which usually involved anxiety and worry and with a few tweeks, I can now call on a powertype and approach the same situations with a new perspective and apply my newly acquired tools.
It has also helped me recognise behaviour in myself. I can now see when I’m becoming overwhelmed and deal with it in a healthy and productive way. I regularly revisit soft play. Just take a couple of minutes out for myself and refocus with a cup of tea.
I can’t thank Lynne enough for the help, support and encouragement she gave me. I love my new found confidence and look forward to the future with the wonderful powertypes by my side.”
Sallie Crawley, business owner and therapist, Cambridgeshire
“During 2020 I joined Lynne’s 12 week coaching programme. I had just left a PAYE job of 17 years to become full time self-employed. I knew that work life balance was going to become an issue for me, especially as I was working from home. Self-care has never been strong for me and using the PowerType identifier it was very clear that this was an area that needed to be developed.“
“Working with Lynne during lockdown kept my sanity as everything changed. Not only COVID and my career, my homelife and my life in general as I cared for my best friend through the last weeks of her life. Lynne helped me focus on myself whilst supporting me through some massive changes. It paid dividends as I was able to take care of myself, my family, still have some time for my career and be available to support others. I now treat myself with kindness, not just with the physical side of my health but my emotional and mental health too. I have really enjoyed forgoing ‘superwoman’.”
Mandy, health & safety professional
“I have learned so much about myself throughout the journey with Lynne, which will hold me in good stead for being a wife, a mother, a grandma and a better me. In an ever-changing world where we are all expected to be Superhuman and fit everything in, the coaching I received taught me how to use my inner Powertypes to change how I thought and dealt with situations. The most important thing I learned was the power of reflection and self-worth. I am so grateful to Lynne for everything, she is a shining star and I would recommend her coaching to every woman out there!”
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