When I first started with Emma, even the slightest awkward conversation would send me into a spiral of catastrophizing. By the end of our work together, I stood up—calmly and firmly—to a man who was harassing a young woman in a crowded room. While others looked away, I told him his behaviour was unacceptable and needed to stop immediately. He stormed out. I didn’t feel the slightest bit bad. The woman later thanked me profusely. That moment was a defining one.
Initially, I was hesitant to invest in coaching—it felt like a lot of money, and I wasn’t sure what I’d have to show for it. But what I gained is invaluable: I now feel much more at home in my own body. I feel safe in my mind, confident in my choices, and grounded in my preferences. And I’m okay with others not always being okay with that.
What I really appreciated about Emma is how she balances strength with kindness. She draws from a deep well of professional knowledge, lived experience, and intuition. She role-modelled the very qualities she coached me on. I watched her pause, consider her words, and speak with intention. I’ve learned to do the same—to take my time, to not be rushed by others, to be clear and precise, and to stand firmly in my power.
I know I’ll return to work with Emma again in the future. But for now, I’m soaking up the nourishment and wisdom she’s given me—and putting it into practice in both my work and my life.
Thank you so much, Emma.
“I felt braver and stronger.”
Georgie’s Story
Emma was recommended to me by one of my closest friends, who is herself an extraordinary coach. We both felt it was important not to blur the lines between our friendship and a professional coaching relationship, so I trusted Emma would be an incredible fit—and she was.
Before working with Emma, I felt out of alignment with my integrity. I often swallowed my truth to avoid rocking the boat or making others uncomfortable. I didn’t know how to set or maintain boundaries—I didn’t even have the language. At work, I avoided difficult conversations, unsure how to express myself clearly or confidently. I diluted my truth because it felt easier than confronting potential conflict. Over time, this left me feeling unskilled and like a fraud—particularly challenging given my role as a senior leader.
Any time I said something that came close to my truth, I’d obsess over it—replaying the conversation in my head, worrying about how it landed, and whether I’d said the wrong thing. I regularly chose comfort over honesty, but that strategy was no longer serving me. I began to feel shame about my lack of courage. In many ways, I knew I was a strong, confident woman—but I didn’t feel like one in certain situations.
Emma helped me feel safe—first and foremost, within myself. She supported me in grounding and anchoring, becoming my own cheerleader and the sovereign leader of my life. She encouraged me to experiment in low-stakes environments before moving into more challenging territory. I learned that expressing a preference was not only okay—it was powerful. No one died. In fact, I began to celebrate every win, no matter how small. I felt braver and stronger. I realised that my preferences, choices, opinions, and needs were equally valid. And I saw how my pattern of people-pleasing and seeming “easy going” was actually eroding me from the inside out.
