What I’m Like to Work With

“My time with Laira has been career-changing for me. Laira took the time to get to the root cause of what was holding me back in certain areas, and in most cases it was myself. Releasing myself from the preconceptions I had in my head of what it meant to be a 'good leader' enabled me to stop spending so much time overthinking everything and start spending that time on more worthwhile activities. As a result, I was able to double the size of my team, lead my team to consistently hit our quarterly targets, as well as helping the company to exceed our yearly targets. I also received a salary increase due to hard work, and am on track for a promotion. It has been noted by our CEO and my direct reports how much I have grown as a leader over the past year, and a huge part of that is down to the coaching Laira has given me.” Coachee

“Laira’s unflinching poise and manner of compassionate enquiry enables clients to really open to their edges with safety. Her intuition enables her to see what is blocking a client, and what is possible to reach towards through a committed coaching process.  Rooted in an embodied presence, she brings a focus that encourages action, building step by step towards stated goals, yet balanced with a gentleness that helps the coachee develop self trust and confidence”. Harriet, Co-Facilitator

“Laira has a refreshing disposition that brings together gentleness, confidence and authority without any need to push.” Eva, Trainee and Coachee

“The coaching with Laira helped to make us a trusting, cohesive team and to successfully complete a high-profile, complex project while staying in relationship with each other. Our ability to complete the project successfully raised the profile of my organisation within the broader field”, Coachee

“The news that I’m going to be made redundant next year left me panicked and totally unsure about how I should, or indeed could, move forward. With Laira’s help, encouragement and insight I have come to realise what I would like to achieve, both professionally and personally. She has a flexible and objective approach; whilst I was aware that our sessions were structured, Laira allowed me to grow and develop my intuition about what was needed, she gave me the space and freedom for exploration. She is an excellent sounding board who brought clarity to challenging situations. Laira is a pleasure to work with. Calm, patient, funny, clear and totally supportive. I found Laira’s coaching work incredibly beneficial”. Coachee

“I have no other words than life changing. Laira is a superb trainer making things easy to understand and giving the perfect amount of theory and practical teaching.”  Sarah, Trainee and Coachee

“Thanks so much for your coaching sessions and making my path to the promotion much more enjoyable” Coachee

“I felt very comfortable with Laira's non-directive, non-judgmental and curious style. She put us at our ease whilst raising questions for us and gently challenging." Heather, Psychologist