Beyond Boundaries Coaching - Coventry

Clare D.

I went to Jacqui suffering from a woeful lack of professional confidence, imposter syndrome and fear/anxiety which making my work life unpleasant to the extent that it is unsustainable for me. I was amazed by how quickly Jacqui was able to get to understand my issues, dig into them in a way that really got quite in depth quite quickly, but it didn't feel intrusive or unpleasant.

One particular standout moment was Jacqui probing me on what exactly it was about other people that I think they are 'better' at - it was so useful to be able to dig into that and realise that it's actually that I think other people are 'cleverer' than me, but there are actually lots of areas in which I do have more confidence. For example, that I am organised, that I care and have compassion, that I'm creative... So working with Jacqui helped me to break down that black cloud of 'I'm not enough' into something more meaningful and therefore something that can be worked on.

I really felt that Jacqui's approach was truly exceptional. I felt she was structured enough and challenging enough that I felt I really got value from the session that I wouldn't have got alone - and bearing in mind I am quite self-aware, quite a sharer and quite a talker, that's no mean feat. To help me to get at things that I don't get from thinking things through alone, from talking to colleagues or family members or friends, was really impressive.
I think to enter in to coaching, you need to be aware that it won't always be easy or feel pleasant. To get to the heart of issues often means revisiting long-held beliefs on which you have built your sense of self, your idea of what success looks like and your thoughts on how to achieve it. Those beliefs will be challenged and often proven invalid. That doesn't always feel nice - so it's worth remembering that a) it's a safe space, Jacqui's not your boss or your friend or your partner, she's not there to judge and b) if your belief system was working perfectly, you would likely to be seeking out coaching in the first place. And as Jacqui said to me which still plays in my head on a daily basis "just because you've thought it for a long time, doesn't make it true"

It's a journey right, so I've made progress but there's still a lot to do. But I feel that idea that just because I think something, doesn't mean it's true is so valuable, and helps me to fight against or at least protect myself better from the negative self-talk that was affecting my everyday life. I have a better idea of what specifically I feel I lack in a professional context, and more importantly what that means for the areas I actually do feel confident in - and that helps me to lean into those strengths and not let the self-doubt control me.

Tara C.

When I first came to Jacqui I had just started out in my business and I felt a bit overwhelmed by all the possibilities. I wanted to do everything but Jacqui helped to keep me focused through excellent questions and guidance. I also felt much more confident about my pricing and the unique services I was offering my clients. I’ve put so many things in place in my business that serve me thanks to Jacqui’s guidance including a power hour. I highly recommend her coaching especially if you’re feeling unsure of where to put your energy in your business.

Joanne O.

I spent some time with Jacqui over the summer as I wanted some help with getting clear about the next stage of my business and some more specific clarity on the contents of a programme I want to write in the coming months.

Jacqui was brilliant. She really got me to think about some of the wider issues I hadn't considered and she allowed me, with very skilful questioning and challenge, to really think about how I wanted things to look.

At the end of the planning session I had a clear outline mapped out with, that I felt really happy with and that delivered on what I wanted to achieve.

Jacqui has a very easy style and I really felt like she was listening actively throughout and always had my main aim in mind.

Such a great experience and I feel so clear about what needs to happen next.

Thank you Jacqui!

Deborah A.

Jacqui most recently helped me with 90-day planning for my business. Her approach is thorough, examines all the nooks and crannies for data, and helped me create a clear plan and path forward. As a result, I know exactly how I'm building my vision into reality. Her approach has taught me what to do, so I have acquired skills in the process of our work together.

Jacqui has a probing, questioning, kind, and intelligent approach to her coaching. I highly recommend her!

Claire G.

Jacqui's power hour was huge value for me, I had previously worked with a coach who gave me advice that wasn't in alignment with my values and this left me really conflicted and was affecting my confidence levels in my business. I contacted Jacqui to help give me clarity going forward with my sales calls and how best to position my offer. She is an extremely talented coach who understood where I was struggling and offered me a solution to my problem that i had difficulty overcoming on my own. If you have a problem and need clarity, Jacqui is a fantastic problem solver so don't hesitant to book her. Thank you for your help Jacqui

Louisa V. V.

When I first spoke to Jacqui, I was dealing with a lot of personal issues
and it had meant my business wasn't progressing.

I knew I needed to take action and I was ready to take back control, with
Jacqui's help, I did exactly that!

Admittedly I am not a fan of affirmations but when Jacqui asked me to write down what I wanted to achieve, suddenly, writing it down, gave me clarity.

It's crazy, I knew what I wanted to achieve but there was a mindset block.

The key point for me was that Jacqui was asking the pertinent questions,
and they led me to having the 'stupid' moments (in a good way).

Genuinely, talking to Jacqui gave me a real confidence boost because the
sessions got me into a different headspace.

I am now ready to conqur the world!

Fay W.

I had one-to-one business coaching from Jacqui over a five-month period. It was invaluable. Although I was confident in my ability to provide a high standard of career coaching to my clients, I was spending most of my time working 'in my business' instead of 'on my business'. It meant that I wasn't completing projects that I wanted to get done (e.g. overhauling my website, launching a new service etc) and often felt stretched for time. I was also unsure about which of my services to focus on when marketing, how best to approach obtaining more work from corporate clients and how to prioritise when I had a busy coaching practice but still wanted to grow and improve my offering. Jacqui was fantastic at asking the right questions, helping me to create a laser-like focus on completing my business projects and giving me the tools I needed to take my business forward. I will be forever grateful for her support and can't recommend her coaching services highly enough. Thank you Jacqui, it has been wonderful working with you.

Emma T.

Jacqui is a great coach and highly recommended. When we first started working together I was faffing around, not knowing what direction to take in my business and feeling confused about all the conflicting advice coming at me from all angles. Jacqui helped me figure out what I want from my business and how I wanted to run it. She helped me cut through the BS and understand that it’s my business and I can run it my way! I don’t have to follow the crowd. I still get confused and overwhelmed from time-to-time but I hear Jacqui’s voice ringing in my ears and clarity returns (most of the time anyway!). Whenever I consider investing in myself I always worry about, ‘Will this work for me?’. I know now that’s a smokescreen and it’s just fear getting in the way of taking the plunge. If you’re thinking of hiring Jacqui as your coach I’d say go for it, you won’t regret it.