Testimonials
Working with Gayle has been life changing. In a few hours we worked through patterns of thought and behaviour that I have struggled with for decades. We made realistic, manageable plans together that felt completely unique and tailored to my circumstances. I'm already seeing benefits to my career and mental wellbeing. Working with Gayle has been like opening a window and letting fresh air into my mind and my life. She was calm, compassionate and has a great sense of humour. I can't recommend working with her highly enough.
Whilst the job continues to be challenging, I feel more confident in my ability to separate what I can support with and what is out of my control.
I feel more able to prioritise work tasks which has given me a greater sense of achievement and reduced stress.
Head Teacher
This coaching has been so so good for me, I have never reflected on my strengths before and always saw the negatives!
You have helped me to totally turn this around and it has blown me away!
I will never be able to thank you enough!
Health Visitor
I have been able to move from a position of constant striving for better and perfection to a position of 'good enough'. Without feeling that I am failing or letting someone down. It has been liberating.
Local Authority Manager
Gayle was excellent, she was very open and honest and encouraging and made me consider and see things from a very different perspective. She pushed me outside of my comfort zone and this gave me the courage to try new things and she made me realise my potential.
Fire Service Manager
Gayle has worked with Place2Be in two different capacities - one as a Business Development Consultant and secondly as a Coach. On both fronts Gayle has been brilliant to work with - a huge amount of energy, a determination to move things along and a shared passion in bringing out the best in people, be that the children and young people we support or our teams. We have progressed extensively in the areas Gayle has supported us in. Highly recommend Gayle!
Patrick Johnston, Director of Learning and Practice. Place2Be
Gayle has great facilitation skills, she was so knowledgeable and positive in her delivery.
Friendly and inclusive training style.
I enjoyed being challenged to think about things differently and thinking about why I might believe certain things/react in a certain way.
Gayle was very good. She was welcoming, informative, very well organised and good at drawing people out. There was a good mix of listening and participatory elements and it had a good level of 'coaching specific' material without getting bogged down in theory. She was very good at bringing the theory into the everyday reality.
Gayle has the ability to promote self-reflection, challenge your perceptions and help you formulate your own forward plan with a collaborative and inclusive style that puts you at ease.
The best compliment I can give is that you don’t feel as you have been coached, as if you have had something done to you, but that you have arrived at a conclusion or destination that feels more positive.
Chief Exec Health Sector
Your approach was thoughtful and considered, you were able to come along side me and tease the habits and defaults that I’ve used for so long and encouraged me to see them for what they are. Absolutely marvellous! Wish I could prescribe this approach to many of my colleagues and friends who would also benefit. I will certainly be advocating it to all who listen!
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Higher Education Manager
I have learnt how to feel more confident in certain situations i.e. presenting, communicating, influencing and networking. Also, not to allow fear and anxiety get the better of me and to believe in myself and my performance and recognise my achievements.
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Fire Service Manager
It has really helped me to be more reflective and aware of myself and remove some of the barriers that I have to be the best version of myself. Through this process I now approach challenges with an open mindset and feel that I have increased my tool box for coping with every day working life.
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Manager in Higher Education