Testimonials

Hannah Hickinbotham - The Full of Beans Podcast

Given that Nicola is my mum, most people would suggest that coaching your daughter is a massive no! You may also think I’m biased, however our family runs on perfectionism and I want my mum to achieve, so I’d tell her if she wasn’t quite up to scratch. 

Nicola is incredible, she is warm, patient, understanding and not afraid to ask questions she believes will help you along your coaching journey. I am a recent graduate seeking employment and the coaching I have completed with Nicola has enabled me to remember all of the fantastic qualities I will bring to my future employer. More importantly, Nicola helped me to find the confidence within to apply for my dream company… and I’m now on the second round of interviews!

Nicola is an extremely natural coach, she knows the relevant questions to ask you in order to delve into subconscious thoughts which may be holding you back. She is extremely caring and supportive, assisting you each way of the coaching process to ensure you are comfortable with the speed of progression. 

If something is holding you back within your business or personal life, I urge you to consider coaching with Nicola. She will open your eyes to a new self, someone who can succeed and is excited for the future. She will support you, encourage you and be as excited as you are with regards to your next step in life. 

Rosie O'Hanlon - Westcotes Wills

Nicola has a wonderful warmth and is able to put you at ease.  She is clear about the process and how she can support you.  Her approach to coaching helped me identify an area I didn’t think I was that bothered about on the surface but actually underneath it was having a significant impact on my wellbeing.  As a result of our session, I have put an action plan in place, and Nicola is keeping me accountable, so I am on track to achieve my goal towards the end of February.  

I highly recommend Nicola as a coach and mentor.  She is approachable, friendly, and able to support you to recognise what is important and help you to make a plan that works for you.

Marcel Becker - Section Leader Double Bass of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

I have been coached by Nicola regularly over the last year. Her energetic style, combined with a positive and optimistic personality creates a forward motion in the coaching process that really helps when you feel stuck.
She does not shy off from challenging her client and supports the processes of entanglement and dissociation from their "life story" in a very effective way. I can highly recommend choosing her as your "thinking partner".

Carl Murch - Graphic Action

When you asked me to participate in your coaching sessions I saw this as a great opportunity to draw on your vast business expertise and to see if we could develop my business together. As well as being a great help to me during our coaching sessions, your persona put me at ease allowing ideas and conversation to flow, you’re a great listener.
We first addressed my main issue which was to attract more clients by getting my website live, you gave me wise advise and encouragement on achieving this goal. You also identified the barriers that I throw up which could potentially narrow work opportunities.
Our coaching sessions have included periods of reflection whereby I elaborate on my achievements and goals, this has had a positive effect on me and given me the incentive to accomplish those goals in a given time. By showing a great sense of understanding, you have made problems easy to dismantle with insightful suggestions. I have enjoyed our experience together, and I must say that during and at the end of each session I feel motivated and charged to deal with my up and coming challenges.
At the start of the coaching sessions I had a goal of progressing my business but I hadn’t taken into consideration any personal growth, with diagrams and exercises you have shown me that a balance has to be achieved for both areas to succeed. Other lessons I have learnt during our sessions was that I was too focused on looking forwards that I forgot to look back. Looking back and reflecting where I’ve come from has given me the confidence to believe that goals can be achieved. Setting goals for the future has taught me to be accountable to myself, you can only effect what you can do, so don’t beat yourself up over things that are out of your control.
Thank you for all your support.

Steve Thrower - Marble Property Services 

12 Months ago all businesses entered an uncertain time, that to some extent continues to this day. However at the same period we had the good fortune to appoint Nicola at Clementine Business Coaching, to undertake a variety of property and training tasks for our company.
From writing a manual to greater understand our lettings business, to acting as coach and relief manager to some of our colleagues in unusual circumstances, Nicola has proven to be a valuable member of our extended family. She is always happy to roll her sleeves up and assist wherever there is the greatest need.
Thankfully we have moved from the crisis footing created by various circumstances, to one of constant improvement, with one eye on compliance, legislation and business generation and Nicola has helped us develop the processes and procedures to take us to the next level. At the same time being at the forefront of training and technological initiatives necessary in these ‘interesting days’.
She has held successful training, 121’s and coaching sessions with staff. She also is excellent at spotting training requirements for my staff to improve the business performance further. When to run a business these days one needs ‘helicopter vision’, eyes in the back of your head and a ‘6th sense’, Nicola complements my own intuitions and strategic view with a real time oversight of both my colleagues needs and evolving business objectives and she has proven to be a loyal and trusted confidante.
It would be impossible to list all the areas where Nicola has had an impact on our business, but she has been an invaluable resource at a most opportune time.