Testimonials
At Thursday’s Child Coaching and Consulting Ltd, I have always loved working with businesses and individuals but it is a great feeling when they take the time to write a testimonial and give me their feedback. I feel it underpins the value of my services as I see first hand how I have helped their situation.
Read on for a selection of my latest testimonials and if you feel I can help you with coaching or consulting – on a personal, career or management level – please click here, to arrange an initial free consultation.
After leaving my last company where I had worked for nearly 20 years, I wanted to be very thoughtful and intentional about my next move. I choose Lyann as a coach, having worked with her at Warner Bros., where I had always been incredibly impressed with her expertise and approach.
She brings a very calm and compassionate approach to her coaching which instantly puts you at ease. She invested a lot of time understanding my professional and personal journey to date - both the highs and the lows. I realised I needed to look backwards to move forwards and Lyann gave me that clarity and direction. This period of reflection can so often be rushed over by coaches, but Lyann has the empathy and emotional intelligence to understand how critical it is to the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her – it’s such a fantastic investment in your career and personal development.
Louise Bagnall, Head of Commercial Legal for UKTV, part of BBC Studios
“Lyann brings to her coaching partnerships a powerful combination of kindness, vulnerability, intuition, bravery, integrity and fearlessness. Lyann's coaching clients benefit greatly from her ability to bring deep insights into complex situations and to dive into tough conversations with empathy and bravery. I have worked with Lyann on a number of engagements and with each she has made me and my team better executives and leaders..”
– Vicky Colf, CTO/CIO
“Lyann’s experience in professional development proved a great support for remote coaching whilst onboarding into my new role. Her calming nature made our video calls easy and natural. She has brilliant intuition, picking up on subtleties and nuances that earned trust early allowing us to dive deep into strategic growth plans.”
– Gareth Neville, Senior Programmatic Sales Lead at Amazon
“Lyann is an experienced development professional who is a gifted facilitator and coach, stretching individuals to achieve a positive impact whilst also being mindful of the transfer of learning back into the business. It was a pleasure to work with Lyann and I would highly recommend her skills as a leadership skills facilitator and coach.”
— Cath Harries, Founder New Leaf Coaching
“When I think of what makes a great coach- its the natural disarmament of the coachee to see beyond what they may be unable or resistant to see and of course the ability to do all of the above effortlessly. To say Lyann is a great coach is an understatement. Her high EQ means that she invests the time to get to know her coachee because what makes an executive/employee tick is rooted in who they are on a personal level and what motivates them to succeed. Her approach is flexible, actionable, and based on the person’s needs, yet set in academic and psychology principles. But it’s fueled on an understanding of what it means to run a successful, productive and culturally positive business. I look forward to sessions with Lyann. She coached me, my leadership, and my peers alike in 1:1 sessions, in group sessions, and even classroom settings. And, dare I say, she made coaching fun. Her empathy and positivity make her a pleasure to work with and to open up to. “Five stars!”
— Nada Noaman, CISO
“Before starting my sessions with Lyann I had low self esteem and lacked confidence. I felt I was stuck in a job that was soul destroying. Through our sessions, I realised I had options and found the courage to pursue a role I really wanted in a different industry.”
— Gary Turland, Producer of Inspire Creative Media, Director of Govnor promotions ltd
Lyann's professional coaching has been invaluable. I've most appreciated the structure she brings to each session, yet with the adaptability to pivot and find new ways to inject meaningful insight as the conversation shifts. With her kind yet direct manner, she has forced me to 'get uncomfortable' while reflecting on personal challenges... and empowered me through better understanding of myself, my strengths, and in setting objectives for new growth. Highly recommend!
— Marcus S