Testimonials

Leadership

"Your coaching has helped me transform my business beyond recognition. More than that…my health, my focus and my self esteem is better because of this work. You've always acknowledged the size of the challenge ahead of me but at the same time held me to your uncompromising belief that I can do it. I am really so excited and want to express my deepest gratitude for the difference you have made in my life! You are very special."
Margarita Dilone-Rodriguez, President, Crystal Insurance Agency, Washington DC, USA

"In 2002 and 2003 I led the transformation of a business that had failed for the previous five years, back to a steady profit of around £20m. As my HR Consultant and Coach during that period, Kate was one of my closest allies and played a major role in developing and driving that change. She has great insight into what makes organizations effective, and the importance of quality people management. And she has a knack of helping people understand what they need to do differently, in a positive way. A significant part of that transformation was a change in behaviors and Leadership styles."

Bernard Mageean, Underwriting Director, Royal & SunAlliance, London, UK

"Kate is a fantastic coach … it's rare to find someone with such talent."
Karen Caddick, Global HR Director, Financial Times, London, UK

Change Management

"I would unhesitatingly recommend working with Kate Franklin to anyone who is keen to develop their change management or leadership skills. She has been a critical support to me during a particularly challenging change-leadership role. I especially valued her direct feedback, her optimism and can-do outlook, and most importantly, her sense of humor".
Scott Gerrard, Head of Business Planning, Lloyd's of London , UK

"Kate brings courage to the coaching alliance. She doesn't shy away from asking difficult questions or noticing areas I seem to be avoiding. Because of her tenacity, I have moved toward implementing major changes in my life."
Paula Kellogg, Leadership Consultant and Coach, The Kellogg Group, Kansas, USA

"Kate is a joy to work with, is highly credible, and has a great impact on business leaders. She consistently sees the best in people, so is able to challenge conventional thinking and inspire change from a positive place."
Russell Shaw, HR Director, Royal & SunAlliance, London, UK

"I feel like a totally different person. I never would have imagined that four weeks could have such an impact on my life. I am now taking control and not waiting around for change to take place."

Jennifer H., Reiki Practitioner, PA Furnace, PA

Career and Business Direction

"Coaching has enabled me to objectively stand outside my corporate and domestic life, develop new insights and become much more decisive. Kate's intelligent and non-judgemental style has helped me to re-discover my strengths, and relate them to my long sought-after goals through realistic new expectations. As a result of my work with her, I have streamlined my work practices, hit challenging financial targets, tripled the value of my business, and tripled my workforce. I've also taken more holiday than I have had in years! A good coach stops you drifting, unguided, through your career. Kate is a good coach. Talk to her!"
Gareth Lloyd-Williams, Financial Advisor, St James Place Partnership, High Wycombe, UK

"Coaching with Kate opened my eyes to a world of possibilities I previously had not realized. Instead of feeling stuck in one career path, I now feel empowered to pursue alternative ways of reaching my career goals. Kate deftly asked questions which made me see the bigger picture, where before I had limited options I am now free of pressure and can fulfill my potential through other avenues. Kate’s coaching skills helped me realize what I can do and how to take practical steps towards achieving it. I am no longer confused but actively pursuing my dreams."
Louise Palmer, Graduate Student and Social Scientist, Washington DC, USA

"When I first contacted Kate, I was unsure of my direction in life and dealing with many misgivings about my future. Kate helped me to re-focus on my values and gain more confidence in my vision of what my life will be. I am now more satisfied because I know what my values are and how I can live them more truly every day. Many of my misgivings were due to self-defeating thoughts that had gotten out of control. After Kate's subtle guidance, I can now easily identify these and deal with them effectively. Kate also helped me to identify my self-defeating behaviors. Some of my closest relationships are even stronger because Kate encouraged me to be comfortable using my support system instead of trying to bear my burdens alone. Most of all, Kate's approach to coaching allowed me to make the learning process my own, so that my progress & growth is now a permanent part of me. Her support and persistence allowed me to gain the momentum to quickly achieve growth that would not have even been possible on my own. I am now unapologetically pursuing a life rich in learning, experience, and challenges!"
Beth Trimble, Entrepreneur, Washington DC, USA

Reduce Stress and Increase Effectiveness

"I can honestly say that I never believed that coaching would have such a profound effect. Spending time focusing on me has meant I am making positive and active choices. What has been most fulfilling is to discover that I didn't have to change that much to create such profound differences. I don't have to be so hard on myself.

Kate has rekindled my enthusiasm for life. She has always remained positive despite my constant self doubt. She has held my hand and helped me take very small yet significant steps which have made a fundamental difference to my life. She has challenged and stretched me without ever making me feel threatened or out of control. She has allowed me to address fundamental issues about who I am in a very supportive and safe environment.

Before: I was working hideously long hours, I was regularly getting just a few hours sleep and I saw the office cleaner more than my husband. I constantly felt under pressure and out of control, and the stress was impacting my relationships and my health.

Now: I am more relaxed and I sleep well. Lots of small changes about how and when I work have meant that I now do the things I always wanted to do. I am spending much more time seeing friends and having fun – it is fabulous!!! And the result: I'm much more successful and productive at work."

Kate, Criminal Lawyer, London, UK

"Kate's coaching left me feeling really positive and that feeling has continued. It helped so much to identify an area of my life that I didn't realize was the underlying reason for so much stress and which is also the area that I address least often. Making positive steps to sorting it out has resulted in me feeling able to cope more calmly with the other things going on in my life. I feel less overwhelmed and pressured, and more focused on the task in hand. It helped me realize that there will always be stressful things going on but if I am contented, healthy and centered I will be more equipped to deal with them. It has also changed my attitude to my wellbeing. Rather that seeing it as a chore, I can now see it as a reward. A massive step forward!"

Alex Pierce, International Advertising Account Manager, Entrepreneur, and Mother of 2 pre-schoolers, London, UK.

What Are People Saying about Coaching?

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