"I always enjoy the coaching sessions. At the first I wasn’t sure what to expect but with Tracy, almost immediately you are made to feel relaxed and know that there is a wealth of experience and expertise working with you that wants you to develop.
"We often meet outside and as we walk, we talk about the things we notice and smile about the wonderful countryside. This environment naturally makes you feel comfortable and allows for openness and honesty.
"Tracy listens and explores, nurturing the conversation into the areas of relevance. This natural approach means you are often at the heart of the matter in very little time, making the sessions productive and challenging.
"Tracy does challenge, but never in a way that makes you want to stop. You have started your journey and Tracy is the guide.
"The coaching from Tracy goes so much further than the meetings. I have reminders that Tracy has left with me to make sure I am always in tune with my development. This is supported by telephone calls, intuitively at the time when you need them, and by striking e mails that jump out of all the others reminding you of what is really important.
We laugh a lot too, always important to me, which confirms the enjoyment of working with Tracy."
Ian McKenzie - Sales and Marketing Director / Chairman of Trustees for a registered charity
"Tracy was a real find, she has the right approach, knowledge and experience to provide true professional consultancy. I have worked with Tracy on two occasions now, both were at key stages of the business’s development and on both occasions she not only provided the external perspective that was required but also helped challenge/shape our thinking and enabled us to put into action a practical plan.
"I would be happy to personally recommend Tracey’s approach, which is personal and professional. Expect to move out of your comfort zone during the process but in the long run its worth it....clarity is a beautiful thing."
Dawn Foote - Managing Director, Katapult Brand Communications
"I found Tracy’s approach to be both refreshing and innovative. I felt she approached our sessions with no preconceived ideas and was able to coach me in identifying and overcoming a number of issues that were hindering my ability to manage my team and in doing so my own future development.
"I believe Tracy’s previous commercial background help her ‘stand out’ from more traditional ‘in the clouds’ coaching I have been involved with. I have already recommended Tracy to a number of friends and colleagues and indeed hope that my own business will be further utilising her skills."
Sales Director, Fleet Performance Company
Tracy helped me to step back and see the trees. I now feel confident about the direction my business and career are now moving in and I know I might never have discovered these changes without a good prod!
Managing Director, Executive Recruitment Consultancy
"CIN is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to support the creative industres in Derbyshire. Having grown rapidly in recent years, the organisation had reached a point where we needed to diversify income streams and begin to position ourselves more strategically.
"Tracy worked with the development director and the board to help us clarify our goals, agree priorities and develop a consise and workable business plan for the year ahead. Her experience working at a strategic level and her ability to bring clarity quickly to seemingly complex issues helped us chart a clear path forward. She was especially skilled at working with the whole team, challenging but sensitive to team dynamics and individuals’ needs, supportive and engaging.
"We think Tracy has made a real difference to our organisation and look forward to working with her in the future."
Patrick Welsh - CIN
"I found my series of coaching sessions extremely beneficial. It is always useful to share issues and challenges with somebody from outside of your immediate work environment, who nevertheless understands such situations. In that regard, I have to say that the advice I received from Tracy was always very incisive and well-considered.
"The combination of walking and coaching is also a great idea. Fresh air and exercise help to clear the mind very quickly, prompting interesting discussions and a broader perspective than you would find in the familiar office environment. When you have such great countryside on your doorstep in Derbyshire, why not enjoy it and be more productive at the same time!"
Steve Wakely - Finance Director, Vaillant Group UK
"Tracy worked with my consultancy during a period of intense change and restructuring. She helped me retain a wider perspective during a time when it would have been easy to get overly obsessed by the detail, enabling me to take a more objective view of the short, medium and long-term goals. She also helped me to retain a sense of balance and humour throughout what was a particularly intense period in my consultancy’s development."
Tanya - Cool Blue Brand Communications
"I worked with Tracy over 3x3 hour one-to-one coaching sessions. I found this to be the most valuable and enjoyable personal development I have undertaken for some time.
"Tracy created a comfortable environment in which I felt able to explore my deepest felt motivations, ideals and concerns. Whilst being challenged hard, I never once felt I was being judged. A number of tools and techniques were used to help clarify thought processes and it was clear that she experience of the many difficult and demanding situations that I meet in my job. Her advice was practical and I have already used a number of the ideas and solutions we developed together.
"I came away from each meeting with a sense of increased confidence and I have no hesitations recommending Tracy to individuals and businesses."
Managing Director, Insurance Broker & Strategic Risk Advisor