Testimonials
Sreeja Varghese - Life Sciences and Innovation Consultant
“Like many, I’ve had my share of ups and downs that shaped who I am today. I’ve always been driven, passionate, and a proven achiever – but too often, I found myself running on empty. Because so many aspects of my life are deeply connected to who I am at my core, I knew I needed a coach who could truly see me — and that coach had to be Norma. From the very first session, she created a space that felt safe, open, and honest. It was as if she instantly got me. Through deeply personal exercises grounded in my values and drivers, I discovered how to manage my energy, understand what truly fuels me, and recognise when I’m giving too much. The clarity and self-awareness I’ve gained have been transformational. I’ve broken down my own barriers, embraced my whole self, and now move forward with purpose and calm — not chaos. If you’re thinking about working with Norma — do it. She’ll help you reconnect with and strengthen who you are at your core. Wouldn’t it be amazing to discover/unleash a stronger you?”
Lauren - People Operations Business Partner
“Coaching helped me to build my self-confidence and create boundaries, meaning I felt better prepared to take on a leadership role”.
I discovered what my values are and what is important to me, so could define my personal brand and be myself more authentically.
I am most proud of challenging myself to reflect deeply. It is hard to be introspective but Norma gave me a safe place to reflect and challenge myself.
Norma has a fantastic ability to get down to the core of the issue quickly, honestly and by asking the right questions. I was also surprised by how quickly I felt changes in myself.
It has been the best experience and I feel myself again after feeling a bit lost. I could not recommend Norma enough.
Nanis - People Advisory Director
“Norma helped me refocus my thinking to accomplish major goals in my busy life”.
Her coaching challenged me to think about WHY I am making the decisions I have made. I was also able to develop self-compassion, which is helping me in my journey to become a better version of myself.
I am most proud of finding clarity about my values, beliefs, strengths, and my purpose.
Norma’s holistic coaching approach gave me a safe space. Her method was clear, deep, dynamic, and extremely professional. Her wealth of knowledge combined with her consulting experience made each session different and put me in front of something new.
The coaching experience with Norma is exceptional. Norma provides a unique balance of careful listening with respectfully offering suggestions based on her wealth of experience and ideas.
Sarah - Head of Success & Engagement (an International Real Estate Network)
Deirdre - IT Project Manager
I have had some negative experiences returning to work following previous maternity leaves. When I met Norma I think it is fair to say I was extremely anxious and also even angry and bitter about work. I was trying to prepare for my return by imaging all the negative things that might happen.
Through the coaching sessions with Norma, she has helped me to reframe and rethink my return to work and place it in a more positive light. I have a lot more self confidence in myself and all the things I can bring to the workplace, which I couldn’t see before. I have a more positive outlook on my return and also feel like I can make decisions to move or advance my career. I didn’t feel like this before the coaching sessions.
Before the coaching I felt like I needed to be prepared to be moved out of my position, because my replacement will have been better than me but I feel a lot more confident now in what I bring to the table, and if I decide to leave it should be for an opportunity that I would prefer and that matchs my skills and interests better. This is a big mind shift for me. I am also less worried about trying to keep everyone else happy which in the past has resulted in me being unhappy.
I am more self-confident and positive about going back to work, my work life balance and career progression following the coaching with Norma.
Darren - IPS Employment Specialist
“Managing a full time job alongside running a social initiative often led me to feel a little overwhelmed.
Working with Norma enabled me to focus on the task at hand; prioritise and to realise that it’s ok to say ‘no’ without feeling guilty at not being able to please everyone.
I have come away with a renewed sense of confidence and self-belief whilst staying true to my values.
Being able to share my progress with Norma on a weekly basis was really beneficial and valued this supportive and purposeful check-ins.
Realising that I had become accustomed to putting the needs of others before my own and stopping to really unpick this, has made me much more reflective and revel in the small wins of individual’s success.”
Leo - Data Scientist
“Norma is a very positive person and she goes to great lengths to better understand the individual and their problem.
“I was in a role where I was continually being passed over for promotion. This led to disappointment and self-pity.
Norma helped me re-frame the problem with a wider point of view. She encouraged me to trust my instinct, to be more assertive, to not ‘give up’ by assuming a passive stance. She showed me that we can have more power than we think we have.
Norma put the pieces together and offered personalised coaching that is efficient and to the point. Highly recommended.”
Martin - Business Development Lead, (Pharma Partnering)
Eva - Talent Acquisition Specialist
The main outcome I got is that I generally already know what I need to do, but just needed an extra push. It is helpful to have someone help you narrow things down into themes and listen to you without judgement.
For anyone considering coaching with Norma, be prepared to be open, and vulnerable. Be comfortable with the silences and be open to learning something about yourself. You’ll never find the change you’re looking for, if you don’t do something different, even if it’s not the perfect next step you had hoped for.”
Eleanor - Business Analyst
“Norma is kind in her approach and skilled at guiding you on your journey in a gentle but challenging way.
I wanted to become more self-assured and increase my self-belief as well as display fewer avoidant behaviours.
I became more aware of listening to my intuition over my racing thoughts. I became more able to challenge them and apply logic. Together we came up with methods and strategies on how to do this.
One of my biggest struggles was the contradiction of desiring ‘safety’ and ‘comfort’ with my desire to be adventurous and daring. We discussed at length how to balance leaving my comfort zone without pushing myself into panic.
I appreciated the emphasis on actionable progress as having that accountability was important for me to drive on in this journey.
I would 100% recommend coaching with Norma. I felt completely at ease to open up to Norma and be as vulnerable as needed. This vulnerability was fundamental to making our sessions highly constructive and beneficial.”
Elizabeth - Senior Marketing Manager
“Norma is a wonderful coach. Her professional, friendly and calm demeanour was a joy to experience after a busy day of work.
Each time, I came away with more clarity on my goals and how I was going to reach them. Norma guided me through to the next stage in my career by helping me unpack some of the obstacles I felt were in my way.
I can’t speak more highly of Norma and recommend her coaching services to anyone looking for guidance when they’re feeling stuck. Norma helped me get back to my sparkly self.”
Becca - Account Director
“I left each session feeling empowered, reenergised and focused.
I worked with Norma over a number of months and left each session feeling empowered, reenergised and focused. Norma provided guidance in both my professional and personal life, always providing a supportive ear.
Norma gave me the support and courage to move forward and take a huge leap with my career moving across to tech after an entire career in FMCG.
I couldn’t recommend or thank Norma enough and I will continue to work with her as I grow both professionally and personally. I cannot justify with words the value of her coaching and I’m honestly not sure where I would be without her support and fierce attitude!”
Niamh - Sustainable Retail
“Norma really helped me – it turned out I already had all the answers I just needed to get them all out!”
I was at a real crossroads with my business and I couldn’t see which was the best way to move forward.
We spoke about various things that I was stuck on, and by the end of the session I had so much more clarity and knew exactly what steps I should take to reach my business goals.
Even though our session was virtual, I felt completely at ease chatting to Norma about the changes I was going through.
She let me do most of the talking but offered some insights that never dawned on me before.
I was amazed by how much clarity I got just after one session.”
Maria - Senior Manufacturing Engineer
“I met Norma at a conference and I was blown away by her natural ability to connect to people.
The first coaching session we had was incredibly insightful and gave me a great opportunity to really dig deep on establishing what my values are and what I need to look for in a career long term to feel fulfilled.
With her warm and open personality and fantastic listening skills, she was great at guiding me through the session and build a picture of what I would like to be surrounded with.
She also had a lovely way of building up my confidence in my abilities based on the conversation we were having. Thank you and I am looking forward to working with you again in the future.”
Kristina - Heart Holistics
“I now have a much clearer focus and direction in my business and honour my self worth more.
Even after just one session with Norma, I now have a much clearer focus and direction in my business and honour my self worth more.
Norma helped me to eliminate distractions and focus on what is most important for me now. She is very easy to work with, she has the perfect balance of guidance, direction and empathy for the client.
She is a great listener and is not afraid to help you face your fears, she also guides you back to your true self.”
