Client Reviews
“Coaching was something I had thought about for years, but was always a bit scared to take the first step - I didn't know who to contact or where to start. When I listened to Sarah's advice on a podcast, I knew she was the perfect fit for me so I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. I was surprised at how comfortable the coaching experience was. Sarah is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and makes the whole process enjoyable - just like talking to a friend.
Signing up for coaching sessions was probably one of the best decisions I've made. Coming into this, my head felt like a mess and I couldn't properly put into words what was going on or what I needed help with. Sarah helped me untangle the thoughts and gave me real clarity about what I was feeling and why. So many aha moments! Sarah's coaching sessions are the perfect blend of talking about what you're feeling and why you might be feeling that way. I have loved the practical tips and resources I have been able to take away and use on a daily basis. These coaching sessions have helped me feel empowered to work on myself one day at a time. With Sarah's help, the future is looking a lot clearer and brighter. I cannot recommend Sarah's coaching highly enough!”
Female, 38
“I met with Sarah on Zoom late last year when I felt completely stuck - like parts of myself had quietly slipped away when I wasn’t looking. I was full of big ideas, but I couldn’t seem to find the courage to act on any of them. Her relatable social media posts reached me at just the right moment, so I booked a coaching session.
Working with Sarah has been a slow, steady burn - a long-acting dose of courage I didn’t realise I was absorbing. She planted a seed in my mind, and her gentle, authentic reminders on her socials kept urging it to grow.
This year, I took on one client - and I’ve absolutely loved the work. Their feedback, along with a mentor’s encouragement, gave me the confidence to stop treating this work as a side gig and start owning it as the professional service it has become. I got a website made and even braved portrait photos.
I’ve still got a long way to go, and putting myself out there scares me. But it feels right. With my kids all away at boarding school next year, I’m ready to fill my own cup again - with passion, purpose, and work that lights me up.
Thank you, Sarah. You are truly exceptional at what you do.”
Alice, 41
“During my coaching with Sarah I became aware of some beliefs that were actually holding me back. Sarah empowered me to find my own solutions, through identifying my own strengths and prior successes. I regularly refer back to the discoveries I made in my coaching sessions as a way to deal with life’s challenges. Sarah has changed the way I look at life and the situations it throws at us.”
Steve Hodkinson, 50
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“Working with Sarah came at a pivotal point in my career, when I was deciding between staying in big corporate marketing or pursuing my passion for PT full time, which felt scary. Through our sessions, she helped me uncover the fears and limiting beliefs that were holding me back, while also showing me the value of vulnerability and trusting myself.
Sarah never tells you what to do, she helps you find clarity and confidence in your own path. Since working with her, I’ve left my corporate role, secured a part-time position in the health tech space, whilst spending a day on my PT business. I've surrounded myself with inspiring people and created a balance that genuinely works for me.
Sarah is warm, relatable and incredibly empowering. She helped me see a bolder, more courageous version of myself and I’m so grateful for her guidance.”
Claire | Owner, OWN IT FITNESS
“I feel quite emotional writing this, as Sarah has honestly stretched me beyond my comfort zone and encouraged me to have the courage to I use my voice.
When I approached Sarah, I had the usual suspects floating around - imposter syndrome, perfectionism and very much doubting anyone would take me seriously.
I trained as a health coach 2½ years ago and had been dancing around the idea of turning it into a business.
Privately, I had seen a few clients but hadn’t made the move out into the big wide world. Putting myself “out there” was a real fear and one that I have had to face head on.
Sarah’s style of coaching, being heart-led, is exactly that. She is honest to the core and genuinely cares. I could tell from our first session that she shares many of the same values as me and truly wants to help people make sustainable changes in their lives.
She is very kind, but she won’t be fluffy with you - she will push you to dig deep.
At times what comes up can be very raw.
Awareness is a huge part of her coaching and it has given me the strength and courage to know that being aware is a gift, not a curse.
Being me - exactly as I am, with my authentic voice and my coaching style - is exactly where I am meant to be.
She has helped me overcome (and I am still working on) some personal blocks and bumps in the road that I wasn’t aware were holding me back.
I often have her sitting on my shoulder. Be prepared, because she will ask you - “If you are being truly honest with yourself, what is the answer? Dig deep - you will know what it is”.
Having her as a personal coach and mentor for my own coaching has been and will continue to be extremely valuable to me.
From the bottom of my heart, I am truly thankful and look forward to continuing my coaching with Sarah as I grow my coaching business and continue own my personal journey.”
With Gratitude , Leanna
“I first went to see Sarah when I was burnt out and struggling with the mental load of running my business and balancing family life. She gave me a safe space to talk honestly about everything from my confidence to unhealthy habits I was using to cope with stress. One of the biggest breakthroughs for me was learning to have honest conversations with staff and setting up clearer systems, especially when I had someone on the team who wasn’t meeting expectations. Sarah helped me find more clarity, structure, and self-awareness, and I’ve come away with tools that genuinely help me deal with challenges in a better way. I’m really grateful for her coaching.
I’d highly recommend Sarah’s coaching to anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just needing practical tools and support”
Andrew Rae ~ Weka Landscaping
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“I approached my coaching sessions with Sarah a little uncertain about what I was really there for and had signed up just for the three-session package. However, I am so pleased I decided to extend it to six as it is only really in the last two sessions that the work has truly begun to hit home for me. Those initial sessions were key in laying the groundwork and encouraging me to do my internal research and reflection.
The work I have done with Sarah has felt very conversational and more like sitting and chatting with a friend who knows just how to push me on certain points and question things, like why I have accepted my ingrained view of myself and my abilities. The resources and subtle homework have made me eager to continue to push myself and continue to 'lean in' and embrace this work with anticipation and even excitement.
I would totally recommend Sarah to anyone who feels like there should be 'more' to how they are living and wonder why, like me, I seemed to get in my own way all the time and thought that is just how I am and will always be. I have learned from Sarah that this is completely in my control, I am challenging my thought patterns and plan on re-writing my story. It is never too late to start living more fully, without fear of failure and with compassion for yourself.
Thank you so much Sarah for your brilliantly honed skills, openness, and acceptance. I'll be back for wee refreshers I am sure!
Chelsea Donnelly
“Coaching was something I had thought about for years, but was always a bit scared to take the first step - I didn't know who to contact or where to start. When I listened to Sarah's advice on a podcast, I knew she was the perfect fit for me so I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. I was surprised at how comfortable the coaching experience was. Sarah is down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and makes the whole process enjoyable - just like talking to a friend.
Signing up for coaching sessions was probably one of the best decisions I've made. Coming into this, my head felt like a mess and I couldn't properly put into words what was going on or what I needed help with. Sarah helped me untangle the thoughts and gave me real clarity about what I was feeling and why. So many aha moments! Sarah's coaching sessions are the perfect blend of talking about what you're feeling and why you might be feeling that way. I have loved the practical tips and resources I have been able to take away and use on a daily basis. These coaching sessions have helped me feel empowered to work on myself one day at a time. With Sarah's help, the future is looking a lot clearer and brighter. I cannot recommend Sarah's coaching highly enough!”
Anna, NZ
“If you are thinking of doing some coaching, no doubt your mind will be telling you a thousand reasons why not to…but what if you did?
You can stay stuck or look for answers and the opportunity to talk one on one with Sarah made me look at things that have happened in my life in a different light and is helping me explore into why we are the way we are and how we can lighten that load going forward, perhaps even bringing into my life exciting new possibilities, but most importantly, improving my mental health.
I knew that if I kept on doing what I had always done, I would keep on getting what I had always got.
Being given the power to alter your mindset can be both exhilarating and life changing and there is nothing to fear by trying.”
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