“I had so much going on in my life and I just literally couldn’t see a way forward or out of my situation. Janine is great, as she just listens and lets you chat/vent or unload in whatever way feels easy. I felt I was rambling, but she listened to everything I said, unravelling and rearranging my jigsaw pieces as she listened. Her coaching gave me clarity to move forward and see things in a simpler and more coherent way, and I came away excited to move on and get things into practice. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again or recommend her to anyone wanting some guidance in life!”

“The coaching you gave me literally changed my life and you were there for me at one of the most difficult periods I have ever faced.”

“Love your warmth and honesty. You are a great communicator and made me feel relaxed.”

“I think I might now know where to go in life! You distilled your knowledge and experience to home in on the essential circumstances of my situation.”

“I shall play and replay all of your words of wisdom.”

“I’ve held much of your incredible wisdom and compassion close through the last few months; it’s been invaluable. I just wanted to say again THANK YOU SO BLOODY MUCH for everything.”

“Time with you offered space to reflect and re-evaluate my life as a whole and the joy”

“You have a nurturing, kind and warm quality that intuitively senses an individual’s needs.”

“From the very first moment of our initial meeting, the tone of our conversations was set as open, honest and respectful. You managed an amazing balance of warmth, friendliness and trust right from the off, which made it very easy to talk to you (even if I was really nervous in that first meeting!) You made it clear that I was setting the agenda for our sessions, but within that, I felt very ‘held’. You raised questions for me to think about – both in the sessions and outside of that, challenged me to think about alternative ways of approaching things, and you weren’t afraid to pause and let me reflect. It always felt as though there was a structure to our conversations even if I was going waaaaay off on a tangent!”

“I was thrilled with the feedback I got from the teams who attended your workshops. They learnt a lot and had a good time doing it. Thanks so much for running the training so brilliantly!”
Rebecca Smart, Co-CEO, Dorling Kindersley

“You really made the team relaxed and invested in the session. They all returned to their desks saying how brilliant and useful it was.”
Amy Pearson, Global Brand and Communications Director, Dorling Kindersley

“Janine ran an excellent mentoring workshop for our company, which has give us the confidence and the tools to set up and run our own successful in-house mentoring scheme. Her approach is simultaneously professional and full of warmth.”
Caroline Walsh, Literary Agent and Director, David Higham Associates

“Such a big thank you for the coaching we had. It was so helpful at a difficult point in my work life.”

“Thank you for a great session. I learnt a lot – about proposals, about my writing, and maybe even a bit about myself!”

“The pacing of the workshop was perfect … open, informative and fun. I would recommend without reservation.”

“Comprehensive and thought-provoking. You bring clarity and common sense to a group of people that need help.”

“Thank you for a really great day. It was fascinating and really enjoyable. I think you pitched it perfectly and delivered it with a great mix of content and insight.’

“Janine, you hold your expertise lightly but share it generously. Thank you. (and you brought a dog so bonus points!)”

“I have left feeling empowered, focused and ready to embark on writing my book. All the content was helpful and insightful. The course structure was set at a manageable pace with space left to reflect and work on our individual projects. Thank you for both your hands-on and deeply human approach. Joining us to eat, sharing life experiences, and demystifying the writing industry for first-time writers like myself felt transformative and I can’t wait to run with my ideas.”

“My cup is full and overflowing. The right balance between teaching and exercises. I loved the fact the group was small compared to other writing courses.”

“You helped me to get rid of the reasons I thought I couldn’t write. You gave me confidence that it was worth trying, and I also saw the value of commitment to writing. Thank you for your encouragement, kindness, wit and overall brilliance.”

“I have been inspired. You have re-ignited a fading flame. Incredibly helpful. You made me feel part of a writing family.’

“Wonderfully motivating. I now have a title, chapter titles, motivation tools, and just motivation itself. I even have an idea for a second book! I feel as if I have unlocked some door into a place I’d been too scared or didn’t feel authorised to enter.”

“Just to say that I found the mentoring training really helpful. I thought Janine was great. The talk was informative and really clear and it felt important in terms of taking mentoring seriously.”

“The time flew! Janine is a very good speaker – it felt like a conversation. Lots of interesting bits on managing expectations and also how to consider the way you speak or interact with people in general and what sort of result you’re going to get from it. I felt it answered a lot of the questions and worries people had about the process too!”

“Working with Janine has not only been an absolute pleasure, but she’s also helped me go from early draft to sending a complete manuscript out to agents. Janine has a unique ability to critique your work whilst also boosting your confidence. She’s insightful, knowledgeable, friendly and warm. I’d wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone wanting guidance on their journey to becoming a published writer.”

“It’s been a fascinating process for me. I’ve learnt everything from how to write a book, right through to trying to find an agent. I never expected to get that far! I’ve learnt resilience too and how not to give up.”

“Working with Janine on my first novel has been enjoyable and extremely helpful. I started working with Janine at a time when I was running out of steam with my writing. I am now enjoying it again and have been inspired to keep going!’