Coaching Testimonials
Working with Janet was a very easy experience. I instantly felt comfortable and was able to communicate my needs without feeling inhibited or embarrassed. I sensed that Janet fully understood where I was coming from very quickly and that she was able to help me using her vast experience and knowledge. I completely trusted Janet and she was completely candid about her personal relevant experiences to support her coaching methods.
I am more confident, organised and time-efficient. During my sessions I realised that I wanted to secure a promotion and Janet guided me through the process and this was a contributing factor to my success.
The practical solutions Janet gave me allowed me to assess my working and home life and to target my priorities more effectively. As a result I am more self aware, self confident and more organised and this has allowed me to make many positive changes for me and my family, friends and work colleagues.
Sarah L of Hampshire
A few years ago I attended a team training course facilitated by Janet Ahsfield. The course provided some very interesting strategies for team and personal development. It was the personal development elements of the course that caught my imagination and I arranged a private consultation with Janet that proved to be truly life changing.
At the time I had started to look into the possibility of earning a living from my hobby which was magic. I had no idea how to go about it or even if it was a viable proposition. Janet suggested some very simple strategies that basically changed my thought processes. I have a young family a mortgage and all the usual expenses that modern life entails.
Every time I thought about making a change I saw more obstacles than benefits, but once I had changed my way of thinking and focused on how I was going to achieve this change things started to happen. One strategy I used was to pin up photos of me performing magic all around the house so that my dream was constantly in view.
In the space of twelve months I am now a Professional Magician earning more than I did from my 9-5. My list of clients include Orange, Blackberry, Next, Selfidges, The Royal Navy, Southampton FC, Newcastle FC, Spec Savers, Tate and Lyle, The Rose Bowl, and many more.
The real bonus is I generally work around 3 days a week which enables me to share the child care responsibilities and I have more time with my 3 year old daughter Rosie.
Thank you mpowerme. Thank you Janet.
Glen Neckles Professional Magician
I just wanted to say a massive, massive, thank you for the support and coaching you gave to me. As I said I was not sure what to expect from the course, and to be honest with you had I thought initially it was going to be what it turned out to be I probably would not have come. IT JUST SHOWS YOU HOW WRONG I WOULD HAVE BEEN AND HOW MUCH I WOULD HAVE MISSED OUT!
I thought you were excellent in so many ways, and whilst I did not feel I took loads away in terms of life changing actions, what you did above everything else was give me an independent affirmation that the decisions I have made, and the course of action I have taken is the correct one. I now have a better understanding of where I am, and where I am going. As you say it will be interesting to see where I am in 12 months.
It has been a privilege to have met you.
Richard L of Lyndhurst
When I first went to see Janet I was full of unknowns, what did I want from my life, how did i see myself, what did i value? I didn’t really know what to expect from a coaching session, but I wanted to get some sense of direction and purpose – I just didn’t know if and how it would work. What it gave me was focus and tools; focus by forcing me to think for the first time about what i really wanted from life, what it looked like, who was involved in this new life and it also made me realise that it was good to do this, not conceited or selfish, but something i owed myself. Tools – well the exercises that I did with Janet really steered me in the right direction and helped to change my mindset on how i viewed myself and what I deserved from life, as well as a clear plan to get there. I really think that anyone who doesn’t know quite where they are going in life, what they want or how to get it will benefit from the skills that coaching can give you. It has certainly empowered me to take the bull by the horns and reclaim control of my life.
RH of Hampshire
Working with Janet caused me to continue developing the idea I had had for a self employed career- while keeping better check on my family and personal time, respecting my limits in terms of energy and achievements. I have developed a much better understanding of my personal strengths and motivations. The coaching has had a positive impact as a consequence I am now doing a spread of activities and jobs that is more in tune with my values.
Clio P of Winchester
Janet was a very enthusiastic trainer, who knew her subject material and was able to give life experiences as examples. It was a positive experience for me and I gained a wealth of information. My employers will benefit as I am more motivated, I am assessing my work goals and have confidence in addressing my manager. I think this course would be very valuable to other colleagues. The most valuable aspects of the course were being able to find the confidence to challenge my manager and being better at my work. This course had really helped me to look at my life ad develop myself.
P Hankin of Hampshire
I first saw Janet speak at a Business link event: though there were other life coaches there I was struck by her focus and no-nonsense approach. Later, while hammering out a deal for voluntary severance, I wanted an objective sounding board that would analyse my needs, squashed by a long contract in education, and remembered her confidence-poise at that event. Half way through my first session, we talked about a topic, and I realised then Janet had the capacity to look at things from a completely different angle, pro-actively, without the fear I was associating with it. That one episode encapsulates the empowering nature of her sessions: clarity of focus, streamlining personally important values and goals, demolishing the fear factor in big changes in life. I enjoyed the process of arriving at core values and motivations, and re-read these sheets often, to remind me of how to best match my qualities to my new life aspirations.
CP of Winchester
Higher Education/new Business start up
I found it really helpful that Janet gave me a totally new perspective on my situation, one I couldn’t have seen by myself. Janet provided me with some ways I could begin to plot my own way forward that I have found really useful. I am more confident about starting my small business now.
C Lamb of Andover
I really found your sessions useful – especially finding out what motivates me (or not) and I’ve been trying harder to do the boring paperwork I need to do. Funnily enough, there is now an opportunity for me to rethink my role in the school and if I hadn’t been able to have the thinking/ideas time I had with you, I would be in a bit of a flap about it. I’ve been more like me than I used to be, I certainly feel more able to take control and I’m ready to think about a new challenge to keep me motivated!
I’ve also been more confident about dealing with my Line Manager and tried to be more like he wants me to be in front of him – whether I’m performing the way he wants me to or not is another matter, but I certainly don’t feel as threatened as I did or cross and frustrated with the way the goal posts keep shifting or about the way the tasks I’m given, have unrealistic deadlines or how they’re not explained properly. I have also tried harder not to sulk, strop and moan without taking a deep breath first! A lot of that is down to just listening to that CD you lent me; can’t remember which sentence it was but I think I told you something “clicked” and I’ve been able to be less touchy and paranoid.
Fiona
Senior manager in education- Hampshire
The most drastic change, for me, has been internal, I am now able to act towards my goals confidently, make and respond to changes in my life positively. I feel that there will be tangible results.
JB of Southampton
Life coaching sessions with Janet gave me the ability and enthusiasm to improve, expand and enjoy life and all the changes it brings.
Julia S of Southampton
My work/life balance was all over the show – problems with ill health added to feeling down, especially when the pressure piled on at work and I felt too shattered to cope with life at home and living with teenagers. Janet has been such a source of inspiration, her mainstay was in helping me set targets and reach personal goals. I now find the energy to get things done, which in turn gives me the energy to enjoy life, get fit and look forward to the future. Learning to say ‘no’ and prioritise some things I wanted to do has made such a difference to me.
Sue B of Southampton
