I was at a crossroads with my two businesses. I knew I wanted to pursue a different direction, but wasn’t sure the best way to do so and how to focus my efforts in the right way!  I had too many plates spinning and needed to know which and how to prioritise! As a result of working with Bernadette I have already made inroads into getting the new business idea off the ground.  At a time that I was struggling financially as a single parent and not in a position where my income covered the outgoings, paying for coaching seemed a luxury I couldn’t justify, however I believe that it was actually a necessary investment, to enable me to get to the next stage and out for the financial situation I was in.

Meeting Bernadette wasn’t just about seeking advice, but about running my business and getting the work done! It was about showing me how to manage my life as a business owner. It was eye opening to talk about me! I had assumed having your own business meant you worked all the time; and not being able to turn off was becoming a little overwhelming. I left my coaching session seeing the importance of finding time for myself. I am feeling so motivated, more astute and focused on getting the balance right between work, family and relaxation.

One of the best decisions I have recently made for my business was to book a VIP session with Bernadette. Before our session we had a short conversation to ensure that we were ready to hit the ground running on the day. The four hours flew by but I came away feeling refreshed, upbeat, positive and excited to start working through the ideas we had discussed. Bernadette offers no nonsense, straightforward advice & guidance.

I've been working with Bernadette over the past few months and she's been a bright light in the difficult times of COVID. She's helped reignite the fire in our business and provided fresh direction and renewed enthusiasm. From simple business changes that have already paid dividends to mindset tips that will keep bringing rewards, it's all been so good and has come at the exact right time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bernadette's services to any other entrepreneur - she's the (massively friendly & thoroughly lovely) boot up the backside that we all need sometimes!!

Sometimes you require clarity because you cannot see the wood for the trees. With Bernadette's honest discussions she opened my eyes to see exactly what I had overlooked and suddenly the solutions started to fall into place. Expert guidance, some tough love and lots of support is exactly how I found working with Bernadette. Armed with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and direction and mostly clarity is how I left the days proceedings. It went so quickly and I must say although I started the day not knowing which way to turn. I know I definitely skipped out of the meeting with a renewed sense of direction and purpose and with a smile on my face - I was back in the driving seat!!!

I cannot express quite how much Bernadette has changed me both personally and professionally and my business over the past 5 months. We worked together on her Beyond the Pretty 1:1 and the knowledge, advice and guidance I have received has truly moulded me and my business. Putting all the elements into place has allowed me to begin to grow my business, learn and understand the process of how to grow my business and push me outside of my comfort zone and towards my long term goals. Bernadette’s attitude and confidence are incredible and I have thoroughly enjoyed her coaching. I am very sad that our journey has come to an end but I will be continuing to work with her and her invaluable guidance. Thank you Bernadette! This time with you has been a real game changer!

𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥! 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵, 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘮 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 !!!

It’s been a really wonderful “journey” with Bernadette the last 6 months. She was JUST what I needed this year after relocating from London to the countryside; with my life a up in the air and at crossroads with business! She was so kind, caring, and supportive and really help ground me which was what I needed. Over the last 6 months Bernadette has helped me build some really solid foundations within myself and my new offering as well as improve my (multiple) websites with content and layout, as well as increasing my network. She has massively increased my confidence which has in turn allowed me to focus properly on what I am doing and where I am going. I no longer feel stranded at sea! And instead have not only confidence and clarity, but excitement for the future! She’s honestly been an amazing support, a source of ideas, and fountain of knowledge and I would highly recommend working with her!

Before working with Bernadette I was struggling with ideal client and visibility. I decided to book Beyond the Pretty 1:1 so I could really focus on my strategy. At the end of our 6 months together we accomplished many of my goals and I’m currently working my way through the others. My favourite part of working with Bernadette was her genuine interest in me, my life and my business. She was supportive and caring with an honest approach. At the end of our time together I felt driven and purposeful.

Before working with Bernadette I had an idea to progress my business but had no time or structure to actually move that idea forward. I needed support in my attitude to growing my business and finding the time to put my ideas into practice. I really wanted to set up an industry body for tutoring and Bernadette had done something very similar for the wedding industry with the UKAWP. She’s an expert and I knew she’d be able to help. After 5 months working together I have a clear plan for launching now. My favourite part of working with her was that she is so supportive and empowering, no question was too stupid and I felt like she listened to what I needed and adapted her approach accordingly. I felt guided and supported and most importantly listened to. Bernadette is approachable, encouraging, supportive and nurturing. Her huge amount of knowledge and expertise, organisation and time management, ability to be calm, rational and methodical in her approach, all skills I feel are essential in any coach. Bernadette was a pleasure to work with and having worked one to one we have subsequently also completed a VIP strategy day. I won’t hesitate to book time with Bernadette again when I need additional support for my business.

Before working with Bernadette I struggled with time management and boundaries. I chose her VIP Strategy Day because her reputation is second to none, and I’ve known her a long time. As a one-to-one VIP client, I felt I was in safe, experienced hands—nurtured, listened to, and understood. Bernadette is professional, attentive, experienced, and plain-speaking, with a wealth of experience that was invaluable to me. The experience was inspiring and gave me the renewed mindset and refresh I needed to move forward. It was a very useful day, and I’m enjoying starting to act on all the recommendations we discussed.

I had a VIP STRATEGY DAY with Bernadette and I honestly can’t put into words how valuable the learning has been for me in my business. Having followed Bernadette for a while, I knew taking the step to book in a session with her would be highly beneficial. Bernadette gave me the boost of confidence and reassurance I needed to take my wedding planning business to the next level and since then I have been able to elevate my prices and attract ideal paying clients who have booked my services. I really enjoyed Bernadette’s encouraging spirit and her drive for setting big goals which was exactly the push I needed. I would definitely recommend working with Bernadette and can’t wait to update her on all the amazing things to come in the near future. Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with me!