13/08/2026
Sometimes, we start coaching with one goal… and discover something much bigger along the way.
A client recently completed six months of coaching with me.
She came wanting to set boundaries without guilt.
And yes, she achieved that.
But she also discovered things she hadn’t expected to work on; how she communicates, how she responds under pressure, how she relates to her own mistakes, and how much more confidently she can listen to herself.
What I love most is that her biggest change wasn’t simply in what she was doing.
It was in how she felt.
Calmer. Braver. More confident. More at peace.
This is why I believe self-leadership is so important.
Because sometimes we think we need to change what’s happening around us.
But the most powerful changes can begin with understanding what’s happening within us.
Coaching creates the space to pause, reflect, get curious and ask ourselves some honest questions.
And from there, we can begin to make different choices.
I feel so blessed to have been trusted to walk alongside this client for six months.
Her final words to me were:
“Thank you for holding my hand whilst I discovered this new version of myself.”
What a privilege.
And perhaps a reminder that sometimes the first step towards leading yourself differently is simply being willing to stop and look at what’s really going on. ❤️🙏🏻
27/07/2026
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergusonmel/
This is me…I post on Linkedin three times a week; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
I’d love to connect with you.
If you are a woman that wants to lead yourself well, then you’ll find what I write helpful.
I’m also happy to have a virtual hot chocolate with you and get to know each other a bit more.
growth
13/07/2026
“Mel picked up on strengths I didn’t even realise I had, and that’s made a huge difference to my confidence.”
I attended Mel’s coaching package through work, as I wanted to balance my work and life. I also wanted to learn how to speak up for myself without feeling guilty. Mel picked up on strengths I didn’t even realise I had, and that’s made a huge difference to my confidence. I believe most people would benefit from coaching with Mel for different reasons.
I am investing in myself and starting some more coaching sessions with Mel.
Kele
02/07/2026
Client feedback
I love receiving feedback. It is helpful to know what works well for some clients and what would support them even more. ❤️🙏🏻
Enjoy reading what J said about his coaching sessions as someone new to leadership.
If you want to arrange an exploration call, please book via my website.
02/07/2026
Client feedback
I always find it helpful to receive feedback from clients ❤️🙏🏻
Enjoy reading what N said about her self-leadership journey.
If you want to arrange an exploration call, please book via my website.
30/06/2026
Client feedback
I love receiving feedback from clients. ❤️🙏🏻
Enjoy reading this! It was great working with this guy, as he wanted to do the work that helped him be the best leader he can be.
If you want to arrange an exploration call, please book via my website.
26/06/2026
Client feedback
I always find it helpful to receive feedback from clients, as our work together comes to an end. ❤️🙏🏻
Enjoy!
If you want to arrange an exploration call, please book via my website.