Testimonials
I am absolutely thrilled with today's coaching session. Once again your brilliant coaching has gotten me unstuck and moving forward. Over the past 1 1/2 years I have come to expect nothing less. When I push myself to step out of my comfort zone and grow into my bigger self and unfold and flourish, I can always count on you to help me overcome any bumps in the road: places where I might be afraid to take the next step, or just feel lost and don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed. Coach, USA
It is Ruth's commonsense insight into real people and real situations that makes a difference. She is an empathetic listener with the ability to read beyond what is said to the reality of most situations. Her reflective style and own self awareness enables an openness in those she works with. When she uses examples these are earthed in personal experience, viewed through the lenses of her own professional coaching training, which provides a wonderful framework for any coaching session. Chief Executive, NGO Charity
“During a critical period, Ruth’s insight, wise advice and time played a major role in my development as a director. Her high standard of commitment to people as individuals continues to impress me.” Director, National Charity
Ruth has helped me work through many different transitions in my life both professional and personal. Her approach has always been very pragmatic, helping me cut through fuzzy thoughts, allowing me to see issues and goals through different and more helpful lenses. She is very thoughtful in her coaching style and comes out with those 'killer questions' that stop you in your tracks and get you thinking. A very motivating experience.
Head of Talent, Financial Sector
Ruth has helped me to clear thinking space to gain clarity and fresh perspectives on organisational culture change, which has resulted in greater loyalty and commitment to the Organisation's mission and values. Chairman, Board of Trustees
Ruth has proved time and time again that she has the very special ability to listen. She gives her complete attention to any situation I have wanted to discuss with her and provides thought provoking and insightful comments to help me understand how to move on allowing me time and reflection to come to my own conclusions. She resists any temptation to ‘tell’ and will keep on guiding me to what I feel is right, finding different ways to ask the same questions if something isn’t working for me. She has some excellent quick tips on preparing for meetings/interviews which have helped me enormously to feel more settled and in control pre-meeting and focus on the content.
Ruth is an excellent coach and demonstrates her true potential, allowing me to reach mine. In the last 18 months I have made a complete career change after 21 years in the same industry. Ruth has supported me in realising and accepting that my beliefs and values underpin who I am and what seemed like a huge leap of faith to a career path I had aspired to for many years became the most natural thing to do, making the transition surprisingly easy. Leader, Corporate sector
Ruth has made the unspoken possibility a visual reality in my journey to discover more of who I am and where to tread in my next step. Church Leader, London
I have been impressed by Ruth's exceptional human qualities. She is such a kind and friendly person. She was excited about my goals and genuinely committed to supporting me and being there for me. I have truly been blessed to work with Ruth as my coach over the last few months. She has a light, gentle, caring approach and I have found her 100% professional. She has really challenged me and allowed me to take a good look at what I want and how I will achieve it, also allowing me the time to process all my goals in an encouraging and supportive way. I love the way she has also supported me through her highly accurate listening skills and feedback skills. I found the sessions exciting, fun and highly thought provoking. I recommend coaching with Ruth" Business owner, Ireland
Professional, caring, empathetic, encouraging, clear, inspiring, energetic, wise, creative and fun. These are all words that immediately come to mind when reflecting upon Ruth! I always look forward to my time spent with her as I know it will be positive, inspiring and insightful. Crucially for me, her coaching style allows you to discover solutions for yourself .... hence Ruth gets results! L&D Specialist, Central Government
I have approached Ruth Fraser on a number of occasions for support with my career decisions. She is an excellent communicator and has a great skill of getting to the root of any inhibitions one has. She has supported me in making confident decisions to help me not only on a personal level but also on an academic and company level. She gives one confidence and opens the mind to challenges and how to tackle these in order to reach goals. Company Director
I have been working in the finance sector for around 10 years. Now I am looking to make a career change and have been studying for this over the last two years. Over the last year, I had tried various things to get into the not-for-profit sector, recently I had come to a point where I didn't know what to do next. Ruth helped me in a coaching session to define my goal first of all. Then we discussed what I had done so far and what I am passionate about and what ideas I had about my future ideal job. This helped me to structure my goals and break it down into a list of manageable to dos. I feel motivated again to pursue my goal as the to dos we put together seem attainable and help me to slowly work towards my goal of getting a job in that sector Ruth - "'I felt encouraged, motivated and you are a very good listener. Cause I felt you didn't miss what I said and managed to summarise that well for me and drill out what I am passionate about." Financial professional & Student, Australia
"Ruth Fraser has an extraordinary ability to listen, understand and make suggestions. I have had personal experience of her unique `insightfulness and wisdom` and had that experience affirmed by others. I believe that role `coach` only describes one facet of Ruth's value to an individual or organisation!" Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker
I absolutely value my time with Ruth. In the year that we have worked together I feel that with her help, I have been able to face my challenges with the strength and character I had always hoped I would have. Ruth has played a big role in me being self aware and growing in confidence." Ruth's style is energetic, focused and supportive. Business owner & Brand consultant
Embarking on a coaching relationship with Ruth was one of the best things I have done in terms of my career. I felt that Ruth really listened and understood where I was in my life, and she is one of the wisest people I know. She helped me to clarify what was important to me, and enabled me to achieve my goals. Ruth enabled me to make realistic and sensible choices; she encouraged me and kept me focused on my goals even when my resolve waned or I felt my goals were slipping away. Without Ruth’s input I would not have seen the challenge through and achieved my goal. Thank you so much! Writer, Banking Sector
Ruth gave insight and perspective at a critical time. Through her support and input I was able to secure a more advantageous settlement in a difficult, tense negotiation. IT specialist, Corporate Sector
Last year I was made redundant from my work, my confidence and self - esteem was at an all time low and I had no idea how I was going to find a job. A friend recommended Ruth to me. We set up a goal ( to find a new job!) and set manageable targets and task I could achieve to do this. We set some realistic and practical steps I could take and Ruth supported me over a 6 month period, making sure I was aware of my progress. Now I have a job I love, and my confidence is growing daily. I'm far happier and have a really clear vision of where I want to be. I have already recommended Ruth to several of my friends who are going through similar issues, and will continue to do so! Leader, International Development '
'Just one appointment with Ruth Fraser transformed my outdated CV into a sparkling portrayal of my personal profile, achievements, and key transferable skills. 'Ruth's insightful questions allowed me to craft a totally fresh and contemporary CV, reflecting my achievements to date and how my recent studies as a mature student has potential to bring new perspectives in the workplace in my chosen field.' Mature Student
Thanks again for being an awesome coach - I am sharing my success with you as you have been right there with me every step of the way! New business owner
"I've changed so much, I'm amazed"! - CEO, Global Professional Services Group
"Ruth was recommended to me by a business contact, and I hired her when I set up my own consultancy at the start of 2011. I've worked with her ever since, and consequently now consider having a coach to be a business 'essential'. Ruth is an excellent listener, and helps me to clarify my thoughts and to identify and commit to taking actions. She has a clear and intuitive insight that cuts to the core of an issue. She is also a superb encourager and great at building confidence. Ruth goes way beyond the call of duty in offering support in person and by phone, and if it wasn't for her, I can truly say that my business would not be going as well as it is today. Ruth is trustworthy and genuine, and coaching is more than a job to her, it is a true vocation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her." Business owner
"Ruth helped me gain clarity both personally and professionally within a short space of time. She has a wonderful manner and allows the sessions to be expansive and soul-searching but then absolutely focuses in on practical steps and solutions. I found her approach incredibly supportive and allowed me to find clarity in a time of huge change. She is now part of an essential support system for life as a career juggling working mum!" Partner, Agency
Many thanks for yesterday Ruth, I really got great value from our meeting (not that I don’t normally). It helped me to get a sense of true perspective, explore my emotions and leave with a real clarity of thought and purpose. Head of HR Shared Services, London
I met Ruth by chance. Since then her professional coaching has been subtle and successful for me. Importantly, I realised that the goals that I committed to are wholly my own and that the motivation is also mine too. At the moment, I'm not 100% sure where my long term career is taking me but the fear is no longer there. Ruth has helped me connect with my own internal values and prioritise what's important to me and my future. Her coaching is like a filter on my career camera - without which it would be that little less in focus. Client Relationships, Corporate
Ruth really helped clarify my thoughts at a time when I felt unclear about where I wanted to be in the future; I knew that I was unhappy in my current role and I desperately wanted change. Ruth helped me think around my situation to fully understand what I wanted to do, but most importantly gave me the confidence to believe it was in my power to do it. Not only is she a fantastic coach, she is also an amazing listener who is able to tailor her approach to who you are and what you need. She is generous with her time and offers practical advise, sets achievable goals and exercises that really help you understand what makes you special and all the amazing things you have to offer the world. I always felt empowered and energised after our meetings. Thanks to Ruth, I'm currently exploring a new career path alongside some long term goals: it's a really exciting time for me".Fundraising Specialist, NGO , Voluntary sector
"I found my coaching session with you truely uplifting and everyday something else becomes a little clearer". Leader, Public Sector
Thanks for a great session today I felt really energised when I left the room and like you really "got me"!! International HR Leader
I really wanted to thank you for helping me through a tough period last year. I feel I have a much healthier balance to my life and dont suffer from the constant feeling of exhaustion. Looking back I dont think I realised how much the stress had affected me. As well as help me back to work you also helped me gain perspective and work out what was important to me. The master plan is still being worked on (!) but I feel I'm focused in the right direction and I'm in a much happier space - so a huge thank you for helping me get there. Head of Marketing
I wanted to let you know how much our stint of coaching meant to me over the period of time we were meeting. It was a particularly difficult time of life for me so was very appreciative to have a listening ear and positive (& patient) guide for my journey. Director/Producer, Creative Industry
"I would whole heartedly recommend Ruth Fraser. Ruth has been hugely supportive during my journey to new, challenging and rewarding employment following taking a path of redundancy. Ruth’s wisdom, her perceptiveness and ability to listen and coach though me at all stages has been utterly invaluable. For her ability to get me to see what agency I have, to instil self-belief and for supporting me ever onwards to achieve my goal, I will always be grateful. Ruth has given me life lessons and strategies to take into my new role and into different contexts in the future. I cannot recommend Ruth highly enough." Leader in transition