Client Stories
It can be helpful to hear other people’s experiences to determine whether something is right for you or not. Here are some stories told and written by past clients describing what it was like to work with me,
and what emerged in our work together.
To be willing to publicly share one’s coaching experience is an act of courage and generosity.
I am honoured to have encountered these amazing human beings.
« As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. »
Marianne Williamson
Tine's drawing testimonial and aesthetic response
to our coaching sessions; entitled 'Supportive hands'
(used with permission from client)
Tine
Psychomotor therapist, Denmark
« I have been coached in movement, conversation and with creative tools by Valérie in starting my own company as a Psychomotor Therapist. My intention was to focus on my resources and how to find community in this process.
Valérie has been a great support on this journey! Like two supportive and loving hands, she has held the space for me while I was developing. Hands that had the courage to hold me and be on the journey both when I felt resistance, fragile and strong. Valérie's supportive hands have been filled with care, acknowledgement, and mildness. Hands with the special ability to follow you and stay beside you when you step into your own empowerment!
In my collaboration with Valérie and in the creative process, my gaze has become clearer. I see that my strength and my vulnerability are both resources in my company as a Psychomotor Therapist where I offer somatic lessons, body treatment and creative workshops in movement and dance. My openness, courage and healthy boundaries are great resources and so are my creative and playful way of approaching a challenge.
During my coaching with Valérie I actually found a place for my company and a community to work with. And I got more jobs where I offer my work. It feels magic in a way and I am curious how this adventure with my company will unfold in the future.
I warmly recommend Valérie as a coach! Her care, respect, and ability to keep a safe space creates a space where you can develop. Especially if you are dreaming about starting your own company or to find out how you can bloom in your work life, I can recommend Valérie's creative coaching in movement with the Tamalpa Life Art® process. Take the chance! Something will be different afterwards. »
Tine's drawing during one of our coaching session
with movement exploration; entitled 'Dancing Turtle Queen'
(used with permission from client)
Lorena
Medical Expert HematoOncology, Chile
Raquel
Insights Manager, Spain
« When I saw Valérie's coaching “ad”, I immediately wanted to sign up. I had previously had a coaching experience in the Medical Leadership programme, and I found it very enriching, so I was interested in going deeper, especially this year, to help me in the process of defining my professional projection. »
What made you want to work with Valérie?
« The link was done by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) through their mentorship programme, but we connected very quickly and it was clear to me that I wanted to continue with her sessions. »
What made you want to work with Valérie?
« The experience exceeded my expectations, it was an emotional journey, in which I felt very grateful and privileged to have a protected time to talk about relevant topics not only about work life but also in my personal life. The sessions with Valérie led me to consciously reflect on what I experienced in the second half of 2023. It was an invaluable support to have her coaching, to be able to look at the difficulties and various situations that I experienced from another perspective but with the expertise of someone who knows exactly about the company culture. »
How was the experience like?
« I can summarise the experience in two parts: a clear sense of connection at many levels and a lot of growth for me. »
How was the experience like?
What was specifically helpful in the coaching together?
« Genuine interest in what we talked about in each of the sessions with Valérie. Especially the support provided by her in understanding my career development, my leadership and the difficulties that normally would make me stay at a comfort zone. I can comment with certainty that at the beginning of the sessions we talked about expectations that at the end of the sessions were fully met. »
What was specifically helpful in the coaching together?
« Valérie has helped me in two key areas: 1) avoiding getting stuck in where I was but also in the different stages of my learning process, 2) by creating a clear focus on what to do next for continuous growth. »
What would you say is Valérie's unique flavour of coaching?
« Her ability to generate a space of total trust, of active listening where the magic of sharing experiences is generated and one manages to express oneself in an absolutely genuine way. Valérie quickly builds trust, asking powerful questions that cause you to reflect and process complex conversations. She is very observant, from the way we communicate both verbally and physically. Also, she carefully manages to reach agreements to move forward together. »
What would you say is Valérie's unique flavour of coaching?
« A unique combination of empathy and being able to capture when it was important to acknowledge the feelings + knowing when to push ahead and focus on what to do next. Very skillful in both important areas and on deciding when to go for one or the other. »
What specific results have you achieved?
« I managed to have control of diverse levels of anxiety and stress that I had during the second semester. It helped me in a concrete way to face complex situations. I feel happy, at the end of this coaching process I can look at my contribution to this company with a lot of pride and the feeling that I am actually contributing. Another specific result is that I see that I can exercise positive leadership for others and that I am happy with what I can contribute from my side. I was able to face complex situations with courage and I am able to speak up my mind. I am aware that it is a job that will require constant effort, but that I must be aware of that and be mindful. »
What specific results have you achieved?
« Great growth in: 1) creating my contacts network, 2) knowing myself better, being more confident in owning that I am a great connector, 3) which jobs to apply to and how to show up best at interviews. »
How has your outlook on yourself and/or your life has changed?
« I feel more empowered, in my leadership, in my skills. I feel more confident that I can move away from my comfort zone and ready to experiment and expand in a positive way. »
How has your outlook on yourself and/or your life has changed?
« I have owned/cemented: 1) that I don't need to do things alone, 2) that I am a great connector of people, 3) that I am a resilient person. »
Would you recommend being coached by Valérie? If so, who would you encourage embark on such a journey?
« Of course, by all means I recommend it. It was a journey of self-knowledge, Valérie has been able to guide in a very powerful way, this is a journey in which she understands the work part very well with all its complexities and also generates the space to share about life itself. She is very empathetic and manages to generate a deep connection quickly thanks to her warmth as a person. »
Would you recommend being coached by Valérie? If so, who would you encourage embark on such a journey?
« Yes, I would recommend Valerie's coaching to people who want to grow in a holistic way, not just doing stuff and enhancing their career goals but also looking at how emotions and beliefs (of self, others and the world) may get in the way of your growth. »
Sylvie
Brand Manager, Belgium
Yin Yin
Marketing Enabler, Singapore
What made you want to work with Valérie?
« The positive and enthusiastic feedback shared by the people previously accompanied by Valérie. They motivated me to meet her and start the experience. »
What made you want to work with Valérie?
« In the beginning, it was because Valérie had experience in the same therapeutic area space, and there are similarities between marketing and communications, hence I was intrigued to see if these similarities would help with our discussions and coach-coachee understanding. »
« My 1:1 coaching experience has been incredibly rewarding for me. Valérie managed in a short time to establish a relationship of trust where I was able to define clear objectives and develop a concrete action plan over several sessions. Our discussions (1x/month) provided me with fresh perspectives and practical solutions to overcome the challenges I was facing. Her benevolent guidance was an asset to motivate me and guide me towards the realization of these. I am grateful for this positive experience that has had a significant impact on my professional and especially personal growth. »
How was the experience like?
« It was a truly remarkable experience and journey for me. Valérie was very calm, and the vibe that she gave was her genuineness and how she taps into her intuition and led me through my own discoveries. I was able to be held accountable to my next steps and it really helped me progress much faster than I thought I would. »
How was the experience like?
What was specifically helpful in the coaching together?
« Valérie really creates a relationship of trust that fosters open and honest communication, allowing concerns to be shared and to receive suitable solutions to test. The goals are clear from the start and achievable. She gives each session the objectives and evaluates the progress so as not to skip the steps and to provide targeted support. Her active listening is a plus, she understands needs and concerns, and adapts her interventions accordingly by encouraging and motivating the steps successfully completed. »
What was specifically helpful in the coaching together?
« Again, Valérie was very intuitive, and she was able to lead me to experiment different explorations and thoughts, and those exercises really uncovered deeper insights within me and helped me progress. »
What would you say is Valérie's unique flavour of coaching?
« To summarize my previous feedback, Valérie's holistic approach has built a strong relationship of trust. She brought clarity to my goals (sometimes by summarizing long discussions 😊) and made them more SMART. Her active listening, her rigorous follow-up and her encouragement contribute to the effectiveness of the sessions I have done with her. She supported me by providing insight into my individual needs and a more realistic view of my goals. »
What would you say is Valérie's unique flavour of coaching?
« Genuine intuitiveness. »
What specific results have you achieved?
« After our coaching engagement, I feel a stronger confidence and I feel equipped (grounded, if I may say so 😊) to achieve my goals. My view of obstacles has evolved, and I am now better prepared to analyze different options with serenity and philosophy. »
What specific results have you achieved?
« I have been able to overcome the question I had in my mind for a long time, and now I am progressing towards next steps with more clarity. »
How has your outlook on yourself and/or your life has changed?
« This coaching has allowed me to make peace with myself at times and to become aware of my accomplishments. Valérie put into perspective what I really wanted and helped me stay authentic in different situations. Although I am not yet at 100% of my goals, and knowing that they can still evolve, I feel more equipped. I am delighted to see Valérie again in a few months to discuss the developments to come. »
How has your outlook on yourself and/or your life has changed?
« It has tremendously changed my life and I am making big changes in my life thanks to her coaching. »
Would you recommend being coached by Valérie? If so, who would you encourage embark on such a journey?
« Yes. I would recommend the coaching sessions with Valérie to those who appreciate a holistic approach, capable of extending to coaching in both the personal and professional fields. This would be especially beneficial for those looking to establish a clear structure around their goals, while also wanting to explore the different possibilities over time. »
Would you recommend being coached by Valérie? If so, who would you encourage embark on such a journey?
« Yes! Anyone who is looking for a coach! »