"Jessica taught me so much more than coaching… she taught me not to be afraid of being authentic and there's no point in living a life without enthusiasm"
"Rachel is an excellent facilitator, roleplay actor and coach. Her empathetic and interactive style brings out the best in the groups she works with. Rachel quickly understands the context of any situation and then provides a safe environment for people to explore. She gives specific actionable feedback. Rachel is also a great organiser and can bring events together efficiently and effectively. I love working with her and highly recommend her."
“Lisa consistently demonstrates exceptional skill in real-play and communication, with a proven ability to handle detailed and sensitive information with accuracy. Her work made a significant contribution to the success of our patient safety learning workshops. Professional, highly committed and dependable, Lisa brings intelligence, rigour and authenticity to complex learning environments.”
"I've really enjoyed working closely with Rachel on a number of high-profile projects for some fantastic clients, including the global rollout of an experiential learning experience for Lloyd's Register.
Rachel brings a mix of professional acting skills and facilitation know-how that adds real depth to our experiential learning work. The simulation we designed proved to be thoughtful and effective, and her facilitation on the global rollout played a big part in making it a success across very different audiences. She has a natural ability to make delegates feel comfortable and at ease, which helps create an open and engaging learning environment.
She has a genuine ability to bring scenarios to life with authenticity and emotional intelligence, creating immersive experiences that really engage people. Rachel is always professional, creative, and a great team player, which makes working with her a pleasure.
I highly recommend Rachel to any organisation looking for a skilled facilitator who brings passion, presence, and great storytelling to their learning programmes."
“The Russell Partnership has worked with Lisa for over 15 years. She is our 'go to' partner for any leadership development work. Conscientious, highly skilled, warm, empathetic and challenging in all the right ways, Lisa adds value to any training workshop. On top of that, Lisa is simply a beautiful human being. We can't recommend her highly enough.”
“I have worked with Jessica for over 10 years, and throughout that time she has consistently delivered superb work. She has an easy and natural rapport with participants, helping to build their confidence while developing their skills across a wide range of communication challenges.
Her insight into human behaviour is invaluable.
I cannot recommend Jessica highly enough. She is talented, professional and a pleasure to work with, and anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is truly privileged.
“I had the pleasure of programming Lisa over five years at Bright Shadow. She is an exceptionally thoughtful, inventive and highly skilled practitioner, able to adapt her communication and approach to a wide range of needs and complex situations. Lisa combines careful observation, ingenuity and flexibility with a remarkable ability to build trust, read the room and engage people where they are. She has successfully devised and delivered live and digital sessions, recorded films and bespoke professional training, bringing intelligence, confidence and humanity to everything she does.”
"I thrived under Jessica's guidance....professional, friendly, and incredibly encouraging. The sessions are the perfect balance, dynamic and challenging, helping me grow in confidence and ability."
"I had the pleasure of working with Rachel Howells as she introduced the powerful benefits of forum theatre for learning across our organisation. Thanks to her expertise and creative approach, courses featuring forum theatre consistently receive outstanding feedback from participants, and more importantly, they deliver learning experiences that truly stick.
Rachel's skill set goes far beyond innovative learning techniques. Her mastery in effective conversation coaching and mentoring is exceptional. She creates spaces where real growth and self-reflection can happen, and her influence has been instrumental in helping us shape a culture that values both learning and psychological safety.
If your company is serious about embedding a genuine coaching culture, boosting measurable and transformational human-centred capability, and fostering safe, engaging places to learn and work, I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel. Her impact is not only immediate, but lasting."
"Jess is a brilliant communicator who combines exceptional attention to detail with warmth, intelligence and a natural sense of presence. Her communication skills are outstanding. She is articulate, thoughtful and able to bring clarity and impact to everything she does. With her acting background, Jess has a unique understanding of how presence, confidence and authenticity influence the way we connect with others. She is also exceptionally reliable and conscientious, and a genuine pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending her."
"This is the best thing I've paid for! Jessica has transformed my confidence in a matter of weeks“
"Jessica brings a wealth of experience, which shines through in every session. She is able to guide the many different aspects of communication with skill, enthusiasm, and expertise."