Janelle is an experienced coach with the unique talent to serve her clients – guiding them to build on their strengths and to cast aside unhelpful beliefs.  Be prepared to be challenged.. and to gain valuable insights. My coaching with Janelle was absolutely worth it – an extremely worthwhile investment in being my best self – to me, and to others.

Working with Janelle has been a transformative experience. In the space of 6 months, I have learnt to take responsibility for my actions and feelings and to create the vision and take the steps to where and who I want to be. Although focused on leadership and work, the impacts are much more far reaching, improving relationships and general well-being. How did this happen? The coaching environment created by Janelle together with her online programs are challenging and supportive; theoretical and practical; bold and nuanced; honest and kind; magical and real. Janelle is a highly experienced and talented coach, who tuned into my story and guided and challenged me to think, feel and act differently. And all this came with love – the hallmark of any truly caring relationship.  I have deep gratitude for Janelle, hold her with the highest regard and unconditionally recommend all that Skyhigh has to offer.

I had the pleasure of joining the Leadership Lounge with Janelle. During this time I experienced a type of deep learning not usually available in group settings. During the fortnightly intensive sessions we explored my individual leadership journey, as well as the journeys of the other Lounge members. The coaching Janelle gave me during the Lounge was focused, strong and kind. She provided me with tailored and thought provoking insights - it's clear she has a strong breadth of leadership experience and expertise. I also found the Lounge format valuable because the stories and the insights of other members broadened my own approach to leadership in areas I wasn't aware I needed. 

Since working with Janelle my sense of my own value has grown and I am consciously using my voice more, particularly in my professional life.  Whilst I did enjoy Janelle, and appreciate the process and what it uncovered, I cannot say it was enjoyable.  Her gift is definitely digging deeper!

Words cannot express how happy and grateful I am that Janelle was referred to me by a colleague and friend.  To be honest, I initially approached Janelle for leadership coaching, but her magic extended into my personal life and I goals I thought were in my future appeared almost instantaneously.  We created our arrangement in 2019, pre the co-vid environment, and what a blessing it was to have her by my side during the recent events in 2020.  I have authentically led my team through a global pandemic, successfully facilitated a (pre planned) full departmental restructure and created an empowered culture throughout the organisation in a short period of time; all whilst keeping my budget on track and gaining community trust.  Janelle unlocked the more powerful leader within me, that one that had been craving to emerge.  I am now more confident, open and calm - my emotional intelligence is at an all time high!  I use my voice and ask for what I want and need, resulting in more respect from my peers and the organisation.  I am able to clearly articulate my vision and rejoice as my team responds.  The change in me has been so impactful, I have received compliments and positive feedback from multiple colleagues. Working with Janelle is by far the best investment I have made in myself as a leader and the results I have achieved and continue to achieve both professionally and personally have far exceeded my expectations. The things that I have learnt and put into practice in such a short period of time I know will serve me for the rest of my life and will help me to continue to grow as a leader. I have already recommended Janelle to colleagues, and my organisation, and will continue to do so.

I think coaching is for everyone, we all have things about ourselves that we would like to change or become better at or explore further. Coaching with someone like Janelle allows you to do that. To break down barriers and really get to the bottom of what is holding you back in any area of your life. I think to have coaching is like investing into yourself, if you don’t no one else will. 

I just love meeting with Janelle, I liken it to meeting up with an old friend. She is both warm and nurturing but fair and honest when needed. That’s what I love about Janelle there is a great balance and I think that’s why her coaching is so effective.  

Since I started working with Janelle I have gained a much stronger sense of confidence and inner strength, become a better leader and thinker and feel calmer in my day to day life with the tools and knowledge that Janelle has shared with me.  I have clearer goals and plans for the future and am well on my way to achieving them.  

I really would recommend working with Janelle to anyone who is looking to push the boundaries, get out of their comfort zone and unlock their true potential.

Thank you Janelle, for your help and support over the past few months.  Public speaking was something I knew I had to master to move forward towards my career aspirations but it was also something I used to avoid!  Since working with Janelle I have gone from almost no public speaking to giving at least one presentation to small and large groups every week.   I can move forward in my career with the knowledge that I have valuable content to share and the confidence that I can present it in a clear and engaging way.  Working with Janelle gave me the opportunity to share/vent my concerns/worries with and then being given a different perspective to tackle my problems from.  She is warm and friendly and a great listener.   Janelle was also very thorough when detailing our meetings and establishing a plan of action. I would definitely recommend Janelle. I have found my time with her to be very valuable and has set me in the right direction to achieving my goals. I will be booking more sessions with her in the future!

Tamzin McLennan, Local Government Communications

I love working with people who who push, inspire and challenge me and I certainly found that with Janelle.  My self doubt has diminished and my confidence has soared, both professionally and personally.  I have achieved one professional goal whilst during our time together and am excited to pursue the next one.  I have received the tools I was seeking to step into my vision.  I highly recommend Janelle and have already done so.