“I valued being able to talk so openly and freely about what my goals were and to receive well considered and thoughtful questions and prompts to guide me through how I could achieve them. I really enjoyed the structure of these conversations as I felt like I was able to realise aspects of my goals (and my approach to them) that I had never considered before. It was incredibly eye opening and just astonishing how much better I was able to understand and envision my goals when talking aloud and to an objective ear. I really can’t thank Aliya enough for the fantastic guidance she provided, which I’ve continued to refer to since our sessions! I will definitely be recommending Aliya’s coaching to anyone in need of a supportive, objective and non-judgemental environment to make their goals a reality.” C. February 2024

“Working with Aliya was incredibly helpful in supporting me through preparing for promotion. I worked with her on planning the work needed for completing the application, thinking through the resources needed and realistic timescales. She provided a scaffold for brainstorming that solved many intractable problems. She was also a very steady and supportive presence when emotional wobbles and dips in confidence emerged from time to time during the process. She showed me that I can do hard things.” R. September 2023

When I was offered the opportunity to receive some coaching; I always knew this would be a useful venture for me to undertake. I thought by the end of my sessions I'd have found a pathway towards the type of career and individual I wanted to be within it, and this was the product of the sessions. Aliya's coaching totally surpassed these expectations and helped me to develop an understanding that the 'product' I was working towards isn't a new version of myself as I embark on a new job, it's all within my capacity. How I approach things, and my thought processes, and how to notice particular patterns were all explored and helped me gain a deeper insight into me as manager, the type of leader I want to be and what I'm looking to achieve. I've had the time and space to explore my own expectations and understood the importance of realigning my values and scoping out time to reflect and practice on them and continue working on this as I move into a venture. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to take part in coaching, but even more so of having the opportunity with Aliya. I was met with warmth, positivity and her investment in my journey helped me fully immerse in this experience, and made me really want to do the hard work outside of sessions! I'll be forever grateful for these past weeks working together and would highly recommend anyone considering coaching with Aliya - absolutely do so! - C, May 2023

“I came to coaching looking for some direction on how to move my career forward, after feeling a little stuck in my current role. I had undertaken some coaching before and had not found it hugely helpful but was interested in giving it another go; Aliya's process was very different to my previous experience, and I'm so glad I did. Over the course of our sessions, we worked out what work brought me a sense of fulfilment and how to ensure I engaged in more of this through my day-to-day work. Aliya gave me the space and quiet to really think through what I wanted and needed from my work, providing prompts to my thought processes, and acting as a critical friend throughout. Through the work I have undertaken with Aliya I have identified what motivates and drives me, allowing me to progress and take the next steps in my career.” - S. October 2022