Meet Hannah

What initially brought you to Phil Toogood coaching?

My husband had been having coaching with Phil and was experiencing really amazing results. I initially met Phil to learn about my husband’s coaching journey and felt really inspired by the progress he had made and interested in Phil’s approach. At the time I had been going through some challenges with my own mental health that I had tried to keep to myself. I was feeling really overwhelmed, every day felt a struggle, I was living with constant negative self-talk which had slowly chipped away at me leaving me reliving conversations of the past and consumed with a feeling of worthlessness. I was exhausted, was finding it increasingly difficult to manage an eating disorder I had been living with since a teenager and didn’t really know who I was anymore – I just felt like a hundred different versions of myself I had created to scrape through each day and convince the world I was okay! My husband encouraged me to meet Phil for a coaching session, and that’s how my coaching journey with Phil began.

What challenges or goals were you hoping to address through coaching?

With Phil’s support I slowly but surely felt in a place where I could see myself having goals and a future. In all honesty I wasn’t in the headspace to set goals before, I was just managing to get through the day. What I came to realise was that I wanted to be able to support my family, be a role model to my daughter and to walk into a room without the anxiety that I was embarrassing or being humoured and without constantly looking for reassurance. I also wanted to feel on top of my game at work as I had done in the past, – to make a difference in my job and to be physically healthy and well.

What surprised you most about the coaching experience?

I was taken back by how quickly I was able to make some really positive changes to my mindset and daily habits that had a really noticeable impact on the way I was feeling, how I carried myself and the way I took part in and viewed the world around me. After just one session with Phil I felt a huge sense of relief and a newfound faith that the very things in my past that I had felt left me weak were actually things that gave me strength and resilience. I walked out of that room with hope for a future and the ability to carry on.

What lasting changes or results have you experienced since Coaching with Phil?

I have so much to thank my coaching experience for. I have a happy family life, I feel I can be truly present for and enjoy. I have a job that I love to bits and have enjoyed lots of success in. I have made great friendships and have had the confidence and belief in myself to walk tall and try lots of new things. I am healthy, regularly work out, have a good diet and take care of myself. I get so much from giving back, delivering mentoring and coaching to a wonderful group of people I support at work, and I feel armed with a kit bag of tools Phil taught me to face any hurdles that may come along in life.

How would you describe working with Phil personally as a coach?

Phil has such a great presence and aura; he can light up a room with his enthusiasm for coaching and belief in others. Phil’s approach makes you feel safe and supported. He has a completely non-judgemental, compassionate energy and a passion for his methods of coaching which is addictive and inspiring! Phil helped me unpack my challenges fully with complete honesty and develop a better understanding of myself, my values and my abilities. His approach enables you to feel really accountable for your own personal development, able to try things without fear of failure and able to make choices in life with clarity. His way of coaching gives you the space, encouragement and confidence to grow and create some really game changing habits. Phil’s goal setting approach helped me find purpose in life and enabled me to achieve things that I never thought possible. I have learned tools and created habits I will nurture for my whole life, that I will pass to my Daughter and that I refer to when I support others.