Jan Brause

I have been working with Jan over the past couple of years as my executive coach. The experience has been fantastic. I've worked with many coaches over the years but Jan is the the best. Her approach is exactly what I needed. We have through a lot of issues of the years and Jan always positively challenges my thinking which leads to better outcomes of me and my organisation. I now have the voice in my head saying "what would Jan say" whenever I start to slip into my less positive behaviours! Highly reccomended - look no further, you've found your coach.

Jan is an excellent coach supervisor that I have always found to be empathetic, gentle and supportive while still challenging me to come at my thinking from a different perspective. I have gained a great deal working with Jan and often find myself thinking 'what would Jan ask me about this that could help me right now'. What most often comes back is a sense of warmth and kindness that reminds me to be less critical of myself and to have more faith in what I am co-creating with my clients. Coaching can often feel like a lonely occupation but with Jan as my Supervisor I know I have a safe space to visit whenever I need it. T Boyle, Executive Coach

I've really enjoyed and appreciated my coaching sessions with Jan. I particularly appreciated her relational approach; her ability to provide a sense of psychological safety within the relationship so as to enable me to explore issues that might otherwise have felt tricky. Its interesting to be able to look back on the topic I first took for discussion six months ago and see how things have unlocked for me. I'm not sure the situation had materially changed, but my sense of being able to have control and agency has changed. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with Jan again in the future. Alex Hamlin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

I am delighted to write a recommendation for Jan. We have been working together for over 12 months and with Jan’s excellent coaching ability and her very empathetic approach, I have had an amazing journey and results. Jan listens intently and is considered in response, constantly helping you think about certain subjects when my natural style would be reactive. This has made a significant difference to how I’ve adapted and ultimately changed in the past 12 months. I have learnt a great deal as Jan shares much both in terms of reading, own knowledge and others approaches. It’s been insightful looking inwards at myself and appreciating the various tools and tactics I can use in certain situations. Jan is very easy to connect and engage with so I have looked forward to our coaching sessions and know we’ll stay in touch through the relationship we have formed. I highly recommend Jan to support both individuals and organisations as they seek to be the very best that they can be. Alison Davies.

As my coach supervisor, Jan is not only supportive and appropriately challenging, she also has the knack of asking just the right question to stop me in my tracks and make me think. She is particularly skilled at feeding back what she is noticing in our work, which is so helpful as I continue to reflect after our session is finished. Jan is very knowledgeable, and is generous in offering to share and recommend readings relevant to our work together. These have been interesting and helpful in informing my thinking and coaching practice. I experience all aspects of Jan’s coach supervision – supportive holding, provision of continuing professional development, and quality assurance of my work as a coach – to be underpinned by professionalism, integrity, and a non-judgemental way of being. I learn lots from our sessions, and highly recommend Jan. Margaret, coaching psychologist and professional trainer

Jan has been my coaching supervisor for the last 5 - 6 years. I really look forward to the time we have together. It is precious time for me to think about my coaching practice, what is working well and what I want to do to continue to grow and develop. What I love about working with Jan is that she always provides a safe space for me to think things through and her questions are insightful. She is happy to share her experience and knowledge if that is what I am looking for, but knows when to just let me work things through myself too. I can highly recommend Jan as a coaching supervisor for anyone who is looking for one and indeed have done so previously. Chrissie Martindale MBPs - Director Power of One Assessments Ltd

Having worked with numerous coaches in the past this is the first time I have felt compelled to write a testimonial which speaks volumes about Jan's ability and impact as a coach. Jan's thoughtful questioning alongside relevant support material enabled me to determine my own actions and quickly resolve work challenges and in turn personally develop. Working with Jan you benefit from a coach that obviously keeps her own personal development up to date and is in touch with current and relevant material and theories, occasionally drawing on these insights when appropriate. John Hicks, A.C.I.B.

I have found Jan to be a very knowledgeable and skilled coach, who is easy to work with. I felt instantly comfortable in her presence seeing a shift in my thinking at the end of our first session! Jan has a number of theories she draws on naturally within the sessions which help to extended your thinking. I would recommend Jan wholeheartedly; her professional style and approach enabled me to consider myself and the needs of the organisation, enabling me to find solutions to knotty strategic issues. Jane Stafford, Founder and CEO at Child Dynamix