Yas balances warmth, flexibility and informality with just enough distance, structure and consistency. That was exactly the environment I needed to push deeper under the surface of my behaviours and explore the beliefs and emotions that shape me. Yas also brings so much curiosity and insight from her broad intellect, she is deeply engaged in the world and cares a lot about the people she is working with. That makes the work feel special and meaningful, whereas some of the coaching I have had before has felt strangely isolating and indulgent.”

Yas has hugely helped me lean into confrontation which I always used to avoid. Helping me to walk in others’ shoes but not shy away from difficult conversations. I now tackle these types of conversations head on and have the skill and knowledge to better navigate them with an approach that helps me to better understand the perspective and actions of others and reach win-win outcomes."

The main benefit of working with Yas was helping me to get off the hamster wheel, reflecting and achieving better self-awareness. I have learnt to focus on the climate as well as the task, and ensure I work with empathy as I gain more responsibility. I value her deep understanding of my professional and personal ecosystem. Yas has helped me with personal discipline, staying on top of foundational things so I can thrive and become the leader and person I want to be.”

Yas has a refreshing approach to business. Her radical candour and genuine curiosity facilitated a rich dialogue and a fair amount of self-reflection from me!  I always left our conversations feeling energised and motivated. She creates a non-threatening environment that invites her clients to analyse and review how to improve themselves and enhance the broader organisation. Yas’ ability to work across multiple levels of seniority is unique and she serves each individual with respect and care that makes them feel valued.” 

As a coach Yas brings a huge amount of  intellectual and emotional insight, as well as a warm and engaging style. From my first session our coaching relationship created a bedrock of trust and understanding that made me open to being challenged. Things can get uncomfortable, but in a good way! As a result, Yas has helped me strengthen my leadership style, my internal narratives, and break down my blind spots in a way that makes me very confident to take on new challenges and opportunities”.

How have I benefited from my work with Yas? Better and deeper relationships with colleagues internally and externally, which has enabled me to be more effective at the influencing part of my job. I have a deeper understanding of the impact of my delivery of messages and more confidence in myself which means I am more willing to lean into difficult situations.”

I really valued Yas’ directness, ability to ask the right question to make you think, as well as being calm and supportive. She has helped me see issues and problems from both sides. She offered advice and suggestions to help me support my team, as well as ensuring I was looking after myself and asking for what I wanted. She was excellent in prepping and guiding me through difficult conversations I needed to have.”

I am leading with more curiosity, less self-doubt and much more clarity on where I add actual value. That is creating more space for others to thrive and have impact. I’ve been told that my own team coaching has improved and younger members feel safer to push ideas forward and debate their point of view openly.” 

Yas always provides practical advice and understands how to make that advice relevant to me by turning relationship-based challenges into tasks and goals for me.”