Start Again Coaching

Maria is very approachable and easy to work with. She is thorough with her questions and gets you to open up with your answers, even the tough ones you don’t always want to think about. I found out time working together extremely positive and beneficial More...

Our coaching sessions have been fascinating for me. I’ve found some of the exercises quite challenging, and others just a bit odd, but by trusting in the process, and yourself, I have learnt a great deal about how important it can be to frame situations and view them from multiple perspectives. I find that I feel comfortable being very open with you, and this, combined with the wide range of subjects we’ve discussed, has helped me understand more about myself, how I tackle my work and the emotions I feel along the way. I have already started putting some of what we’ve discussed into practice and am enjoying the process of seeing how this changes my approach to delegation and control at work and also how I can establish better balance of time for my homelife along with being generally calmer More...

Maria Hicks
Start Again Coaching

Those who work with me probably think I am a loud, brash, sometimes annoying person who has no problem communicating with people. But like many, this is only one facet of the person that is me.

Another facet is imposter syndrome which I have spent my entire working life managing in every role that I have had.

It was a particular problem when talking to management, particularly at the management level Maria works in. So it made sense, If I was going to vanquish this demon, that Maria would be best placed to help me.

And she has in no uncertain terms. In a relatively short period she was able to help me see the root causes of my concerns and help me identify key things that were plain as day but I could not see, things that are beacons of my skills and abilities that have totally changed my outlook.

I am still the same me, but now the demons have gone and my future has expanded beyond belief.

Thank you Maria. More...

Maria recently provided me with coaching in relation to an issue which had been bothering me and which I had been battling for a number of years. Via Zoom, Maria provided me with a safe environment in which to discuss and explore the issue and to come up with my own solution and plan going forward. Maria then very kindly (but firmly, as needed!) held me to account and supported me whilst I tackled the issue with outstanding results. Maris is a highly trained, professional, approachable, supportive, fantastic coach. Thank you Maria – I would not hesitate to recommend your services. More...

Maria has recently helped me manage a phobia of rodents, and in one session, I have gone from being terrified of them, to being able to watch them on TV. She is extremely professional and has a confident, direct, and calming approach. The techniques used worked for me and I would certainly recommend her. More...