Coaching Illuminationwith Sally Stockreisser

Client Stories

Transformation in everyday life.

Here clients share the impact Sally’s coaching has had on their lives, in their own words.

In their own words

Watch client experiences.

Colin Parsons

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Selected excerpts from feedback shared by clients. Annabel, Jessica and Jenny are pseudonyms used to protect privacy. These are individual experiences.

AnnabelXanthe JudgeJo LakinDamian RhodesSarahSam DownsJessicaJennyRichard BrownRebeccaAnonymous senior leaderSarah Bear

From wanting to leave her job to enjoying work again.

Pseudonym used to protect privacy.

“I do want to come into work in the morning. I do love my job and I don’t want to quit my job anymore.”
Read more from Annabel

Before coaching

“Before emotional empowerment coaching, my life was incredibly overwhelming. I couldn’t really see an end to any of the stress I felt in my working life. I found that work stress was taking over my personal life and the impact this had was quite enormous really. Then the cycle continued. So it was stress from work, stress from home, wake up repeat.”

“I had no clarity whatsoever and I was in a position that despite training for 7-8 years, I wanted to give up my job completely because it was too much for me and wasn’t worth the stress it was putting me through.”

What changed

“These skills have had a huge impact, the only way I can describe is as the complete opposite of what I’ve just described. I don’t feel overwhelm anymore. It’s less frequent that I have moments when I feel worried, most things I can deal with with a calm head on my shoulders. I can deal with difficult feelings fairly quickly.”

“I know I’ve got more to offer than before I met you. I do really feel empowered in a way that means I have a hold of my emotions, to explore them comfortably and uncomfortably, knowing I’ll be okay at the end of it.”

Looking back

“If you’re thinking about reaching out to Sally, don’t even think about it, just do it. I think sometimes if you think about it too much you almost get put off. To be honest, I wish I’d done this work when I first qualified because the last years would have been so much more enjoyable than it has been.”

Feeling present in everyday life.

“But now I feel present in each day; I can hear the laugh of my son or feel pride when someone says I have done a good job.”
Xanthe Judge
Read more from Xanthe

Before coaching

“Before coaching with Sally I felt that I was on a constant merry-go-round. Not really feeling, just making it through every day.”

“Some days were neutral, others had heightened negative emotions. I thought this was normal and part of having a professional career and three young children.”

Responding with greater clarity and confidence.

“Situations that would normally trigger anxiety, stress or overwhelm no longer have that hold over me.”
Read more from Jo

Working with Sally

“Sally uses neuroscience-based coaching to help people retrain their brains, creating calmer, more confident and more positive emotional responses.”

“I've been having weekly sessions with Sally and I can honestly say they've helped me both personally and professionally.”

What changed

“Instead of reacting, I'm learning how to respond with more positivity and much greater clarity and confidence.”

“As someone who supports businesses through difficult situations with people every day, that emotional resilience has been invaluable.”

Her advice

“If you are a business owner or professional who feels constantly under pressure, I highly recommend having a conversation with Sally. It's one of the best investments I've made in myself.”

Calmer, clearer and more emotionally grounded.

“I can honestly say I feel more at ease in myself and more in control of how I respond to life’s ups and downs.”
Damian Rhodes
Read more from Damian

Working with Sally

“I recently had a number of coaching sessions with Sally Stockreisser, and they were honestly life-changing.”

“She has an incredible ability to help you understand why you feel the way you do - and more importantly, how to change it.”

“Her mix of neuroscience and genuine empathy made every session powerful and practical at the same time.”

“Initially I was thinking that I just needed a few mindset tweaks, but what Sally helped me uncover went much deeper.”

What changed

“What I loved most was that nothing felt theoretical. Everything we discussed had a real impact on how I show up day to day - calmer, clearer, and more emotionally grounded.”

“If you’ve built a life that looks great on the outside but still feels heavy or pressured on the inside, talk to Sally.”

“She doesn’t just help you overcome emotional challenges - she helps you unlock new levels of clarity, confidence and performance you didn’t realise were possible.”

Practical help for challenges and relationships.

Pseudonym used to protect privacy.

“Highly empathetic, she is extremely good at relating to people so they feel heard and understood.”
Read more from Jessica

Her experience

“It is no exaggeration to say that Sally’s work is transformative, helping people to navigate challenge and conflict, develop more meaningful and connected relationships, and providing them with the skills and tools they need to feel calm, empowered and well-equipped to deal with life’s challenges.”

“Whilst all Sally’s work is aimed at embedding long-term change, she is rare in that she’s also able to provide, in the space of just one conversation, deeply practical help that you can apply immediately to start unlocking situations, no matter how long they have been stuck.”

Working with Sally

“Sally’s coaching is values-driven; she is passionate about deepening and enhancing the quality of people’s relationships.”

“She is also very human, non-judgmental and inspirational in her approach, which makes every conversation with her a joy.”

Making room for herself as well as others.

“My coaching experience with Sally has been truly transformational in so many ways.”
Sarah
Read more from Sarah

What she achieved

“Here are just a few of the things that I have now achieved with help from Sally:”

  • A sense of self-worth and value
  • To be there for others but also for myself
  • Let negative emotions come and go
  • Have confidence in myself that I am able to achieve whatever I want to
  • Letting go of my fear of criticism
  • Being able to ask for help when I need it
  • Avoiding the feeling of overwhelm by taking everything upon myself.

Less self-criticism. More patience and perspective.

Pseudonym used to protect privacy.

“Overall, I became far less critical of myself, more patient with others, and much better equipped to put daily stresses into proper perspective.”
Read more from Jenny

Before coaching

“I first met Sally at a networking event where she did a presentation. At the time, I was completely overwhelmed by the demands of my career, home life, and personal health, so I decided I had nothing to lose by reaching out.”

Working with Sally

“Working with Sally through six coaching sessions was transformative. Her calming presence, logical reasoning, and constant encouragement provided a clear path for managing my competing priorities.”

What changed

“Within the first two weeks, I noticed a significant change in my mindset and began approaching challenges with greater self-compassion. By week three, the changes were noticeable to my family as well.”

“Situations that previously made me feel inadequate, frustrated, or overwhelmed no longer had the same impact.”

Her experience

“I cannot recommend Sally highly enough. She's an incredibly caring, kind, and gentle professional who creates a completely judgment-free environment.”

“She has a unique talent for bringing logic, clarity, and reassurance to chaotic situations, empowering you to make sense of it all.”

Finding my way back to myself

“I feel so much more confident, calmer, and better equipped to deal with whatever life throws at me now.”
Read more from Rebecca

Before coaching

“I contacted Sally out of sheer desperation. I was feeling very unsure of myself, lost, overwhelmed, and unable to communicate effectively with my partner, who was getting through a particularly hard-hitting bereavement.”

“I was feeling incredibly stressed, anxious, and inadequate at that point.”

Feeling heard and understood

“She listened so intently and understood me without judgment, and helped me to understand what was going on in my brain and how we could gradually begin to retrain it. I was immediately excited and hopeful. Just being heard, understood, and knowing that she was on my side made a huge positive difference.”

Tools for life

“I gained a greater understanding of myself, my values, my triggers, and how best to handle situations to avoid them escalating.”

“I honestly cannot thank Sally enough for helping me find my way back to myself at a time when I was completely lost. The tools and understanding she gave me are things I will carry with me for life, not just in my relationship, but in how I approach everyday situations.”

“I would wholeheartedly recommend Sally to anyone who is struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or simply wants to understand themselves better. Working with her has been one of the best things that I could have done for myself.”

Skills used almost every day.

“Trust me, I wouldn’t have been able to cope anywhere near as well without some of these (skills) which I use almost daily now!”
Sam Downs
Read more from Sam

His experience

“I am so grateful our paths crossed and allowed me to learn, use and practice the skills you’ve taught me along the way”

Greater emotional regulation and clarity

Shared anonymously to protect privacy.

“I feel in a place of greater emotional regulation and clarity.”
Read more from Anonymous

Feeling calmer and more confident

“Because I can regulate my emotions more effectively I feel calmer and more composed. I recover more quickly after emotionally intense moments, which means I can be more effective and (more importantly) I feel more confident in my abilities.”

Feeling happy in his own skin.

Richard is Sally’s father and one of the first people she coached.

“I now feel much more relaxed and confident. I’m happier and have felt genuine joy, probably for the first time in my life.”
Sally with her mum, her youngest daughter Sophie and her dad, Richard Brown
Sally with her mum, youngest daughter Sophie and dad, Richard, around the time she began coaching him.
Read more from Richard

Before coaching

“I had a negative, anxious attitude to life and myself. I had low self confidence and low self esteem.”

“I was apprehensive about sharing my feelings, especially the negative ones and especially those about myself. Once I came to believe that I could trust Sally and I understood the process, those concerns disappeared”

Working with Sally

“I’d best describe as initially a bit intimidating as I had to learn to trust you with my genuine feelings and I wasn’t used to do that but in time it became an exciting and empowering journey of self exploration.”

“The ability to inspire confidence that things can be better. Genuine interest and personalisation make the sessions feel very worthwhile. Lots of reassurance and encouragement.”

What changed

“Developing an understanding of how my brain works, why I think the way I do and a belief that this can change. Developing my self esteem, social confidence, ability to make decisions and understand others.”

“Up until being coached by Sally I constantly focused on what I was doing wrong and what I’d done wrong in the past. Now I am able to recognise my strengths and even praise myself, something I couldn’t do before. I now feel happy in my own skin.”

“My relationships are more positive and balanced because I trust that I am appreciated for who I am.”

“I have practical strategies for processing negative emotions.”

“I sleep better”

His advice

“Ask yourself whether you would like to feel more in control of yourself, your feelings and your life. If the answer is yes, then it’s definitely worth exploring as the results could change the rest of your life for the better.”

An additional, more rational voice

“Sally was fantastic at taking me through the science that made so much sense to my behaviour and emotional responses.”
Read more from Sarah

An honest account of progress

“I can’t say that my brain is totally cooperative and I’m still half on the negative train tracks, but I find I have an additional more rational voice within myself. And that is priceless as it makes me question and challenge negative thoughts. Which is refreshing and sometimes enough of a pause for logic to kick in.”

“Thank you Sally. Your coaching has been effective across my professional and personal life and for that I am eternally grateful.”

Sally with the Network of Women at Heidelberg Materials

Talks and webinars

Emotional empowerment,
shared with teams.

“Her presentation was engaging, relatable, and left a lasting impact on the group. We received so much positive feedback, especially around the simple yet powerful breathing techniques she shared to help manage overwhelm.”

Tracey Middleton-Leigh
Head of Wellbeing, Heidelberg Materials UK

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“Sally’s ability to connect with people, create a safe space, and offer practical tools made the session both meaningful and memorable. I’d highly recommend her to any team looking to support wellbeing in a truly authentic way.”
“Her delivery was both engaging and empowering, leaving our members with practical tools and renewed confidence to apply in their professional lives.”

Siobhan Morgan
LLM, LLB, CeMAP · Co-chair, National Network of Women in Banking and Finance

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“At WIBF, we were delighted to host Sally Stockreisser for our Personal Excellence Programme: ‘Mastering Confidence to Unlock Professional Potential’. The session was a testament to Sally’s dedication, the time, preparation, and attention to detail she invested shone through in every aspect.”
“What made Sally’s talk so powerful was how relatable and reassuring she was. She reminded us that we’re not alone in our struggles and that enabling professionals to emotionally thrive isn’t just possible—it’s essential.”

Michelle Eddahar
Trainer and event speaker · Founder, National Network of Business Women In

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“If you ever get the chance to hear Sally speak, take it! She brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and practical wisdom that truly makes a difference.”

Words from attendees

Unsolicited attendee feedback

More words of encouragement

A parent’s perspective

“I’ve lost track of the times he’s said I couldn’t have done this without Sally.”

Unsolicited email from the parent of a young adult coaching client · shared anonymously

Global Women Business Awards 2025 Feedback

Nomination feedback received by judges · Global Women Business Awards 2025 finalist

Sally seated at a table with a cup

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