Diana Comerford

Are you feeling stuck and wondering what to do next? Or your mind is in overdrive, and you need time to unpick your thoughts?

I am an ICF Associate Trained Coach and am passionate about coaching the person as a whole, through both personal and professional challenges, as they are interlinked. I can help you by using my own values of integrity, honesty and a little bit of humour through giving you space to explore and navigate through your thoughts and feelings.

I can coach you through a number of life transitions for career or job changes, as well as through periods that are confusing and require a lot of thought, such as moving to a new country. I have a range of leadership and people management experience and can help support you through challenging work situations, such as maintaining boundaries, imposter syndrome, and avoiding burn out. 

I coach using a purist approach. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. Thus, my approach is to challenge with kindness through thoughtful and respectful curiosity and inquiry to get the best out of you. 

Having 20 years experience as a registered nurse, I bring a unique blend of empathy, clinical expertise, and deep understanding of human psychology to my coaching practice. My experience as a nurse has shaped my approach and ethics, enabling me to be a compassionate coach that genuinely understands the complexities of human behaviour, emotions and the diverse challenges people face. In my role as a nurse and coach, I have honed my ability to listen attentively and respond empathetically, creating a safe space for clients to explore their concerns, fears and aspirations.

Through my work, I have developed a keen insight into the psychological and emotional impact of trauma, which allows me to support people navigating difficult experiences. I am accustomed to providing well-being support not only to service users, patients and their families, but to healthcare professionals, including those in leadership roles, who often face unique pressures. With my professional experience, I am able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, as I bring a holistic perspective that considers both the personal and professional aspects of my client’s lives.

I have coached a range of clients including healthcare professionals, veterinarians and veterinarian nurses, transport workers, administrators, entrepreneurs and those in mid-senior leaderships roles through both professional and personal transitions. 

Virtual sessions are £540 for 6 sessions (£90 hourly rate).

Face-to-face sessions are charged at an hourly rate plus the cost of the room booking dependent on the meeting area, in which I can be flexible in the London/Loughton area.

I can do my best to be flexible if my usual advertised availability does not work for you. Get in touch with me at diana@lilypadcoaching.com to set up a free initial call.

Testimonials

August 2024: I'm currently receiving coaching from Diana, and we’re approaching the end our coaching relationship. If you're looking for a coach that is a great listener, empowers you to consider alternative perspectives, and takes you out of your comfort zone, Diana is the one for you. In terms of my professional development and how I approach situations in leadership, Diana’s coaching has had a huge positive impact. As a result, I'm more confident and have seen a measurable difference in my leadership skills and how I respond to a wide variety of challenges. ~Amrat Khorana 

September 2024: The coaching sessions I have booked with Diana has been a transformative experience. Firstly, she’s easy and flexible with how my sessions were scheduled working around my availability.  From the moment we started, I felt a sense of safety and comfort, knowing that I was in a non-judgmental space. The virtual sessions turned into an environment where I could express my thoughts openly, without fear of being misunderstood and this allowed me to dive deeper into my feelings and help me explore answers and solutions that sincerely resonate with me. Sessions were a positive experience therefore highly recommend booking coaching sessions with her. ~K.C.