“I highly recommend it — Lydia is a phenomenal coach and friend. She does an incredible job of creating a safe, enjoyable space to talk and gives very actionable advice on whatever you might need help with. I really appreciated the tactical frameworks that I could use from day 1. The lessons she has for you are not things we've been explicitly taught in schools or growing up, but are arguably some of the most important things you'll ever need to know. I now have a much better grasp of my own feelings and how to process them. I also feel more empowered to deal with negative emotions, which will never go away, but can be processed in a way that doesn't debilitate me. I generally feel more resilient and more in control, and I have not let certain events that would have typically been "downers" put me down.”

— Richard, Consultant at McKinsey & Company

“Lydia is incredibly kind and encouraging - she was able to provide critical feedback and observations without ever making me feel like there was anything negative about the way I was thinking through any situation. She is an unbiased observer and friend who is truly acting in your best interests throughout the process. I gained so many insights about myself, and I feel very confident that I can achieve more than what I had imagined before starting this process with her. The simple tools she shared with me helped me better understand my own biases against myself, and I feel that I have more control over my own thought process and how I respond to the world around me. I’m so grateful for this learning experience with Lydia and for everything she has done to customize the sessions for me.”

— S. Baker, Female Engineering Manager

“This coaching impacted my life in so many positive ways. I cannot speak more highly of Lydia as someone who has perfected her craft and found her true passion. My calendar is much more effective, leveraging the tools I have learned, and my energy is definitely more balanced. I am a better husband, brother, and friend to the important people in my life, and I feel that I am a more effective leader and communicator. It was very different from any coaching I explored before and it’s worth 100X the investment. How much would you pay to become a better person!”

— Brian B. Entrepreneur & Business Owner

“Lydia is the perfect coach for a young professional looking to better themselves. She was critical to my growth during a tough period at work where I needed an outside perspective to help me make sense of how things in my life weren’t going the way I wanted. Her tools and feedback equipped me to better understand my thoughts and how they created the world around me.”

— Nathan D. Marketing Lead at DoorDash

“Lydia inspires commitment to yourself. She creates a space for you to bring your true authentic self; to be vulnerable and talk about the tough topics that are so easy to shy away from. She creates a safe space full of empathy, appropriate challenge, and positive realism. Her coaching approach is agile – flexing topics and discussion areas depending on where you are that day which truly creates your own coaching journey and experience that aligns with your needs and goals. What I enjoyed the most about my coaching sessions with Lydia were her deep understanding of my work space and pressures of a millennial in the corporate / consulting space — her ability to be empathetic, but strong in terms of directing the discussions and challenging my ways of thinking. Lydia made me realise my self-confidence and strengths to navigate life and I am grateful for the experience (and recommend to others!)."

— Kristin D. Talent Manager at Global Consulting Firm

“Lydia takes an empathetic approach to learning about her clients, and is skilled at pinpointing the root of issues. She has a variety of tools and is dedicated to guiding her clients to apply these tools in ways that fit with their specific situation. I’m grateful to have a thoughtful partner like Lydia to navigate through tricky work situations, and I look forward to continuing our sessions throughout my career journey.”

— Katie T. Consultant

“At the end of my last session, I messaged Lydia that she was made for this. I said it because I truly believe it. I had never previously participated in a coaching program, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I can honestly sum up my experience as 'mind-altering', in that the tools I learned were geared towards me shifting my perspective about things by being mindful of the thoughts I choose to think. Now, when I'm tempted to procrastinate, I have that visual stuck in my head of the pie chart (*A tool I teach all my clients*). I can literally visualize the half of the pie that represents negative emotions increasing as a result of me using an action as a temporary relief. And that is all it is, temporary relief, a bandaid that eventually gets ripped off when you have to face the action you were trying to hide from. Now, I'm doing better with overcoming procrastination.”

— Jordanne H. Graphic Designer

“It has been a great experience having Lydia as a coach and sounding board in my life. Lydia helped me confront my fears and embrace my aspirations and importantly, my dreams. I've especially appreciated the non-judgement, support, positivity and care she has brought to our sessions. Lydia made me feel very comfortable and seen since day 1 and that is not something I take for granted. I felt that she was an unconditional supporter of my dreams and I've been impressed with how she has been able to cater our sessions to what I needed at this particular point in my life. Thank you for giving me permission to feel whatever I was feeling and helping advocate for my well-being and success. I've had a great experience and I recommend it to others.”

— Tania D. Head of Product

“I have learned to be gentler and kinder to myself. Lydia always reminds me that it is normal to feel sad, ashamed or have feelings and it is always a good reminder that humans are not perfect. I appreciated the fact that Lydia was non-judgmental, and provided me with different valuable perspectives for the issues that I was facing, prompting me on the things that I was not considering and walking me through different options and considerations. She is that friend who will be honest with you and hold you accountable, but at the same time, hold a safe space for you. As I reflect on the me now, and the me before having Lydia as a coach, I realize the progress that I have made with Lydia's help, especially being able to manage my emotions without the help of anti-depressants, which is a huge win. I am grateful for Lydia’s support throughout this journey.”

— Priscilla C. Laywer