Kerry, Mum to 2 year old – Cowbridge
“I started coaching sessions with Jenna in November 2020 after months of feeling overwhelmed and anxious as a Mum. I had lost my job and had little support due to the pandemic. I felt overwhelmed and was exhausted trying to be a perfect Mummy but feeling like I was failing. I had somehow lost myself along the way.
In the four months of coaching with Jenna, the change in my mindset from the very first session to the last has been incredible. I went into the sessions feeling I was never going to able to be the person I used to be or the Mum I wanted to be. I came out of the coaching sessions, believing I was a good Mum and a good person and feeling more like ME, a more positive, happier and confident person.
The coaching journey with Jenna has given me the confidence and the tools to deal with daily Mum life and with life in general and approach every day, with a more positive mindset. With her help I have learnt that self-care, no matter how small & being kinder to myself is invaluable. I was so busy trying to be everything to everyone, I had forgotten to take care of myself. With Jenna’s personal programme and support, making small changes has had positive effects on my mental and physical health and on my relationships, especially with my little girl and Husband.
My sessions gave me time to really explore my personal values and goals and work out what was most important to me and what motivates me as a Mum and as a person. I used to procrastinate about any changes that were needed in my life and would often not even try, as I didn’t believe I was capable. The coaching sessions helped me break these down into small manageable goals and pushed me to be accountable and more confident in achieving them. My coaching journey with Jenna, really changed my mind-set and helped me see things more positively and cemented what I wanted for my family life and for me to be a happy and content Mum, going forward.
Jenna has a kind, nurturing and supportive coaching style that makes you feel completely at ease. She gives you the space, time, encouragement and tools you need to find you again or make changes. For any Mum that is feeling a little lost in Motherhood or struggling to balance Mum life/career/relationships, I can’t recommend coaching with Jenna enough.
I felt so empowered as a result of my coaching sessions and came away feeling more confident and well equipped to make positive changes in my life, both as a Mum and in my career. It really is one of the best decisions I have made. Thank you Jenna, for helping me to see more clearly, the things that matter and for helping me become a happier, content and more positive Mummy.”
Megan, Mum to 9 month old – Caerphilly
“Before I started working with Jenna I felt like I had to have it all. I was so worried about sorting out my career, family, house, hobbies etc at the same time. I was confused as to what I truly wanted at this stage of my life and it was overwhelming and exhausting.
My sessions with Jenna made me realise what my true values are. Through the sessions and Jenna’s help I realised that my family are the most important thing to me right now. I have grown closer to my Husband and Daughter and have faced some of my fears because of the actions that we put into place. I am no longer confused about what I want in life (at this moment!) and I will definitely consider working with Jenna if I need direction again.
Jenna also provided me with my self-care routine which consisted of a personalised list of self-care ideas along with a plan to implement them into my daily routine. Jenna has helped me learn to take time for myself every day, even if it’s a small amount and has also taught me to always be kind to myself.
I loved my sessions with Jenna, she is such a lovely and approachable person. She listened to all my ideas, gave me a chance to really think and be creative about the questions asked, encouraged me to trust my instincts and helped build my self-confidence. I felt so motivated and positive after each session. Because of Jenna I am a much happier and a more content person. I am so thankful to you Jenna for all the hard work you put into helping me with my goals.”
Emily, Puppet & Costume Maker – Cardiff
I can’t quite believe how much has changed in the last few months! From knowing nothing about coaching to completing a six session course with Jenna, I feel I have gained so much. As a mum with two very young children, the self care package was eye opening for me, and so useful to complete. I feel so much better for it. I literally did no self care before and now I wouldn’t be without it! My whole mindset has shifted over a few short weeks and I feel much more empowered and valued because of it.
Every session was different, but always interesting and often eye opening! We covered many different areas in my life and all feel improved because of it. Taking the time to talk with Jenna feels like an investment in myself. I can’t thank her enough for such an interesting journey. As a mum herself she gets all the mum stuff and is so kind, calm and caring in her approach. I feel like I’m a better version of myself because of it.
Lizzy, Marketing Manager – Cardiff
“Jenna became my coach at the start of 2020 as I wanted to give my life an overhaul.
My sessions with Jenna have been time for me, where I can explore my options, think out loud, overcome some of the fears and limiting beliefs that have always held me back and most importantly set a plan to reach my goals and hold myself accountable to finally deliver on them.
Giving myself that time and Jenna’s coaching has allowed me to leave a job that left me with no confidence, find myself a new job that I love and feel valued, start a course I’ve been wanting to do for a long time and for the first time ever, my goal of starting my own business actually feels achievable.
I would really recommend Jenna to any mum but especially to those who struggle to make time for them and put their families first. If you really want to make a change, then Jenna can help you finally achieve it. She will give you the space to think, help you find the answers you are looking for and really tap into your drivers, holding you accountable so you make things happen.”
Jenna, Marketing Consultant & Founder of That Mum Moment – Swansea
“Before starting my sessions with Jenna, I had a never-ending list of things I wanted to do and lacked focus. I felt unorganised and this was having an impact on my stress levels.
In the time I worked with Jenna I relaunched my brand, a new website and secured extra freelance work. Our sessions gave me focus and clarity for the weeks in between. They helped me to focus on short term actions to reach overall goals, without feeling overwhelmed.
I feel like my behaviour has changed during the course of our sessions. I now use the techniques that Jenna taught me to find solutions and take focused action. I’ve found that I’m happy to take small steps without worrying too much about the outcome. I used to find this behaviour paralysing and I just wouldn’t tackle tasks because I was afraid of the outcome and what others may say.
My sessions with Jenna and the techniques she’s taught me have led to progress rather than procrastination. I’ve found our sessions hugely motivating and rewarding.”
Charlotte, Public Sector Finance – Birmingham
“I’ve had coaching with Jenna over the last four months and I have experienced a real mind-set shift. I’ve gone from wondering when I would ever have the time or energy to achieve my goals, to now having a much more positive outlook, feeling like life is full of options (rather than fear) and I believe in my capabilities more. As a coach, Jenna is encouraging and really listens, but she also challenged me when I needed to be challenged.
I have a busy full time job which involves travelling a lot, as well as studying for intense accountancy exams. Before I started coaching with Jenna, I had all of these goals that I wanted to do achieve – like taking stock of my career direction and being more creative in my spare time, but I just couldn’t see where I would fit in the time to achieve these goals. My goals used to feel like a chore, felt like I ‘should’ do them and I just had no energy or motivation to actually do them.
Coaching has allowed me to have a clearer sense of what’s important to me, and allowed me to etch out tangible goals. Talking through my goals in detail with Jenna, and how my goals aligned with my personal values, I saw things in a different light. I’ve realised that starting somewhere and keeping things simple, allows me to chip away at my goals little by little. Each time I’ve achieved an action, this has increased my confidence and motivation. This is a real mind set shift for me that I will carry forward.
We explored my personal values, especially in relation to my career and I found this fascinating and enlightening. Due to this, I feel like I understand my motivations more that are important to me. Going forward, having these values at the forefront of my mind solidifies is a good anchor to come back to, when making decisions in general.
As well as making real progress in achieving my goals, coaching has had a ripple effect into other areas of my life and I’ve found that I am looking after myself more, being kinder to myself and ‘living’ more. I am not beating myself up anymore and I feel like I can close down those negative spiralling thoughts quicker, which I can take forward into different situations now.
Before coaching, I was so down on myself, was always thinking what I ‘should’ do rather than what I wanted to do and was worried about what others thought of me. I’ve realised that actually it doesn’t matter what others think of me and that comparison has lessened. I am letting go and enjoying myself more and I am more at ease with the outcome of everything.
Going forward, I plan to continue to develop my career in a way that is aligned to my values, keep developing my creative side and focusing on being happy and healthy. My two big personal goals are getting a book published and selling clothes that I’ve made. I am excited for the future and coaching has really helped me see such a positive way forward and believe that these new goals are possible. I don’t feel afraid anymore and I now have a clear belief that I can achieve whatever I want, I just need to plan for it and do it!”
Jenna Folarin 