“Engaging.
Fascinating. Impactful.
Amazing.”

Ah wow the feedback I have had is incredible. Everyone really enjoyed the session, and word has got around so I am being hounded for the recording now!

Estelle is a natural speaker and has always left a lasting impression with people across our business. We've partnered with Estelle for several years and her passion, enthusiasm and wit are the key reasons why we've continued to lean on Estelle as being our first choice of speaker across all levels of our business.

I've been doing the final assessments on the Management Development Programme this week and the feedback on your session has been overwhelmingly positive. The quality of the presentations has been of a very high standard with everyone taking on board your instruction.

I have worked with Estelle now for over five years, during which time she has helped to develop the leadership skills of our management team, delivering a series of inspirational and practical learning events ranging from High Impact Presentation Skills to Managing Effective Relationships. Estelle really is our ‘go to’ person for soft skills training and she has developed a number bespoke interventions for us over the years, which have always delivered the goods and have centred around her signature coaching approach. The results are always thoroughly enjoyable, packed with practical tools and good humour and delivered by Estelle in her own unique, energetic and enthusiastic style. I defy anyone to spend time on one of Estelle’s events and not feel energised afterwards.

Estelle's title should be "magician" because what she's able to do is nothing short of magic. It's mind-boggling to think that so many of us plod through life being held back by our own limiting beliefs and negative attitudes when these barriers can actually be smashed through with the help of an executive coach and trainer like Estelle to help us reach our full potential. Estelle is extremely knowedgeable in her field, genuinley cares for her clients and the amazing changes she helps them to make, she is incredibly trustworthy and treats your conversations with absolute confidence AND makes you feel totally comfortable talking about events that you may never have talked to anybody about before. For anybody that wants to become a high performance individual and achieve their loftiest goals, I would have no doubt in recommending, in fact - insisting on, meeting Estelle.

I asked Estelle to coach my senior and develop them as leaders, so that they can take over the overall running of my business and collaborate as a team. Estelle has coached and trained them using the CLEAR process on The Optimised Leader Programme and has helped them build confidence, self-belief and ensure accountability. They are prioritising tasks to maximise their time, building healthy boundaries to positively manage relationships and cultivate positive emotions that boost resilience and overall performance. They have set Company Values and a Vision and Mission statement, which guides decision making and shapes our Company culture and behaviours, whilst motivating staff, which has benefited the business and will ultimately ensure the business stays focused.

A fantastic start to our Fisher German Spring Graduate Training with our favourite Estelle Read presenting on Personal Resilience and Presentation Skills. So informative and I always love hearing the funny personal stories which makes it so engaging. Thank you.

'The Optimised Leader Programme: Next Level has helped me become a more confident leader and a better team member. The mix of individual coaching and group sessions challenged my thinking, improved my collaboration skills, and helped me develop a more strategic approach. I've come a long way throughout the programme and would highly recommend it to others.'

Estelle is such an engaging speaker. She is so generous with her honest personal anecdotes that she creates an environment of trust very quickly and gets her message over so effortlessly. She is also absolutely hilarious! It's an absolute joy to hear this fabulous lady holding a training session, whether in person or virtually.

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for the Personal Development Course – I know that we all really enjoyed and benefitted from it. I have done many courses over the years which have covered similar topics, however they have never been delivered so well or had such an impact on me: you gave so much of yourself in the training and your passion for developing others really shone through. Module 2 was like a lightbulb moment for me and you have really made me reflect. I will continue to make changes and decisions to be kinder to myself, which in turn, I hope others will benefit from. I will take my learning on board and will continue to practice and develop those skills in my work and personal life.

Thank you for this highly impactful support on this leadership development programme. This coaching experience has helped me become a more intentional manager: more attentive, more assertive, and better aligned with my priorities. I have learned to better manage my time, set clear boundaries, and, most importantly, adopt a coaching style with my team by fostering autonomy and ownership. The tools shared—particularly around open questioning and conflict management—have had a direct impact on my management practices and on my team’s engagement. Beyond the learning itself, this journey has driven a genuine shift in my leadership posture, which I am continuing to embed over time.

One of the most valuable aspects of this programme was that it combined practical tools with self-reflection. It challenged some of my existing habits and helped me become a more conscious and effective.

Being part of the Leadership Development Programme has been an enriching and motivating experience. I am better equipped now to navigate my professional journey with more strength and enthusiasm.

'I recently attended Estelle’s webinar on Strategic Planning, which was excellent! Estelle is really passionate about what she does, and she is very good at painting a picture, pulling out your values and really challenging you on some of your thinking. I’m able to use the tools she gave us to focus my thoughts and I feel like I’m on a good trajectory. Thank you, Estelle!'

Estelle’s business coaching has been invaluable for me. At a time when my work had become very challenging and stressful, Estelle helped me to put everything into perspective. Estelle motivated me to become a strong and resilient leader in order to achieve what is expected of me. Her training, support and coaching has given me the confidence and skills to do this for myself by having faith in my own abilities, becoming focused on a strategic approach and being driven by getting things done and achieving the desired results. I have no hesitation in recommending Estelle for business coaching, which for me has been a completely life changing experience, which really has enhanced my approach to both business and life in general by embracing emotional intelligence.

'Estelle was kind enough to make time in her day to talk to the Midlands CPD L-D Group about Imposter Syndrome. Open and honest about her own experiences, it was something that will have struck a cord with many of the delegates who attended. Estelle also introduced the group to some practical things they could do to manage their own negative thoughts and feelings such as journaling and Havening techniques. It's always great to leave a session not only with information, but also tools you can actually implement yourself. Thank you so much Estelle!'

An all round fabulous person, so motivational and inspirational.

Estelle is a beacon of hope for us all, a real shining light. Her dedication to her clients is unrivalled, but also realistic - she really has lived her experience and not only wants to help others achieve their best, but is THE enabler, no-one else compares. There are coaches..... And there's Estelle - an absolute talent who sits heads and shoulders above the rest, there really is no-one who compares. Estelle puts her all into her role and the client is the winner every single time, a truly inspiring lady who really delivers!

Estelle is one of the most inspiring speakers I've heard. She is always authentic, clearly knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She creates a safe space to challenge your thinking and provide the opportunity to ask questions you might otherwise feel foolish asking. She keeps her audience highly engaged and you always come away knowing that you've learned something, big or small. She's a real powerhouse but humble at the same time.

Estelle is such an inspiration. She was my coach when I was grappling with career direction and lack of confidence. She helped me to tackle my imposter feelings and develop my confidence. She is warm, challenging, supportive and fun. She's the reason I got into coaching. She uses her voice to share her own experiences of imposter syndrome and burnout to give others hope and to inspire them. She's generous with sharing tips, tools and techniques. Plus, she's written a fabulous book. I can't recommend Estelle highly enough.

Estelle is a wealth of knowledge wrapped up in an easily accessible and versatile speaking style. She immediately puts her audience at ease with easily relatable stories, examples and helpful guidance, then manages to infuse the experience with a wealth of knowledge without you realising how much you really needed to know that! Having experienced many completely un-engaging CPD courses and training events over the years, Estelle provides a vibrant and refreshing delivery style, which draws you in and allows you to immerse yourself in the course content. No more clock watching or waiting for the coffee break!

Estelle is an incredible coach, author, speaker, and all-round brilliant human being. You can't fail to feel inspired, uplifted, motivated, seen and supported when she talks.

Estelle is an inspiring speaker who always addresses her audience with kindness, humour and empathy. Professional and business minded, yet down to earth, Estelle is able to inspire those around her

She's inspirational every day, a great speaker whether for small groups or big stages.