What our clients' say
I knew I needed to change but didn’t know how! I also knew I needed to find someone who could help me with this change. I was not in a good place I had self doubt no confidence and just wasn’t happy with myself. I could remember the happy, confident, loving life person I used to be and I wanted that back. I contacted BGR8 coaching and met with Liz I had 6 sessions booked I looked forward to every session so much that I booked another 6 I was learning and changing Liz understood me she got me and pulled the best out of me. Some days were harder than others but by the time my session was finished Liz had magically managed to turn a bad day into a more hopeful day. I am now the person who loves life again because of this lady! she believed in me when I didn’t. The funny thing was I believed she believed in me and that was a turning point. I still get the odd bad day but it’s a day it’s not weeks, months or years anymore. I also want to thank BGR8 coaching for providing the free online classes during the first lockdown!! I was consumed and overwhelmed with home schooling I was at breaking point. Nora and Liz I can’t thank you both enough for showing me what really matters during stressful times like these and for giving up your time to help others thank you.
Dawn Bell
It wasn’t easy picking up the phone to ring a life coach, I was in a difficult place in my like, but Norah completely put me at ease & I enjoyed talking to her. Within 2-3 weeks of coaching my whole perspective on the blocks I had in my life had shifted & I was amazed. From then on we just worked on building my professional & personal life back up. I would definitely recommend Norah & without her I would still have those blocks in my life. My confidence has really grown & I feel like I can have the life I always wanted.
Caz Murphy
Last year I felt I had come to a crossroads and needed some form of help and guidance to enable me to move forward in my life. Liz explained to me about life coaching and I decided to proceed with this.
Coaching allowed me to step away from my daily life, giving me the freedom to take time out to consider my future. Liz provided me with a listening ear and taught me techniques I could use to dismiss the negative thoughts I was experiencing and work on building my self-esteem. Liz also encouraged me to consider the values which are important me and realise how these could help me make decisions about the future.
I would recommend the value of life coaching to anyone. It takes commitment and effort, however with Liz’s help and expertise I feel it worked for me.
Thank you Liz and BGR8!
Margaret Coyle
Some months ago I contacted Norah about doing some coaching with me! I was in a job that was becoming increasingly stressful, time away from home and no brighter prospects! I was determined that I wasn't going to work elsewhere that my next move would be to my own business. Norah taught me how to set little achievable goals that would keep me moving forward and get me to where I needed to be from this Mother Bee was born. I now have a different set of goals since Mother Bee was launched & Norah's coaching has allowed me to take timeout and plan what and where I wanted to go without stressing! I can't recommend highly enough and so glad Norah was there to share the journey! Invest in yourself.... It pays to!
Cheryl McWilliams
Norah is passionate about helping people to move forward and this is so evident when you speak with her and when you are present in one of her classes. She simply helps people to change and turn their lives around. Norah excels in assisting people to recognise their own skills, strengths and self worth, while also providing tools to increase self esteem further. Norah has a gentle and compassionate nature and people respond positively to her warmth and kindness. I would have no hesitation in recommending any course that Norah delivers as it will do exactly what it promises and will provide a wonderful experience for all those attending.
Amanda Boyd
Having coaching with Norah is like a weekly boost of positive inner work and self empowerment. Norah coaches you in a way that you can easily access and act upon the infinite wisdom and power within yourself to achieve anything you set your mind to. I have noticed a massive difference in just 8 weeks in the way I handle stress, deal with negative thoughts, being aware of my own energy and implementing and protecting boundaries in a super positive way. This has not only had a positive effect on me, but also everyone around me, my partner and my kids especially. I can truly say that this series of coaching sessions during the uncertain time of the Pandemic has left me feeling strong, capable and positive about the future. I would recommend coaching with Norah to anyone who feels like they want to really elevate their energy, grow personally, improve self confidence and their skills for coping with stress and anxiety, it's been truly life affirming. I can't thank you enough Norah!
Safron Thomas
When I first decided to go for coaching, I had reached a point where I felt "stuck" for want of a better word! I could see where I wanted to be but this nagging voice of negative self doubt kept telling me, I wasn't good enough, and not to be getting "above my station" I found myself paralysed when it came to saying how I felt when people or situations hurt me, and found myself tolerating behaviours I shouldn't. Coaching, well, Norah especially, has helped me to find my voice, to be able to recognise when I'm uncomfortable and ways to address how I feel, without giving an explanation, and while some people around me have found it a little out of character for me to "speak out" diplomatically, of course, I have found it very empowering. This hasn't happened over night, and I'm still learning and growing, and my goal is still in sight, so if you’re interested in coaching, don't be fooled into thinking it's a quick fix. It takes time, and a commitment from you, to listen, to take action and to want to achieve the vision you have for yourself, be it work related, or personally. We all need a little help at times, and shouldn't feel embarrassed to seek it.
Karen Campbell
To be honest, I never really expected the course to have much impact. Well, was I wrong?!
I think the biggest thing was having that clear and safe time each week to just explore the 'simple but not easy' things like boundaries, assertiveness and self-care.
It really let me dig through the layers- or really take down walls that I had put up.
I have started to feel less empty, by accepting myself more. In turn, I have noticed a massive difference in how I am able to deal with my children and we have had a much calmer, connected house. I am not perfect but I am definitely having more 'good' parenting moments which are priceless to me.
I feel ready now to keep on this journey of self-discovery, self-care and fulfilment and I am so grateful for our time together.
It has been life changing.
Claire
A group of 12 from the South Loughshore area worked with Norah at BGR8 Life Coaching & Training on Stress Management and Resilience. The programme was such a success and one of the participants said: “I think this course genuinely makes a big difference to people and their lives and can be the difference from enjoying life and not enjoying life!” We have now started our second course with BGR8 Training!
Ann-Marie McKeever
Norah from BGR8 Training has delivered empowering Personal Development Programmes for the First Steps Women’s Centre for the past six years. The benefits of these programmes are evident in the women having more confidence, greater self-esteem and achieving goals and being able to build better lives for themselves and their children. I would recommend BGR8 Training Personal Development Training for its professionalism, dedication and transformational qualities.
Michael McGoldrick
CEO First Steps Women’s Centre
SOFT have completed both Parent Resilience and Minding Your Money programmes. We feel Norah’s friendly and empowering approach enabled our parents to identify their strengths and the areas of their lives for future development. Norah helped develop the parents’ skills and gave them the tools to move forward.
The feedback from parents we received was very positive and we will look forward to working together in the future again.
Kim McFarland
SOFT Project
When I had a book to get done with multiple people involved I knew I needed help. I hired Liz to make sure everyone stayed on track and met the milestones we set. She was able to build rapport with all the personalities that were part of the book project and do some one on one coaching sessions to keep us all motivated and moving forward. I'm happy to say we got it finished and Liz was instrumental in our accomplishment. I highly recommend making Liz part of your team.
Tanja Diamond, two-time international bestselling author
The needs of the group which Norah worked with were very varied but the overriding factor was self esteem and confidence. The majority of the participants had been out of the work environment for quite some time or equally had been made redundant and their skills set obsolete.
Norah maintained a professional rapport with the group whilst engaging them in an appropriate manner. She had the ability to turn negative responses and thought processes around. Throughout the various sessions the group evolved and some identified a personal development plan and a career pathway. Others were able to go forward confidently for job interviews and secure employment.
The group found the course very rewarding.
Tess O'Loughlin
South West College
As programme co-ordinator of the SUSE Programme at South West College I can highly recommend BGR8 Training particularly in the areas of improving confidence and motivation. Our participants were fully engaged throughout the sessions. Feedback from our participants was excellent and they certainly appeared more confident in their approach to applying for employment. Many participants found the aftercare service provided very impressive.
Deborah Brown
South West College
Life coaching was often something I noticed appearing on Facebook and I was quick to assume it was just another label for 'counselling' or 'therapy'. What I have discovered is that it's more like a personal trainer. Where personal trainers focus on physical strength and endurance, life coaching is focused on harnessing positive energy to build mental strength and resilience to cope with all life's challenges.
Working with Norah has been a refreshing experience. In all aspects of life I had myself tied up in knots. Norah's approach showed patience, careful consideration and a variety of ideas that have been immensely helpful in untangling those knots.
She is a great listener and has helped me embrace techniques that work to improve my opinion of myself, my ability to achieve in life and my outlook on life. She is an expert in finding the best way to empower others, tailor-made to suit the individual. I would recommend to anyone who wants to get the best out of themselves.
Eddie McClenaghan