“I can't thank Frenchie enough for his warmth and encouragement during our coaching sessions. He has been so kind, open, and supportive, helping me acknowledge, recognise, and celebrate my strengths and positive contributions throughout the process. Frenchie asked key questions about motivations and drivers, experience, achievements, goals, signs of success, and challenges for me to explore. We talked openly during each session, exploring various methods to help me develop a daily reflective practice, reframing some of my negative thinking and limiting beliefs, focussing on embracing my intentional curiosity and capacity for learning as motivation and drivers for confidence in future. I really enjoyed the prompts and provocations, and have gained so much from this, with lots to take forward from here. Thank you, Frenchie!”
David Collins
Interdisciplinary Project Manager
“Frenchie is one of the best coaches I've worked with. His warm, welcoming, open manner instantly put me at ease, and it was fun to work with him right from the start. He is insightful and always asks great thought provoking questions, which has set me on the path to change numerous times. I have never gone into a session with him and come out quite the same person! He has challenged my thinking, and questioned my assumptions on a number of topics both personally and professionally which has opened up a space for me to explore new approaches and unstick my thinking. More importantly, his incredible kindness, humility, and integrity means that I have always felt safe to discuss challenging and often difficult topics. It is not easy to find a coach that manages this so expertly. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Liane-Louise Smith
Head of International Rights
“Frenchie is such an experienced, kind and empathetic person that helped me through a difficult period. When I first met him, I was apprehensive about how it would work, having had little experience of coaching before, but he put me at ease within the first ten minutes, and it was easy to share with him from then onwards. I found his questions very relevant and insightful, he offered me new perspectives and ways of thinking about myself and the problems I was facing, challenging me to learn new ways of approaching them. I also appreciated how he went above and beyond what I expected, not rushing to finish the conversations quickly, but staying with me a little longer so nothing was left unfinished. He worked at my pace and we had clear conversations about what I wanted to achieve in each session. I highly recommend Frenchie to anyone looking for support, empathy and practical but compassionate challenges to grow in life.”
Bernardo Cañas
Best Practice & Innovation Officer
“Working with Frenchie has been a transformative experience. His patient, friendly and thoughtful approach, combined with insightful questions, pushed me to examine not only my decision-making at work but also how I show up personally as a leader. He challenged me when I needed it, supported me when I felt stuck, and encouraged me to find my own solutions with confidence. I walked away from our sessions not only clearer on a critical decision, but also with a stronger sense of myself and my ability to navigate future challenges. His sincerity and commitment to my growth made all the difference. Thank you, Frenchie!”
Marvin Fihosy
Head of Enterprise Risk and Assurance
“After ten months of working with Frenchie, I have experienced that coaching isn’t just a skill he offers, it’s an integral part of who he is. He brings a unique combination of life experience, professional insight, and grounded presence to every session. Frenchie listens beyond the surface, offering reflections that are not only thoughtful and insightful, but often genuinely transformative.
During a period of significant personal and professional transition, Frenchie was a consistent source of strength and perspective. He had a remarkable ability to help me reconnect with my own strengths, especially in moments when I struggled to see them myself. What stood out most was how truly invested he was in my growth. He showed up fully, celebrating wins, supporting challenges, and helping me move forward with greater clarity and confidence. If you’re looking for a coach who leads with heart, presence, and deep insight – someone who will genuinely champion your growth – I couldn’t recommend Frenchie more highly.”
Megha Joshi
Strategic Advisor | Former CEO
“Frenchie created a safe space where I could reflect openly, think out loud, and uncover perspectives I hadn’t seen before. What stood out was the way I was never given ready-made answers; instead, I was encouraged to explore my own ideas and, with Frenchie’s guidance, shape them into something meaningful and practical. Through our time together, I’ve gained clarity in areas of my life where I had been stuck, and I’ve found ways to move forward with more confidence and purpose. I’ve developed new habits that give me energy and direction, and I feel a stronger sense of connection to what really matters to me, both in and outside of work. The process has been challenging in the best way: supportive, thought-provoking, and deeply rewarding.”
Zak Boualem
Financial Risk Manager
“I’m incredibly grateful for your guidance and support as a coach. Your insights and encouragement had a real impact on my personal and professional growth. I truly appreciate the time, energy, and care you invested in helping me succeed. I’m looking forward to continuing this journey together. More than all of the help you’ve given, what I valued most is how genuine and approachable you are. Rather than offering advice blindly, you always listen and take the time to understand, then you challenge me to reach solutions. You help me to see things from new perspectives and always believe in myself. I leave every conversation feeling motivated and supported. Thank you again for being such a positive influence and for making such a difference in my career.”
Thea Okeke
Business Management & Training
“You’re in for a treat if you choose Frenchie at Capstan Coaching to support you to navigate your next adventure, or to help you sail through tricky waters. His empathy, playfulness, and joy of working with others shine through his coaching. What makes his coaching so powerful is a rare combination of warmth, extensive professional experience, fun, razor-sharp questioning, and powerful metaphors. With Coach Frenchie you’ll have a trusted co-captain who’ll help you chart your course with clarity, confidence and a smile!”
Lucy Mullins
Programme Director and Co-Founder of #RideTheWave Coaching
