“I have had the pleasure of knowing Mandy Manners as a colleague through The Coaching Academy for many years. During that time, we've progressed through our ICF accreditation journeys together, collaborated on training delivery, and I've also had the opportunity to participate in training that Mandy has facilitated.
Mandy consistently impresses and inspires me with the depth of her knowledge, particularly in the fields of addictive behaviours and trauma-informed coaching. She has an exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts with both authority and accessibility, creating learning experiences that are engaging, thought provoking and immediately applicable.
More recently, it has been a privilege to support Mandy as she completed her Coach Supervision training with The Coaching Catalysts. She brought the same professionalism, curiosity and expertise that I have always seen in her coaching and training into her development as a supervisor. Mandy creates a calm, empathetic and reflective space for her supervisees, while drawing on her extensive experience to offer thoughtful challenge and insight where it is needed.
Mandy is deeply committed to her own professional development and to supporting the growth of others. I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone seeking an experienced coach, trainer or coach supervisor. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, highly skilled and a genuine asset to the coaching profession.”
— Sarah Bramall, Leadership Development Consultant | Executive Coach | Coach Supervisor | Lead Trainer | Governance Contributor | ICF PCCSupervision Testimonials
“I would wholeheartedly recommend Mandy. Whether you're a new coach or have been coaching for years, she creates a space where you feel supported, challenged and encouraged to keep growing. I came away from every session with greater confidence, practical tools and a clearer understanding of how to show up as the coach I want to be.
Mandy has a wonderful balance of warmth and expertise. She never tells you what to do but asks thoughtful questions that help you find your own answers, while also sharing practical guidance when you need it. I especially appreciated her understanding of recovery coaching and the unique challenges that come with supporting people in that space. I always felt safe to bring both my successes and the moments where I felt uncertain.
As someone just starting out as a coach, my biggest shift has been in my confidence. I trust myself much more than I did at the beginning. I've also developed a much deeper understanding of what it means to hold space for clients rather than trying to fix things, and I've become more comfortable working with silence, curiosity and powerful questions.
One of my biggest takeaways was recognising that being a great coach isn't about having all the answers. It's about being fully present, trusting the coaching process and trusting the client. Mandy also helped me develop the mindset and skills needed to coach effectively in the recovery space, where compassion, boundaries and curiosity are all so important.Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
— VE, UK“Working with Mandy as my coaching supervisor has been incredibly valuable as I’ve navigated a new chapter in my coaching career.
I came to supervision having moved from being an employed coach, where I felt established and confident in my role, to building my own coaching business. And I was surprised by how much self-doubt came with that transition. Supervision has given me a safe space to explore that honestly, while also challenging me to look at my practice differently.
What has been particularly valuable is the way Mandy’s helped me move beyond the immediate issue I’ve brought to supervision, to seeing what’s really going on underneath it. She’s helped me recognise when my own pressure to perform is getting in the way of my coaching presence and to trust in what I know to be effective.
Our time together has helped me regain trust in my judgement and instincts as a coach. I’m beginning to recognise that I don’t need to become a different coach to be good enough, I just need to trust and continue developing the coach I already am.
Mandy brings warmth, challenge, curiosity and a real depth of coaching experience to supervision. I always leave our conversations with something to think about and something I can take back into my practice. I’m super grateful for the role she has played in helping me find my feet and my confidence in this next chapter, and I’m excited to continue our work together – thank you Mandy!
I am forever grateful for you walking alongside me in my journey to being a coach.”
— MD, UK“There are people who come into your life at exactly the right time, and for me, Mandy has been one of those people.
When we began working together, I had a dream in my heart to build something meaningful through ******* Coaching, but I was still carrying so much self-doubt. I questioned whether I was ready, whether I was enough, and whether I could truly step into the work I felt called to do.
Mandy never tried to give me the answers. Instead, she had the remarkable ability to help me discover them within myself. Through her thoughtful questions, unwavering support, and genuine belief in me, she helped me quiet the inner critic and trust my own voice. She held space for both my fears and my dreams with so much compassion that I found myself growing in ways I never expected.
Because of Mandy’s supervision, I didn’t just gain clarity—I gained confidence. Confidence to stop waiting for the “perfect” moment, confidence to launch ******** Coaching, and confidence to bring ******* Collective to life. Those aren’t just business milestones; they’re the realization of a purpose I’ve carried for years, and Mandy played an instrumental role in helping me get there.
What I admire most about Mandy is the way she supervises from the heart. She listens deeply. She sees the potential in people even when they can’t yet see it themselves. She creates a space where you feel completely supported while also being gently challenged to step into the person you’re becoming. Every conversation left me feeling lighter, more grounded, and more connected to my own strength.
I will always be grateful that our paths crossed during this season of my life. Mandy has been more than a supervisor —she has been a trusted guide, an encourager, and someone who helped me believe in myself when I needed it most.
If you’re considering working with Mandy, know that you’ll be partnering with someone who is deeply compassionate, incredibly intuitive, and wholeheartedly invested in helping others become the fullest version of themselves. I recommend her with my whole heart.”
— JL, USA“I immediately feel at ease with Mandy. She listens deeply to my reflections and identifies patterns and perspectives that I wouldn't recognise independently.
I have learnt a great deal from her wealth of knowledge and experience of trauma informed practice that has enabled me to better understand how I show up and how best to support my clients.
The biggest shifts for me have been -energy management. Giving myself permission to prioritise time for myself. Self compassion, clarity of thinking, and psychological safety
I wouldn't hesitate recommending Mandy for coach supervision. Her nurturing instincts put me at ease immediately and her reassurance and powerful questioning enable me to make sense of situations. Simply put, I always feel lighter after supervision with Mandy, which is super important for my wellbeing and the benefit of my clients.”
— GP, UK“I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Mandy under supervision. Being a coach can be deeply isolating, and I lived that for years before finding her. Supervision was exactly what I needed when I first started out, and I know now that my first two years in business would have looked completely different if I'd had this kind of support from the beginning.
What I appreciate most is Mandy's "wholistic" approach. She holds space for both the business side of coaching and the personal journey unfolding alongside it, without ever separating the two. Though we hadn't met before working together, she has a way of being so authentic and grounded that it felt like we'd known each other for years. Every session leaves me feeling steadier, more regulated, and more supported.
My biggest shift through this work has been learning to be okay with a dip in focus on my coaching business due to family circumstances. Mandy helped me see that this kind of ebb isn't a failure, it's part of a sustainable, honest way of running a business alongside a full life. And that I can still be working on the business in other ways, building for the future.
If you're a coach considering supervision, I can't recommend Mandy enough. It's the missing piece so many of us don't realize we need until we have it, and will continue to need throughout our careers, to support us, ground us, and keep us focused on the work we actually want to be doing.”
— BT, Canada