Hannah Gould Coaching

About me

I am a wife, a business owner, an optimist and an avid learner. I work with teams and individuals looking to break limiting beliefs, better understand who they are, what their unique strengths are and how to best operate with others. I’m here for those looking for a challenge by exploring areas of growth and development to help them level up!

As a self confessed life long learner, I have an Honours degree in psychology from the University of Cape Town (UCT), am an ACC certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, a Neurolinguistic and Enneagram accredited practitioner and have completed postgraduate short courses through UCT and Stanford University in Change Management and Nutrition science.

My love for coaching started in London in 2016 when I managed an organisation that supported young people to break out of cycles of poverty and then gain meaningful employment. Throughout my years of coaching, I’ve seen the power that coaching has to bring about personal transformation to a wide range of people from students trying to find their path, to successful business owners and entrepreneurs.

I have had many opportunities to deliver leadership training and development programmes that use coaching to help teams build trust, navigate conflict and communicate more effectively in order to bring about change in their organisational culture. My experience is varied, coaching teams in financial services, NPOs, retail and ed tech, both locally and internationally. My approach is grounded and authentic. I value the uniqueness of each individual, and exploring what they need to thrive while navigating the ups and downs of life. As an experienced facilitator and coach I inject a passion for seeing measurable and sustainable results and growth, while also supporting clients to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Something a bit more personal...

More recently, facing my husband’s cancer diagnosis, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of grit and the importance of finding what you need to get you through your hardest moments. These hard moments have grafted me into a deeply compassionate person who does not take life for granted. There is hope, there is beauty and there is joy in life but it can be difficult to feel that when your world is crumbling around you. We are all facing different challenges and if you’d like support in navigating yours, and uncovering your unique set of inner resources, then let’s connect.

Work With Me

One to One

Individual coaching sessions are focussed on you and your specific needs. You may be wanting to achieve more at work, to discover and live out your strengths, to operate with more confidence and assertiveness, or to explore how to cope better and thrive in a busy world. Coaching is a collaborative partnership where we explore your current reality, set goals for where you’d like to be and design pathways to get there.

Group training sessions

Group training sessions are centred around creating connected, high performing teams. Topics include building trust, delegation, dealing with conflict and creating a culture of feedback.

Questions? Answers.

What is coaching?

Coaching is partnership where the coach and client work together to unlock, transform and overcome challenges or situations in order to achieve growth. Coaching is predominantly action-oriented and solution- focused. While there is a clear purpose to each session, compassion, understanding and authenticity are what makes the journey come alive. Coaching empowers clients to explore who they are, and what barriers they might be facing in achieving their goals.The methodology uncovers pathways to living a full and meaningful life, according to your unique values and goals. Coaching is a journey with you as a pilgrim and your coach as your ally and confidant.

What’s the difference between a coach and a psychologist?

Psychological counselling often involves addressing and dealing with past pain and supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing. At times, coaching can look similar but it is predominantly present and future-focussed and while we may spend time talking about past experiences, it would be for the purpose of taking learnings from them and applying them to the present or future. Coaching is solutions focussed and centred around the belief that you, the client, holds the wisdom and knowledge needed to achieve and manage what is before you.

How do we meet?

I offer sessions online via zoom or in person in Cape Town.

How much does coaching cost?

Please email me for prices for both individual and group sessions.

How long is a coaching session?

Individual sessions are usually 60 minutes.

Group sessions are designed around your needs. They can range from 60 minutes to a series of full day workshops.

Testimonials

Our team could not have been more grateful for what you inspired last week.

The content, combined with your in-tune facilitation really allowed us to dig deep and reflect on what we are doing and what we can work towards as agents of change.

I found the practical skills training alongside the soft skills training so beneficial.

You allowed the participants to reflect and engage with crucial elements such as communication, stress management, trust and conflict resolution skills. Which when combined the way you did, really propels us as managers and leaders.”

Lizelle, Western Cape Government

Hannah holds a group with much warmth, compassion and wisdom. She has a real ability to sense deeply and yet she responds in a clear and practical way so that people can relate and understand. It is a joy and a privilege to co-facilitate with Hannah, knowing that the group is in safe hands.

Zeldi, Executive Coach

I had the privilege of being coached by Hannah Gould during a significant period of transition in my life.

Hannah's professionalism, insightful guidance and tailored coaching sessions empowered me to identify my strengths, refine my weaknesses, and gain a greater understanding of my behavior patterns.

During the sessions, Hannah fostered a supportive environment that allowed me to further explore my feelings, thoughts, goals and aspirations with clarity. After the sessions, I felt a new sense of purpose and drive.

I highly recommend Hannah's coaching services to anyone seeking impactful support during any stage of their lives.