Madeleine's sessions gave me a fresh perspective and the confidence to address what I needed to when previously I was very good at pushing things to the side. This new approach became a part of the process that brought Bouchon Racine to fruition. Highly recommended!

Henry Harris, Chef-Owner, Bouchon Racine

I started Forza as a pop-up in 2012 and it went through many iterations until we ended up a restaurant company with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to open a site in a national institution. At the same time as all of this, two major personal life events meant that I found myself burned out and struggling to see a path through to the next stage of growth.

I had met Madeleine through her work at Hawksmoor, so she wasn't a stranger. She'd done some small, but brilliant things with me in COVID, so she was the first (and only) call I made to help find the 'path'. With a specific brief to 'equip me with the tools' to create consistency and calm in this path, we set to work. Working with Madeleine I have discovered the importance of self-care on a much deeper level. I’ve made some changes to my life and experienced how impactful these habits can be. More importantly, I have the tools, and plan I need to guide the business through the next 3 years.

Bash Redford, Founder, Forza Restaurants

Madeleine’s calm, professional, and empathetic nature, combined with her strategic advice, made a real impact. She provided valuable tools and insights that have helped me navigate challenges with confidence. I now feel much stronger and am committed to using the techniques she shared moving forward. I highly recommend Madeleine to anyone looking for a leadership coach who truly listens and empowers.

Lucy Carr-Ellison, Co-Founder, Wild By Tart

Madeleine is the person in my life I didn’t know I needed. Her subtle but firm approach has been really important in helping me frame my priorities, providing me with much needed focus. The journey over the course of a session is as enjoyable as it is challenging, often ending up far out from where you thought you would be. Like you’re the driver but she’s the one with the map giving directions. I look forward to working with her for the foreseeable future and continuing our journey together.

Conor Gadd, Owner - Director - Chef, Trullo

I started working with Madeleine at a time when my confidence was low and I was navigating a really tough chapter as a business owner and personally. She created a space where I could be completely open, helped me reconnect with my strengths, and reminded me of the resilience I already had to keep building Mei Mei Goods and Mei Mei.

Elizabeth Haigh aka @the_modernchef, Founder, Mei Mei + Mei Mei Goods

I first approached Madeleine to see if she would coach two members of our leadership team specifically to help with transitioning to more senior roles, building confidence and helping build on our team culture. She created a bespoke programme for each team member to suit their needs and the size of our business and from the very first session the impact was apparent. Madeleine instils trust through her calm, attentive and kind nature. She has been incredible at listening, understanding and supporting our team members to help them work out how to approach difficult situations with empathy, firmness and composure. Each session finishes with a clear set of objectives for each team member to focus on. They return from their sessions with Madeleine invigorated, with confidence and energy. I feel very grateful that we found Madeleine. She is a pleasure to work with and has really helped our team and business grow stronger.

Jodie Whitelaw, Founder, Iris & June

I found Madeleine easy to talk to and her expertise, drawn from years working in the hospitality sector, made relating on topics extremely straightforward. Working together helped me to hone my leadership skills and ultimately aided in our progression towards expanding the business.

Francis Roberts, Co-Founder, Cadet

I came to Madeleine when I was feeling overwhelmed by my growing team, the demands of the business and was generally finding it hard to focus. I’d been to an event where she had been speaking and having heard her speak, thought 1 on 1 coaching would be a no-brainer and it was!

Madeleine has helped me mature into someone who is capable of leading a growing business - I honestly feel like a different person to when we had our initial call. Our sessions have pushed me to leave my comfort zone and to set higher standards with myself across so many aspects of the business and my personal life. I feel so much better equipped to deal with all the challenges Pique throws at me and I’m so glad I decided to go through this process with Madeleine!

Sophie Richardson, Founder, Pique

Coaching with Madeleine was really great. I enjoyed every session and came away each time with a new tool to help me. I've trained my brain to see things differently, and take a different approach to problems. I now feel very different within myself: calmer at work, less bothered by issues. I’m delegating more than ever and my team are performing the best they ever have. So, all of that I’m proud of!

Georgina Hayward, Head of Marketing & Communications, Yard Sale Pizza

Working with Madeleine was excellent. Her coaching is insightful. And her knowledge of the industry was invaluable. I would highly recommend her.

Jane Alty, Chef-Founder, The Begging Bowl

Coaching with Madeleine has been a career-defining moment. She helped me shape my entire business moving forward and I am so pleased I did it. She was excellent at helping me come up with solutions to problems I didn’t think I could solve. She is very real, you can really open up and I ended up saying things out loud I had never thought of before. Madeleine is outstanding at what she does – I know this because I have talked to other people she has worked with. And we all agree, she is changing lives.

Lauren Linford, Founder, Home Hospitality

I began work with Madeleine when I took on a new MD role and some self doubt was bubbling up. From the start I felt listened to and comfortable. 6 months later I know my strengths and believe in myself, and I'm able to face challenges head on. I've also got a bunch of practical tools that help me manage my day to day work and mindset. I loved how she pushed me to figure out some things myself and made me feel more confident in my own ability. 10/10!

Jen Thompson, MD, Crate + Silo

Professional, supportive, galvanising and highly skilled Madeleine’s the all-round wonderful person you want on your team. Highly recommend.

Rachel Chisholm, Restaurateur & Co-Founder, Leftfield, Edinburgh

Madeleine’s guidance was instrumental in helping me navigate the complexities of building a consultancy from scratch. I achieved my goal of securing four clients, two of whom are now long-term partners—a testament to Madeleine’s thoughtful, genuine, and consistent support, both during and between formal sessions.

Working alongside Madeleine has been an incredibly rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. I highly recommend her for any coaching or development opportunities.

Tania Davey, Consultant and Coach, Australia 

After six months of work with Madeleine I've shifted from feeling overworked and struggling to balance home and my work life as a chef-owner. I now have a better balance. I've got tools to deal with a stressful service and managing people. I'm much calmer and clearer in my head and am confident in how I am leading the team.

Noya Pawlyn, Owner - Chef, Noya's Kitchen, Bath

Throughout my time of working with Madeleine, I gained a new perspective of how I operate as a people person and a strong leader/manager for my team. I have the confidence in myself to lead the team forward and I look at all situations differently in my work life and my personal. 

I had always wished for a coach since working in management as I always found dealing with the difficult situations hard to manage. Tackling this head on has made a huge impact on not just at work but outside of work and personally, that’s been massive.

Sam Scott, Executive Chef , Ozone

Our work has helped me gain more clarity and confidence, allowing me to tackle issues that weren’t even properly conceptualized in my mind before. I now feel better equipped to deal with things, in a more calm, rational, and detached manner. I have more clarity and feel more in control of my professional life. My confidence has increased, and I trust myself more. I’m mostly proud that I was able to commit to certain goals and follow through.

Ianthi Michalaki, Founder & Head Baker, Kora Bakery, Athens

The coaching sessions have enabled me to strategize and compartmentalize my work, delegate more effectively and allow me to feel a strong sense of achievement.

Karl Thompson, Culinary Director, White Rabbit Projects

The best thing I have done this year! Coaching opened my eyes to how life and work can be and how I look after my mental health. I feel more confident in the work I do, the decisions I make, and also in my life outside of work. This has also been boosted by my CODE 100 award, and its recognition of my work.

Claire Wright, CODE 100 Most Influential Women, 2022

I worked with Madeleine as I stepped into a new job and a senior role. She helped me to communicate and present my strategy with confidence and to build strong relationships. The support from her allowed me to ride out a few challenges and come out feeling positive. I have just had a very encouraging review – the impact of my approach (and our work together) has been recognised.

Fernanda Antonio, Head of People

Since working with Madeleine I have dramatically changed my relationship with stress. I am taking better care of myself, feel more confident in my abilities, am communicating better and have much more headspace to be creative.

JE, Head Baker

From the first session I knew there was something special about Madeleine and I very quickly warmed up to our sessions. She is very approachable, but at the same time, she knew how to challenge me when it was required. We started at a difficult point in my life, and she has not only made an impact, she has given me very good tools to continue my life journey. I will eternally be grateful for what I have learnt and the work we have done together.

JM, Director of Operations