Testimonials

"I was introduced to Jennifer and Successful Single Parenting (SSP) by a mutual friend just over a year after separation. At that stage I still felt considerable anger towards my partner and I believe the feelings were mutual. It seemed that any form of communication resulted in conflict. SSP taught me that this challenging experience was a marathon not a sprint and to consider things from the other side and not to be judgemental. I learned to look to the future positively rather than continually looking back and attempting to re-evaluate all the negatives. Jennifer offered me sensible and practical guidance in a professional manner at a time when it was difficult to find anyone else who could offer impartial and non-judgemental views. Family and friends are great at a time like that but they are always on your side! Thanks to SSP, I found that adopting a fresh approach led to enlightened thinking. By changing habits, this led to more transparent and coherent communication with my ex-partner. I would highly recommend Jennifer and SSP. As skilled communicators, they helped me change my approach to relationships and life, which has led to my children and, dare I say, even my ex-partner benefiting from the experience."

Kenny Moir
Independent Financial Advisor & Non-resident Father
Glasgow

"Since meeting Jennifer I have learnt the importance of consistency and resolve in encouraging my child. Developing assertiveness has grown my confidence to a whole new level and now I can effectively communicate and manage relationships with those involved in my son's life. I feel equipped now with the skills of parenting "together but apart" with the father of my son."

Juliette Tuyisenge
Freelance Interpreter & Translator & Single Mother
London

"The teleclasses you ran were interesting and enlightening. You really brought my problem out so that I could see it. You know sometimes when you know something has to change but someone else can show it to you in a different way? It brought about great change. I was scared to move on in my life; looking to the past. Your teleclasses helped me to look forward. I was able to gain more confidence and became a positive thinker. I'm truly grateful. I'm moving on and I'm not dependant any more. I've stretched way out of my comfort zone and it's been amazing."

Yvonne Amos
Care Worker & Single Mother
Essex

"I've found my conversations with Jennifer amazing. Because she phrased things in a different way, I saw things in a different way. Her empowering questions enabled me to tackle any challenges differently and more successfully."

Cherie Coleman
Founder, CHEER (www.cheertrust.org) & Single Parent

"I looked forward every Monday evening to when you ran those teleclasses. I was a silent listener each week as I wasn't in a place to contribute at the time. I did all my chores and ironing and just listened. I learned about how to be a more effective single parent and I just loved that so many people could come together to share. I re-thought that some of the things I do every day are achievements and I should celebrate that I'm achieving everyday. Even getting my children to school on time. Single parenting is very hard and we don't actually realize how much we do and how much we achieve. The first class - set your goals and targets - most of those I've achieved already! It was so practical and relevant. Even just listening and not contributing made a huge impact on my life. My 2 favourite classes were the one about Goal Setting and the one about Letting Go of the Past to Create a Bright Future - oh, and the one about Self Care and Loving Yourself."

Lore Irurzun
Technical Manager, London College of Fashion & Single Mother
London

"When I first saw Jennifer at Smart Coaching I truly was at my lowest ebb. Not only was my marriage falling apart, but worse still, my family was falling apart. Talking about my situation made me realise that with professional advice you begin to realise that life isn't over - it's just changing. This is a very slow and painful process, but with time and discussion you learn to be more contemplative, more self sufficient, and learn to operate in a new way and try and take on board everyone's needs in the family. I won't say I am 'over it', but am more at peace with myself, also more in control of my family, and ultimately, more in control of my life. I have learned a lot about myself, have had to do things I didn't know I could do, but have formed stronger bonds with my friends and family as a result. I have also moved on in my professional life as well. Now I have the confidence to work where suits me, and at times that suit me best too! I still talk to Jennifer and find someone who seems to understand me, and has experienced the same feelings as myself. I haven't got the answers, but I'm now able to think about each situation as it arises and try and deal with it in a way that benefits us all as an extended family."

Clare Whiting
Freelance Designer & Single Parent
London

"Listening to the Single Parenting teleclasses inspired me to set down my goals and to underline the importance of what I wanted to achieve. Also, the weekly frequency meant that the teaching was solidified over time and became more powerful. This regularity refocused the information which has therefore stayed in my brain longer and continues, even now, to make an impact."

Karen Dunstan
Entrepreneur & Single Mother
London