Tom Paine Life Coaching -

Beth

I've worked with other coaches and there are a few things that set Tom apart. For one, he's been there - he's made the difficult, brave decisions and faced up to all the "shoulds" we all struggle with. Having someone with lived experience of professional and personal crossroads is incredibly helpful. He's also warm, funny and very easy to connect with. These qualities - along with his insight, compassion and real passion for his work - make him a truly great coach. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tom.

M

Started a coaching journey with Tom in June 2024 where I wanted to onboard some support as I considered the next steps in my professional career after taking a short pause. I wanted to get a professional perspective to help me figure out the most suitable path forward.

The overall course was split out across 6 sessions & gave sufficient time and space to reflect, with the homework being important to sit with some bigger questions independently. The course sequence was coherent and built on what was discussed in previous sessions. I found the prompt questions very useful to trigger thoughts/actions & to help make clearer what are the most authentic & organic steps forward for myself. I didn't ever feel like I was receiving a scripted response or structure used on others, the conversations felt personal.

Tom was professional, empathetic and easy to talk to, which is crucial given the context. The course and content felt bespoke to my needs. I would recommend for anyone who might need some professional support and perspective to support their goals.

Mark Tilda

I started working with Tom last year because he was recommended to me by a friend and I was in need of guidance in my career.

After meeting Tom for the first time, I feel like we developed an immediate rapport and I felt comfortable explaining my situation. I was looking to change careers and didn't know how.

Through the coaching I received an insight into my own values, my aspirations which I knew I had but didn't know when, how or even why I wanted them. I was a bit lost and needed to get back on track.

Fast forward to 6 months later. I have supercharged confidence, I have started my own podcast and got the job I wanted. I am happier and more confident in all aspects on my life.

Tom's approach was thoughtful, he listened to me, gave good advice, challenged my thinking, gave me some structure on how to approach new ideas and problems and provided guidance all the way through.

I am recommending Tom because he has helped me gain confidence, reset my motivation, provided me with some superb advice and has become a trusted advisor. Thanks Tom!

Vavy Star

I have worked with Tom through 1/1 sessions, in the course of 6 months. I have really enjoyed the program he offered, and his personal approach throughout the journey.

Tom has really understood my person quickly and in depth. He managed to get me to realise so many aspects about me as a person, and as a professional.

Thanks to Tom, I gained back my confidence at work and in my private life. I had quite a transformation as a person, and I now feel I am in a much better spot, professionally and personally.

I would recommend anyone who’s currently feeling stuck in their life to reach out to Tom and start his life coaching program! I can witness enormous benefits and very important breakthroughs!

Herman van volsem

I recently worked with Tom, a personal lifestyle coach, and I couldn't be more impressed with his services. As someone who was struggling to balance a full-time job, a fintech startup, and family commitments, I knew I needed some help to bring some balance back into my life.

After seeing some positive reviews for Tom on LinkedIn and having an initial chat with him, I decided to embark on a journey with him. Throughout our sessions, Tom was always friendly but structured, which is a tricky combination to achieve. Looking back, I can see how much he helped me put focus on what's important and where to direct my energy.

Thanks to Tom's guidance, I have been able to bring some much-needed balance back into my life. While some days are more successful than others, I'm so grateful I can refer to some of the techniques he taught during our sessions.

One thing I particularly appreciated about Tom was how easy he was to deal with. He's a super nice guy, and it made the whole process much more enjoyable. Overall, I couldn't recommend Tom's services highly enough. If you're struggling to balance your work and personal life, Tom is the perfect coach to help guide you towards a more fulfilling and balanced life

Chris Young

Tom is a fantastic life coach. He has a deep sense of what makes people tick and gives them meaning and fulfilment in their lives. Tom has really helped me regain my direction in my career and more broadly over the sessions we've had together. He is a great listener and really tries to get to the bottom of how you're feeling and what you want to achieve. He quickly recognises what is likely to work for you and there is never a wasted moment in our sessions. His own experiences in corporate life and following his own passions mean he can speak well to anyone on that transition. The concepts and theories on the course are extremely valuable and digestible which makes for easy application. I'd recommend to anyone to take up Tom as a coach

Emma Donaldson

When I first started life coaching sessions with Tom I was feeling lost and unsure about where to start to make some positive changes in my life. With Tom’s guidance and support, I set a goal I feel extremely happy about working towards and have discovered an unexpected sense of purpose. Thanks to our regular sessions and Tom sharing his patience and wisdom, I have renewed energy and motivation to pursue a lifelong dream.

Since beginning to work with Tom I have seen improvements in many areas of my life, including my mental wellbeing, career prospects and personal and professional relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom to anyone who needs a little help defining or working towards their life goals.

Ryan Collett

Tom has been a massive help- providing me with answers and reasoning behind why I was feeling a certain way in my career. He really understood my situation and most importantly pushed/challenged me in ways I hadn't been before.
This really gave me clarity on what was important to me and it's given me the confidence to start a new business venture, I had been putting off for the last 2/3 years.
Tom's a great listener and makes you think very differently - he certainly made me realise I have more control over my career than 1st thought. I highly recommend anyone feeling a bit lost or burnt out to reach out to him and find some clarity.