Testimonials

“The thing about an avoidance problem is that you avoid it. First you avoid seeing it. Then you avoid doing anything about it. Then you get sneaky and you address it at the surface to avoid the deep end of it.

The emergent product of this avoidance in my life was a sense that I have not been faithful to my potential. This brought me to Laila.
My first conversation with her struck me in how far we waded into that deep end. I felt at ease doing so, and her questions artfully guided me there.

In our journey since then I’ve been routinely challenged and supported. I leave each session with novel insight and I return having translated it into action.

I’m only now at its entryway, but thanks enormously to Laila, I can see ahead of me a pathway to fulfilled ambition.”

Geoffrey Forbes – Zuzo Head of Growth at Yoyo

“When I connected with Laila, I was at a low point, having experienced retrenchment and a long journey of wondering ‘what now?’. She was able to hold the person I was presenting to her with a ton of empathy, whilst also starting to draw out dreams that had, complementing this with actionable steps to move toward those dreams.

Laila has an innate ability to take a situational issue and couple this with her understanding of personality types to provide insightful and practical approaches to dealing with people-related challenges. If you are facing challenges in your professional or personal life that may require an outside voice and movement towards a solution, I recommend engaging with Laila.“

Mark Brown, Head of Delivery at Construct Education

“I had the privilege of working with Laila as my coach. From our very first session, she brought a blend of empathy, clarity, and practical strategy that helped me navigate challenges with more confidence and direction. She knows how to ask the right questions, challenge limiting beliefs, and create a safe and empowering space that makes progress feel achievable.

I am grateful for her guidance and would recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and transformative coaching experience.”

Glory Odeyemi, Data Engineer | Data Analyst | Python | SQL | AI/ML

“They say when the student is ready, the master will appear…

In the past year, my life has changed in so many big ways. I became a father again, married my partner, moved in together, and started a new job after nearly a decade in another company. It all felt like a lot, and I knew I needed someone to help me navigate the uncertainty and the discomfort I was feeling, like a deeper sense of purpose was calling out for my attention.

Along came Laila, the master I was calling out to in the ether, and she arrived exactly when I needed her most. In a way, we met at a time when both of us were ready. Our sessions didn’t unfold as I had expected; no scripted, TV-style conversations that shaped my thoughts on life coaching. Instead, Laila gave me the space to speak without interruption, offering well-timed, piercing questions that lingered in my mind long after our sessions ended. These questions reveal a wisdom that only a life of true reflection and deep contemplation of the human condition can inspire. She has, on more than one occasion, surprised me with questions that indicated a spiritual intuitiveness that guided me to explore parts of myself I hadn’t fully recognised.

While satisfying her course requirements, she was more than generous with her time, and I am eternally grateful. I make this recommendation with the understanding that coaching is a truly transformative process. I would advise anyone looking for clarity, direction and, even, to deepen their understanding of their selves, they should take it up.”

Thabiso Moyane, Perfect Store Manager: Traditional Trade

“I reached out to Laila during a time of personal transition, when I was feeling deeply untethered and had lost my sense of direction. From our very first session, she held space in a way that felt both thought-provoking and completely safe — a rare and powerful combination that allowed me to open up, reflect, and begin to reconnect with myself.

What stood out most was Laila’s ability to gently guide me to see patterns I had long overlooked. Her coaching wasn’t about giving me answers — it was about helping me ask better questions and trust my own inner wisdom. Through her support, I experienced a genuine mindset shift, one that brought greater clarity to my decision-making and empowered me to establish healthier boundaries in both my personal and professional life.

Laila’s presence is calm, steady, and deeply intuitive. She helped me find clarity at a time when everything felt uncertain, and I am so grateful for the transformation that followed.

I would highly recommend Laila to anyone navigating a crossroads — especially women in transition, or professionals seeking clarity and purpose. Her coaching is a gift, and so is she.”

Thandeka Mkhize, Strategic Advisor to C-Suite | Sustainability & ESG Advocate | Programme/Project Management & Delivery Specialist | Environmental Law Thought Leader

“Not all career coaches are made the same. And they certainly don’t come in the form of Laila Kramer.

When I say I’ve been through every kind of therapy and coaching imaginable (well, almost), I really mean it. And going in, I thought my experience with Laila would be a rinse and repeat situation. But I reached out to her based on pure intuition and this time, it served me well.

For me, change needs to be practical in order to be meaningful. And that’s what was enabled in my sessions with her – I got practical, actionable steps that I could take away and work through after each session.

At no point did I feel overwhelmed. Neither did my brain go into its notorious “tumbledryer mode” where my thoughts start churning their way around, gingerly evading of the realm of rationalism.

In my sessions with Laila, my questions weren’t always answered by answers. Instead, what I often got were more questions that I’d never really asked myself. The questions I actually needed to ask. And those questions sparked constructive thought and action. For a person like myself who is poised for positive change, it was what I needed.

Thank you Laila for your compassion, your patience and your expertise. It’s been a truly enlightening journey.”

Renee Jansen, Senior Brand Manager