“Dr. Susan Laverick is a master at improving communication skills. She knows how to convey the right message in a given context. Her strength is to identify herself with her clients, to understand their challenges and to advise them on achieving impact.

I experienced her skills when she advised Rotary Peace Fellows preparing the Rotary Peace Project Incubator on how to deliver impactful pitches that showcased their project ideas on peace building and conflict prevention.”

“Lizzy delivered a workshop for the AfB customer growth team, ‘effective communication in a sales environment’ (Feb 2020) to great effect. A mix of extroverts and introverts, with varying degrees of confidence in their communication skills, all participants reported great benefits from the session. I would highly recommend Lizzy to anyone interested in developing these skills in their business, both in terms of the quality of the content and also the style of delivery (no spoilers!), it’s great value and really impactful.”

“Lizzy this was by far the most insightful course I have taken at the Institute and your ability to individualize your approach with each of us, despite such a large class, made me admire you as well as your work!”

“Susan helped me through the process of writing an important speech to be delivered to an evening reception of international diplomats. As a consequence, I was not only able to deliver one of my best speeches, but also strengthen my communication toolbox in general. I would recommend Beaufort Group Consulting to anyone who needs to deliver an important speech or to hone communication skills.”

 “Dr Laverick’s capacity to connect with her audience is impressive and inspiring. She precisely tailors her teaching and guidance to meet the learning needs of her audience. In our flagship seminar to build team-work skills among our MA-level students, she shares cutting-edge learning that is helping students perform to their highest potential in critical group projects. She provides clear approaches to achieving goals and creative solutions to managing the challenges and realising the great possibilities of group work.”

“I was not sure how to convey my humanitarian experience over the last three years for the 2min speech for Rotary Day at the UN in New York (2019).  Dr Laverick made this complex challenge so easy.  I learnt to look at my work’s “big picture” first, then to show case the most inspiring aspects that an audience of international humanitarians and donors would relate to. She customized the training and showed us how to change our body language, our image and our voice to make an impact. That was priceless.”

“Lizzy’s coaching was instrumental in helping me in taking the leap of faith to start my own business. Lizzy is definitely a valuable consigliere that nobody should go without.”

“Having initially struggled to define a new career path for myself, Susan provided me with carefully considered, bespoke advice which has not only proved invaluable in helping me to define clear career goals but gave me both the confidence and motivation to take the necessary steps to achieve them. I would without hesitation recommend Susan to anyone seeking to change, develop or redefine their career.”

“Lizzy’s thoughtful yet practical approach to coaching has been of real assistance. With Lizzy’s help I have a much clearer idea of what I would like to achieve and how I am going to achieve it, given a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses. I also feel better equipped in terms of understanding, tools and techniques to overcome obstacles I may encounter along the way. She made me braver.”

“I contacted Dr Susan Laverick for emergency coaching when organisational change had sapped my confidence as a media executive. The sessions were invaluable. With thorough professionalism, she provided a focused, supportive sounding board, drawing out the details and contributory factors that had caused me to buckle.  Susan then helped me to articulate and implement a strategy to regain control of my career.  I benefited hugely from this crisis-driven situational coaching”

“My leadership coaching sessions with Susan proved transformative. As a woman leader working in a male-dominated world (the construction sector) it was challenging to make the impact I wanted, whilst still being myself. Susan suggested tools and strategies to help find my voice, and to feel comfortable in my role, so that I can now make the most of my experience and move forward in my career.”

“This is the best workshop I have ever attended at this organization. It made us think and reflect, in a safe environment, about which soft skills are key to developing our confidence and advance our careers. Thank you, Lizzy and Susan.”

“Excellent seminar and workshop.  A unique way to share stories and insights into career obstacles.  Now I know that I am not alone in areas that I feel less confident – talking about my achievements – and have some strategies to move myself forward at appraisal time.”

“I approached Susan for career development advice when relaunching my financial career after time out to raise my four children. She quickly analysed my situation…. and helped me to implement realistic guidelines so that I could take the necessary steps with clarity and focus. I have greatly benefited from her knowledge and expertise as well as her excellent motivational skills. I would highly recommend her to any woman at a transition or turning point in her life.”