Debbie Brant – MD, Bigmore Associates

The Challenge

When Debbie first considered coaching, she wasn’t sure she was ready. Her boss was already working with Sanjiv, and while she was keen to develop, imposter syndrome held her back.

She was invited to step up to a leadership role as MD Designate, but harboured doubts whether she was ready for it and had what it took?

A year later, she finally committed. But at first, it felt overwhelming – another task on an already packed schedule. Then came the lightbulb moment.

The Transformation

Through coaching, Debbie gained clarity, confidence, and control.

✅ She mapped out a one-year plan to elevate her role, breaking it into manageable steps.

✅ She delegated effectively, shifting from “doing everything” to empowering her team.

✅ She stepped up, and in just a few months, her peers recognised her as a true leader.

Previously, people bypassed her and went straight to her boss. Now, they come to her first. She’s coaching her own team, and they, in turn, are passing it down – creating a business-wide culture of leadership and accountability.

Beyond Business: The Personal Impact

Coaching didn’t just transform Debbie’s role – it reshaped her life.

She refined her communication skills, leading to stronger relationships both at work and at home. She stopped reacting emotionally and instead approached challenges calmly and strategically.

And it didn’t stop there. Together, she and Sanjiv applied the same structured approach to setting and achieving her personal goals:

✔ Tackling long-overdue house renovations.

✔ Finally buying the car she’d always wanted.

✔ Purchasing a holiday home in Spain—something that once felt impossible.

The Takeaway

Looking back, Debbie can’t believe how much has changed. She went from doubting herself to leading with confidence, creating real impact in her business, and achieving personal milestones she once thought were out of reach.

Better still, she’s using everything she’s learned and applying the coaching toolkit to lead and develop her team to their full potential – the ‘ripple effect’ shows positive impacts for both the business and the team in their professional and personal lives.

Her advice? “100% do it.” Coaching isn’t just about work – it’s about building the skills, mindset, and structure to take control of your future.