Client Testimonials

“Thank you Ingrid for another informative, lively and fun session. Coming off our calls is a little like skydiving…my adrenaline is always pumping from all the new ideas and positivity.”

Before working with you Ingrid, I would look at the financial reports & toss them aside & not think about them because I didn’t know what I was looking for & I didn't understand what I was looking at. Now it's so good to have clarity & confidence. It’s simple because you take me through the steps It’s simple because of what you do Ingrid You make this accessible. Thank you

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you Ingrid for all the amazing knowledge, education and inspiration you’ve provided and thank you also to everyone in this group for all the encouragement and support. I’m so glad I joined this group earlier this year because it has been a wonderful space to learn and share our challenges and ideas.

You have evolved my business. Even though my business was ticking along nicely I didn’t have all the systems and background. You always get me thinking about things. Thank you for everything and supporting me through all of this – both business and personal for me To feel supported through this whole thing and supporting us all has made all the difference to me and my business

Just started reading Ingrid's book "So You Want To Start a Business" and am struggling to put it down! Being in the early stages of business myself, this is exactly what I needed. The business concepts are written in a way that is so easy to understand compared to other business books out there that i've read. Ingrid's extensive experience working with start up businesses and her genuine warmth shines through. I will definitely be keeping this book by my side to refer to throughout my entrepreneurial journey.
Note from Ingrid: Amy Smith has gone on to establish herself as a very successful Online Business Coach and specialising in LinkedIn. You can find here here: https://amylsmith.com Amy and I have collaborated a. number of times and most recently in this conversation where we chat about "All things money". Click here to watch and listen right here on this website.

Ingrid has made a huge difference to the success of my business. She has stood by me and supported me through thick and thin and in many ways. One example is that early on, I loved my product (reusable shopping bags for fruit and vegetables) in all its simplicity as it was but some customers and potential customers were suggesting a drawstring be added, a simple change that I wasn’t very open to. Ingrid suggested a very simple and easy to carry out survey to find out if it was only a small percentage of people who wanted this or if it was what most people wanted. To my amazement 70% of people wanted the change. The evidence spoke and this made it easy for me to make that small change which became an important turning point for my business. I was so happy with the new bags. It made a simple environmental product much more versatile and yet without Ingrid’s guidance I am not sure I would ever have appreciated how important it was to the people who might use my bags. Through Ingrid I also experienced how great it is to have a business family around me. By this I mean access through regular business meetings or catch ups, to a group of other business people with businesses who love sharing ideas, advice, challenges and triumphs and offer non judgemental support for one another and each other’s businesses. I could walk into a meeting with Ingrid or one of these groups feeling down but never failed to walk away feeling energised and lighter of foot. When my business has been tough and struggling to survive I always knew Ingrid believed in me and my product and had great practical advice to offer and when I have had some wonderful wins Ingrid has truly appreciated and celebrated them too. So if you have a small business and can put yourself in a space with Ingrid you and your business will be all the better for it.

I am really enjoying my time and coaching with Ingrid. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with my Pilates studio. Over the time we have worked together my business has grown and I have built so much confidence with understanding how money works in my business and especially when it comes to asking for what I am worth in terms of my pricing. Thank you Ingrid

Ingrid was really easy to work with highly productive would definitely recommend her.

Ingrid is an extremely talented business professional. She has worked with several businesses very familiar to me, and helped them grow, and in some cases exit their businesses successfully & profitably. Ingrid is very well regarded by her clients, and her online trainings are used by many Pilates & other health professionals (I know because they tell me!)

I heard Ingrid speak at a Business Association and I couldn’t write enough notes as she had such smart, amazingly helpful tips to share. Her generosity and warmth combines with the best advice I’ve received so far in business. Highly recommend her to everyone!

Thank you Ingrid! The perfect read for somebody like myself, who is looking to build their own personal brand and start a business. Particularly useful was the information surrounding business structures which is something I have been confused about.

I have recently attended business presentations by Ingrid and found them to be informative, engaging and motivating. I look forward to referencing Ingrid's book, the 7 step guide "So you want to start a business" as continuing motivation to drive my own business in the future and I recommend anyone thinking of starting a new venture to read it. I also had the pleasure of working with Ingrid on a photographic project for her own marketing and she embraced the shoot with energy and vitality.

As someone who is in the initial stages of business, Ingrid's book SO YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS incredibly practical advice is a wonderful resource. It sits on my desk and it used often! There is so much information out there in the world about business and it is refreshing to have a comprehensive guide to all the questions you may be too embarrassed to ask and someone to say "this is is normal". An excellent resource for the new business owner.

What a wonderful event! Such interesting people sharing their insights and experiences about starting their own business, I found this really valuable and lovely to connect with like-minded people. Can't wait to read my new book!!

Ingrid's approach is very unique. Her book 'So you want to start a Business, The Seven Step Guide' really hits the nail on the head. the activities in each section have given me a lot of clarity about myself in general, my goals and who I want to become. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants more satisfaction in multiple aspects of life not just those wishing to start their own entrepreneurial journey.

I first met Ingrid on the mat in the pilates studio. She watched me evolve from a fellow client into a pilates instructor and her genuine warmth and enthusiastic support towards me as I started to spread my wings into teaching gave me such a boost and a vulnerable time. When Ingrid offered her 'so you want to start a pilates business' I jumped at the chance to participate. Whilst I had some experience in business previously I felt I could benefit from her workshops tailored to the health industry which I was still fairly new to. Ironically after the first workshop I decided I definitely did not want to start my own pilates business (for now anyway). The information Ingrid provided certainly removed any romantic notion of being a business owner - I was under no illusion any more of the cost and commitment involved. Earlier this year I moved interstate and have kept connected with Ingrid via the monthly webinars which have been AMAZING. So much information for my 'getting ready for business swag'. It has also been invaluable having Ingrid at the end of the phone for business advice. I feel well equipped to move forward and now I have started my own business. I know how to track my potential clients journey, get on top of my social media marketing plan, and so much more! I recommend anyone who is starting out in business in health and wellness to connect with Ingrid, she is passionate about small business start ups and has a wealth of resource to share.