I was enthusiastic about the path we took with Federica based on my needs at the time. Our work focused on emotional intelligence at work, helping me to manage dysfunctional emotions that came into play at significant moments for me. The increased awareness of the origin of my emotions and the identification of alternative behavioural paths that Federica led me to was and still is of great use to me in my relationships: to be honest, not only in professional ones but also in personal ones. The journey with Federica has been one of the most significant inner experiences of my life to date and for this I am extremely grateful.

We often live with problems that disturb or annoy us, but there is no problem that does not have an answer within us. The important thing is to have someone to help you ask the right questions. A good question, capable of touching emotional chords, helps you to see solutions that hours and hours of analysis do not find. I have done several courses and coaching, but the one done in Studio Growing is undoubtedly the most appreciated for the ability, professionalism and empathy of the coaches. I found enormous benefit from the course, because it helped me look inside myself and find paths and solutions that I was struggling to see

About the coaching done at Studio Growing, the thing I liked most was the fact that I was able to lift my head, think and fly without fear of falling; not because there was a safety net but because having a co-pilot by your side makes you free to dare and explore new territories. An experience that later allows you to continue in unassisted individual flying.

I started the coaching course with Laura at a very delicate and rather difficult time in my career path.
Thanks to the work done with Laura, I became aware of my strengths (and those I need to improve on) and I understood in which direction I wanted to go.
Laura is a very serious and objective professional and has considerable knowledge of situations, so she is an excellent source of comparison; furthermore, working with Laura was also fun because, although she is always very professional, she is witty, sunny and empathetic.
Even after finishing the course, what I learnt with Laura was further consolidated, allowed me to achieve my goal and experience the world of work more effectively.
In short, it made me stronger and, at the same time, more flexible and taught me to have more confidence in who I am.
Furthermore, I appreciate (and somewhat envy) Laura's deep and sincere interest in people and her desire to dedicate herself to them with her work.

Laura's coaching style is open, supportive, focused and compassionate. She supported me in focusing on my objectives and outcomes for the call. Although English is her second language, she was very understandable or very willing to restate anything that I did not understand. She listed intently, fed back her grasp of my situation and demonstrated excellent insights as well without leading me. She supported me in my quest to re-center myself in my coaching approach, to create powerful questions for my clients, and also to create space for my clients to notice, craft and design actions for themselves that excite them. I came away in just two sessions with some new ideas and actions for my coaching! I assess my coaching has been enhanced and improved.

I attended the 'Communication Techniques' course at the suggestion of my manager, convinced that it would be a good opportunity for me to grow.... He was right!
I was expecting a communication course similar to others I had already attended, instead it was unlike any other. It was two days with a small group, where theory was immediately put into practice. Participating in these two days also means doing quite a lot of introspective work. For me it was like standing in front of a mirror and discovering that the image I saw reflected was a bit different from the reality I had always seen, I discovered previously unknown strengths and weaknesses; but this helped me a lot to understand what elements I can work on to concretely improve my communication and interpersonal skills.

I admire the professionalism and care with which Laura carries out her work. I am attracted by her continuous commitment to update and grow in order to be the best help to others.

Laura is a very talented professional, highly skilled in professional coaching and NLP, to which she adds relevant management expertise. She brings precision, clarity and insight into the session, thus accessing her partners' unique skills and delivering effective people development and organisational change.

It's not easy to say what I liked most about the coaching course, because I liked everything, from the person to the location, from the environment to the welcome, all aspects that made me immediately feel as if I were on a path of well-being... and it probably was, internally. From a more technical point of view, I appreciated the ability to personalise: no phrases and tools made, but a real coaching accompaniment, as if I were THE client, unique and important. I use client, because despite the focus on the person, Laura managed to respect roles, to really take an interest without being overwhelmed, managing to remain a reference, but professional and impartial. Last but not least, I remember a great gift I received: I don't know how that day I sat in the chair looking at myself from the outside, I managed to see the famous 'critic' who conditioned my life in a way I was previously unaware of...
Since then I have never stopped seeing him... I am not saying that I have improved, or that I have overcome him forever, but now I know the truth. I'm glad there's an opportunity to comment on this page, I've wanted to say thank you for a long time.

I have to admit that attending the classroom workshop on resilience was interesting beyond expectations and subsequently meeting Laura at the studio for individual coaching was a pleasant surprise. In those few hours we spent together, I was able to focus on useful directions and charge myself with positive energy.

The coaching course undertaken with Dr Bergamino was certainly helpful. I recognise in Dr. Bergamino a marked sensitivity that made it possible to quickly get on the same wavelength, a fundamental condition for dealing with even delicate topics. Through some practical exercises, some difficult work dynamics were analysed, giving a broader reading and also 'taking home' practical methods to better deal with complicated situations right from the start. Thank you very much for your suggestions, the coaching course was the start of a new path of personal and professional improvement for me.

As an American student pursuing a Masters in Rome, I have faced many personal and professional challenges while advancing my entrepreneurial ideas abroad. Laura has not only given me powerful tools to evaluate myself and to overcome my obstacles, but her guidance has nurtured my creativity, confidence, and dedication to my mission.

Coaching with Laura is a remarkable experience. I have met several coaches before Laura but she immediately left me with a feeling of mental well-being, totally independent of the difficulties I was in at the time. Laura listens to you like you have never been listened to, she understands you so well that you open up far beyond the limits you set yourself when meeting a stranger, she makes you feel as good as a holiday on an exotic beach, but above all she brings out the best in you and convinces you that the real you is the one who does the right things because he or she is put in the best conditions to do them.
The results were striking: I had lost a job, but with Laura I found 3, 4, 5, in fact I learnt the way to find a job, choosing me and not being chosen.

A great opportunity for improvement through a shared analysis of how I deal with complex or difficult situations. What I appreciated most in Federica was her ability to establish a background of trust, listening and serene sharing which, together with her strong determination to target key points, led me to discover new perspectives of myself, others and a more positive and purposeful view of interpersonal relationships.

Awareness of one's own capabilities, which orientates and inspires. Becoming aware of what has happened, how I have changed, what future I have in front of me is a fundamental step in the right direction, which with Laura's help I have achieved.

I had the great honour of mentoring Laura for her ICF MCC (Master Certified Coach) credential during 2018, when she was determined to record her coaching sessions with her American clients in English, though Italian is her mother tongue.
With her learning mentality, Laura was able to demonstrate high skill level and presence in English, and pass the rigorous MCC credential exam process. I highly recommend Laura as a masterful coach and a playful person. I can't wait to visit one day in Milan to have a great meal and coffee with Laura!

I have finished today 4 training sessions in Emotional Intelligence with Laura, which we very much turned into one-to-one coaching, a new and very welcomed experience for me!
Laura proved very helpful, made the experience very interesting and fulfilling and broke my initial scepticism (this under-current of mine, along the lines of: I'm a mechanical engineer, I don't need to be taught this nonsense...).
I would recommend this coaching to anyone and I now have to endeavour myself to carry on practising and perhaps meeting Laura again in the future!

I believe that seriousness, competence and affability are essential qualities in a coach and I can say with certainty that Laura possesses them in abundance. Intense, very concrete sessions, no time wasting and always conducted with impeccable courtesy, allowed me to reflect and bring to fruition goals that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. Thank you Laura!

Meeting Laura was providential at a time in my life that was extremely confused and hectic. Through listening, she was able to speak to me and her silences helped me to look inside myself, become aware of myself and feel better, both professionally and personally.

Together with Laura, we took on a new challenge: to bring coaching into the school world; to develop communication, relational and organisational strategies.
This path has made us the first Italian school to be able to boast teachers of all school orders trained in the practice of coaching.
Thanks to Studio Growing for the professionalism with which our training has been handled and for the strategies we are already using with our students .

I met Laura in 2010 and appreciated her remarkable qualities as a personal coach. While working with me she has given excellent results and I can testify her kindness and her high professionalism.

Laura is a true professional, serious and passionate: the coaching path undertaken with her has been a valuable experience for me, helpful both professionally and personally. In fact, her sensitivity and firmness become the reference point for a path that wants to achieve shared goals. It has really helped me because now I realise that in particular situations I can 'hold my ground' with the right balance. An experience I highly recommend.

I had already embarked on a course of psychotherapy that had clarified how I had come to be the person I was, but had left me with deep doubts about the person I wanted to be. Searching through various coach sites that promised miraculous successes without defining how, I came across the Growing site: an exploratory email and immediately Laura gave me precise answers. From the very first meeting we established a concrete relationship: it is like having a friend who listens to you, does not judge, and guides you to find the answers best suited to you, summarising the flow of your thoughts in a more concrete vision. I had started with a skills assessment but thanks to the interviews and exercises at home I have unravelled many questions, including personal ones, and I can see very clearly what my path is right now. You have to be willing to work during a coaching process, cry, sweat but also laugh a lot to achieve the results you set yourself in the coaching pact. I came out changed, strengthened and focused. I thank Laura for the seriousness, patience and flexibility with which she accompanied me.

I appreciate Laura's great professionalism and her ability to connect with people and their needs.