Reviews

What my clients have to say…

“Tanya has offered logical and practical advice to any business problems I’ve come up against. She’s set me up with invaluable connections and created a community in which small and big businesses can collaborate. Her attitude is inspirational and you can’t help but feel motivated and enthused by her presence, which is just an added bonus to Tan’s years of experience and knowledge.”  Kath Craig – Behind The Seen

 

“Tanya is a true inspiration. She has a real spirit and energy, which is a massive driving force behind her amazing life. I admire her journey, her knowledge is vast and with years of hard graft she has put it into every project she creates. She is an inspiring entrepreneur in everything she does. Working along side Tanya is a massive honour and I feel so privileged to be a small part of her journey.”  Betina Skovbro – Director & Founder- Brød – The Danish Bakery

 

“Tanya has been my mentor in my transition from my corporate life into my business one.I cannot recommend her highly enough. She always goes above and beyond with her preparation, encouragement and engagement and her after care.

She is a breath of fresh air and I have also hired her to work with practitioners in my cooperate work as well as personally.Tanya has the ability to get the most out of you in a most enjoyable way. I always look forward to my sessions with her.” Lesley Jones – Early Years Consultant

 

“I have worked with Tanya off and on for almost two decades. There aren’t many more experienced or successful media executives around. Tanya is creative and commercial in equal measure. Intelligent and resourceful, she is a powerhouse of energy and inspiration to the teams around her. I don’t think you will find a more committed or passionate person in the magazine / publishing industry as well as a talented business coach and networker. She builds outstanding relationships with her clients and is able to port them from media to media with her. A highly recommended individual.” Tony Dowling M.D. Novo Consultancy

 

“I have worked with Tanya for over a year now. All I can say is wow! A woman who works her socks off and gives every project her all. Tan is so passionate at what she does whilst pushing herself into new and exciting avenues. A business woman who leads by example. Tanya I salute you!” James – Jim Rich Film

 

“Great workshop on Mind mapping yesterday with Tanya. The workshop was a really useful tool for helping business owners to ‘think outside of the box’ and to prioritise workload. Tanya was inspirational with her ideas and positive energy!! Thank you very much!!” Ana Green – Education Consultant

 

“Tanya really knows her stuff. She is fantastic with seeing how people can work together! If there is one injection you need for your business, it’s Tan!” Heather Robinson – Rowan Designs 

 

“Speaking with Tanya at a recent workshop proved to be a valuable experience for both my professional and personal life. Coming from a creative music background, focus on business and entrepreneurship can easily be forgotten but Lynchpin was able to highlight the importance of these aspects, especially branding and marketing a creative product. Highly recommend” Andy Brown. Bass player with Afro Cluster / Zervas & Pepper

 

“Tanya what can I say, when you need inspiration she guides you, when you need enthusiasm she can show you.When you lose focus she redirects you. During the set up of my business Tanya has been an amazing help, advice when I needed it..her networking skills are over and above..for one example she Lynchpin’d me a local business contact who has a similar background to myself in the Automotive industry and after s couple of meets I ended up selling his Custom Build VW for him, he has given me plenty of business advice and guidance as has Tanya herself. Without Tanya this would never have happened.  A credit to Penarth and all the local businesses as she is certainly the Lynchpin between us all. Keep up the great work Tanya.” Dan Williams, Prestige Cars Cardiff.

 

“I can highly recommend using Lynchpinmediawales.co.uk for workshops. As a sme local family business, having an outside view can be essential. Sometimes brainstorming with someone from outside your business, who can see a different point of view, or thinks outside the box without bias, can help you move in another great direction. Whether it is re-inventing ways to market your existing products or forward planning strategies, Tanya’s help and idea’s have helped give fantastic results for Fairydoorz.

I am also part of the BWPenarth group, which is a fabulous group of ladies, with likeminded business ideas and aspirations. It is a friendly and informal group which is part of an ever growing wider circle of business women from other local areas/hubs. We can interlink and have access to all current members details on a main website which further promotes our own businesses and lets us even start our own networking with people within the group who can be of assistance or importance to your area of business/expertise.

Overall Tanya is a very enthusiastic, driven lady who has a wonderful network of friends and people around her. She has built up these network groups from scratch – full of people who can assist you; from accountants, administrators, photographers and media whizzes etc. Tanya also has further connections with other business people and contacts in the local area too as well as being editor for Penarth View, which is a fantastic quality publication. It is lovely to be part of a local group where you can always make more connections and continue to grow. There are always fun times and yet informative speakers and content at the meetings. A real community feel and a great business tool too!” Phillipa – Fairy Doors

 

“If you need some expert ideas & advice to get your business the boost it needs, you need to contact Lynchpin. Tanya has so much positive energy & ideas, you will come away totally inspired!”  Claire Jackin – Stylist

 

“We are having a great time working with Lynchpin – the quality and quantity of work is outstanding. Their accuracy with connecting us with the right people has brought our business to the next level.

Lynchpin has helped us to attain goals which we did not consider. One of the great assets for Lynchpin is their interpersonal skills, communication – being part of our team, cooperation, listening, persuasion and empathy when it comes to planning and executing positive accomplishments for your business and personal life, administration, organisation and goal setting.

Through Lynchpin we have learnt the best ways for prioritising and leadership. Lynchpins knowledge, expertise and marketing knowledge produces a fab mentoring model. I have been fortunate to receive their amazing attitude, dedication, loyalty, reliability, flexibility, initiative and positive energy, diversity, sustainability, honesty, integrity, fairness and professionalism. Creative thinking: innovation, receptiveness, problem solving and originality self-development and direction to help us grow.

I wish to keeping learning with Lynchpin being educated by lynchpin, being associated with Lynchpin – keep skill building and career planning.” Nathan Palmer – Director at Nathan Palmer Clothing

 

“Tanya has given me support and encouragement as I develop my business, The Big Talent School and Agency.  She is bubbling over with amazing ideas and was able to hone in on our specific Industry and our needs.

 She gave me strategies that work and helpful mindsets to get rid of barriers and any negativity to encourage positive action.
 
Her advice, enthusiasm and belief in me has pushed me to put ideas into action.  Spreadsheets and planning are now things I look forward to opening up Excel of a morning. 
 
 With Tanya’s help I have increased my email lists, my marketing output and my customer base. 
 
I would recommend Tanya to anyone looking to develop an established business or starting up from scratch. Everyone with a business should have a Tanya.” 

Shelley Norton – Director/Head Agent  – The Big Talent School and Agency, Cardiff 

 

“I was initially impressed with Tanya’s refreshingly practical and effective approach to business.  I felt she had a lot of personal drive with high expectations. She has a no nonsense, value for money ethos that is very much needed when operating your own business. One hour with Tanya although thorough, provides inspiration and pathways that enable you to develop and focus your business, ideas and personal goals.

Tanya thinks about your business as if it’s her business wanting success, offering you contacts, forums, knowledge and resources. Tanya gives of herself, offering practical solutions and professional advice.

With Tanya’s support I feel confident to make the next steps to grow my business and develop my product , I feel that my aspirations are achievable and that I have a good guide to help me identify the steps I need to take.  I can confidently recommend Tanya as an inspirational business mentor.”  Shan Eastwood – Shan Tours Wales

 
“Working with Tanya is like having a really supportive friend who nudges you in the right direction. She inspires me with her energy and enthusiasm and challenges me in a way that is good for me as it makes me believe I can achieve my goals and ambitions.
I would certainly recommend Tanya as a mentor, she’s really approachable and just knowing she is there to advise me as I throw myself into my business set up is such a good feeling.” Sarah Thompson – Bespoke Admin
 

 

“Tanya is highly passionate about her work, both as editor of Penarth View and as a business marketing & media consultant. This is demonstrated by her friendly, positive and pro-active approach and her genuine desire to help businesses in the Penarth area. I would recommend Tanya to anyone looking for help in marketing their business through the media. She has energy, enthusiasm, good knowledge of the media world and works in a highly professional manner.”  Carolyn Spiller Hypnotherapy

 

“I came to Lynchpin asking for help as a young entrepreneur trying to set up my photography business. Tanya was very helpful and more than willing to answer any questions I had and she gave the advice I needed! Giving me more of a plan and structure to succeed in getting my business started. Tanya’s very positive can do attitude has influenced and given me that extra drive to know I can do this.” 

Jack Hayward Photography  

 

“I have been full of ideas and inspiration since seeing Tanya! I learnt a lot about my strengths and weaknesses and how to overcome them and how to make the most of my resources. Tanya is very motivating and i would 100% recommend her to anyone! Thank you – can’t wait for our next catch up !”
Charlotte Stylist at Soho Hairdressing