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‘I have had a hectic couple of weeks but wanted to drop you a line to say a personal thanks for your work with us. I have in particular (specifically, relevantly) enjoyed the unique experience of having a female coach and was really challenged by your consistent belief in the best in each of us.
There's a rare integrity in your living out your principles and
modelling a behaviour rather than just a set of rules. I think I
learned as much from observation as from listening. All of which
probably sounds a bit serious so I have to say I had lots of fun and
look forward to imprinting it. So thanks for your efforts over the
past few months, your energy and undoubted commitment.’ From
a partner at a Scottish firm of accountants, after a 6-month business
development & coaching initiative (group workshops + 1:1 coaching).
‘My
choice of coach was very important. I wasn't sure what you were going
to be able to do to help me; I just felt I needed to talk things
through with someone who might understand what the heck I was talking
about! The fact that you already knew me and the firm was a huge
comfort and I anticipate that a challenge for you as a coach working in
new surroundings with new people is to build that level of trust and
understanding sufficiently quickly so that you can start to make
progress. The coaching process went to places I had not anticipated at
the outset and the level of trust involved was considerable -
undoubtedly however one of your great strengths is that you possess all
the skills necessary to engender that depth of trust.’ Equity Partner & Global Practice Group Leader, International law firm, following a 9-month 1:1 coaching contract.
Georgina
is a good listener and she really understands our business and what it
means to be a partner in a City law firm. That understanding allows
her to focus on whatever issues are pressing me and she offers me
really sound coaching, and sometimes advice, on all the sorts of issues
ranging from politics in the office to home life. When I first started
out on this exercise I was a sceptic but now I wouldn't miss the
sessions. When you are busy it can sometimes seem hard to find a free
hour but the time and aggravation I save by attending the sessions
saves me so much more in the long run. Partner, City Law Firm.
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