Kind Words, Testimonials & Impact
COACHING FOR PROJECT SUCCESS
"Donna understands people deeply - and knows how to help them have a greater impact through effective management and support.
Whilst working together, I experienced her talent for analysing delivery and stakeholder management having huge positive effect on the outcomes of projects many times. She’s also a great teacher and freely gave her time to run workshops for those wanting support in these areas, multiplying her impact.
Her compassionate nature and extremely capable leadership and organisational skills cultivated an environment where employees felt fully supported whilst systematically ensuring the business’ processes served its needs and constantly working on improvements.
I strongly recommend her Coaching services to anyone hoping to become more effective at project delivery. I think back on what she’s taught me often.”
- Fahran Wallace, Senior Consultant
(This review originally appeared on LinkedIn)
COACHING FOR EMERGING TECH LEADERS
"Coaching with Donna helped highlight my strengths and weaknesses, develop strategies to manage and improve on areas which were needed. As a result I feel a lot more confident in approaching aspects of business which I previously would have thought beyond me."
- Matthew, IT Consultant
COACHING FOR INFLUENCE
"Donna provided me with coaching sessions centred on prioritisation and overcoming work-related roadblocks. These sessions enabled me to view situations more objectively, recognise what was within my control, and take actionable steps that led to positive change.
Donna’s thought-provoking questions and advice were greatly appreciated.
I would recommend coaching to anyone seeking personal growth and the opportunity to learn how to navigate their work-related challenges more effectively."
- Danielle, Marketing Manager
COACHING FOR CAREER EVOLUTION
“Donna played a crucial role in my career development by providing invaluable guidance and expertise to help me navigate challenges along the way.
I was truly impressed by her empathetic approach and her ability to ask insightful questions which uncovered obstacles that weren’t immediately apparent.
I only wish I had more coaching sessions with Donna, every meeting left me with a sense of clarity and confidence, making me feel my time with her was well spent. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, I highly recommend working with Donna, she can make a real difference.”
- Hieu Doan, Infrastructure Engineer
COACHING FOR ENGINEERING LEADS
“Donna was an invaluable source of support, both in project engagements and as a Coach. She had a remarkable ability to help me illuminate a path through complex project and people challenges, offering guidance that was both practical and insightful.
Donna was always available to listen and provide support in her coaching capacity… helping me engage more effectively with stakeholders and navigate the complexities of both people and project management.
Through Donna's coaching, I gained a deeper understanding of my own behaviour and how it influences those around me. She helped me recognise when I was overstretching and guided me to become a more effective mentor. Her impact extended beyond immediate problem-solving – she encouraged self-reflection and personal growth, skills that continue to shape my professional approach today.
One of the most important things she left me with was a "be curious" mindset – a reminder to approach challenges, people and opportunities with openness, a willingness to learn, and ultimately, to assume good intent in others.”
- Jonathan, Staff Engineer
(This review originally appeared on LinkedIn)
COACHING FOR CONSULTANTS
”During my time working with Donna, I was able to benefit from one-to-one coaching sessions. Each of the sessions helped me focus on items and topics that ran in parallel to my weekly/monthly client engagements.
I was able to deep-dive into a variety of topics, but what I found positive was Donna's ability to draw together common themes I was expressing and, depending on the focus, guide me to structured next steps.
Several sessions could be linked together to develop an idea or simply chart progress towards goals I set. I would recommend engaging with a coach at different points in your career, as it is a means to grow in ways that are different, but complement your daily focus. As a coach,
Donna provided safe and positive engaging sessions that helped me focus and follow my goals. I felt I have learned and refined a variety of skills that I can draw upon at any point”
- Trent, Lead Consultant
COACHING MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS
”Donna listened, helped me process feedback, and gave me some amazing techniques to use, which I and others [colleagues] have put into practice”
- Danni, Deputy Team Leader
COACHING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
"For anyone considering it [Coaching], I'd say go for it! Donna helped me to see things from a different perspective and provided useful information that was not on my radar."
- Razia Sultana, Yoga Teacher
COACHING FOR OVERWHELM
“Donna has held space for me to spill everything present for me and then break it down to manageable in a really constructive, insightful and encouraging way. She’s helped me tap into my own wisdom around commitment and discipline. Her kindness and care have helped me remember my own self-compassion and self-care. I thoroughly recommend her”
- Becky Barnes, Journalist
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EARLY CAREER COACHING
”A colleague suggested coaching to me. I’ll be honest: I was cynical at first and didn’t think I’d do more than one session. Now I’m telling my friends to do it. It’s been amazing”
- EB, Events Co-ordinator
CAREER COACHING FOR TEACHERS
"I was very unhappy in my employment and could not see a way out of my situation. With mentoring and coaching from Donna I was able to actually identify what was wrong and come up with possible solutions to try.
I was encouraged to make my own smart goals/targets and since this time have been able to have the confidence to write my cv, apply and interview for different jobs.
I have successfully changed my career and am moving in a different direction. I would totally recommend a coaching/mentoring session or several if you are feeling a bit 'life stuck'.
- R Garrod, Teacher
COACHING FOR PURPOSE
"I had several sessions with Donna. The coaching helped me to think much more deeply about what I was looking for in my life and career, and what goals I wanted to achieve. There was then a good structure to come up with clear steps that I could take to achieve the life. We talked about having back up plans in case the steps didn't work and this paid dividends too.
I followed those steps and ended up working on some personal projects with more focus and success than I had before. Some time later I had the opportunity for career change and my work with Donna meant that it was really clear to me that I should take it, and it's going very well so far.
I found coaching with Donna to be really useful and practical. She managed to make the sessions quite relaxed but suitably focused and was always extremely professional and encouraging. I'd strongly recommend her."
- Matt, Software developer
LIFE & THERAPEUTIC COACHING
"Coaching helped me deal with everyday questions and all bigger picture situations. I left each session feeling very inspired. The effect was tangible where it would influence how I interacted with the world and people around me, throughout the week.
Donna held a very open & safe space to discuss a whole range of very personal topics. Donna is unique in her depth of compassion & understanding.
When discussing such vulnerable themes, there’s no one I could recommend more than Donna. Thank you Donna."
- Marios, Personal Trainer
COACHING CAREER TRANSITIONS
"I came to Donna when I was at a crossroads in my career, trying to decide whether to make the transition from journalism into PR. She got me to focus on which of my options were realistic and which less so.
There comes at time when you can't sit around any longer waiting for things to happen; you have to either force a potential employer's hand or move on to something else.
Donna was very good, in a no nonsense kind of way, at getting me to concentrate on what was achievable. I definitely had an emotional attachment to journalism but the challenges the profession faces nowadays meant a move to PR made more sense, which is where I am now.
I'd say the dispassionate advice of someone on the outside is a benefit of hiring a career coach, and that's what Donna brings"
- Anthony Harwood, Journalism/PR