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"Irene and I explored my leadership style and the barriers and opportunities in my career. From the first session, Irene worked to develop a really strong, trusted relationship with me so that each session was not only productive, but also fun and comfortable. We explored many different topics and would define tactics and strategies to work through challenges, reflecting each session on what was working and what wasn’t. Over the course of the year I learned so much more about myself, my values and my drivers. I developed a new level of confidence that really helped me grow as a leader and had a positive effect not just on my own career progression, but on my team and those around me. I learned new strategies to overcome challenges and tactics to handle difficult situations. Truly a beneficial experience and I'd highly recommend to anyone looking to take the next step in their career, or simply enjoy their work more."

LS, Advertising Director

"I recently took on my first CEO role and wanted to work with a coach to ensure I hit the ground running. I had the pleasure to work with Irene and what started off as a coaching engagement to help me plan for the first 90 days, ended up lasting several months and exceeded my already very high expectations.  Irene was always flexible and adaptable and pushed me to consider various different points of views and avenues.  Highly recommend Irene for coaching at the most senior executive levels.” 

JM, country CEO, global bank

"I was pleasantly surprised to find that coaching wasn’t about what I was doing wrong, for me it was about what could I do to really bring on the things that I was doing right and to help me navigate my way through what was stopping me from being the best version of myself – the version I wanted to be. I thought coaching would be me telling the coach about my problems and the coach telling me what to do to fix them. This was not what coaching was at all, instead Irene was masterful at having a conversation and me ultimately telling her what I was going to do and how I was going to do it – this was, without doubt, what made coaching work for me. The support I received from Irene from start to finish was exemplary; she made me feel like I was in a safe space to discuss what my barriers were and how I would break these down one by one. What I learned during my period of coaching allowed me to move forward as the leader I wanted to be for my team and also for the firm; I feel like I have the right toolkit and mindset to move forward and achieve the things I want to achieve."

SR, Head of Credit Risk, private bank

"If I look back to where I was at the start of our relationship it is amazing how far I have come over the course of the last few months, and I cannot thank you enough for your support and guidance and sometimes just being a sounding board for me to vent my frustrations.  I feel like I have found my voice once again and it feels so good.  It has been a journey – emotional, healing and productive and I will greatly miss our monthly calls, your cheery and always productive feedback and your guidance in overcoming some difficult situations. " 

SD, Senior Private Banker

"Irene keeps asking questions until I get to the real crux and find a way to address the issue.  Irene helped me to look inward and get greater clarity; by that, I mean the ability to separate events from my actions, feelings and the true impact. As a result, I have learnt to ‘turn down the distracting noise’ in my head which was impacting the way I came across to others.  With Irene's help, I have been able to identify the things that hold me back and focus on presenting the best version of myself. "

GR, Global Banking Leader.

I met Irene perhaps expecting her to give me the answers but she showed me what I needed was some-one to help me navigate my own way. She is brilliant at getting you to identify and pull back the layers of a problem, whilst listening to the 'tells' that reveal inner voices that are creating barriers. Through the provision of a non-judgemental space Irene's support and careful challenge enabled me to find paths that I was comfortable with and shape behaviours that aligned with my authentic self.

Coachee: BS, Risk Management Head.

Irene is a great listener, extremely experienced and really easy to talk to. I was able to discuss a wide range of topics with Irene from difficult work situations to how to tackle my next promotion and found her input and support invaluable. Sessions with Irene enabled me to view certain tricky situations with a different perspective and she asked challenging questions which really helped my development. I would thoroughly recommend Irene as a coach or mentor.

Mentee: AR, Project & Export Finance Leader 

"Irene has been an invaluable coach then mentor to me over a number of years.  She has helped me navigate difficult political situations at work and has been extremely insightful in professional advice and guidance, which I have used to the benefit of my career.  Irene has helped me work through a whole host of professional and personal issues.  By getting to know me as a person and how I think, Irene has asked me the right questions, which has helped me to determine the answers for myself. It has been a pleasure to work with Irene and I feel privileged to have had her as a mentor."

BH, Loan Origination and Syndication Director

"I jumped at the chance to form a mentoring partnership with Irene.  Having known each other for some time beforehand, I knew that Irene would provide solid counsel and, perhaps more importantly, challenge to my thoughts.  This quickly proved to be the case when I found myself to be in an 'at risk' position.  In my case, having spend 10 years at the firm, you find yourself applying for roles that you know you can do but don't stretch you or necessarily grow your skillset in the right direction.  Irene's probing questions and constructive challenge provided a much-needed wake-up call for me to change the way I thought about the next role.   Throughout the time I worked with Irene, I would always feel more positive and filled with renewed self-belief after our sessions.  This was particularly important during more challenging times and kept my motivation up."

SL, Senior Risk Manager.    

"My mentoring sessions with Irene over the last year have been hugely helpful. Irene quickly understands any situation that I describe, and asks interesting and thought provoking questions, which help me to arrive at my own conclusions. It's been easy to use my learnings in my work, as I come out of each mentoring session with clear actions. Irene creates an open and honest atmosphere, and I feel comfortable discussing confidential topics with her. The challenges that we have worked through range from developing my leadership skills to navigating political situations to tackling my next promotion, and I have found Irene's support extremely beneficial in all of these areas. I would highly recommend Irene as a mentor."

CM, Project Management Lead

 “I have complete confidence in Irene, she coaches you without you actually realising you’re being coached, helping you figure out the answers best suited to you.  She has made me think about situations in a different light and suggested tools to become more effective at what I want to achieve.”  

SR, National Head of Business Banking

“Irene has been an amazing coach having had the pleasure to work with her over the last year. Irene allowed me to think differently and reflect on new ways to look at things. Every session I came away feeling motivated and focused. Irene makes it easy to open up too and I had full trust in the relationship.”

 LH, Public Sector Leader.

“The sessions have surpassed expectations in terms of the openness and levels of support I’ve received.  Through thoughtful questioning I’ve been able to dig deep into my own thoughts and articulate in depth.”  

NE, Director, Banking. 

“When I leave a session I have a clear plan about what I have to do to tackle my emotions/ frustrations in a positive way.  I’m getting more out of it than I expected and I hadn’t even realised it - when we reflected last session, I was actually amazed at what I had achieved in a short period of time.”  

DR, Call Centre and Customer Service Senior Leader.