Working with Kathy was a game-changer for my career. Her guidance and support gave me the confidence to re-negotiate my starting salary and truly understand my market value. As a result, I was able to secure a starting salary that was $12,000/year higher than the original offer. Kathy’s coaching not only boosted my confidence but also significantly affected my financial future. I can’t recommend her enough!

Kathy’s coaching was instrumental in helping me understand why I wasn’t succeeding in interviews. When asked how I would handle certain situations, I used to respond that I wouldn’t find myself in those situations because I would follow all the steps to avoid them. Kathy encouraged me to think about the purpose of the question, which was to understand how I would respond to difficult problems, including whether I would seek help. This perspective was eye-opening for me. The next time I applied for a promotion, I aced the interview and got the job! Kathy’s insights and guidance were invaluable.

Kathy’s coaching helped me realise that I needed to consider a non-traditional approach to my career advancement. I had previously overcome challenges related to stammering, but interviews often brought this challenge back. Applying to external organisations meant I had only a brief time to convince interviewers of my ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Kathy encouraged me to apply sideways within my organisation. I transferred to another section in a temporary leadership role, where I was able to show my communication skills. This experience was invaluable, and I was later successful in securing the role on a permanent basis. Kathy’s guidance was crucial in helping me navigate this path.

Kathy’s coaching was pivotal in helping me secure additional funding for my program. Despite reporting that we didn’t have enough funding to achieve all our objectives for the year, I was frustrated by the lack of support. Kathy encouraged me to view my reports from an executive management perspective. I had been reporting our year-end financial position as green because I knew we could reduce our workload to stay within budget. However, executive management saw this as a sign that I had the situation under control. Kathy helped me reframe my communication of the financial risk and adjust my status reporting so that executive management understood I needed their support to deliver the planned program scope. As a result, the program received more funding, and we successfully delivered the planned scope. Kathy’s insights and guidance were invaluable.

As an experienced trainer working for a software company, I had a panic attack while presenting to a potential new client about our training options. This incident shattered my confidence in my ability to communicate, and I stopped delivering training to clients. Kathy worked with me to understand the difference between training and sales presentations, and the distinction between speaking to strangers for five minutes and training in a classroom environment. She encouraged me to join Toastmasters, and I took her advice. Within six months, I regained the confidence I needed to deliver training effectively. Kathy’s support and guidance were instrumental in helping me overcome my fears and get back on track.