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My Testimonies
“I went to Yvonne for the first time last Summer. Recommended by a friend of mine as I was struggling with some issues at work and found myself at a bit of a standstill. After meeting with Yvonne for the first time, we clicked immediately and she understood me. She helped me when I was going through a very tough time at work, helped me gain clarity and gave me the tools I needed to stay strong during that time. She taught me to gain better perspective about my situation, and build the confidence to stand up for myself and focus on what was important for me - which I wouldn’t have been able to do without her support and guidance. Fast forward to now, I am in a much stronger place and am about to embark into a new and exciting career!”
“I am incredibly thankful for the thesis writing experience with Yvonne. I had approached her at the point when I was seriously questioning myself and my ability to write anything, and the journey under her guidance turned to be deep, insightful, and joyful. Yvonne has a very supportive and calm personality, at the same time very structured and goal-oriented, and full of enthusiasm! She helped me structure my writing schedule, coached me through the clouds of data collected at the field research stage, and crystallized my thinking. The most precious for me was Yvonne’s ability to create the holding environment and nurture the writer in me, being the strict critic and at the same time encouraging mentor! I am proud of the work that I have done, and I couldn’t have been at this point without Yvonne!”
“Yvonne’s coaching abilities are impressive. Her main talent consists of gently guiding coachees and helping them discover their dormant skills and insights. I personally tremendously benefited from teaming up with Yvonne - she coached me towards completing a demanding Executive Master’s thesis on the role of everyday creativity in career transitions. The thesis topic was multi-faceted - thanks to Yvonne’s expertise, I was able to finish it on time and bring to the surface knowledge I wasn’t aware I possessed. I wholeheartedly recommend Yvonne as a coach.”
“Yvonne is just AMAZING! She is a talent yet humble human being. I always look forward to my conversations with Yvonne. She is someone that you can sit down and get completely present with yourself, and have someone be there to LISTEN to everything your thinking and feeling. Helps me to find out what the challenges are and provide suggestions with her bright ideas. Yvonne helped me prioritize what was important in my life and professionally. She has guided me through a number of big changes so far. When I am confused, she shows me the different ways. It was truly my pressure to meet you in life and I would like to thank you for the coaching you have given me.”
“I’ve known Yvonne for several years because I was previously one her industrial supervisors for her EngD studies. When we hooked up again earlier this year I was down and in need of a change. Yvonne offered me some coaching which I gladly accepted. I quickly went from feeling down and not knowing what I wanted from my career any more to feeling invigorated. Yvonne has helped me to re-discover what is important to me, where my strengths lie and her coaching helped me realise that I am doing the right job but I just needed a life change. Thanks to Yvonne’s gentle questioning, suggestions and support in just a few months I have gained a new qualification and my family and I have re-located. I would never have achieved this without Yvonne’s help and support and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to friends or colleagues. I really looked forward to my sessions with Yvonne, she is a gifted coach.”
“Insightful and perceptive is what comes to mind when I think of Yvonne as a coach. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Yvonne for more than five years, and have worked with her in various capacities over this time, including her coaching me when I was transitioning from my corporate role to launching and growing my tech startup. What was immediately apparent to me from the onset, is how easily and genuinely she creates a sense of trust. She balances her insightfulness and curiosity with keeping me accountable, and does so in a good-natured way. I recommend Yvonne as a coach to anyone who wants to be challenged, wants to learn and have fun while doing so.”
“Yvonne’s business name is ‘ The Good Coach’ and she is exactly that, a very good coach. When I met with Yvonne there were a couple of things running around in my mind that I needed to think, talk through and make clear decisions about. With great acuity and patience , she listened, asked pertinent questions and helped me to clarify and articulate my thinking and ultimately to make a decision that would have a serious impact on my business. What made this experience great was the feeling that I was having a discussion without feeling drilled or that there was an agenda – a great attribute for a coach. She paced me perfectly, and was able to refer and reflect back on points made earlier in the discussion. I left the session energised and with very clear actions on what I needed to do next. A wonderful experience.”
“When I think of Yvonne, the first word that comes to my mind is “Inspirational”. Not just she helped me landed a job at a high profile company, the coaching that she offer can also benefit your life, making you become a better person.”
“Yvonne loves coaching, she loves ideas, she cares about professionalism and standards, she’s curious and questioning and challenging in a delightful way. I got to know her through in-depth discussions with colleagues at APECS and then 1:1 and find her to be a refreshing presence. She sees things from a variety of perspectives and brings a combination of experience and theory that make her contributions creative and practical at the same time. She has a remarkable ability to engage with people whatever their views and is patient, generous and forgiving in ways that are impressive to me.”
“Incredibly helpful. My thesis involved a technical econometrical analysis of large, complex, and often incomplete datasets. I was initially skeptical that Yvonne could help given that her own academic interests lay in a different field. I was delighted to be proven wrong. She was very upfront in saying that she could have no input on the technical aspects, however she was quickly able to understand the gist of my arguments and see where ideas and conclusions weren’t fully supported and where critical assumptions were unstated and missing. Her discussion on the role of the literature review and its role in framing the why and the how of the thesis was invaluable. I had totally underestimated the importance of proper structuring and flow. Her coaching and guidance definitely helped fulfill a long-held dream of achieving a MSc distinction.”
“My dissertation (in executive coaching field) without Yvonne would have lacked depth! She was asking me the right questions at the right time. I followed her wise suggestions i.e. to interview the well-known and respected people from the industry to gain an insight into their interesting perspectives - her idea was brilliant! Yvonne made a great contribution to my undergraduate project. Very much appreciated.”
“Yvonne is a delightful, very warm person with a great heart. Yvonne has a great passion for life-long learning and supporting others. Through her coaching skills she supports others on their learning and execution paths. I highly recommend Yvonne as your coach.”
“Yvonne possesses a keen sense of that which lies beneath the surface. Her insightful questions and active listening skills facilitated the discovery of some competing commitments I had that were holding me back from reaching my goals. I will definitely work with Yvonne again!”
“Thank you so much Dear Yvonne for all your fantastic support. You and myself started during a demanding period in my life. A lot of formal and organizational stuff has just ended, I really struggled to see a light at the end of the tunnel at that time. Through your calming and confident style, you helped me a lot to get back my focus and motivation. I thank you so much for that. You have been incredibly fast in responding and you have been extremely sharp in identifying gaps and lot of weaknesses. Through your help I learned a lot and I enjoyed the journey with you. This has been a once in a lifetime experience, I am glad about. THANK YOU! ”
“Having coaching sessions with Yvonne has been a wonderous exploration. Yvonne has the talent to create a space in which I rapidly felt the courage to uncover mindsets leading to very meaningful insights. The quality of her listening, witty questioning, wisdom and caring approach definitely contributes to engage with your authentic self. I loved being accompanied by her and highly recommend her coaching.”
“Yvonne made me find my voice. That’s one thing I remember when she patiently coached me and mapped out my so-called life. Yvonne is patient and thoughtful, and her questions led me to discover what I wanted out of my job (ergo, life) and it helped me immensely as I was struggling to define what my purpose was in our company. Her colorful mind maps gave me direction and help me set goals for myself resulting in a much happier and satisfied Ria. It’s been almost 2 years since I had that coffee with her, with her colorful pens and easy-to-talk-to demeanor and I still refer back to that conversation we had when I feel I am losing my way. Thanks, Yvonne. You are a great listener, coach and friend. I wish you the best.”
“Yvonne has been my coach since Jan 2010. She has been of great value for my self and professional development. Under her coaching, I am able to focus on key development areas and have noticeable changes in mindset & behaviors. Adhering to the coaching methodology, she asks insightful questions that spark the self-awareness and motivation for change; she is also resourceful to give good suggestions as needed.”
“I thoroughly enjoy being coached by Yvonne. The first word comes to mind about Yvonne’s sessions is professionalism. She has certain poise and calming energy that always put me at ease. I feel relaxed and safe and willing and eager to tap into the more creative and resourceful part of me. Her care really shows and her solution-focused approach always make me feel time well-spent with her. And it surely doesn’t hurt to get the scanned copies of her colorful notes full of pictures and diagrams after my sessions in my inbox. :-) I recommend Yvonne’s highly creative and effective coaching service!”
“Yvonne possesses qualities found only in the best professional coaches. She continually impresses with her attention to detail and unflappable spirit, and at every meeting surprises with a host of new qualities. These include, at last count, her keen listening ability, calm spirit, and laser-like focus. She is a team player with a strong spirit of adventure. She expresses her opinions in no uncertain terms. And her caring approach shines through in every conversation.”