Testimonial

“To start with I wasn't convinced on the benefits of performance coaching. I didn't want another one of those corporate HR / personal development courses that are good at the time but often don't deliver sustainable results. I had reached a point in my professional life where I felt stale - I enjoyed my role but didn't feel inspired or challenged by it anymore. This was important not only for my own sense of fulfilment / adding value to the organisation, but also crucial for the team of fifteen who reported into me. They looked to me for that inspiration / motivation on a daily basis. I needed to reassess where I was at and then decide what I wanted to do next in my career and then build the plan to execute on it. To do this effectively I wanted a different approach where progress was tangible and measurable to ensure I stayed on track and got the results I was looking for.

Vanessa's approach was great - I felt at ease with her from the outset. We discussed my expectations and she quickly demonstrated to me in insightful practical terms an understanding of what was required and what she believed we needed to do to achieve my goals in a pragmatic and structured way. Over the next couple of sessions which I would describe as respectfully challenging, I was encouraged to share in an open trusting way. This was quickly translated into a plan where I was able to clearly understand what I needed to do and when. Throughout this high energy process, I quickly discovered what I was ultimately looking for to fulfil my professional aspirations. Almost immediately, my team and management noticed this step change in my energy levels / enthusiasm and this was acknowledged through peer, 360 and quarterly performance reviews. In addition within six months I was offered a promotion to the leadership team and achieved an outstanding for the full financial year performance bonus. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vanessa and her team - you will never look back!”

Peter Vincent,
Telecom NZ