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Do you want to make a change in your life too?
"My sessions with Victoria have been an essential element of my work as an executive and leader in transformative higher education. Over our nine sessions, we developed a very effective rhythm of working through ongoing challenges in a guided solutions-oriented manner.
I appreciated Victoria’s thoughtful and professional approach as well as the wealth of experience upon which she was able to draw to help me to build pathways to make my job more sustainable, to build more resilience into my work and to help me build on my successes to make the organisation more resilient.
My work with Victoria was the best professional leadership development I’ve participated in over nearly 20 years of academic leadership."
Pavel Cenkl
"...I got a new job at the level that I wanted - leading a team ... and the financial situation just blew my mind away - I was able to increase my salary by a third, which is just astonishing..."
Katie H
"...I got 7 job offers on the table. I was seeing the rewards even before I'd finished the programme... It is really worth the investment..."
Komal
Karina Khizner - Managing Director, London School of Business and Finance
"Vicky very quickly - and with empathy - grasped the complex situation I faced and offered me a completely fresh perspective. Her experience leading a multi million pound business meant she was able to lend an unparalleled practical insight and advice alongside useful theoretical models - which ultimately translated into a promotion for me - an incredible result during lockdown."
Daniel Hollands - Software Engineer and Founder, 'Monumental Me'
"Victoria was working to help me develop my 'side hustle' idea but quickly helped me recognise some of my constraints were with my current employer, and helped me recognise that my ambition of reducing my hours at work wasn't a "someday" ambition but a "today" reality.
She's very good at getting to the root of the issue and asking the hard questions that need to be asked. And was genuinely interested in my progress and happy for my successes."
Julie Howe
"I started feeling like my job was my biggest issue/stress point, but I didn't really know what else I wanted to do. It became clear during the sessions that actually my biggest issues were around my tendency to take on too much, creating too many distractions and causing stress. This has allowed me to reconsider some of my commitments and find a more coherent direction. I have found the sessions have helped me to slow down and feel much calmer about everything, especially in the face of the pandemic. Victoria was very patient and very good at directing me back to the topic. Her guidance has helped me to plan my future course. I'd very much like to work with her again in the future."
Do you believe you're worth the investment?
"Through the work we did together I got rid of low paying work and replaced it with much, much higher value paid work... I picked up some big projects and the profits from that meant that one month I invoiced 1.5x my annual salary from when I was employed..."
Lisa Tomlinson
"Vicky’s coaching style really suited me. Her questioning was challenging but supportive and always made me think about obstacles from a different angle.
I have achieved so much over the coaching programme in relation to my overall goal and I have overcome some major fears and barriers. I felt we had great rapport from the start and I looked forward to our sessions.
Reviewing what I had achieved since starting with Vicky made me realise how far you can go in a relatively short period of time with a coach that you trust working alongside you."
Joanna Stokes
"I needed someone who was able to be insightful.. challenge me.. read where I was at and know how to move me forward. I will be forever grateful to you (Victoria) that you were able to do that for me."
Kirsten Phipps-Gett
"It's the best thing I've done and I would recommend it to anybody, and particularly to any woman in a leadership position. It's things you don't get taught... Things you don't learn... It will make the world of difference."
Megan H
Roland Chavasse
"I got a better understanding of the type of person I am... I received a framework which I return to frequently... I'm confident that with the support and coaching I've had that I'm better than I would've otherwise have been."
Claire L
"...a promotion and a massive pay increase, kind of overnight... to work on the things I want with the people I want, in a flexible way that works for me. It’s been transformative - I just feel so much calmer... more in charge now..."
Charlotte Garner
"I felt stuck and frustrated with myself which made me question my identity and feel lost... I've got a stronger connection from where my strength comes from... I feel calmer and more relaxed about things. I have more confidence in myself. Trust the process!"
"I was incredibly frustrated - feeling overlooked, overworked, undervalued... the course has shown me that I am worth more - to know my value and how to show my value. I've had some offers which were incredible. It's had real impact on my career path... probably one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had... it's just fantastic."
Oana
"Victoria is an incredible coach when it comes to setting up and starting your business. She was the support I needed during a time when I was unsure where to go and what to do.... She listened and was great at reflecting back to me, which helped me to see if it was what I wanted.
I was nervous because I was uncertain about my business going forward, but Victoria was the person I needed to give me the confidence to start up my business. Thanks for everything!"
Stasia Banto
"I needed support to push forward and keep momentum going... The impact (coaching has had) on my confidence is what I've noticed the most... I actually believe in myself... It's been great to have somebody who gives an honest response - I needed to be told if fear was taking over or if I was taking the more comfortable route."
Kirsty Walker
"I've rarely (if ever) seen such tenacity and dedication to bring out the best possible result. This trait is really nicely complimented by how approachable and open her attitude is.
I have found great value in not only discussing how we approach complex activities, but also discussing my professional future.
I can recommend Victoria with confidence."
Ryan Williamson
It's never too late to make positive change in your life.
Jenny Owens
Leigh H
"I have learnt so much about myself doing this and feel as though I have really changed my approach to things, feeling much more positive and objective.
I am taking things into my own hands, now rather than letting things just happen to me as has been the case over the last 20 years - I wish I had found you sooner!
I feel as though I have some really good tools to continue to build on, to show up as the best version of me which is great.
I have loved your approach, you have been a great sounding board during this time, and have been brilliant at helping me see my own potential (I was already self confident but there was definitely something holding me back). My role and salary increase has now all been agreed, so that's great!"
