Success Stories
Kim helped me find myself and my voice... I am more resilient, more focused, and more committed to myself.
The past year has been a year of transition for me, also a lot of professional change. A new role within my organization, going through an amalgamation, overseeing people who had years of experience beyond what I had, and departments I had no experience in. The change and transition had left me feeling deflated, questioning my competencies, and feeling as if I had lost my voice. Not only was the work immense and I was surrounded by change, I felt like I had lost part of myself along the way.
Kim helped me answer questions about myself and focus my attention on setting boundaries, finding my why, develop my vision, and hold me accountable. She was intuitive, caring, and candid. I learned how important language is and what I really needed from myself.
I would recommend Kim as an executive coach. Women, in particular professional women, who might be looking for someone to hold them accountable, push them to achieve their goals, and to build confidence would do well working with Kim.
I am grateful for the time Kim spent with me and the work we did together. She helped me find myself and my voice. I am not who I was before all this change – I am more resilient, more focused, and more committed to myself as a result of the work I did with Kim.
I didn't realize that I was lacking confidence because I believed what I wanted was not possible. Turns out I needed to believe in me and that I was worth it.
I loved working with Kim, she is truly a master at her craft. Before I started working with Kim, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do career wise, was struggling to balance my desire for a senior position with the needs of my family.
With Kim I had an immediate click. She understood the pressures of a being a high achiever and have a family.
After working with Kim, I had the confidence to ask for a reduced work week, allowing me to have both the career I love and the quality time with my family. And most valuable I know now that I hold the power to create the life I want, with effective strategies to allow me to maintain the peace in my mind that this is where I am meant to be.
Before I started, I was super confused and felt lost.
I discovered how to separate my professional needs from my personal life.
Before I started coaching with Kim I was super confused with regards to my professional & personal life both . I wasn't able to take important decisions of my life . I felt I was lost .
In working with Kim, I started focusing on the things that really mattered. I discovered how to separate my professional needs from my personal life . I became more clear 'What I want from my life in the coming 5 years ' . I started taking initiative for my life benefit which including physical & mental health both which was really missing before.
I have plan and a vision now . My thoughts are well managed and I am able to give time to things which really matter . I feel really happy when I see my vision board. It gives me sense of responsibility and pride :)
I miss my sessions.
I was not unhappy with my life or how things were going but I was curious on what gets me out of bed in the morning as I did not have that clear picture.
I did the ignite your vision, a 6 week program with Kim.
I was not unhappy with my life or how things were going but I was curious on what gets me out of bed in the morning as I did not have that clear picture.
I often ask myself: Am I doing things right. Am I living the life that I want for myself, actually I often say that I do not know what I want.
In the 6 sessions that we have with a small group of women we really got the chance to get to our inner self. Working in a group like that really makes clear that you are not alone in your struggle.
The program was a good mix of getting into depth, having some theory about how our brain works and some practical exercises to overcome your obstacles.
Kim knows how to ask the right questions and make you comfortable to talk about things that might be difficult to talk about. I have learned that it is, even for me, it is not difficult to know what you want. It is just a matter of asking the questions in the right way. At the end of the program, we all created a vision for ourselves and shared with the other women, which again showed: you are not in this alone.
The vision that I created for myself I still look at every day, reminding me what is really important to me and helps me choose what actions to take each day. Thanks Kim
Kim is highly intelligent with a razor sharp instinct. This helps significantly when there’s might be areas of confusion in the work.
She senses any area where you might be struggling, or fearful and sensitively works through any blocks you might have.
Kim will always call you out on those things you might be allowing to hold you back. She’s the most gentle no nonsense coach you will ever meet.
She is skilled at making you feel safe while gently ushering towards your goals.
Her warmth, kindness, sensitivity and sense of humour make working with her a wonderful and enriching experience. You can be certain that she will help you to develop and push through your fears and accomplish whatever it is you need.
Kim has provided an amazing experience and transformation from my very first coaching session. She understands my challenges, gently guides my decision-making, and helps me stop buying into the stories I kept telling myself that no longer serve me. Plus, she inspired me to take a trip of a lifetime, and with my kids, bringing our entire family so much joy. I highly recommend Kim as a coach.
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