Testimonials
Coaching made a real difference in how I approached my job search. Cathryn helped me validate and clarify the direction I should be aiming for, not just what I could do, but what I should genuinely be pursuing in terms of roles and industries. She introduced structure and simple frameworks that helped me stay consistent and focus on the right balance between quality and quantity in my applications. One of the biggest benefits was having someone experienced to bounce ideas off. Cathryn encouraged me to stay open to different opportunities while helping me think through different angles and approaches I might not have considered on my own. I started to approach my job search more like a sales funnel, building enough outreach at the top, creating conversations, and progressing towards real opportunities. The tools and structure Cathryn provided made it that much more effective. Most importantly, the accountability and support made the whole process far more focused and manageable. I would highly recommend Cathryn to anyone navigating a career transition. Oz Desai, London, Commercial and Revenue Director
I was initially sceptical about working with a Career consultant, given the seniority of my last few roles and time in industry. I felt as though I should just be able to find another role and why would I need a coach to do this ... but within the first few sessions Cathryn has highlighted many gaps in my thought process and introduced me to strategies I had not considered or was even aware of." Andy Vasey, Senior Leader, London
You might have seen on LinkedIn, but I wanted to let you know personally that I recently landed a role as a Transport Policy and Regulation Consultant at a transport consultancy. I’m really excited because their mission and the projects they work on align so well with my values—something you helped me clarify by focusing on my "why." I learned so much from our time together, and that clarity was key in finding a role that truly fits. Thank you again for your patience and guidance. I know I wasn’t always the easiest client—especially with how slowly I approached the job search! But I’m genuinely excited about my new role and wanted to make sure you knew. 😊 KS, Lisbon, Portugal
I started a course of coaching last year having completed my MBA, and Cathryn's been a great help and pleasure to work with. Her demeanor is friendly, positive, and very supportive, and every conversation felt as if she was dedicated to my cause of finding “that dream job”. Her suggested approach was methodical, structured, and tailored to my needs. It also evolved iteratively as she, and I, learnt more about what I was looking to do next. During our conversations her wealth of experience shone through, especially in her knowledge of how to efficiently navigate the world of corporate recruitment. This helped greatly in proactively finding and securing what promises to be a very interesting role, within a very interesting organisation. Mark Bell, Project Director
When I needed to step back into the working world following an abrupt change in my life circumstances, I needed to regain my confidence and figure out what my next career move would be – and a friend recommended Cathryn. After just one session, I was already seeing myself through a different lens - feeling a lot more positive about my prospects and starting to remember the confident career woman that I used to be. She helped me realise that I was very capable and that my experience was valuable. It has been a complete game changer - I regained my confidence, self-belief and self-worth, in both my personal life and professional life. I moved from being completely unsure what I would do, to having the confidence to start my own consulting business - and taking on my first client at a day rate that I hadn’t considered possible. My career has moved in leaps and bounds in a relatively short period of time, and I am now taking a longer term senior management role with one of my clients. Having Cathryn by my side to bounce ideas off, helping me navigate challenging times, and celebrate wins has been a great comfort and is now my secret weapon! I look forward to our coaching with great enthusiasm and I always come away full of ideas - feeling energised and ready to take on the next challenge. Louise, Business Consultant, Dublin
I started coaching after a few months of unsuccessful job hunting - I thought this was an ideal time to get some professional career advice. After an in-depth first session, Cathryn was able to pick out my strengths and areas for development. She also made me ‘re-shine’ a light on my own experiences and jolt my memory on things I’d done early on in my career that I thought were of little-to-no significance but were actually quite impressive and worth highlighting. This gave me a real confidence boost and put me more in the driving seat when looking for work. Rather than my usual ‘hit Apply and hope’ on any job that I was vaguely interested in, Cathryn’s approach of ‘quality over quantity’ meant doing the due diligence on roles; what is the company like? do they align with my values? do they offer hybrid working? etc. This enabled me to be more selective and look for a more rewarding role rather than just another 9-5 job. With the help of LinkedIn, Cathryn put me in prime position for employers to get in touch and boost my chances in the job market. Expanding my network, putting up eye-catching posts and messaging key people seemed like small things, but made a big difference. Not only am I really enjoying my new role, but feel so much more equipped and confident in the workplace. Thanks Cathryn! Tom Wood, Senior IT Project Manager
Life is too short to be doing a job you’re not happy in - and Cathryn helped me navigate a major career transition to a role more suited to my interests and experience. I highly recommend her - she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer. Katy Wood, ex NHS
I initially looked into coaching to navigate my career, particularly as a first-generation immigrant unfamiliar with the corporate landscape. Cathryn's guidance proved instrumental in making strategic career decisions, ultimately leading me to my dream job. Having a mentor was emphasized as a key to achieving goals faster, and Cathryn's support from the outset helped me identify and leverage my strengths. Through her guidance, I made decisive career moves, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking similar support Clara Onojorhovwo, ESG & Social Impact Lead, London
I was lost and lacking direction, feeling stuck and without a clear aim. I felt I needed help from an expert because, on my own, I found it difficult to reflect on what my strengths are, what I value and which specific avenues of interest could be worth exploring. Cathryn’s approach is curious, non-judgmental and underpinned by her years of experience. She is a great listener and you can tell almost instantly how much she cares about helping people get the most out of their working lives. Above all, the most valuable aspect of Cathryn’s coaching for me is her unwavering encouragement and the belief she instils in you that allows you to overcome your preconceived limitations. I would absolutely recommend Cathryn for anyone looking for a better future but lacking the confidence to go after it - the answers are all within us and Cathryn can help to bring them to the fore. Edward B, Marketing Specialist, London
I found Cathryn a few months into a “quarter life crisis”, not really knowing who I was, having an extreme lack of purpose, hating my job, not knowing how to enjoy my spare time and feeling anxious about my future. It sounds cliché but working with Cathryn through this programme has honestly changed my life. We explored my values, what activities I could try out that may bring me joy, what is meaningful to me as well as ways of getting out of the sticky job situation I was in and into doing something I enjoyed. Cathryn was extremely supportive, checked in with me, offered advice and suggested options to help me make my life more fulfilling and enjoyable. I am so happy and confident now, I have quit my job and am now freelancing, I started volunteering and helping people where I can. I know so much more about who I am, what makes me me, what I bring to the table and how I want to live my life (for now). Thoughts about the future feel exciting to me and I know I couldn’t have got to this wonderful place without her coaching! Katrina M, London
I landed in a new country with a belief of a better future - to find the industry I'd worked in for over 30 years had taken the biggest downturn. My confidence was at a low - I doubted myself and my skills - and whether they'd be relevant in this new setting. My CV needed a LOT of work… and then Cathryn came to the rescue! Cathryn helped me unpack all my skills (I began to think I had none!), showing me how they could be transferred and be relevant to other industries. We updated my CV and created a LinkedIn profile that made me stand out. Through our consultative sessions, I now think differently, believe in myself and my skillsets, and am in a position to put myself out there with confidence for future career opportunities. Erica B., Operations Director, London
I started working with Cathryn back in 2012 when I was at a crossroads in my life -personally and professionally. Through our first sessions Cathryn gave me some immediate tips to help me move forward. As our sessions evolved we started thinking more long term and putting strategies in place and practicing some really useful tools. Since then my career has elevated to a role that I am truly passionate about - I am literally living "my best life'. When I look back to where I was then, and where I am now, I cannot believe the transformation. I am also very open and honest to those around me and those in my team that I have worked hard for this life and for my career, it has not come easy and it has been through hard work, constant self reflection and using the tools Cathryn gives me. Our sessions allow me to get to where I want to be in work, love, and in life. Coaching is my "me" time, a chance to reflect on what is working and what isn't working in my life. What I really like is we don't delve too much into the past, we acknowledge it and look at what we can learn from it, what impact it has now, but it is not focus area. What we focus on is the now and the next chapters. One thing I will always carry with me from my coaching is that I am the one in control of my life. This is something I have learned through my sessions and this mindset has allowed me to find love in my life and in my work. I would definitely recommend coaching, it is for people in all stages in their life, not just people like myself that who find themselves at a crossroads. I am well and truly on the path I want to be on and my coaching is still very important to me! Diana J, Senior Director, London
Cathryn has been my long standing coach, mentor, support, & a very important part of optimising my work (& even my personal) life. I have always found our sessions focussed, productive & extremely helpful - without overwhelm or complicated takeaways or pressure. Our work together has helped me to understand myself better, pinpoint my values & priorities & strengths /weaknesses - allowing me to follow the best opportunities & create the best outcomes. I credit Cathryn in part for my past & current successes & recommend her to anyone looking for support in creating clarity about their current situation or future opportunities. Thank you for your unwavering support, knowledge, experience & kindness. Claire, Business Owner, Sussex
I never knew looking for a job could be so much fun! Having Cathryn's support, enthusiasm and encouragement coaching me through every step of my journey, following redundancy, has been a highlight in my career and something I wish I'd done sooner. It's put me in the driving seat of my career giving me the confidence to unlock my potential. I feel very lucky to have worked with Cathryn and Investing in my future with her is the best decision I've made. Macey, Sales Director, London
Cathryn is the perfect mix of being a great sounding board and spotting and raising those issues that are just out of my focus zone. A great advisor is always there when you need them (restructuring my entire business for growth) and steps back when you don’t (now my A’team in place and they are making a difference) and that’s exactly how Cathryn works. Grateful to have a long term relationship in place with her. Vivki Young, Nalla Design, London
Cathryn is great for simplifying situations and ‘cutting to the chase’. She has worked in commercial environments so she understands the stressors. She also really understands and empathises with my ‘sometimes’ feelings of being an ‘imposter’ and being ‘out of control’. She is just fabulous at boosting my confidence and really makes me believe that I have a huge amount to give. She’s inspirational, thoughtful, kind AND funny. She is teaching me to listen. She is helping me to feel more connected. I’m now taking time to breathe and to try and stay calmer. I’m finding that its ok if I don’t always have the answers to everything and that maybe others can help. And really importantly, Cathryn is helping me to feel really excited about my future!! If you're considering coaching - give it a go, there's nothing to lose - if you can improve your feeling of well being either in your work or home life (or both!) then that must be worth any multiple of the hourly fees. Vanda, Marketing Director, London
Having coaching remains one of the best decisions I have ever made. After a successful 10 years working in London I felt lost after a bereavement and began to question what I wanted out of life. Working with Cathryn allowed me to identify areas in my life that I wanted to improve and tackle them one step at a time. By setting manageable tasks and goals Cathryn empowered me to work on areas I knew I wanted to improve and make bold decisions which I would never have made before the coaching. Two years later and after a year of exploring the world, I am now working in my dream job at a leading not-for-profit. Without coaching I do not think I would have had the courage to try to work in such a different industry nor would I have taken a mid-life sabbatical and met so many inspiring people. Cathryn’s advice about how to be assertive and have tough conversations with people you care about is still something I put into practice every day. KV, Lawyer, London
I can’t recommend Cathryn enough for giving clear direction and helping me recognise my talents, strengths and weakness whilst broadening my career horizons. I really loved and looked forward to our zoom meetings I just wished I had found her earlier. She was an immense support and my investment was money well spent - bringing so much value. Cathryn has such a lovely manner and felt at ease straight away discussing challenges. Cathryn is a true professional – her skills include mentoring and counselling, and not just a job coach. RH, Senior Technologist, Scotland
Cathryn is innovative and always equipped with creative approaches to tackling professional challenges with a genuine passion for her business partners and clients to succeed. I feel very fortune to partner with her as a coach to continue my professional development as I know that her strategic and creative vision will get me to where I need to be! M Kennedy, Senior HR Director, London
I hired Cathryn to help develop my business and smooth out the day-to-day running of it. She identified the talent gaps we have, developed our existing talent and built a positive workplace culture where everyone feels supported, including myself. I personally selected Cathryn as she demonstrated the significant life experience and professional skills that we so badly needed. What I’ve enjoyed about working with her is her calmness, rationality, the fact that she quickly became a strong ally, and her creative and proactive approach to problem-solving. She’s become a key member of our leadership team in quick time, adding value at every step. She’s also become a trusted confidant to all the team, and someone who is trusted and a go-to for any issues, no matter how big or small. I can’t recommend Cathryn highly enough if you want to scale your business or just make it more enjoyable to run on a daily basis! Stephen Cribbett, CEO & Founder
Thank you for your help and direction over the past few weeks. After a tough few months at work it was hard find my balance, work and home were both totally out of synch. After more than 20 years in senior leadership roles my confidence and direction were lost in an instant. Your advice on Plan A and Plan B have restored my feeling of control and helped me plan my next steps. I'm looking forward to working with you on achieving my Plan B. Simon, Commercial & Operations Director, Sydney
I can’t recommend Cathryn's brilliant Careers program highly enough for anyone exploring new career opportunities. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cathryn throughout my career, and her guidance has always been exceptional. David Muscat, Financial Services Director, Malta
You provided invaluable assistance during a challenging time for my career, at a time of redundancy, and your guidance played a crucial role in helping me secure my new position. The prospect of finding a suitable new role in a 3 month period was daunting, but your expertise and insights gave me the confidence to navigate it successfully. From the first session the building blocks and structure took shape. Focusing upon career positives (building back confidence), offer strategic expertise (building back value) and refining my CV, all the while with a personalised approach, made a significant difference. At initial meeting with my prospective employer I was able to understand their particular pain points & challenges, and I was able to position myself to address areas of their business that were untapped and leverage my skills to add value. This resulted in the organisation seeking board approval & funding for a brand new position in the organisation (I still had to interview & prepare presentations, so it was no easy ‘in’!) I appreciate your professionalism, timely responses to my queries, and the genuine interest you took in understanding my career goals. I am so excited to start my new role! I would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking career guidance. Feel free to share my contact information with potential clients who may want to learn more about my positive experience. James Stoddart, Director Business Development
I sought out Cathryn's help recently when I was looking for the next step in my career having been through a difficult time. Feeling at a low ebb and with my confidence in myself at an all time low, Cathryn got straight to the point, ramped up the energy, set me to work and helped me see myself as others do - a really capable, effective and efficient leader with bags of experience that would add value to any organisation. She supported me in getting my CV sorted out, helping me to write it in a way that looked to future roles rather than focussing on more of the same. Getting my LinkedIn profile fit for purpose has been the key to find a new, exciting role that I start soon and I really believe I wouldn't have been able to get there so quickly without Cathryn's unfailing support and guidance. If the position you're in sounds familiar, invest in yourself, it's really worth it! Ruth Drury, Business Change & Tech Transformation Leader
Coaching with Cathryn has been extremely useful. By following a personal program I improved my skills, eliminating some bad habits and reinforcing good ones. This has helped me be more productive and decisive in my role. The training helped me to understand the importance of setting my life and career goals too. By aligning my career and life goals with my day-to-day actions I feel more comfortable with my job and happier in my personal life. I will recommend this to anybody who feels that he could do more and be more, both professionally and personally. Isaac Martinez – Lead Engineer, Cambridge
At the point of my career crossroads - inherently stressful - she helped alleviate the pressure and through structured coaching helped me choose the right course of action for me. In my case this was to start my own business. Cathryn helped by inspiring confidence whilst providing some really useful ideas on how to get my business started, supporting me through to my first customer on-board. Tim Ogle, Business Owner
I can't recommend Cathryn highly enough, both as a coach but also someone who can help with revitalising your CV, helping to tease out key details and focus on getting "you" across to potential employers, search consultants etc. David Joyce, CEO
Successfully making the official transition to becoming a freelance consultant, in an extremely short amount of time, is a credit to the coaching I have received from Cathryn. She saw my vision and empowered me to step forward in confidence. Her approach is no-nonsense and is at the same time extremely wise and kind. If you need someone to firmly guide you toward your dreams, I would suggest getting in touch with her. Moving firmly into the Consultancy space has been tough – the change called for me to challenge my imposter-syndrome, own my value and have the audacity to confidently share the expertise people sought to access for free. S Eccleston - Senior Consultant
This is the first time I have worked with a coach and I can thoroughly recommend the experience. I now have focus and direction and am planning the next stage of my working life from a much better platform. I have a new career path planned which I know will be far more rewarding than before. Cathryn has opened up so many possibilities that I hadn’t realised were there for me. John S, West Sussex
I really benefited from taking some time out to think about myself and what I am trying to achieve long and short term - it was enlightening. Decisions and plans formed in these sessions have changed my outlook, making me more focused. My situation has now dramatically improved. When I use the techniques I learnt during the coaching sessions, I am more productive, less stressed and happier in what I am achieving. If I hadn't had the coaching, I would still be in a mess and not feeling as if I was completing anything properly. I would recommend anyone who is considering coaching to do it! It gives you an opportunity to take stock and work out how to be the best you can. I was coached by telephone and found I built a connection very quickly over the phone with Cathryn and she understood what I needed perfectly. LD, Marketing Manager, SAP
Cathryn is an excellent career and personal development coach who has provided me with invaluable advice and guidance in our coaching sessions over the years. I have gained so much from her expertise and personable approach. And a lot of laughs along the way! Peter, Technical Consultant, London
A very enjoyable and interesting few weeks of coaching sessions. Cathryn's positive outlook is contagious and I'm very pleased to have finished our sessions with a clear direction, the motivation to achieve my goal and a little of her proactive attitude! Cathryn has a wonderful ability to draw out the positives in a seemingly unpromising situation and help focus your attention on the opportunities each situation offers. I had coaching sessions as I wasn't having any luck in finding a job: we expanded my goal to look at potential careers, as well as the immediate goal of finding a job, to great success. Her approach was very pragmatic and this dispelled any worries I had that the coaching sessions would be 'fluffy' by anchoring the theoretical concepts we discussed in the business/real world and explaining how I could adapt these concepts to achieve my goals. Cathryn has been continually encouraging and made a huge difference on how I view my goals and my understanding of how I operate; this has been an incredibly beneficial process for me S. Lee, Cambridge
Cathryn is easy to talk to, open and non-judgemental and working with her has had a dramatic effect on my life in a short space of time. She doesn't leap in with instant solutions - she takes time to understand what's really going on; she's incredibly insightful and, after just a couple of sessions with her, there are 3 key changes to my working practices that we've come to through our conversations - these have had a huge impact on my emotional wellbeing and my productivity. I was feeling overwhelmed by my workload - both professional and domestic - and trapped by lifelong habits of procrastination and disorganisation. With Cathryn's support, I am changing those habits - and it has a spiralling effect; the more in control I feel, the more I feel able to keep working independently on putting structures in place to meet my goals and take good care of myself. I couldn't recommend Cathryn more highly and if you're wondering if coaching will really bring you the changes you're hoping for, all I can tell you is that it has for me! Charlotte S, UK
Simon, Marketing Director
After a tough few months at work, I’d lost my confidence and direction.
Cathryn helped me restore a sense of control and plan my next steps.
Andy Vasey, London
I was sceptical about working with a career consultant, but within the first few sessions Cathryn highlighted gaps in my thinking and introduced strategies I hadn’t considered.
KS, Project Director
Cathryn helped me clarify my “why”, which was key in finding a role that truly fits.
I’m now excited to be starting a role that aligns with my values.