TESTIMONIALS

“Working with Sonia has had a priceless impact on my life personally and professionally. As a mentor and coach, Sonia has been culturally understanding and provided a safe space for me to yarn about my experiences and career. Sonia utilised her ability to build strong rapport to understand me and challenge my thinking to support me to reflect and understand where I am at in my career and what I need to be doing to continue on my learning and development journey. In my short time working with Sonia, my mindset and confidence have grown and I have achieved outcomes that I am proud to say have been a result of the ongoing support, advice, coaching and challenging that Sonia brings to the table. “

Ethan Gordon - Mentee Indigenous mentoring program

“Transitioning into (sort-of) retirement after 30 years in Project Management and Team Building, I was looking to ‘unplan’ my personal life and stop working to ‘Other Peoples’ deadlines. Sonia’s involvement in coaching helped enormously in this process, though it entailed applying the processes in a somewhat unorthodox way! Sonia’s ability to flex the materials, and to work very closely with me on a one-one basis, demonstrated her true professionalism yet highly personalised approach. I would be happy to recommend Sonia’s services at any time!”

Jerzy Fraczek
Director NDP4Results

“Working with Sonia as a career coach has been an extraordinary opportunity for me. The impact of the time we spent together is considerable. Sonia is a wonderful and charming, but through her no nonsense and direct approach she was able to challenge me at the right time in the right way. I am very grateful for the time we spent together and feel fortunate I was able to benefit from her considerable talents and skills. Sonia is an excellent executive coach.”

Executive Director
NSW state government department

“Faced with some persistent workplace problems and difficult decisions, but with a personal sense of purpose, I asked Sonia to help me to organise my priorities and set a clearer path. She used a variety of helpful techniques to promote reflection and considered decision-making. Importantly, she encouraged me to identify my own solutions based on my own experience, rather than imposing them. Sometimes the conversations were challenging, but Sonia was always supportive, encouraging, honest, and compassionate. I would warmly recommend a discussion with Sonia to help guide you in your career.”

Senior Social Impact Specialist
NSW state government department

“I feel very fortunate I had the opportunity to work with Sonia as my career coach. She worked with me as I transitioned between roles, helping me understand my work and personal life boundaries and values. Sonia asked me the tough questions I needed answer to clarify my priorities, and she helped me find the courage to make fundamental career decisions. Sonia’s commitment to my journey was above and beyond my expectations and was exactly what I needed”.

Senior Manager
NSW state government department

“Sonia has a very gentle, but firm approach and she doesn’t give up on you. She is always willing to find an approach that works for you personally, at your pace. She is generous with her time and is willing to give very practical support if needed. Her deep knowledge of the HR field and how she applied it to give me the language I needed to see that I really did have something valuable to offer.”

Career transition client

“Sonia worked with me to create meaningful and realistic goals for change. Her caring but persistent challenges forced me to stop hiding in generalities and feel-good non-goals, and instead take meaningful action. She provided the support and insight I needed, particularly in areas of personal growth I found challenging. I’m so much happier - I highly recommend working with her!”

Healthcare Provider

“Working with Sonia has changed my life. I cannot believe the transformation in just 12 months; I’ve completely changed industries, and doubled my salary. Her insight, guidance, and accountability during the hiring process was indispensable.”

Consultant

“Sonia did a great debrief. In-fact I think the debrief of the EQ (emotional intelligence) assessment was far more illuminating than another I have undertaken.”

Executive Director
NSW state government department

 “Sonia was brilliant going through the 360 emotional intelligence debrief. She challenged me with really robust questioning and conversation.”

Executive Director
NSW state government department