Coaching and training testimonials
Coaching provides tools and techniques for better focus and clarity, something which is essential in work and business. It helps with communication skills, influencing others, better business strategy and planning and brings a sense of ease and confidence to decision making. All the coaching work I do is confidential, the testimonial below are from those that have agreed to share feedback.
Get in touch to discuss how coaching could help you and your team or business by emailing catrinmac@gmail.com or phone 07785 996917
Kate S. CEO
“Catrin is an outstanding leadership coach, and working with her has been one of the most powerful investments I’ve made in my leadership. She strikes the perfect balance of challenge, encouragement, and honest perspective, pushing me to think differently while creating a safe space to reflect and grow. Across two coaching engagements, she has consistently helped me sharpen my decision-making, bring out my strengths, and lead with greater clarity and impact. Our conversations stretch my thinking, strengthen my confidence, and always bring out my best. I returned to work with her again because the growth and clarity she helps me achieve are truly invaluable, and I’m genuinely grateful for all she’s helped me unlock.”
James Pepper, CEO Vista Retail.
I would highly recommend Catrin to all business leaders, being a CEO of a business can be a lonely role, sometimes we all need someone to talk to, share ideas, challenges, thoughts and concerns in a confidential environment. I attended regular sessions with Catrin over a period of 12 months and she had such a positive impact on me both as a leader and on my mental well-being. I have since appointed Catrin to work with other senior managers at Vista and she has delivered transformational results
Finance Director
Thank you. I always leave you very energised and feeling in control and that was certainly the case today
Stephanie, Senior Consultant.
I began working with Catrin again during a particularly stressful time in my career where I was feeling burnt out and very close to jacking it all in! Catrin helped me to see more clearly, to create structure in the chaos and to find ways of working that made it all feel possible again. I’m delighted to have just been promoted as a result of this and instead of feeling overwhelmed I feel excited for the next challenge knowing that I have Catrin in my corner.
One thing I really value about working with Catrin is that she is particularly brilliant at making her teachings relatable and applicable for the “real world”. She always considers the pragmatic and people dynamics I have to work within, not just what would be best in the “ideal world”.
I could not recommend her more highly.
Gavin Rees, Consultant, Business Improvement.
Perceptive, emotionally intelligent and clearly very experienced in business. Catrin is relatable, challenging and an enabler. At the absolute top of her game!
Matt, Senior role in higher education
I have developed strategies to become more aware of my tone, both written and verbal, and I make a conscious effort to reframe any negative comments in a more positive and constructive way. I am also placing greater focus on building trust within my team, both in my own relationships with staff and in supporting the development of trust among them. This approach has been highly effective, and I am already seeing meaningful improvements in this area.
I now feel much more confident in my leadership abilities and, importantly, style.
Kat Mock, Director & Head Paraplanner, Unity Paraplanning
“I’m really grateful for all of your help and I’ve gone away with pages and pages of notes, ideas and plans. You have given me the confidence to implement my ideas and hunt the good stuff!”
Zoe Sweet, previous Director of Leadership & Organisational Development, Academi Wales
Catrin MacDonnell has been a great asset to Academi Wales over the last 3 years. Commissioned to deliver training and development for managers and leaders from across the public sector in Wales, Catrin has brought her considerable knowledge and expertise to master class sessions on the power of listening, coaching and behavioural development. Always organised, flexible and focused in her delivery, Catrin has consistently scored over 95%, excellent, on evaluation by the Academi Wales learners. Its been a pleasure to work with Catrin who puts people at the heart of her development approach
Restaurant & sustainability entrepreneur, Bristol
“I feel this has given me much more clarity of purpose and can now see a path to making myself more of the person/business owner/leader that I want to be.”
Will you recommend coaching to others?
“Yes, and I have already in fact. Biggest sell for me is the tools with which to deal with challenges, process thoughts, ease my mindset into something more comfortable and make myself more compatible for increased workload, levels of pressure, tough decision making etc.”
Ian Else, 4 Financial Planning
Justin Greenaway, IT Consultancy
I had the mot amazing coaching sessions with Catrin. I don’t say this lightly, but they changed my life.
A very good service that helped me clarify, build confidence and take action.
Director
Julie Lamming, Planning Ventures
“We were singing your praises again today to some work colleagues and saying that you were the best decision we made this year.
So thank you so much for all your help, guidance and support. Not sure how we managed before we found you.”
CFO
High growth firm.
“Discussing confidential thoughts to someone completely independent (was most useful).
Your approach allowed me to talk openly without being judged. You have a knack of eeking out the answer that lies within. I always felt very positive about myself afterwards.”
Managing Director
Ben Cosh, TGC Renewables
“I have worked with Catrin over a couple of years. She is hugely skilful
and able to ask insightful questions to help bring clarity of thought to
complex business issues and relationships. This clarity of thought has
enabled focused actions on my part, which have in turn led to amazing
business results.”
Senior Training Manager
National organisation
“The coaching exceeded my expectations. The first session allowed me to identify clear goals and as we moved along, these interlinked and supported every outcome.
The techniques and methods identified not only supported me, but helped me develop my staff. There has been a massive difference in my thinking and behaviour. I am able to communicate in a more clear and concise way.”
Managing Director
Dieter Lloyd, Pam Lloyd food marketing and PR
Somewhat cheekily, in the spirit of taking the credit when it’s due and the time to appreciate it, I hope that you have taken a moment to acknowledge how much you have helped me this year. I am personally, and we as a business are where we are in no small part because of your challenges and insights. I hope that I have made clear how much I have valued and continue to value your input.”
Senior Partner
Corporate Law Firm
“Thank you so much for all that you have done. I can’t tell you what a difference it’s all made”
“Guiding me through a period of immense change in the business, Catrin helped me eliminate any uncertainties and deliver a confident new strategy that has been welcomed. Her sessions provided me with focus and a context in which to plan for next steps ”
Head of Strategy and Governance
Alex Allen, Sustrans
“My time with you has equipped with me a whole handbook of tools to support my development and wellbeing – ways of thinking, tricks to get me thinking and acting differently. I am much more consistent in my ability to keep “wellbeing” as an active part of my inner dialogue and also in my conversations with my team and manager. You’ve helped me not only to survive but to begin to thrive again.”
Head of Relationship Banking
Darren Farnell, Barclays – UK
“Thank you Ros and Catrin for tailoring the “Think Like an Entrepreneur” session for my Area Managers. … stepping inside our customers shoes is an effective way of helping our people with their empathy and understanding of running a business…. the practical exercises you facilitated were particularly useful. Feedback has been very positive … through the commitments you captured from the team, I can see that they are already making positive changes”
