“Elaine works at the top level with demanding world-class clients. Her expertise on training design and delivery is second to none. She’s a person of incredible energy and intellect. I always feel inspired to rise to a higher level of performance and productivity when working with her.” – Richard Farkas, CEO, Argonaut Intercultural Training
“Many thanks for being our keynote speaker at the APAC COO of Tomorrow Forum. While it might have been perceived as a bit of a risk to present mindfulness to a room full of seasoned finance executives it was clearly one that was worth taking. The response from clients has been overwhelmingly positive.
We very much appreciated the effort you put in to constructing a session that would resonate with our audience. I have to confess that I did open my eyes during the first meditation to gauge the reaction of the room and it was fantastic to see everyone fully engaged in the moment!” – Alex Howarth, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan
“It was such a pleasure to hear you speak last week at our Barings Women’s Network Panel Discussion. You are absolutely fantastic, I wish I had so much more time to write more notes! So much passion.” – Emilia Guerra, “Designing Success for Women & Men in the Workplace”, Barings Women’s Network
“We’ve received raving reviews on the discussion. Attendees truly felt it was insightful and inspirational.” Dana Casalino, Organiser of “Stepping Up to Leadership” Speaker Panel, Global Women in PR for New York Communications Week
“Elaine was an excellent, nuanced, intelligent facilitator.” “Elaine was great at succinctly drawing out some very key points.” “Many thanks Elaine for keeping us focused and energised.” “An excellent session. Wouldn’t have changed it.” “Perfect.” – Participant Feedback, Strategy Away Day, City Bridge Trust
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“I have come across some perfectly competent coaches in my professional life. They tend to be good listeners but original thinking is rare. Finding a coach who brings top-level professional experience can also be challenging.
From my first chemistry meeting with Elaine, I realised she was in a class of her own. Here was a firecracker of an individual – a force of energy, enthusiasm and inspiration that I could learn from. Stale corporate bios out, breath of fresh and original air in. Elaine is unfailingly kind, patient and she radiates authenticity. She brings the joy and engagement that can only come from someone who truly loves what they do for a living – a hugely inspirational human being.
Elaine embraces a wide range of sources for learning, which means there’s always a highly relevant and insightful example she can choose to bring concepts to life. Coaching with Elaine is an adventurous exploration from mainstream news to eclectic literature, from relatable family stories to professional case studies.
Among Elaine’s many practical suggestions, she’s helped me nourish my own stability. She’s taught me how to centre on what is really important to me and carry that through my professional life calmly, deeply and authentically. I now know to take the daring step out of my comfort zone and stand up for what I believe in. Elaine also coached me to expand my professional contexts; I realise now how stress tends to build when the frame of reference is small.
Thanks to Elaine, I found the motivation and confidence to advocate for a job I coveted. I engaged the stakeholders and secured the move. Now I’m in a job I love, looking into the future with an ambitious vision.” – Josephine B, Asset Manager
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“I cannot recommend Elaine enough to anyone who needs guidance, support, and strength to navigate a career transition. I started my journey feeling incredibly scared and anxious, full of self-doubt at my ability to make a successful shift, and uncertain about what direction to take. A few months and 10 sessions later, I am feeling orders of magnitude more confident: I know what kind of jobs I want, why I want them, and how to go about it.
I really appreciated how Elaine focused on strengths and values assessments in the first few sessions to help me uncover my unique aspirations and abilities. By starting with this, she was able to tailor a bespoke roadmap that aligned with my needs and challenges. I also felt like it gave me a ‘north star’ to return to at times when I felt lost. Elaine’s approach is truly holistic and client-focused, blending practical strategies with philosophical insights to get the best out of every session.
One thing that sets Elaine apart is her remarkable talent for cutting through the bullshit and getting to the core of every issue. Grounded in a brutal but necessary honesty, her comments served as a powerful catalyst for introspection and growth. Elaine held up a mirror to myself, allowing me to confront obstacles that were holding me back from progress in a safe and supportive environment. Each session, she facilitated “aha” moments that enabled me to see challenges in a different light, and hold multiple truths simultaneously.
Elaine’s guidance enabled me to sharpen my networking skills, something that I direly lacked before our sessions. She was very generous in leveraging her extensive network to connect me with relevant industry contacts, coaching me through the process of speaking to senior-level executives and slowly building me up to the point where I could handle those interactions on my own. Through her support, I saw a remarkable improvement in my confidence and skill in talking to people and applying for jobs that I previously thought were out of my reach.
I wholeheartedly recommend Elaine if you need a companion to hack through the dense and dark jungle of the job market. She has gone above and beyond to help me uncover, unlock and embrace my potential, and I am immensely grateful for the profound impact she has had on my professional journey. Thanks for everything Elaine!” – Mischa S., educator
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“I started working with Elaine shortly after I had a big promotion at work. At the time I was lacking in confidence and unsure where to start with the sea of problems I saw before me.
Working with Elaine has helped me to get underneath the issues I perceived on the surface to understand how my own beliefs and character traits are at risk of holding me back. As a result, I’ve changed some bad habits I should have ditched years ago, and acquired some good habits that are going to take me far in the future.
I’m now a more empowering manager and feel confident about giving my staff the freedom to work towards an agreed goal. I am prioritising better at work and dealing with issues more effectively, I have a better work-life balance and my team feel trusted and more in control of their own work.
Working with Elaine has made the difference between sinking and thriving and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody.” – Caroline S, Senior Civil Servant
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“I have thoroughly enjoyed the ease and rapport that Elaine and I established right from the outset, a sense that I could share anything with her and it would be heard with kindness and respect, that alone is an invaluable gift and a conduit for powerful facilitation.
Listening however is just the beginning of what she has contributed to my growth arc this year. Her comments are always insightful and perceptive, grounded in an uncompromising honesty, a powerful presence yet always done without overpowering my inner voice – amazing!
I think what clinches the amazing progress that she has helped me make is the fearlessness with which she has inspired me to then look forward. She has been patient with my baby steps whilst cheerleading and egging on the big leaps! Throughout it all, her gentle wisdom and encouragement have nurtured my self-belief and seen me achieve things that I would only have dreamt of.” – Sushma S, Entrepreneur, Author and Teacher
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“Working with Elaine is something that can only change you for the better. And I say “with” as it’s the operative word. As you progress on your coaching, you know that you are not alone. You truly feel that you are with someone who can relate to your own insecurities or fears, who can and will make you realise that you are completely normal and that it is ok to feel the way that you do.
The strategies that Elaine uses to help you think and act on your situation are brilliant and working with Elaine has had a massive impact on me both personally and professionally. Thank you just doesn’t quite cover it!” – Charlotte R, Alumni Relations Manager
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“The coaching world is very fortunate to have someone like Elaine. She is a great listener and really cares about the people she coaches. I have never met someone so genuine, knowledgeable and enthusiastic as she is. We were lucky to have Elaine come to our school as part of our career coaching curriculum. I will always look at things differently from now on because of how she taught me to view the world. Thanks, Elaine!” – Cecilia M, MBA student
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“Elaine combines insight, energy, a wide-ranging tool kit, professionalism and warmth to catalyse change, solutions and increased self–awareness. She encourages both exploration and action, intuition and precision – a rare and potent combination that comes from a wonderfully joyous and caring personality.” – James B, Entrepreneur and Musician
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“Thank you Paul for sharing your story, it is really inspirational. Your hardworking mindset is really admirable and you really deserve the best. Moreover, I want to thank you again for your advice, I will try to walk out of my comfort zone, to discover things outside my ideal interest.” – Theresia C, MSc Graduate
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“Thank you very much Paul for your invaluable support and mentoring. My vision started off as a joke, but you made me realize that I actually feel inspired by it. And guess what, couple months later I got a new job in one of the Marriott hotels. So, I am on my way up the chain – on the first step, but each journey starts with the step #1.” – Lisa N, Customer Service Rep.
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“Paul, I am lost here for words to say how grateful I am for all that you and Elaine have done. Your excellent coaching, feedback along the way and positivity have inspired me so much. It has been a great pleasure getting to know you, and hope that It does not end here. It has also been a pleasure being your client.” – Emilia G, Front House Manager
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