Testimonials

What Leaders Say

Perspectives from executives and organisations who have experienced the impact of our work together.

"Catherine, you and your team have taken the leadership work to the best place it's ever been at HSBC. Well done, and thank you!"

David MorrisGlobal Head of People Capability, HSBC

"Catherine is seen as standout... really brings the expertise. She understands her stuff, she knows how to get a team to work together, she knows her craft well."

Clare AllenHead of Coaching, KPMG

"Catherine is the go-to psychologist for senior executives."

"We worked in partnership for 5 years."

Jim HytnerGlobal COO, IPG Mediabrands

"Significant improvement in how we show up and helped us come together as a team. The work has enabled us to take step back, look at how we work together, the behaviours, relationships, surfacing tensions. The foundations have been built."

Clare AllenHead of Coaching, KPMG

"Inspiring speaker, coach, consultant and facilitator."

Valerie SchoenfelderMeta Coach, Goleman EI

"I am loving the energy, challenge and thinking."

Lynne BurnsGlobal Head of Talent, HSBC

"Catherine's leadership programmes are designed with fresh and innovative approaches to learning and leadership that are built to deliver results."

Jacquie DrakeDirector Praxis, Cranfield School of Management

"Catherine's energy is infectious. Her depth of knowledge and experience in leadership is tremendous and she is as effective in leading a program as she is in one on one coaching."

"Really listens to her clients' needs and cleverly uses her toolkit to craft a completely bespoke solution. I will always choose to work with Catherine when I can."

Anne BenedictChief Human Resources Manager, INFOR

"Catherine is a masterful facilitator and exceptional talent. Purpose-driven... makes a significant difference to organisations by ensuring that leader development is integrated with the external environment, the organisational system and the role of leaders... brings passion, enthusiasm and deep expertise to all dialogues and interventions... invigorating and inspiring."

Ita DurekeDirector of Global People and Leadership Development, LEO Pharma A/S (now Capgemini)

"Willingness to challenge the status quo... a unique talent in the industry."

Michael LucasChief Information Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

"Catherine and her team worked with business schools and HSBC leaders from across the world to facilitate the most comprehensive program of executive and organizational education seen at HSBC for several decades."

Rachel MontgomerieHead of Human Resources, HSBC UK

"I have rarely received such incisive feedback."

Alok SingHead of Talent Development at Petroleum Development, Royal Dutch Shell

"The right amount of advocacy and inquiry when working with teams and individuals."

Tim BosworthEnterprise Learning, Royal Dutch Shell

"Really freed up our thinking and decision making on the board; helping us to navigate more easily around our core purpose."

Jeff LennardBoard Member, ZBTF

"Able to challenge our thinking and to support others in making decisions about the future."

Catherine RoseDirector, Arts Inform

"Skilled in leading without steering — guiding... shaping our learning strategy and helping us navigate complex decisions regarding design, content and process. Catherine is a gifted facilitator, keeping discussions moving, fielding difficult questions... and sustaining energy in the room."

Gary VillianiEVP, Global Learning and Leadership Development, IPG Mediabrands

"Catherine and her team recently organized and facilitated a workshop for my organization. I was very impressed with the overall design and execution of the workshop - it helped us develop some very clear strategies around the important topic of Thought Leadership. Thanks again to Catherine and her team!"

Darren CrossGeneral Manager, Shell Catalyst Technologies

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