By Hannah Roden
Insight and experience – Eileen has a wealth of knowledge which helped me shape the work I needed to, I have now a draft strategy, and a clear direction of travel for the next 18 months which was what I needed to get to.
By Hannah Roden
My function is relatively new in an organisation that isn’t too sure what a Portfolio Management Office is. To be able to talk through these challenges and the pro’s and con’s of different models was extremely valuable. As an added bonus to get observations and feedback on my personal approach was the icing on the cake …
By Melissa Roden
The thing I like about working with Bekka is that she helps you with new ideas and thinking, so expect the unexpected. I value the tools, insights and experience she brings, which helped me think about possibilities and perspectives I hadn’t considered. She is always really honest and positive.
By Melissa Roden
Coaching is a personal experience. It requires digging down deep to recognise and verbalise things that you are finding tough, in order to work on them. You need to trust your coach with that information in order to move forward. Relationship with your coach is therefore key. Having met Bekka at a networking event, I …
By Melissa Roden
I would strongly recommend you work with Bekka if you are looking for executive coaching and expert advice. She is very skilled at helping you get to the crux of the issue and developing options. She is not afraid of challenging you to solve the big questions and make decisions. Truly professional support when most …
By Melissa Roden
“. . . really, really good . . . exceeded expectations in what was covered . . . gave a real practical insight . . . wish we had more time . . “
By Melissa Roden
“Stuart is a great mentor and very supportive and even when I felt a bit nervous he was very supportive and encouraged me”
By Melissa Roden
“Highly skilled, energetic and motivated PMO expert.”
By Melissa Roden
“Chris is an extremely knowledgeable, competent and professional PMO Manager who understands both the challenges business need addressing through a PMO and those faced by the delivery teams and key stakeholders that interact with his function… this means he is able to provide real structure alongside the pragmatism required to operate in the complex workplace. …
By Melissa Roden
“Chris has an unparalleled level of experience of PMO, Programme and Governance methodologies. More importantly he has the practical experience & pragmatic approach that allows him to ensure that he right approach is used correctly in the right scenario.”
By Melissa Roden
“It is rare to find a consultant that can be recommended as the complete package professional, knowledgeable and diligent balanced with being human enjoying a laugh, being a good listener, offering opinion, advice and good counsel based on a wealth of business & life experience.”
By Melissa Roden
“After being out of work and the PMO space for four years following the birth of my two boys, I had lost all of my mojo and self-confidence! I had lost count of the number of jobs I’d applied for. I contacted Ken for advice on my CV and getting my career back on track. …
By Melissa Roden
“Ken spent time with me when I was first looking to go contracting; he provided tips on and opportunities to network with other PMO professionals. We have bashed our heads together on several occasions about PMO process which I have found useful. Always a pleasure to speak to, his passion for Proper PMO is evident!”
By Melissa Roden
“Thank you again for speaking with me earlier. I found it incredibly helpful and inspiring. I’m ready to move forward with more confidence than before, thanks to you.”
By Melissa Roden
“Just wanted to let you know that after two interviews (and a lot of tests and presentations in between!), I got the job as a Project Coordinator. Negotiated a really good salary too! Thanks so much for your help in preparing for the interview, and for your input with my CV”
By Melissa Roden
“The time spent with Lindsay was invaluable. You always wonder what recruiters are looking for and what they think of your CV, but you rarely get the opportunity to find out. Lindsay was very thorough and completely honest. I’ll have a more concise and focused CV after I implement Lindsay’s suggestions.”
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