Testimonials
Here are what some of our clients say about working with Exedra Coaching
Coaching Impact / Transformation
“Working with Exedra as my coach has been a transformative experience. As I prepared for my next career move, Jocelyn was instrumental in helping me refine my mindset and approach. I walked away from each session with new perspectives and tangible next steps. Her coaching style is both fun and engaging, with a refreshingly agile way of thinking that made every session energizing and thought-provoking. Thanks to her support, I not only feel ready for my NED journey - I’m already on it.”
JD, Senior Executive & NED Aspirant
“Having a third party help me view my life more objectively and with compassion has been invaluable. This process has given me deeper access to my core beliefs and values.”
VB, Director Charity Retail Training
“I have been working with my executive coach - everyone needs a Jocelyn McConnachie! I explored a couple of exec roles but really she helped me conclude that starting to build a portfolio career was how I would balance my new professional and personal goals. I’d really recommend taking the time with a professional coach. Jocelyn was invaluable for practical support and also long term planning. This helped me confidently put together a plan for the future.”
JK Senior Executive / NED Aspirant
“We remain indebted to you for what you did here with the senior team. It has definitely left an impact on our company for the better, thank you.”
NS, CEO FTSE
“My coaching experience with Seraphina was insightful, engaging and an overall positive experience. It was held during an extended career break, where in truth I had become quite detached and was lacking vision in my professional life. Seraphina is approachable and was very good at putting me at ease in our sessions and I did not hesitate in sharing some personal and difficult issues with her. She has excellent listening skills, is non-judgemental, and was able to bring together her own unique experience, training and wisdom to offer me helpful observations and support throughout the process. Throughout our sessions, I derived an increased sense of optimism about my professional skills and opportunities, and I believe this was due to Seraphina's coaching methods. The coaching has enabled me to focus more clearly on my professional goals and I'm currently exploring a number of opportunities.”
MM, Finance Risk Executive
“I have had coaching previously that promised to help me get the next role, but I wasn’t sure how to apply it. Exedra’s coaching got me thinking differently about what I was facing plus her occasional nugget, a framework or practical experience from her own career really helped. I got clear about the next steps and more importantly, developed my confidence to take those steps. Having a coach who also has career experience is hugely helpful.”
SM, Divisional Director
“I am grateful for your help and guidance on how to best position myself in the next stage of my career. Thank you for the way in which you've gently challenged me.”
AJ, Director
“The coaching has been a fantastic addition to the course as I’m currently thinking about my next opportunity. It’s helped me to focus on what’s important to me in my work, how I can effectively use my skills and capabilities and how I can use my network to increase my chances of finding the right role for me. Along with a big confidence boost and feeling like I have people in my corner! If you get the opportunity to work with Jocelyn and Seraphina, grab it with both hands, you won’t be disappointed.”
TF, CEO Insurance
“Jocelyn is an amazing coach; We've worked on getting clear on my goals and being held accountable with following through on my actions. In sessions she's able to keep up with my jumping around topics and helps bring me back to the point at hand. She's a great thought partner and companion on the journey to greater knowledge about what I want to achieve.”
CJ, Insight Lead
NED / Board Career Support
“I’ve learnt more in one session than I have in the past 6 weeks about who I am as a candidate for a Non-Executive role. The structured approach is great, and I’m clear about how to apply and what I offer.”
PH, Interim Transformation Leader
“I just wanted to touch base to say thank you again for the excellent training session on NED interviews, which – as always – gave me really useful and practical advice. I also wanted to let you know that I was successful in the recruitment for Trustee of the (organization). I am genuinely delighted to have got the role and am already loving it. Your help and suggestions have undoubtedly helped me get this far and will, I feel sure, continue to be a help in the months ahead. So, I wanted to say a sincere thank you for all your support – it really has made a huge difference.”
RB, Pensions Trustee
“I’ve had the pleasure of attending the NED course and latterly receiving coaching from Exedra Coaching. The NED course was an excellent introduction into the mysterious world of Non-Exec work and led me to approach the C suite to ask to be considered for a board role. I was given three; they had assumed I didn’t want to be on the boards. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without the course and the fabulous support received from the tutors and delegates. I would wholeheartedly recommend the course to anyone thinking of moving their career in this way.”
TF, CEO Insurance
“The Exedra training was very well structured, with in depth live sessions and productive and enjoyable discussions around each week’s content. At the end of the course I had a very clear idea of what applying for, and serving as an NED or Trustee would be like; how to deal with the challenges; and how to plan out a career as a NED/ Trustee. The course itself was challenging but also very enjoyable. At the end of the course I was in a much better, more confident position to challenge, support and influence the strategy of my Board.”
AB, CEO Market Insight
“The ideal starter pack for developing a career as a NED. Practically, I now have a profile statement and NED CV, contacts to recruiters, clarity on the role and the responsibilities of different boards. Personally, I am clear on my values, can challenge my limiting beliefs, I know how and where I can make a difference, and I have built a supportive network of peers and recruiters. By week four I have been accepted onto a NED recruitment panel and offered an advisory position – None of these would have happened were it not for the confidence and practical skills I received on this course. The practical, interactive content, coupled with outstanding delivery, made every session valuable.”
BL, Transformation Customer Experience Executive
“Your Non-Executive Director course really helped me understand what skills and behaviours I need to develop and how I could leverage my career to a different level. It also provided a supportive network with my peers from different sectors. Great course, thank you!“
SM, Divisional Director
“I am grateful for your help and guidance on how to best position myself in the next stage of my career. Thank you for the way in which you've gently challenged me.”
VB, Director Charity Retail Training
“I’ve learnt more in one session than I have in the past 6 weeks about who I am as a candidate for a Non-Executive role. The structured approach is great, I’m clear about how to apply and what I offer. Plus, she set up a talk with a recruiter, which was insightful and a great contact.”
VB, Director Charity Retail Training
“I’ve learnt more in one session than I have in the past 6 weeks about who I am as a candidate for a Non-Executive role. The structured approach is great, I’m clear about how to apply and what I offer. Plus, she set up a talk with a recruiter, which was insightful and a great contact.”
PH, interim Transformation Leader
Practical, Strategic, Results-Focused
“Extremely useful and constructive session, with ideas and recommendations that will undoubtedly be beneficial in the weeks and months ahead.”
RB, Pensions Trustee
“Very focused, very practical and built great confidence. Jocelyn spent time understanding me, my background and what I am looking to achieve.”
DA, Non-Executive Director
“Helpful, practical and challenging. Jocelyn is very insightful with practical advice and guidance.”
AR, Trustee and Non-Executive Director
“Valuable strategic advice provided to weigh up an offer following an interview.”
SS, MD Financial Services
Warmth, Style & Emotional Intelligence
“Jocelyn is both supportive and appropriately challenging. I have found the meetings to be inspiring.”
MS, MD Professional Services
“Jocelyn’s always got practical help and has superb emotional intelligence. Both have been incredibly helpful, and I’m really grateful to have had her support.”
WD, Pensions Trustee
“Absolutely brilliant, on every single level. Really got it and was right on the money in terms of what I needed to do.”
AC, CCAO
"Having a third party helped me view my life more objectively and with compassion has been invaluable. This process has given me deeper access to my core beliefs and values, which now guide how I choose to spend my time and energy. The sessions were challenging, informative, and energizing—everything I hoped for and more. I can't recommend this experience highly enough."
RD, CEO Market Research