Emer was recommended to me late last year. At the time I was dealing with the fallout of a prolonged workplace incident. As I tried to muddle on I found my situation was increasingly becoming more desperate, isolating and overwhelming. My professional life was spilling over into my personal life and this had a huge knock on negative effect.
It was at this point it was suggested to me to meet with a wonderfully recommended Careers Coach. I was initially reluctant as up until this point I was actually doing my dream job, so why would I need a careers coach?
I am so glad that something snapped me out of that thinking and I made that initial call. Emer could not have come into my life at a better time. She listened at length, offered measured advice and was incredibly compassionate. I immediately booked onto the Baby Steps course and I can safely say its one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.
Emer understood that I was feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed and very gently guided me through the first steps of the course with real kindness and patience. As she helped my confidence to grow, ideas and plans took shape thanks to her encouragement and total commitment to getting my career back on track. She was there for all of the highs and the lows during this time, often checking in on me outside of our scheduled calls with a caring text or FaceTime whenever needed. She went above and beyond – giving practical advice, suggestions on reading material and podcasts and detailed goal setting. I enjoyed the goal orientated exercises and looked forward to delving deeper into them on our weekly scheduled calls. A comprehensive CV review rounded off the course which made me feel even more prepared and confident.
I was a new person by the time I completed the course. Emer not only gave me my confidence back but she set me up for a future that I otherwise would have struggled to plan or ever have considered achievable. I owe so much to her and I cannot recommend her services and kindness enough.
I recently attended a workshop with Emer, to help us discover what it is that makes us most fulfilled at work. We defined our perfect working day, by drawing on our own past experiences and describing how this ‘best day’ made us feel – energised, strong, confident etc. For me this workshop gave me the time to explore and really think about my daily experiences. What do I enjoy? What am I good at? What would I like to spend more time doing?
Following the workshop, I had an opportunity to have a 1:1 session with Emer. Emer facilitated the session by asking the right questions but also allowing ‘thinking time’, I began to understand my dreams and aspirations. I gained a lot of clarity and satisfaction and it helped me take the time out to think about the future, what it holds and how I can prepare for it. I would recommend Emer as someone who is insightful, creates a positive and safe environment and helps to focus the mind by asking all the right questions, yet leaving enough time to think!
I was at a crossroads in life, I contacted Emer. Through working with her life coaching sessions and setting weekly goals I started to feel motivated again with a clearer constructive outlook feeling happier within myself. It has helped me move forward and make the decisions I want and feel confident in that. I found Emer to be a fantastic listener and very passionate about her work, it was one of my most worthwhile experiences and best decision I have ever made to contact Emer. I couldn’t recommend Emer more highly for anyone who is wondering what direction to take in life.
I have recently attending coaching sessions with Emer and have to say I feel transformed. I now know my values and ensure my daily habits are aligned with them. I have re-established my dreams and goals, which I lost during my baby years. Emer advised me to use my imagination and imagine a wonderful life 5 years from now without any constraints. I did it with much scepticism. But we worked through these ideas of a wonderful life, it began to seem not like a dream but goals that were attainable. I am exercising, eating better and making better choices with my time. All of this is transforming my life both with my family and work. No longer do I have bad days – I have “character building” days! I would recommend Emer to everyone who is feeling sensitive about life, is in a rut or wants a change for the better.
I can not express how I feel after finishing your course, in such a short time you helped me figure what I have been trying for 21 years, the fuzz has turned to clarity and the fear has turned to focus. I now know ‘what I want to be when I grow up’ but more importantly I have developed the tools and made the choices myself. I feel so confident in my choices and I owe it to your program.
