"We initially engaged
the services of STEP to assist us in a recruitment campaign for
a key senior management position. Having discussed the key elements
of the role, Donla designed a job profile that would best fit
with our leadership team. With STEP, using a combination of assessments
and more traditional interview techniques, we made what turned
out to be an excellent appointment.
Based on the success of our initial experience with STEP,
we have engaged their services to help develop leadership skills
within our organisation and also to coach and develop new management
appointments.
We have already seen tangible benefits from our collaboration
with STEP in terms of more focused, motivated and effective managers
and believe that Donla can add significant value to any organisation
that wishes to develop its key people."
P.Boland,
Sales Director, Nissan
"Before I started to work with Donla, I felt that I
needed to keep myself fresh, interested and dynamic and to examine
my work habits and practices, as I was too operationally focused
and my work-life balance was completely askew.
Since I began to work with STEP I have achieved
significant changes in my behaviour that have contributed to the
business, the work environment and my work-life balance. I quickly
realised that I tended to be overly available to others, resulting
in my own agenda being interrupted, which in turn necessitated
frequent working at night. This led to a more structured approach
to work, increased emphasis on delegation and the freeing up of
time to allow more strategic focus. I can now deal more with clients,
diversify the type of work that I do and still have time for planned
inputs and engagements with staff.
Working with Donla provides me with an objective and supportive
sounding board that enables me to identify and address issues
myself thereby enhancing my self-awareness, management capacity
and overall performance at work."
T.Tyrell, Socio-economic Consultant
“I found the experience of working with Donla to be
of major significance in both my personal and business life. Goals
that I had always aspired to but never achieved were brought sharply
into focus and very quickly became reality. Donla’s professional,
knowledgeable and inspirational input ensured that each session
was both effective and fun.”
W. Fox. Managing Director, Marketing
Impressions
“STEP customised a program
over a 12 week period to achieve company objectives set jointly
by the individuals and the company. Donla provided insightful
feedback, a pragmatic approach and challenged the individuals
and stakeholders throughout the program.
The program exceeded my expectation as the holistic approach covered
areas that influenced approach and attitude to work. It acted
as a change agent and developed the skills of upward management,
prioritisation and organisation. It was also effective in the
development of communication and delegation skills”.
U.Price, Operations Director, Photologic
“Undertaking a coaching program with STEP was a life-changing
experience for me. I answered the most important questions for
me at that particular time and I made some key decisions and acted
on them. I orchestrated a transition in my business which has
proved very successful.
I feel particularly lucky to have met Donla and would wholeheartedly
recommend her to any business person seeking to maximise their
potential.”
C. Maguire, Partner in Charge
"Coaching was a particularly profound experience for me and
provided unique insights into issues I had felt I had previously
addressed. As someone who has lots of ideas, I found Donla extremely
intuitive and capable of focusing me in a very practical way,
which has made a big difference to me and my business. While achieving
my goals, what I had not anticipated was the increase in self-awareness
and the insights I got into my own personality as a result of
coaching. I now approach many things in a different way, thanks
to Donla. Coaching was an invaluable experience and I would highly
recommend it to everyone, irrespective of age, career or lifestyle."
E.Boland, Consultant.
“Three months earlier, my daily life revolved exclusively
around my work. My daily routine has now been transformed and
my diary today is much more comprehensive and structured. With
the assistance of Donla I have been able to look at all aspects
of my job and develop a series of rules to which I now adhere.
By also focussing on the valuable time spent outside work, I now
have found a happy balance in my life.”
B. Flood. Sales Manager
“I found Donla to be inspirational
and professional as she worked with me to achieve my goals. The
coaching has had a radical impact on me and on my business, which
has seen a major increase in revenues over the same period”.
R. Barr, Business Owner
“Since working with STEP, I have learned
to step back and assess situations better with a view to getting
better balance and perspective on them leading to a much more
structured and ordered method of operation. I have become more
aware of my own needs, becoming more assertive and now I have
a much better feeling of self worth. I am also now planning my
work routine much better, which is leading to a reduction in stress
levels”.
S O’Donovan, Director, Financial
Services
“Working with Donla helped me find the answers within
myself. I confronted issues I had avoided for years and felt huge
relief. I have made big changes, with the guidance and support
of Donla”.
C. Staines, Solicitor
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