“Good on you, Libby, I think that together we have unearthed some real gems” “Coaching focuses you, rather than drifting…” “I feel more focussed, and more confident..” “I had the realisation that I have let others make the decision for me in the past.” Kim 

 Libby helped give me clarity and confidence throughout a vital period in my career and beyond. Her style of coaching allowed me to flourish and draw upon my own skillset to further develop my authentic leadership skills. Libby helped me unpack challenges and simplify them into realistic and achievable goals. This meant that I was able to achieve tangible results both at work and in my home life. It amazes me to reflect on how far I have come since my initial engagement with Libby and the obstacles I have overcome with her support. I cannot recommend Libby highly enough and will always be grateful for her support. 

 I was coached by Libby Irwin at a critical stage of my career, being the time I was preparing for promotion to partnership. Libby was able to help me to clearly identify my values, my professional and personal goals and my leadership style and aspirations. Five years later, I have met many of those goals – I have a strong career as a partner in one of New Zealand’s longest established and most respected law firms and I’m an active father to my three children. Anyone looking to make the transition into a senior leadership role should consider Libby’s coaching and leadership development services. 

 As it was my first experience with coaching, I wasn’t certain on what I could expect to get out of the process. Libby’s structured approach meant I was able to focus on the issues that would deliver maximum value and immediate impact in my professional life. A highlight of my experience was gaining a set of skills to use in interactions with more challenging stakeholders – I was able to address situations with greater confidence, in a way that was authentic to me and aligned with my personal communication style and values. I would recommend Libby’s coaching for anyone who’s taking the next step up in their career – coaching is a brilliant tool to use in navigating complex situations and the value of an independent opinion and constructive challenge is huge.