Testimonials
Testimonials
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Director – Digital Transformation at Deloitte
“This Program is extremely valuable. It provides the insights and tools to be both a highly effective leader and thrive in this incredibly demanding world.”
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Delivery Executive
“This program has changed my life. It has provided me with the clarity of purpose and how I can bring this to living the most meaningful life at home and at work. I will be forever grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in such a brilliant program.”
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Head of Business Transformation Services, Australia & New Zealand
“This Program, with its 360 feedback and self-reflection, alongside professional and personal exploration is predicated in rich psychology and has enabled me to learn much about myself and how I can lead through empathy by building deep connections with those around me. Often challenging and confronting, sensitive truths are handled with an overwhelming sense of non-judgemental understanding and recognition of the leadership journey we are on. Personally, I believe I have significantly improved my leadership style through the sessions my coach expertly guided me through. I would strongly recommend this program, to anyone, anywhere on their own leadership journey, particularly looking to improve themselves and be more effective with their teams, their peers and indeed their own leaders.”
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Chief Business & Delivery Officer
“Exceptional development and leadership coach and Program. One of the best I have had in my career.”
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Delivery Executive - Digital Business Services
“I found the entire program to be rather life changing. The personal growth and development from year one until now has been like nothing I have ever knowingly encountered before. My eyes have been opened to the deep seeded nature of certain tendencies and the work is real every day to leverage those experiences for a better good. The time I have spent with my coach has been a wonderful rollercoaster, but above all my coach has helped me to develop strategies to understand the why and then target the how. Learning to just sit with “the moment” has given me space to find a way forward in most situations. I highly recommend this program”
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Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific & Japan
“This program led to a huge turning point in my life. Not only in my leadership but in ensuring I live up to my purpose at home and at SAP. Exceptional program.”
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Head of Industries & Customer Advisory, Australia & New Zealand
“This program has been immensely impactful for me in my journey as a leader and as a person. My coach has helped me unpick my strengths and tendencies through self-discovery, leadership coaching and mindfulness. Few programs will leave such a lasting impression on your career as this one.”
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Account Executive
“I consider myself very lucky to have been engaged in this program. Not only was the course content enjoyable and enlightening, I also learned a lot about myself which led to a pivotal change in my thought processes and leadership approach going forwards. Through thoughtful and candid coaching practices, I feel I have developed an honest and brave approach to apply in my leadership journey going forwards. I absolutely recommend this program to anyone wanting to learn, grow and lead.”
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Senior Customer Engagement Executive
“This program offered me a more accurate conception of my personality and behaviour, which helped me become the best possible version of myself. It helped me understand how my own particular strengths and weaknesses affected my ability to lead, and how I can continue to grow as a leader. This is a truly transformational program that works from the inside out and it has deeply impacted me in a positive way!”
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Head of Industries Business Solutions Development
“The program offers an exceptional opportunity for any leader and aspiring leader to not only realise but exceed their vision and purpose. It provided me deep insights on how others perceive me and has changed the way I see our planet, our customers, our partners and my colleagues.”
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Solution Advisor
“I can honestly say this has been one of the most profound and informative experiences of not only my career but personal journey as well. The discovery of how to identify when you are performing at your best and when you are just showing up was truly a pivotal point in career. It helped me to better understand not only myself, but how others were perceiving me and my actions. With this knowledge in hand, I feel I am truly positioned to understand how I can become a better leader, how to show up as my best self for myself and my team, and how to identify when I need to make a changes to my tactics for better outcomes. I don’t believe I would have ever uncovered this about myself had I not gone through this journey.”
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Head of Services Industry Operations
“This program has supported me to unfold my strengths and understand the importance of self-reflection time in order to develop both private and professional life. Exceptional program with exceptional coach.”
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Head of Marketing, Financial Services Industry
“This Program has had a tremendous impact on my career and confidence as a leader - helping me have both a fulfilling and successful career and a happy home.”
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Services & Support Partner
“This program is truly powerful and essential for anyone wanting to grow as a leader and as a person. It provides a constant learning curve for me and continues to surprise me with valuable new insights that I embed in my career and personal life.”
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Global Business Operations
“I found the Programme inspiring and enjoyable - the course was thought-provoking and very practical in nature. The self-reflection exercises were particularly useful, as was the challenge of defining vision and purpose (which isn’t always easy – but so very important!). The course has definitely helped me better understand myself through the holistic approach it takes. I would highly recommend this programme to any aspiring leader.”
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Head of Client Delivery Management, Australia New Zealand & Greater China Region
“This program helped me immensely to enhance my leadership style. The program guided me by putting a spotlight on my strengths through an effective feedback process, and helped de-clutter the noise and stay true course to my transformation objectives. Very rarely do you come across a coach who is extremely invested in achieving this purpose with you.”
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Business and Partner Development
“This outstanding program had a true impact on how I approach leadership by helping me self-reflect and strive to become a better version of myself. I had an exceptional coach and the connection and mutual trust we established made all the difference for me.”
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Head of Value Advisory, Asia-Pacific & Japan
“This excellent program helped me uncover and address things that have prevented me from being at my best, both at work and at home. I felt confident in the approach that uses data, feedback and a solid framework to create a supportive yet challenging space for deep personal development.”
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Services Industry Lead
“The leadership training was an extremely valuable experience. The structured approach to identify strengths, improvement opportunities and generally creating awareness of drivers and profiles was very helpful. The facilitation was effective in defining a proactive plan to embed improvements in rituals and habits to drive improved leadership. In addition to work and private improvements for myself, it is very apparent to me that we have improved as a leadership team. I have no hesitation in recommending the training to all leaders and aspiring leaders as part of a cultural transformation.”
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Services Delivery Director Australia & New Zealand
“This program flows like a great novel; the more you immerse yourself in it under expert guidance, the more layers of deep insights you uncover about your own personal purpose and your journey to becoming an extraordinary leader.”
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Vice President, Global Public Sector
“This program guided my transition from individual contributor to team leader and people manager. The coaching helped me become more self-aware and connected with my team and prepared me for a significant managerial challenge I encountered not long after starting my new role. An essential program for aspiring leaders.”
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Delivery Lead – Customer Success | Financial Services Australia
“I found the program an excellent framework for self discovery that had a holistic (and positive) impact on my life. A program worth every minute that I spent there.”
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Customer Engagement Manager
“In one word. “Fabulous”. This program has helped me break the myth of what I (or people) think is what I want. It changed my perspective on my aspirations, as now I understand what I need (& not what I think) and what I need I can achieve. This is one of the best programs I have ever attended, I strongly recommend it to all individuals, especially those who are setting up their aspirations on what they think.”
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Head of HXM, Head of HXM Solution Advisory, Australia and New Zealand
“Working with Jo was life changing for me. I started working with her after a period of significant change and personal trauma, and her coaching had a profound impact on my overall outlook on life. Working with Jo completely changed how I see myself both professionally and personally, and as a result I’m now a more thoughtful and engaged leader.”
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Head of Marketing, Zurich Financial Services
“This Program literally changed my life. I am more resilient in the face of change and challenge and have achieved far more as a leader than I thought possible.”
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Managing Director, Enterprise Wide
“Jo is an incredible and authentic coach and an invaluable confidant. She instilled a sense of trust that ultimately accelerated my personal growth and confidence. I can’t advocate highly enough for Jo and her work!”
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Senior Technology Consultant
"Jo is a pragmatic leader and a wonderful coach who really invests time in understanding her coachee. She is brave in sharing her own experiences and encouraging us to realise why we react the way we do. Her connection with the SAP world and leaders is legendary, so when we talk about organisational challenges - she really gets it. The one big thing which she has developed for each one of us in this program is a work of art in itself and I have been encouraged/inspired/motivated to follow it with the big picture of my career aspirations as the important goal. I believe Jo's coaching was able to connect the individual sessions and provide us with a sense of group learning journey during the program."
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Enterprise Customer Success Partner
"I have benefitted from this program the most I think. I started being doubtful about myself and lost with my goals. This program help me uncover my One Big Thing and the steps (big or small) that I can take to achieve them. Aside from the work goals, they also encourage you to take care of your wellbeing which I have learned to be committed to. Leaders need to take care of themselves before they can take care of a team. I also made accomplishments like awards and nomination for Women to Watch through the small goals that we listed down in this program."
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"Jo knows the psychology behind patterns and behaviours, and how the corporate world works, has a real interest in people and passion for what she is doing and is able to connect the dots that I might not have done without her help. I truly believe her contribution can be incredibly valuable for aspiring and current leaders."
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Principal Consultant
"I highly recommend this program to all. Each one of us plays the roles of a leader in some manner in our day to day lives. The skills that we picked up via this program are not only relevant in our professional lives but personal as well. The program helps you recognise your strengths and weaknessess and how to use them together for the best outcomes in every situation."
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Business Manager
"In past 20 years I have been part of a number of leadership development programs - this has been my best experience. Thanks ! What I liked most is your holistic way of looking at a leader's profile and interventions to nurture the creative parts and minimize the reactive parts. Conversations with my coach were quite rewarding. It felt like talking to a friend before whom I could express myself, share my shortcomings, my fears and vulnerability. Thank You All."
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"I took this program for 3 years in a row and realised immense benefits especially in managing stakeholders. I could see my "circles" shrink in reactive and push out on creative tendencies over these 3 years. I received feedback not only related directly to this course but also on certain areas that are adjacent to this course. Its a must do for anyone who takes self development seriously."
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"Whether you are trying to become a leader or not, this course provides the perfect opportunity to discover your underlying traits (good and bad). This is invaluable to shaping how you build upon your business and personal relationships."
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"I was not sure what to expect from this program. I was not into mindfulness, I knew I needed more guidance, but was not sure how this program could help. Though the 360 feedback and evaluation process and subsequent focussed sessions, as well as learning about the benefits of being a calmer person who sets better boundaries, I have seen benefits in both my personal and work life. I could not recommend this program highly enough."
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Principal Integration Architect
"I came into the program wondering what was holding me back with all my years of experience. Now I know!"
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Strategy, Planning and Transformation Manager
"Highly recommended for all who are serious about their leadership development"
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"This is a great training program with a lot of rich and simple content. The format supports learning ability of working professionals. Interventions like group sessions and buddy help drive effectiveness. It has a lot to offer, and up to the participant to take more and more out of it. The fact that content is available post the program getting over is very nice and helpful in supporting long term development goals.... Thank you!"
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Senior Director - Technology Architecture APJ
"This Program helped support me in the next phase of my executive career. The 360 degree feedback and self-reflection enabled me to learn much about myself and how other perceive me. While confronting at time the coaching provided allowed for a non-judgemental understanding of my leadership journey and how we can transform throughout the future. The sessions with your coach allow time to reflect on past learners and actions and develop ways to practice effective leadership qualities. I strongly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve themselves and be a more effective leader."
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Senior Engagement Manager
"Fantastic leadership program. Takes it to the next level relating to self-discovery and applying a mindful approach to how why and what we do daily through our work. Highly recommend it to anyone that has the opportunity to participate."
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Program Director
"This is not your typical leadership course but it goes above and beyond into the neuroscience of effective leadership. If you are prepared to do a 360 degree evaluation with ample feedback, you will be rewarded with a holistic view of who you are, your strengths and your opportunities for growth. From here, this unique offering will allow you to discover and formulate a leadership development path that balances your professional life and personal well-being."
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Industry Business Architect
"Through this course, I gained valuable insights about myself and how others perceive me. It provided a different, holistic perspective on how to bring out the best in me and being able to contribute maximum to my day-to-day work life and overall wellbeing. I highly recommend this to anyone who aspires to grow in all areas and be the best version of themselves."
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GM - Strategic Engagements
"A refreshing Leadership learning experience, and one I found just so insightful, with a real emphasis on the Wellbeing and Behavorial elements. Really gained so much from the 360 views. Will highly recommend this training."
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Supplier Business Network
"I am so thankful that my manager offered this program. This program gave me an opportunity to reflect on different behaviours. The 360 feedback and using this feedback to work with my coach has definitely helped with my development and Wellness."
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Head of Customer Business Services APJ+Greater China
"One of the best investments of time I've made in 20 years of professional life. The power of the Leadership Circle process and tools to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation, makes the insights garnered from the program so powerful and credible. This is not self-help, this is tailored, specific and thoroughly actionable career development, expertly orchestrated by Jo's team of coaches. Thankyou Jo and Alison (my coach :-)) for your commitment to my success and growth."
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Regional Vice President of Revenue, Asia Pacific Japan - Emarsys
"I have just finished the 6 month Program run by Jo Wagstaff and her amazing team. It was an incredibly insightful process, whereby I learned how to hone in on my creative behaviours in order to lead my teams toward a shared direction in a safe, yet challenging, environment where people put their best foot forward. We are all a work in progress, and I am very grateful for the investment Emarsys and SAP make in all of our people to continue this kind of transformative work on our personal and professional selves."
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"This Program was invaluable in my development as a leader and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to take part. The structure provided me with the insights and self awareness of what sort of leader I was, what sort of leader I wanted to be and most importantly, how to get here to there. The materials and coaching sessions challenged and empowered me to continuously develop, build a solid plan and gave me the tools to improve my leadership. I feel I have grown in leaps and bounds since I started - and have the tools to keep on growing. I hope others are feeling the impact of this positive change and I plan to carry on with my learnings from this superb experience."
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Senior Engagement Manager
"This program was an incredibly transformative experience for me. Through the program I gained a deeper understanding of my leadership strengths and areas for improvement. The group coaching sessions and personalised feedback helped me to develop a plan to address any blind spots and to leverage my strengths. The program's focus on self-awareness and personal growth allowed me to become a more effective leader, both in my personal and professional life. I learned how to lead with authenticity and to create a positive and inclusive culture for those I lead. Overall, the program has been instrumental in helping me become the best leader I can be."
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Vice President, Strategic Customers
"This program is close to the best program in leadership development I have come across in my many years of corporate life. There are three things that stand out a) it is a program about self development applies to life in general b) the study modules and videos that come with the program are very clear and make a lasting impression in one c) My coach was the very best in guiding me to understand myself better. This program is a must for every leader, aspiring and established leaders."
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"The journey has been eye-opening for me to say the least and at the same time so obvious."
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"Love the program end to end! If you take the time to know and reflect about yourself it is a highly rewarding journey."
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Head of ANZ Customer Evolution Program
"The program has got me thinking and acting differently and has made a significant impact on my effectiveness, my teams satisfaction levels and the achievement of our objectives."
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APJ Preferred Success Delivery Lead
"This program has helped me grow in ways that I did not think I had in me. I have become a stronger more confident leader. I would recommend this to all leaders"
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Sr. Specialist Customer Success Partner
"Simply put I'm now leading. I thought I was before, but wasn't. Understanding the places where I was (respectfully and in my own esteem) intrinsically broken, qualifying that extrinsically, and arriving at what I want to do and why, has shifted the world. It sounds twee or cliche writing that, the words don't do justice to the profundity. But it is true."
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Senior Solutions Consultant
"Its hard to put into words just how positively this program affected me and my career trajectory. I admit I was sceptical at first, but the science, method and delivery of this program convinced me of its immeasurable worth in a very short time. The insights I gained both personally and professionally will stick with me for the rest of my life and have truly shaped my view of what good leadership looks like. I would highly recommend this program to other professionals if you want to grow and improve your leadership skills and personal understanding."
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Senior Account Executive
"I really enjoyed this Course. While I am an individual contributor currently (I do take an active leader role in the wider virtual team I work with), I have been in management positions in previous roles. This course helped to reinforce the parts that I thought I was doing well (always great to receive the feedback that backs this up) but equally shone light on the aspects of my leadership that needed improvement. The way the courses are designed, and then how the coach's take you through your individual feedback helps to cement the learning from each module. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming more self aware of their own leadership style (you don't have to be a leader/manager to benefit form this course), or anyone interested in becoming a leader in the future."
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Business Coach; Early and Emerging Talent
"This Program is incredible, and well exceeded my expectations! The insights revealed through the 360 Feedback, the Leadership Circle, and the 1:1 Coach conversations were insightful, challenging and actionable. My Coach has guided me into "doing the deeper inner work" and I'm excited at what can be possible. Thank you for this impactful life & learning experience."
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Client Delivery Manager
"What a pleasurable learning experience for me. This has made me think long and hard about myself, how I see myself and how I am seen by others. There is so MUCH excellent learning in this experience. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone looking to develop an understanding of themselves and for anyone looking to development their leadership skills. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this and thanks to my coach for helping me understand and appreciate myself better."