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“Monique's approach was empathetic but firm - she was open to challenging you while being understanding and always drove to actions and tangible things you can do rather than just conversation.”
The journey included multiple "aha" moments. Monique helped me see links between things I hadn't appreciated. Working with her made me realise I had the permission to shape things.
The biggest benefit for me was being able to link specific beliefs I had to how I spend my time. I used to think about planning as a separate skill but now when I plan my time, I am more aware of my limiting beliefs which might be steering me towards a less than optimal diary. I think the exercises and resources are very useful, but I do think the best part is the discussion. Specifically, when you've put something down in the exercises and Monique has a way of picking up on certain things you've said and asks, "interesting that you wrote this, why is that?".
Monique is brilliant and I would highly recommend her! All of her exercises and discussions are designed so you come away with clear actions to take. However, the real benefit in her coaching lies with the fact that she helps you link your limiting beliefs to the actions you take today.
— Consultant, London“A space to think through where some of those feelings were coming from and narrow in on what I want to do next”
The programme created a structure and lens to look at some of my drivers and hurdles. I have been struggling to take the first steps towards a new professional career after moving back to the US and leaving my previous job. I feel like I started scared of my own shadow. I was very nervous to do some basic tasks (emailing former co-workers, etc.). The programme created a space to think through where some of those feelings were coming from and narrow in on what I want to do next professionally.
I went from thinking all I wanted to do was become an internal communications manager to realising it isn't about the job title as much as continuing to be a generalist who gets to work across a business. I got a number of benefits out of the programme - a safe space to talk through hurdles I was experiencing, a chance to think through what motivates and excites me, an opportunity to take a step back and think about how my professional life fits into my life generally, and structured group coaching that pushed me to think more deeply.
I really enjoyed the Life Pie exercise. Personally, I find a little stress in life relatively healthy, but as I was looking at my Life Pie, I realised I was spending the majority of time overthinking things and stressing about them. The Life Pie gave me an opportunity to restructure my day and accept that hobbies or taking the dog for a walk are not the time killers I imagined they were. Would you recommend the course? Absolutely! I cannot recommend this programme enough.
— Communications Specialist, Washington DC“I felt like I was really stagnating in my career, I felt stuck and desperate for a change, yet I had no idea where to start or what I was really looking for.”
I was suffering from a sort of comparison-despair seeing colleagues and contacts quickly climb the ranks yet also feeling unsure if that was even what I wanted. The programme is brilliantly structured yet flexible depending on where you are (you can spend longer or shorter on the different stages depending on your own circumstances). Thought-provoking and encouraging.
The journey was really challenging! I find it hard to consider myself in terms of my values, brand or my own performance. The course gets to the root of your thought processes and makes you think hard about your core values and “non-negotiables” which I found really difficult at points but ultimately it is so rewarding and confidence-boosting when you get to the point where you know what your core values are and how they drive you.
It improved my self-worth and made me realise how much my own internal monologue impacts my thinking. It gave me useful methods to help me break the negative cycles of thinking and the reassurance to go and explore more options and feel less restricted in my thinking in terms of my future (and my tendency to think in the form of “false binaries”). Monique is so warm and personable and a great person to work with.
Would you recommend the course? I would 100% recommend the course to anyone feeling “stuck” or confused or looking for a direction in their career. Equally anyone already making a transition - between jobs or stages in their life and looking for a way to make the best of a change.
— Investment Manager, London
“It gave me the courage to design the business I wanted rather than just what I thought was possible. It reminded me that ease can co-exist with hard work.”
I entered the programme knowing that I wanted to create a business that worked with my life, not one that was my life.I was looking for how to take my business forward in a way that incorporated my values and fit in with the work life balance I was seeking after becoming a mother. I emerged with clarity regarding my non-negotiables and the formative storytelling around my business.
Rewrite Your Career Story is a reboot not only for your career, but for your life. It asks you to get to the root values that ground your life and then guides you through how to integrate them into your work/life. In a systematic way, it helps you to uncover what you would like your work life to be like, and then helps you plan for that. It helped me clarify my skill set and see it in light of my values. It gave me the courage to design the business I wanted rather than just what I thought was possible. It reminded me that ease can co-exist with hard work. I would absolutely recommend the course!
— Consultant & Researcher, London
“I was well and truly stuck. I needed a process to help me understand the right direction in the next stage of my career and a safe place to reflect, challenge myself and work out what was important to me.”
Rewrite Your Career Story helped me to evolve personally and professionally. It’s woken something up in me – I feel that I know myself so much better now; I feel confident and empowered to take the next step into something I've always wanted to do. As soon as you step into the first call you feel seen and heard because you're with like-minded people. The programme gave me an easy-to-follow process which helped me to unpick all the questions and put all of the thoughts and ideas I had in my head into some kind of structure. We had a safe place to talk and share our experiences with other lovely souls who were going through similar shifts in their lives.
I'd never spent the time doing work on my values before. Now I know what my inner code is, I can make decisions based on what really feels right for me. It's given me a stronger sense of self and made me feel much more connected with who I am. I find myself checking in with myself to make sure decisions I'm making feel meaningful and aligned to them. Would I recommend the course? 100% yes - go for it!
- Laura, Communications Specialist, Brighton“I felt supported and invested in, both with Monique at the helm and with the cohort.”
The overall experience was respectful listening - I felt heard and learnt so much. It was precious time. Self-paced learning + group accountability was the right mix for me. I got clarity about what to do, I’ve made changes and have a framework now.
The biggest shift/impact was the idea around the ‘No’ and creating boundaries – what is it what you want ‘inside the circle’, your non-negotiables. Because of that clarity I was able to communicate with my boss about the big shifts that I would like to make and where I’m headed in the next 5 years. Now, anytime an opportunity comes up I’m able to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ depending on whether or not it’s leading me towards the 5-year plan. I knew before but couldn’t articulate why ‘this doesn’t fit with the long-term vision’ – now I can."
— Financial Services Leader, London
“Monique’s Rewrite Your Career Story programme is the most transformational thing I’ve ever done!
The 1st part, ‘The Life Audit’, is very much a life audit – it really helps you to understand what is under the surface, why you react to certain things. What has really helped is that I’m paying more attention to my physical reactions – “Why am I having such a physical reaction to this?” and being aware that it is all information
Monique will ask the difficult questions and in the group sessions – everyone has the opportunity to talk. This is for anyone questioning what they’re doing as a career. You’ll increase your self-awareness and gain a deeper understanding of your motivations – be prepared of work though (it’s a lot of work!).”
- Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Iceland“I worked with Monique on my own rewrite and it was so organic. If anybody is looking for a coach, somebody who helps you define your own career and shows you how to focus on it without compromising your personal life and boundaries, Monique is definitely for you!”
— Wealth Specialist, London“This is game changing stuff. You have managed to create an accessible, engaging and powerful tool that has such broad ranging appeal. I found myself easily motivated to invest my time in thinking about the exercises and seeing meaningful personal development at each step.
This is career self-care we all need to do! I am so proud of my brand now. It has come at just the right time as I come back after maternity leave. I know this brand will be the difference in my career path from now on. I rarely say this but for me, it was perfect.”
— Sales Director, Switzerland“Monique had a fantastic ability to genuinely take on board everything I said and somehow synthesise all this and notice links or patterns that had escaped me. This allowed me to gain new perspectives and ways forward I could not have arrived at without Monique.
The tools I now use daily, as a result of our coaching sessions, work at a deep level because they were developed especially for me, by me, using a creative process facilitated by Monique. This process challenged me to approach an old and frustrating issue in a totally new way.
I left every session feeling deeply understood, lighter and empowered. My way of thinking has forever been changed.”
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