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Career management

I bring a wealth of experience and genuine understanding of some of the issues and complexities around choosing the right career path for different clients with different needs.

I am aware that there is no ‘one size fits all‘ and your career should be a source of self worth, social interaction, intellectual stimulation, playing to your strengths – and dare I mention it, enjoyment! Are you getting this from your career at present?

Do any of the following statements strike a chord with you?

I hate getting up on a Monday morning?

"The Senior Executive Networking Forums run by Deirdre at DBM became unmissable whilst I was going through transition. I learned a lot about the power of networking which is not just about getting a job, but sharing experience, mutual support, and developing relationships which led to me getting my next position. Deirdre harnessed her own extensive network to deliver a consistently high quality programme that compliments what DBM do so well.

And what is that? They challenge us to do the very things we have avoided for years. Not only to ask those awkward questions, but also to do that much more difficult thing – to answer them. Those of us who get to work with DBM and Deirdre are the lucky ones."

Bruce McKenzie-Boyle, Director of Sales, Pipex

I used to enjoy my career but recently I feel stuck and keep getting passed over for promotion?

"I engaged Deirdre to provide guidance on my job search and feedback on my interview skills. Deirdre was straightforward, plain speaking and highly constructive. Unlike other HR consultants, Deirdre will not "tickle" you with platitudes - using her knowledge of what recruiters look for, she will provide candid feedback that will help you get the results you need. I cannot recommend Deirdre highly enough." May 29, 2008

James hired Deirdre as a Business Consultant in 2007, looking for career change.

James Ramsay, MBA, London Business School

 

"Deirdre has been my career coach during the MBA. She has been determinant in achieving a radical career change and move into investment banking after years of working experience in engineering.

I have found in her a coach with a broad and solid expertise in working practices from a number of different industrial sectors. This, and her clear vision of my professional development, have been invaluable to focus on those skills and past experiences on which I have successfully built my present career. She has never hesitated to frankly highlight any of my development needs, challenging to improve my interview skills. I am grateful to her for her professionalism and integrity." February 20, 2008.

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Renzo hired Deirdre as a Career Coach in 2007

Renzo Tiranti

 

"Deidre has been invaluable in helping me manage my career transition. Through her breadth of experience and insight she has helped me to best match my skills and experience to the most appropriate career choice.

"When you’ve been lucky enough to achieve a lot in your career, it’s easy for people to think you should be satisfied with your history and move on to gentler pastures."

"I didn’t want to settle for anything less than I was capable of, although I knew it would be difficult to find a role with the challenge and reach I needed."

"Deirdre refused to allow me to compromise my goals and kept me at full stretch working at the upper levels of my competence until I found the right appointment. Her knowledge of what it takes to succeed in the global board-room was invaluable – she could coach for the Superbowl"

Dr.Norma Wood, ESS Director, OGC

 

"When I was seeking to make the transition out of strategy consulting at Booz Allen, I sought the skills and experience of Deirdre who is renowned for her challenging interview style. After some practice interviews, we quickly identified some areas for improvement and I decided to work with Deirdre on a more in depth basis.

The process has been a journey of discovery. It has meant considerable work outside of sessions to unlearn inbuilt constraints and relearn a different approach. This work has changed my outlook on my life, family and career.

I can highly recommend Deirdre‘s challenging approach to help identify personal blind spots and for interview preparation practice"

David Paynter, B.E.(Hons) M.Eng, MBA (Malb/ESADE)

I feel burned out - I would like a better Work/Life balance?

"I worked with Deirdre making the transition into setting up my own company and have found her to be extremely helpful and supportive. She is highly intelligent and smart, has great insight and experience and is able to be empathetic yet challenging.

We looked at my skills, values and my desire to do something stimulating yet worthwhile but which would play to my entrepreneurial side. With Deirdre‘s help and strong network contacts, I set up my own company authenticwineandfood.com delivering quality wine and food direct to client‘s homes and the business is growing and developing. I can honestly say I have never been so challenged or happy (or tired!)"

Simon Blower, ex Head of Wine Buying Sainsbury‘s - Now running his own business, authenticwine and food.com

 

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