July is turning into a month of celebration for me as I receive the steady flow of responses to my requests for testimonials to use in the marketing materials I am preparing for the coaching groups I am currently planning.

I had not realised ahead of time what a joyful process this would be for me. I am experiencing it as a celebration of so much that matters to me: my own work and everything that I bring to that work, my colleagues and their willingness – eagerness – to sponsor me, my clients and their commitment to their own learning and growth, the privilege of working as a coach…

Today I’m taking a moment to post a testimonial from Derrick Murray. I first met Derrick when I interviewed him for a job. Executive Assessment is something I also offer and enjoy – what a privilege to have such deep insights into the skills and competencies of another! Derrick got the job, with my longstanding client Munich Re, and I have enjoyed watching him flourish and progress.

Derrick’s feedback?

Although my first experience of working with Dorothy was not coaching related, it was later as an executive coach that her skills and values shone through. She has (in my experience) a unique level of insight and empathy which allows her to interact in a most effective way. Like all good coaching, it’s not always comfortable, but it is always immensely valuable and pragmatically useful from the moment the session ends.

Thank you, Derrick.