I had the great pleasure to have Jelena as my professional coach for almost a year.
My main issue before working with Jelena was that I was too open to any project opportunities/responsibilities, not being specific enough and not knowing when to say no. Jelena approached me via LinkedIn and I thought I should give a go to a few sessions, being slightly doubtful as to what this coaching would really bring.
I very much enjoyed working with Jelena as she has a very kind but structured approach that really helped me understand who I am, my qualities, values and areas to work on. I now know better how to react in specific difficult situations. I also have access to her newsletters, posts and podcasts that deal with specific and relevant issues.
The biggest tangible result I got by working together is the renewed confidence (based on facts) that I am good at what I do. No matter the difficult situations I will face, I can always go back to these facts we worked on together. It is really helping me during the interviews phase when I am looking at my next assignment and during projects, when facing difficult situations.
I would say to someone who needs this kind of help not to hesitate. Whoever we are, we always need some help at some point in our career.
Severine Trinh-Foot
Finance Transformation Director
Accor
3 November 2022
I highly recommend Jelena as a coach. My first encounter with Jelena was her Career Fulfillment webinar and the holistic method she presented appealed to me. I then purchased one of her self-paced courses and eventually decided to complement it with one-on-one coaching. This last step was key for me because I was ready for change but lacked the direction to take action.
Jelena provided a new perspective with her experience and an approach which felt methodical and simultaneously tailored to my specific situation. She helped me recognize and articulate my value with confidence, as well as identify career opportunities aligned to my personal values and priorities. I am certain my investment in the coaching sessions will continue to pay off for years to come. If you’re willing to go on a journey of personal introspection and take action to mindfully steer your career, then Jelena is the coach for you!
Sofia Nucci
Project Manager for North America Grid Solutions
Siemens Energy
24 December 2022
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Jelena. Jelena is a great coach who takes you step by step through a structured process that helped me gain clarity on my own strengths, differentiators, values and ambitions.
Before working with Jelena I had many thoughts on how to grow as a leader but they lacked consistency and focus. In our first conversation I got convinced that Jelena can help me. We got through a condense process of self discovery by the end of which I knew my strengths, my blind spots, my value to the organization, my goals and ambitions more clearly than ever. This clarity helps greatly in focusing on the right goals. Jelena also helped me in story telling and crisp articulation of ideas that is essential in leadership.
Jelena has both a well structured system and great empathy to help you find the answers you are looking for. She is a great listener, her questions are spot on and she can become a true mirror to see oneself clearly. I have hugely enjoyed working with Jelena.
Tolga Gemicioglu Ph.D.
Product Engagement EU - Cross Border Trade (CBT) Lead
eBay
24 February 2022
I had recently finished postgraduate studies and in the middle of a career pivot (into sustainability, my passion), when someone gifted me sessions with Jelena, saying this experience would be “life-changing”—truer words have never been spoken!
Jelena takes you through a journey of self-discovery that invites you to reflect on your values and how you craft your own sense of success and fulfillment. She creates a safe space to reprocess past experiences and explore what drives you to lead an aligned life. Her approach is holistic, combining career-oriented work with personal reflection and growth.
It is hard to put into words the profound impact Jelena’s coaching had on my life, but she helped me shed a lot of things that no longer served me. She gave me tools to set boundaries (something I particularly struggled with) and how to advocate for myself. Besides being an outstanding professional in this space, her personality really shines through: charming, empathetic, and overall a joy to spend time with. On top of that, she was so understanding and accommodating, the London-Sydney time difference is a challenge! I honestly cannot recommend Jelena highly enough!
Nicole Jullian Sahr
Sustainability Specialist
Endeavour Energy (NSW)
21 February 2022
I wanted to start my own business and had taken some initial steps, but I was having real trouble identifying what sort of business would suit me and how to take it forward.
I was pretty sure that coaching would help me and had already interviewed Jelena for my podcast so I had a pretty good idea what she was about and thought we would be a good fit.
Some of the exercises were quite fun and it was good to be able to talk through the results. I also really enjoyed the short guided meditation exercise we did.
I got much clearer on my values which has really helped me figure out what I want from my business. I hadn't done such detailed values work before and that to me provided the real breakthrough.
Provided you have an understanding of what coaching is and what it can (and can't) do for you, just go for it. The combination of the accountability of having regular meetings and exercises together with the support of someone who can help you see the wood for the trees will get you to a better place much faster than if you tried to do it yourself.
Jeremy C.
Director and International Tax Lawyer
Stonehage Fleming
28 September 2021
I came across Jelena while attending the QS MBA forum. Her holistic approach to coaching on career fulfilment caught my attention. From the first contact and over the 6 months i worked with her, Jelena has been responsive, supportive and an excellent communicator. She helped me think of my career progression in a structured way that addresses all part of my personal and professional life. Jelena has also challenged my thinking on so many dimensions that helped me develop self awareness and career intelligence. Jelena, I really enjoyed working with you and am grateful for the help!
Nadia Tournier
UK Biological Licensing Coordinator
GSK
22 August 2021
I joined Jelena's coaching program in 2020 with an objective to help me find the next advancement. Not only I found and secured a new position but the very structured and tailored approach of Jelena's program brought me the right external perspective to regain that level of confidence I needed last year. What I liked the most is these numerous little things, tools, practices that one must adopt in order to introduce that mindset change to project a new image of oneself. Furthermore, I was always looking forward to each of our session as I always got something valuable out of them. I recommend Jelena's professional coaching program to anyone in search of new opportunities and seeking to reconnect with his/her true values.
Stephane Bonnassies
Global Digital Transformation Business Manager
Schlumberger
18 June 2021
Before working with Jelena, I felt unclear about what it was that excited me about work and whether I was on the right path. I reached out whilst I was in a job I enjoyed because I didn't want to reach a point where I was out of work/hating a role yet once our meetings progressed, I realised that my timing was perfect as I really wasn't getting the most out of my skillset. I enjoyed having a set number of sessions from the outset, each with a pre-agreed agenda. I also liked that all sessions weren't set at regular intervals but rather arranged after the preceding session to ensure that the work that needed to be done was appropriate.
As the sessions progressed, I learnt a lot about myself and uncovered patterns in the things I enjoyed and where my skills lay. I feel that the focus on what I enjoy and love about working indirectly helped my next perfect job arrive in a very unexpected way. I would recommend anyone thinking of a career coach to reach out to Jelena.
Chantal Woodun
IT Project Manager
CDC Group plc
10 June 2021
After reading the Career fulfillment blog that Jelena wrote, I quickly realised that I needed to take control again of my career so I decided to get the video course Career Transitions Made Easy. It gave me the necessary clarity and focus with its great content and even before finishing the course, I landed two job offers! I really recommend speaking to Jelena and taking her course without hesitation!
Matt Chassagne
Head of Global Accounts Sales
Claroty
11 May 2021
I was feeling unfulfilled with my work, and felt stuck and wasn’t sure about the direction I should take to do something more meaningful.I had been thinking of my options for a while, but realised I needed some support to really understand the right path forward and take action. I had approached Jelena via a coaching site a while back and was getting her newsletters and so I had an introduction call with her - she seemed to understand me instantly and I felt a connection with her and decided to sign up for her coaching package.
Jelena is so inspiring! The whole process of going through self discovery and then starting to take action was brilliant but especially having her personal support and encouragement was so valuable. I always looked forward to our calls! It has been a real journey and I feel like I have a much better self-awareness and I have grown as a person. I have started taking inspired action and I feel like I have found ‘my thing’! I have now created the foundation of my business and I cannot wait to see what lies ahead!
Work is such a big part of our lives that if you are not feeling fulfilled, don’t stay stuck - Jelena really can help you!
Anna Grey
Senior Java/AEM Developer
The Telegraph
12 March 2021
Jelena is an inspiring speaker, motivating coach and a compassionate human being. Her emphatic nature combined with tons of experience in the career counselling field makes her the extraordinary companion you need to identify your strengths and truly fulfill your potential. The masterclasses Jelena offers on a regular basis provide multitude of valuable insight and give you the right base to enhance your skills or fill in gaps in knowledge that is necessary to navigate the paths of your own development.
I truly recommend Jelena's holistic approach, action-provoking methods and empowering guidance! On top of that, she's just a lovely person to have by your side, cheering for you at all times.
Thank You!
Katerina Koderova
Global Operations & Delivery Director
QS Digital & Events
19 November 2020
Having attended two masterclasses presented by Jelena, I would thoroughly recommend those wanting to get the best out of LinkedIn, book the next courses available, I had thought my profile was up to date and relevant, but having now attended Jelena's courses I have seen the light. Needless to say my profile will be receiving a thorough overhaul over the next few weeks, after attending the first masterclass. The second masterclass has actually given me confidence to start to think about publishing articles, posts and the creation of the content. Thank you Jelena!
Mark Raybould
Independent Financial Planner
Northwood Wealth Management Limited
1 September 2020
I have come to a crossroads trying to decide how to spend the last part of my career. I wanted to start my own business and it was not an easy decision to take after being employed all your life. Jelena's offer to help was as unexpected as it was obvious. I have known Jelena all my life and I have been following her accomplishments with great pride and now I got to see for myself the secret of her success.
I had done one on one coaching before and I was delighted to discover the possibility of group coaching. It became something I looked forward to every Tuesday evening but also dreaded a little because there was quite a lot of prep work to be done. Even with all the help in the world the end results are in your hands.
I enjoyed the interaction with other members of the group and the help and support that we could bring to one another and I hope to see everyone in person once covid is behind us. Jelena has given me great tools to work with and helped me to develop my personal brand and my confidence. Her help on elevator pitch and Linkedin is invaluable. I have felt empowered going into this new chapter of my life and my career.
Jelena's Career Transitions Made Easy program is spot on for those who need a bit of extra help to bring about the change in their professional lives.
Jelka Music
Communications Director
Jean Paul Gaultier
6 November 2020
I decided to get career coaching as I was stuck, lost, confused. I choose
Jelena as I really resonated with what she was saying in her videos on YouTube.
She helped me quickly identify ways in which I was blocking myself. She is a
patient, understanding and accepting listener. At the same time, it transpired
to me that she is very competent, experienced and full of valuable insights.
She guided me through a large set of effective exercises which brought me a lot
of self-knowledge, which in turn constitutes a strong foundation to base my
career on, and a great source of clarity and direction. On top of that, I
restored my self-belief, confidence and enthusiasm! I am looking forward to
more coaching with her when the time comes to think about career progression.
Totally recommend her.
P.G.
Post-Doctoral Researcher
1 August 2020
I have been fortunate enough to have seen Jelena in action when we invited her to give a keynote in our company. We had about 250 presentations, and hers was one of the most spoken of. Her approach which includes holistic oriental and occidental principles resonates with many people and it delivers the value that people considering a career transition need. I highly recommend her if you are considering to make a change in your life, she is thorough in her approach and you will be accompanied every step of the way.
Diana Pantoya (Assoc. CIPD)
Organisational Performance Consultant, Executive Coach
5 July 2020
To be honest, I personally think you are the best coach I met so far and I have had a chance to work with quite a few. You are open to cultural differences, objective, smart, and very patient. It would be great to have you as my coach in the future when I move on to the next stage of my career!
Bingxue Liu
Digital Marketing Executive
1 July 2020
I have known Jelena for a while. Recently I attended her masterclasses for Personal Branding, Networking, Interview skills and LinkedIn profile building. I strongly recommend her classes for the following reasons:
-Her classes were very informative and insightful. They enlighten individuals about the methods used to make oneself stand out and be noticed by the industry.
-Her material is extremely valuable from a professional perspective.
-The content of her presentation is to the point and very methodically crafted, so that individuals can apply them easily in real life situations.
-Most importantly, she is very approachable, professional and always eager to help. Her span of attention is not restricted to the 90 min masterclass. Personally, I have approached her for assistance and queries on the related topics several times. She has been very, very prompt and helpful each and every time without fail.
Absolutely recommend her Masterclasses!
Malabika Bhattacharjee
Senior Consultant Specialist
HSBC Global Technology
24 May 2020
I reached out to Jelena following a session she ran at my organisation about different styles of coaching and what she offered at WhatWork; it was at a point I needed some guidance I support in developing my career further. Following our initial conversation, I decided to join her group workshop with 4 others, all of us from different backgrounds and industries. Over the past 3 months, she has been instrumental in my personal and career development. The weekly sessions allow for individual and group thoughts and insight where you are challenged to think about your values and career aspirations in more depth then you've probably ever done before! It's given me clarity on how to approach next steps in my career as a HR Professional. Thank you, Jelena!
Sukhi Dayal
People Lead
AND Digital
12 May 2020
My role as a Computer Science researcher ended many years ago when I decided to have a career break to raise my two children. After being a stay-at-home mum for almost ten years, looking for a job again was a daunting prospect - lack of confidence and feeling that I’ve forgotten everything I once knew being among top reasons preventing me from springing into action. Then a friend recommended Jelena and she came as a blessing. Through various exercises, Jelena helped me understand and enhance my strengths, showed me how to work on my weaknesses and guided me to finding my old self, the self-confident me who knows what she wants.
She helped me immensely with CV writing and interview preparation processes which additionally boosted my confidence. But her coaching didn’t stop there. Even though our sessions stopped a while ago, when I got through my first interview for a Data Scientist post, she followed up on it to see how it went. If I had to describe Jelena in two words that would be: professional and caring, just the right amount of both to be an amazing life coach.
Ivana Filipovic
Data Scientist
Civil Service
19 October 2019
HUGE thank you for your time last Friday, your talk was incrediblywell received by everyone here at AND and there has been a buzzfrom it ever since. From my calculations you had an audience of 75 people - one of our biggest attended Community of Practice sessions ever!
Josie Bailey
Leadership Development Lead
AND Digital
27 November 2019
Hunting for my first job following my PhD felt like a much more daunting and unstructured task prior to Jelena's excellent coaching. I was focused on what jobs I could fit my skills to rather than what type of role would suit me. Jelena helped me to clarify what was most important to me in a career and to explore which companies did and did not share my core values. Finding positions that matched my values was key to allowing me to apply for jobs with confidence and enthusiasm. Moreover, her interview preparation taught me how to demonstrate my competencies and passion effectively. With Jelena’s help I secured the first job I interviewed for! A big part of this success was Jelena’s support in finding a role that matched me so well.
Will Carpenter, PhD
Analyst
Frontier Economics
16 January 2019
I started working with Jelena at a point in my career when things were going very well and I was also really busy juggling a big role and a small baby… so not the most obvious time to start coaching!
But there was a nagging feeling that I had to find some time in all the madness to reflect on next steps.
Jelena’s personality, style and method were a great fit for me; interesting and effective framing and dialogue, inviting introspection and offering practical solutions at the same time.
I came out knowing who I am and what I need to be at my best. Thank you Jelena, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Anca Alexandra Strugariu
Director of Business Development for UK, Northern Europe and CEE
Uber
7 March 2023
Jelena is a very experienced career coach. I attended coaching and leadership classes and I managed to get a crystal-clear view on my strengths, weaknesses, career and life goals and values by going through a series of psychometric testing and questionnaires to my former and present colleagues, managers, friends, and relatives. We went into great detail in the process to prepare my CV, Cover letter and LinkedIn profiles. We shaped a process on how to approach a job search, study a potential company, research the company culture and answer challenging interview questions. I strongly recommend Jelena for similar study and solutions.
Guenadi Jilevski
Database Engineer
NBCUniversal
19 July 2022
Jelena is an excellent coach who assisted and guided me through my transition between organisations. One fails to understand how important a coach is in an individual's career development.
Before I met Jelena I didn't spend enough on my leadership skills and personal development.
I didn't have a mentor before Jelena acted as a coach and Mentor. I had failed to give time to develop myself. Having realised I didn't have a plan and working with a mentor was critical, who could listen and give an unbiased opinion.
Jelena was patient and heard my concerns and issues which hindered my development. Jelena was extremely professional and sincere in her mentoring and coaching efforts, who not only identified but also helped improve my thinking process, and brought the confidence which I lacked - the results were as desired.
I would highly recommend financial professionals who stretched and challenged by time to invest in themselves to seek a mentor / coach. Jelena plays a perfect role assisting one transition this uninvested phase smoothly bringing in personal development, leadership, confidence and growth.
Govind Shanbogue
Executive Director (Senior Banker) - Sponsor M&A
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking
4 February 2023
No matter how experienced, knowledgeable and intelligent we are, there are times in life and in career when the environment gets blurred. At those moments, it is crucial to have by one’s side a clear and direct, deep and to the point and above all reassuring voice. These are the words I would describe my experience with Jelena as a coach.
With systematic methodologies, her broad professional experience and amazing listening skills, Jelena made me deep dive into my personality and at the same time make wide assessment of the potentials and options. It resulted in obtaining very clear direction of the road ahead and acting on it!
As a bonus, along the way she introduced me to some of her contacts, which have been a very valuable source.
Mirjana Garapic Zakanyi
Executive director, Member of the Management Board
Mirabank a.d.
19 December 2022
My biggest problem before working with Jelena was confidence, I always thought the companies I wanted to work at were out of reach. I was tired of the law enforcement and financial services culture and wanted to work in a forward thinking company that is setting new ground, but thought I could never get there. Jelena helped me get my confidence, identify my own values and what I wanted in a career.
I got a lot of homework and tasks from Jelena but I knew there was an end game, so I was eager to do it, some were quite fun and got me thinking. Jelena was always on hand if I had questions, she helped me get a plan together and approach companies I wanted to work for. This paid off immensely, I am now a senior staff member at TikTok, a company I wanted to work for but never thought would happen.
If you are lacking confidence like I was, sign up with Jelena, she will get you on track and establish a path to where you want to be.
SWB
TikTok
Global Investigations - Senior Investigator
16 February 2022
I decided to look for a career coach as I was stuck at the same level for the last 20 years and wanted progression. I realized that being an umbrella employee does not have any avenue for growth. I also went through a personal issue that left me lacking in confidence and direction.
Speaking to Jelena and attending one of her online sessions it was apparent that Jelena will be able to help with my realization of what I want
I gained a lot from the sessions with Jelena, a small snapshot:
i. Confidence building and understanding how I think
ii. Values what are core values to me and what core values and organization should have
iii. How to build networks
iv. Having a brand
v. Professional improvement on presentations
vi. How to search for the right role
vii. CV assistance
My main tangible benefits are:
I am focused on my next level
I understand my ability and what I can offer an organization
I have a far better linkedin profile 😊
I understand my Core values which is so important when looking at the next step
Interview preparation tips have recently helped me to assess appropriate roles
I would recommend if you were like me, wondering what my next steps should be, lost focus on where you want to work or lost confidence in yourself then this type of approach is invaluable. Having tools in your toolbox for the rest of your life, which will help you navigate the direction you take in your career. I personally wished I had done this 10 years ago, but better late than neither.
Darren Nicholas
Network Manager
Accenture
14 February 2022
My biggest issue was how to take this big step and to finally decide to work in what I am passionate and skilled about and to exit the previous employment where I gathered 20 years of expertise.
I attended Jelena’s free webinars and was very impressed with her professionalism.
I really enjoyed her friendly, professional and charismatic personality during the 6- month coaching period.
Also, her working tools like questionnaires, tests and daily posts really impressed me.
My tangible results from coaching with Jelena:
Passed state exam for FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LICENSE
AND
Landed a job!
As SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR WITH 6 years in a row BEST BUILDER IN SOUTWEST FLORIDA
For everyone considering a career change and coaching with Jelena - Do it right away and don’t delay!
Sabina Kirchherr
Real Estate Agent
FL REALTOR®
13 November 2020
Jelena co-hosted a fantastic workshop session on "Leading with confidence" during our inaugural departmental women's away day. The content was simple but thought-provoking and the session ran very smoothly, despite being in a remote setting. Jelena's presentation was really engaging, allowing all ~60 women to actively participate, both as part of one large group as well as in smaller break-out groups. The content was relevant to women of all levels of seniority, allowing us to really bond as a group of colleagues as well as providing practical tips to overcoming our 'saboteurs'. Thanks Jelena!
Lizzy Totten
Senior Product Manager
Amazon
2 November 2020
Jelena is an amazing coach and public speaker! I’ve been to a number of her workshops, where she imparts solid practical tips on career development. I’ve come to know her better through structured coaching over 8 months, and during this time (and beyond), she supported me through incredibly empowering and positive sessions. Her style centers on open-ended targeted questions as well as guided practical exercises. This has led to quite interesting ways of thinking, and ultimately, deeper self-awareness, alignment and synergy across all areas of life.
Delger Borjigon Enkhbayar
Data Scientist, Deep Learning
Amazon
28 October 2020
Jelena recently hosted a Uhubs Masterclass on Personal Branding and received very good feedback from our community. Jelena's content was great and her personable approached made attendees feel comfortable - a number sticking around for additional networking immediately after the class. Jelena is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to doing so in the future!
Matt Milligan
Co-Founder
Uhubs
13 July 2020
I enrolled with Jelena on the Career Transitions group programme during spring of 2020, on the cusp of the UK lockdown. I needed help to decide what to do: build out my small consulting business and to begin business development in earnest or try to land a great new permanent role. Jelena and the group provided a framework for me to clarify my intentions and crystallise the right actions for my career. She and the group provided valuable support and feedback, particularly helpful when transitioning during such an uncertain time. Jelena’s coaching philosophy is holistic – your values and purpose will be explored, and participants encouraged to feel it is possible that they can create a career which really does fit.
Jelena is insistent that you can make it happen! I benefitted from Jelena's energy, positivity and intuition, gained knowledge relevant to career transitions and self-knowledge during the programme. One month out of the programme I received a fantastic job offer and am now waiting to start my new role. Thanks Jelena (and group!), your help was invaluable.
Clare Thorndyke
Global Legal Counsel
E&Y
3 July 2020
I have been fortunate to have met Jelena over a year ago and have attended various events Jelena has hosted. Jelena is an excellent public speaker and coach. I always find great value in our interaction and Jelena is especially great at helping individuals stay in alignment with their goals for their personal brands. Jelena has a series of theoretical frameworks which all can be implemented and applied to make momentous shifts in thinking, leading to great results. I look forward to continuing my partnership with Jelena.
Javed Laher
Sales Director EMEA
Mediaocean
1 July 2020
I attended Jelena's masterclasses in early May and found them both excellent and instructive. The content was thorough and professional. Jelena's delivery was clear and insightful. I left with a much clearer sense of both networking and personal branding - education that will help me henceforward. Thoroughly recommended.
Carne Ross
Founder
Independent Diplomat
19 May 2020
Jelena delivered two coaching sessions as part of our International Woman's Day (IWD) series of events. Both sessions were thought through with great care- designed around specific themes agreed beforehand- and delivered meaningfully. Feedback on Jelena's sessions was very positive and we were delighted to have her be part of our IWD.
Melanie Nethercott
Program Manager
AWS Educate
9 April 2020
Jelena is an excellent Career Coach with diverse experience in different types of career. I found that Jelena quickly realised my key needs during my early sessions and led the subsequent sessions to ensure that I get the maximum benefit. I highly recommend the 9 session programme. I benefitted greatly from self-discovery and from Jelena’s expertise. I found her calmness and coaching skills really guided and challenged me towards a positive direction. I now have far greater clarity on priorities and goals, both in my career and life in general.
Thank You!
Chung Y Tam
Senior Manager
PWC
2 December 2019
Jelena has been a brave and inspirational coach taking on the challenge of pushing me out of my comfort zone. She has worked tirelessly with me, gave me a wealth of support and advice, relentlessly pushing my networking efforts. It has been a great journey together and now it's time to start my journey.
Antonio Prezzavento
Senior solutions architect
Airbus Defence and Space
21 July 2019
Jelena is a fantastic coach. She is a great listener and adapts to our needs. She gave me the energy to explore new directions and she was always ready to put me in touch with her own network. She provides you all the keys to reach your goal and begin your own journey. Don't hesitate - give coaching with Jelena a go!
Virginie Menage
Creative producer
21 July 2019
Thank you also so so much for all your guidance and support. I have very much enjoyed our coaching sessions and feel that they have been hugely beneficial in helping me find my way to a new education (and eventual career) path. I am feeling so energised by finally finding my way to studying sciences, after all these years! It just feels right. Before, although I enjoyed most of my roles in different ways, I always felt that something was missing, like I hadn’t found my ‘thing’. Although I am in the very early stages of a career transition it feels good. Hoorah!
Esther Pye
Charity marketing & comms specialist
7 May 2019
Jelena was kind enough to offer me a chemistry session during which it quickly became apparent that the terminology she used was exactly what I needed, so I didn’t have any hesitation in signing up. Throughout our time together Jelena has been supportive, encouraging and highly focused in driving me to get the best from our sessions. She always follows up with a valuable and succinct summary of what has been discussed during the session, she has a wealth of links and recommendations at her fingertips, and she has a deep understanding of how to generate a new level of self-awareness that is critical for forward progress in determining career and professional options.
I was questioning the future direction of my own 20yr career in group accounting work, and with Jelena’s help I have discovered that the best way forward for me is to pursue a part time FD role that allows me to spend time on setting up my own business in an entirely new industry. It is such a relief to know the way forward, and exciting to have the confidence to pursue a path which feels right. Jelena has been instrumental in guiding me towards this clarity, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Alexandra Harrisson, MBA, FCCA
Finance Project Manager
Bellerive Finance PLC
3 April 2019
I did quite a bit of research on professional coaches before deciding on Jelena. I was at a career cross-road and we mapped out a programme that helped to keep me focussed and more importantly accountable during my transition period (and hopefully beyond). Jelena was creative and open-minded about possible avenues of exploration for my next opportunity; and how to manage the new start. Her questions were always well-considered and thought-provoking. Her caring and interest was always evident. Thank you, Jelena.
M.S., London Business School MBA
Healthcare &IT professional
13 January 2019
Jelena helped me massively with various steps involved in job finding, she sharpened my focus in job research and identified my unique skill set according to my background. Her coaching sessions are tailored to personal needs, and she was able to draw upon personal experience to prepare me for the upcoming challenge. I found the mock interview and case study practice to be particularly helpful, and she always gives constructive feedback after each session. Overall, I wouldn't have been able to secure a role in consulting without her support. Thank you Jelena.
Cynthia Zhou
Senior Associate - Finance Consulting
PWC
28 May 2018
Jelena is an amazing coach! She is very professional, reliable and simply the one person who helped massively to overcome some patterns of behaviour that I couldn’t do with other personal and professional development work. Nobody coaches with such amazing variety of techniques and tools. She encouraged me to take leadership of my own talents in a very organised and objective way leading me to a new carrier path. I do appreciate the trust, clarity and confidence I’ve gained from working with Jelena and WhatWork.
Maria Luciano
Financial Controller
Retail Marketing International
25 May 2018
I sought the advice of Jelena, in May of this year. After spending several years following entrepreneurial ventures I was unsure of how to return to a more corporate career. Jelena was fantastic. She was able to help me identify the things that I enjoyed, valued and excelled at. Jelena challenged preconceptions I held and helped me work through them. The end result was a focussed, pragmatic and positive strategy for career advancement - a strategy that has already been successful. I will continue to work with Jelena on career progression and would recommend her without hesitation.
Alex Hunte
Senior Lead Digital Experience
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
11 October 2018