Rachel R.

Manager, CT/NY

“My coaching sessions with Mona were always so helpful. She helped me transition into my first people management role and was such a valuable resource. Mona is open, nonjudgemental and trustworthy. The sessions helped me organize and establish priorities, and develop action plans to challenges I was having. One of my biggest takeaways from coaching with Mona was empowerment; she won't give you the answer, she won't provide her opinion; she will give you the tools you need to navigate yourself through a situation or decision! I got into the habit of asking myself the same questions she would ask me to make a decision, and that has stuck with me one year later!”

Marissa C.

Sr. Manager, NY

“Mona is extremely thorough, patient and knowledgeable. She asks the right questions to guide you towards uncovering potential solutions for challenges that you may not have discovered otherwise. Beyond just being an effective coach and problem-solver, the quality that I value most about Mona is that she is highly trustworthy. I know that she will handle any situation with confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach. She makes her clients feel comfortable opening up and being honest, which in turn helps you really dig into issues and achieve your desired goals.”

Jason O.

Lead, Dublin, IE

“I have nothing but amazing things to say about Mona and her coaching ability. I started working with Mona over a year and a half ago.

I was delighted to hear Mona was going to start a coaching programme at Columbia University as I knew she would be a perfect fit. Without a doubt, Mona has helped me progress my career. She has helped me establish a career path that will get me closer to my goal of becoming a Manager.

I have learned a lot over the past year and a half and I've relied heavily on Mona's expertise and guidance. She has been a huge influence on my career progression to date. She has thought me skills like leadership, how to mentor and inspire others, hire the right people, resilience, confidence, how to communicate better and how to be held accountable for my actions among other skills.

Since working with Mona, I was lucky enough to be considered for two job opportunities. Mona helped guide me towards making the best decision for me at that time. There were a lot of low moments during this process and, despite Mona being in a different time zone, she always went above and beyond to be there when I needed her for advice and inspiration. That decision was the best decision I've made to date and I've only Mona to thank for that.

I am now two levels higher in my career since working with Mona and we're working towards my next move which I imagine will be the most challenging yet. Mona's consistent encouragement has given me confidence in my ability and I am focused on what I want to do next thanks to her leadership.”

“Mona has been an excellent professional coach and mentor. Her active listening, thoughtful prompting, and total engagement with my career navigation is impressive and commendable. She is truly a special person and someone I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with over the last few years.”

“I had the opportunity to meet with Mona for 3 coaching sessions over the past year. Each meeting with Mona helped me uncover my challenges and self-realize the best ways to tackle these challenges. She did a great job at not providing advice, but rather asking questions to help me get to the heart of what I was struggling with. She coached me through a time of great change in my career and helped me feel more confident each step of the way. I was always comfortable sharing with Mona and she always made sure to follow up afterwards. Overall, it was a rewarding experience meeting with Mona!”

“When I was in coaching sessions with Mona, it really helped me put my career in perspective. I would allow myself to get lost in my day to day and put my goals on hold. Mona asking me questions would push me to reflect on how I needed to focus without being invasive or making me feel judged. I also learned things about myself that would have never come up without these sessions. It helped me work on my habits I wanted to change.

Mona is an amazing coach and always made me feel comfortable. Never for one moment did I think she would share our sessions with anyone else. This allowed me to be completely honest with her and myself.”

“Mona helped me strengthen my leadership skills during 1:1 coaching sessions. She is always very professional and organized during coaching sessions. I would like to point out her listening skills as well as the skills of adapting quickly to my personality. Mona is the most emotionally intelligent person I have met in my life as she is able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Further, it is great how authentic Mona is as she says what she means by sticking to her values and principles above all else. Also, Mona has given me always helpful feedback as it was always constructive and honest. The coaching sessions have helped me to identify my strengths as well as getting to know my personality in order to become a better leader. Thank you so much Mona, for this awesome experience!”

“Mona is a trusted source who I can voice my insecurities/concerns to, and she helps me work through them. She also helps me realize that the things I face can be overcome, and that I'm capable of much more than I think I am. Mona helped coach me through a pretty large career move that I initially wasn't sure of. She helped me become more confident and excited to take this next step. Once I started in the new role, she helped coach me through the more difficult aspects of it, and set me on a great path towards success. I feel very fortunate to have Mona as a mentor and coach.”

“Mona worked alongside me as a professional coach back in 2017. There were several topics she was able to provide guidance on. These topics covered both my professional growth at the company and some behavioral/performance issues with my direct reports. The best part about working with Mona is that she balances empathy with business needs. I was able to remove my personal anxieties to find resolutions quickly and efficiently. Although we haven't worked together in some time, I still use Mona's techniques ALL of the time.”

“Mona helped me with my confidence, guided my next steps in my career, and helped me uncover my strengths and weaknesses. She was a guiding light for me and her help has been tremendous. Thank you Mona!”

Pooja b.

Finance - CT