Testimonials
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"Meeting with Emme over several months was a support I looked forward to every meeting. Emme was clear on expectations and revisited them if needed while still creating a safe space of discovery. She asked questions that helped draw out thoughts inside that perhaps I hadn’t yet plumbed or engaged with at her angle of approach. I appreciated her openness to what I hoped to accomplish before any agenda or thoughts she might have carried over from the last session. When asked for it, I appreciated her reflections on patterns of thought or words she was hearing from me. She didn’t shrink from my questions or my push back when I wasn’t sure what she was getting at or reflecting. Each session felt like a productive exchange where I was in the driver seat, but I still had a mirror to show me myself with encouragement from her that I am enough and full of wisdom I can lean on. I ended our work together more confident in my decision-making and with clear action steps toward a specific direction. She helped me see more resources around me and understand how to best approach them in confidence. In her North Star Coaching, if you trust her timeline for the process, show up for the conversation and the work you decide to do after each session, you’ll align with a path by the end!"
W.L., Banker, Financial Services
Florida, USA
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"Insightful, nonjudgmental, perceptive, professional are ready words to describe Coach Emme. Brilliant at asking the right, deep, powerful questions with the excellent ability to instill confidence in a nurturing and responsible way, Coach Emme always added value in our interactions. As a coach myself, I admired how she competently and seamlessly navigated what appeared to be insurmountable on my part. She helped me to discover and apply the strengths and knowledge I had within to effect the necessary changes in my life and leadership. Indeed, Coach Emme is a coach and a coach’s coach!"
S.H., Director of Human Resources
Barbados, West Indies
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"I appreciate the executive coaching and guidance received from Dr. Devonish during a very difficult period in my Ministry. Being aware of my strengths allowed me to effectively address gaps on my leadership team. Effective communication with the team was greatly appreciated."
M.T., Ministry, President
Texas, USA.
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"Thank you, Emme Devonish, for your motivational coaching sessions! I really appreciate that you not only listen attentively but also ask questions that are relevant and thought provoking. You`re inspirational and I would be delighted to recommend you to those searching for a professional coach."
J.D., Certified Life Coach
Spain, Europe
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"Emme is an empathetic and positive force as a coach. Each session inspired me and left me with clear direction towards achieving the goals I set for myself. My time spend with Emme was valuable and productive."
D.T., Owner, Logistics
Texas, USA
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"Emme listens well; formulating insightful questions that lead to effective solutions. She stimulates clear thinking. Her sessions are well worth the cost."
J.D., Retail Consultant
Virginia, USA
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"Dr. Devonish understands that leaders committed to developing a higher EQ can positively impact any working environment. She provides the education and coaching to build such leaders. Her guidance has improved my ability to comprehend both the spoken words and underlying emotions within my team's communications. That ability has led to a more positive, and ultimately more productive, workplace."
B.B., Partner, Real Estate Law Firm
Florida, USA
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"When communicating with employees, anyone in a leadership role who manages or mentors employees must lead with empathy. Fostering open lines of communication is critical for employees to feel comfortable asking questions and asking for help. From some of the examples shown, I was reminded from prior experiences of the impact of management/leadership styles on employee respect, motivation, and team-player mentality. Unfortunately, not every manager or executive realizes he/she needs coaching, but I will keep these leadership skills in mind when working with administrative staff and mentoring recent graduates. Anyone in a management or a leadership role can benefit from these coaching services."
G.F., Partner, Corporate Law Firm
Florida, USA
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“Working with Emme has been a wonderful experience! She has helped me clarify my goals, objectives, and my strategy to achieve them.”
J.G. Portfolio Manager, Government Services
Michigan, USA
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"Emme and I partner on various projects for the Data and Services team. She is an agile partner who listens to the needs of the client, responds with reasoned and evidence-based guidance, and is diplomatic in her delivery. I appreciate her expertise, humor, and enthusiasm, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a strategic advisor and partner."
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"Emme is a trusted colleague who is honest, diligent, and collaborative in her approach to teamwork. She is a critical thinker who poses difficult questions and suggests creative solutions for the team to move forward. I would especially commend her intellectual capacity, she is extremely insightful, and her integrity. Emme is a truth-teller. What also sets Emme apart is her ability to look into any organization and make critical conclusions and analyze weak points and challenges. She was able to identify issues and suggest solutions in mere months, what others have failed to notice or address in years. This is no doubt a product of her strong consulting experience."
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"I had the privilege of interviewing Emme for her position as University Ethics Officer while I was a team member in the Office of Ethics & Compliance. When Emme joined the University, I had transitioned into an Employee Relations Specialist role in Labor and Employee Relations (LER). Emme partnered with our LER team to manage cases in the University Hotline, provide meaningful follow up, and ensure that issues were resolved on a timely basis. She facilitated bi-monthly meetings with our team and was always prepared, efficient, and professional in running the meetings, as well as corresponding with our team regularly. I would highly recommend Emme for a leadership role, and it would be a pleasure to work with her again."
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"Dr. Devonish taught my Corporate Communications class in the Master of Legal Studies in Corporate Compliance. She willingly shared her extensive knowledge of compliance matters in several sectors as well as compliance processes to further develop my skills as a compliance professional. Her group project assignment was challenging, but I learned how to apply Hofstede's cultural dimensions and group dynamics to successfully lead my team. As an example of an ethical and responsive professor, I would recommend Dr. Devonish for other courses designed for graduate students and adult learners."
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"Having worked with Emme on E&C program assessments for complex, multinational clients, I've seen how her wide-ranging experience as both an attorney and HR professional gives her invaluable insight into how organizations can utilize culture training and other activities to create a speak-up environment for employees. Clients always appreciate that she speaks from her own experience as a practitioner. Emme is a very thoughtful and detailed-oriented collaborator, integrating others' data and benchmarking with her own expert observations. Ultimately, she puts the needs of the client first to offer actionable, strategic recommendations to enhance their programs. She has also always been happy to be a resource and provide feedback for my own continued development. I enjoy our teamwork and would recommend Emme as an expert on ethics, compliance, and culture."
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"I’ve had the privilege of working with Emme on several client pursuits and internal initiatives. She is client-focused and driven to ensure our customers’ successes. She works well with executives and experienced professionals. Her enthusiasm and energy help motivate the entire team."
