testimonials
KIND WORDS FROM CLIENTS OVER THE YEARS
julia anderson - ceo, canadian partnership for women & children’s health
Working with Jessica has advanced our collective team understanding of how and why we work the way we do, moving us from stuck to unstuck in several areas and bringing us closer to our vision of becoming the best workplace on the planet. Jessica's unique approach is inquiry based and action oriented, fostering understanding and insight into our team dynamics; and identifying practical ideas, tools and strategies for growth.
Her curiosity about what it means to be a group of humans in relationship is infectious and it creates new spaces for empathy and connection. Jessica's work goes beyond professional development and gets at the heart of living well, working well and being well. I would highly recommend working with Jessica, whether you have a team going through a difficult time or a team looking to build more of a good thing, she is an exceptional support and guide to get to better.
VUYOKAZI HENDA - chief marketing officer, spur group
Jessica partnered with me on a heightening the self-awareness and cohesion of a team l led. She used the enneagram approach and I saw amazing results. She is supportive, professional and transparent. This creates an atmosphere of trust. I highly recommend her for any team seeking to develop holistically.
Ilse Gravett-Hultzer - digital & information director, rcl foods
Jessica has had a tremendously positive impact on the diversity & inclusivity journey at RCL FOODS. Her approach to the the qualitative research embodied inclusivity and she created psychological safety within the focus groups that allowed key issues to be surfaced. She was then able to work with senior management to unpack the insights and craft the deliberate approach with the aim to increase inclusivity and in so doing, diversity.
I unreservedly recommend Jessica for her empathy, professionalism and communication skills and positive role modeling.
KEVIN GOVENDER - NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, THE MAGNET GROUP
I was initially hesitant about what I would gain from my coach. However, the experience surpassed my expectations in every way. The coaching led to significant improvements in my people management and leadership skills, striking a balance between work pressures and personal life.
The most profound change has been in my approach to leadership. By adopting a mind-set of delegation and guidance, I've learned to empower my team to find their own answers and solutions. This shift has not only elevated my confidence but also transformed my perspective, allowing me to think and act as a leader.
Jessica’s style was exceptionally supportive and attentive. Her ability to listen intently, understand my words and body language, and ensure alignment in our communication made each session deeply engaging and productive. This approach, coupled with her welcoming demeanour, enabled me to immerse myself fully in the coaching process. The journey, in its entirety, was rewarding and transformative.
mark brender - national director, partners in health cananda
We worked with Jessica for one-on-one and team Enneagram facilitation -- a fantastic investment. Jessica's expertise opened up all kinds of possibilities for individual and team growth that we wouldn't otherwise have had the language or framing to explore. I can't imagine anyone working with Jessica would be disappointed.
sean hoff - managing partner, moniker
Our team of 15 hosted an Enneagram Workshop led by Jessica, during our annual retreat. The 4-hour, Zoom-based session exceeded our expectations and gave our team plenty of food for thought to consider long after the session. Highly recommend for teams with diverse personality types looking to work more cohesively!
giulia iorio-ndlovu - senior insights director, pepsico
The Enneagram workshop was well co-ordinated, facilitated and helped us really focus on what mattered.
Your style and acumen encouraged the team – even the most introverted- to speak up. I have particularly appreciated your commitment to get to know the Team individually and to make it a very personal session, unleashing the best from each of them. I was also impressed with the way you managed to flex the agenda when we stalled around psychological safety, and the successful suggestion to a way forward which let the Team open up again.
It was time definitely worth spending with the Team, and I definitely intend to continue the journey with your support and guidance.
NICOLE SNYDERS - STRATEGY DIRECTOR - THE MAGNET GROUP
Since we have begun coaching I have seen an increased level of self-awareness and ability to cope with stress and change. It has supported individuals to become more effective in their roles, with less volatility, less stress and increased resilience. It’s created better working relationship with others and helped leaders manage their teams more effectively.
wayne hoare - ex chief hr rcl foods (now chief hr officer the marriot group
In a company that really values the importance of its culture, the study provided us with an Organisational Health dipstick, the ability to identify issues and to mobilise us for change.
I loved Jess’s approach. She grasps conceptually what you want her to do and then tackles that with rigour, thoroughness and integrity. She delivers to her commitments, has a very personable and confident style and is good with senior and junior people alike.
During the process people felt listened to and understood. She then handled mass data and insights well, and was able to synthesize the learnings into understandable and insightful output, all the while keeping the process constructive. Her presentation style is confident and clear and her no nonsense approach meant that nothing was open to misinterpretation.
The result has been a lot of positive energy, strong commitment from senior leaders and a real platform for transformation.
“Jessica was warm, engaging and interesting. In taking the Grade 11’s through the Enneagram, her explanations were clear and she kept them captive. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has the ability to share this knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. I personally learned so much and have used these learned skills in my professional and personal life”
Louise Duys Walker - Marketing & Sustainability Director
“The Enneagram as a tool is amazing and Jess’ intuition and nuanced approach brought it to life. Her gentle, probing approach helped me go deeper for even better understanding and greater insights. The awareness has shown me how I can handle things differently to make decisions and drive action and I feel so much more empowered!”
Sarah Shuttleworth - Industrial Psychologist & HR Consultant
“I thought it would be affirming more of what I already know of myself but working with the fears and motivation level of the Enneagram really challenged me to dig deeper. I love Jessica’s work. She’s authentic, enthusiastic, real and a great facilitator."
nox luthuli - Founder & MD bloom marketing & bloom inside out
Jessica was born for this... her kind heart, beautiful soul and intuitive personality makes it easy to open up and connect with her, and ultimately with the self at a deeper level. She is professional, calm and fully tuned in to help people delve deeper within themselves.
During our Annual BIOSummit, Jessica gave the BIOConnect Boss Ladies a preview of Enneagram Tool in finding out who they truly are and how to best show up in their lives, businesses or leadership roles. I look forward to delve even more into Enneagram as one of the key Tools in my Personal Branding Masterclass
mike saunders - ceo digitlab
“Jessica's enneagram training is one of the best enneagram interventions for leadership that I have seen. The comprehensiveness in the material, personalised coaching and team sessions leads to a well formed understanding of team and individual motive”
LIESEL SCOTT - CO-FOUNDER, OPEN CIRCLES
"The Enneagram journey that Jessica has taken our team through has been exceptionally rewarding and valuable in many ways. In terms of our individual professional development, the process has been enlightening and very useful in terms of understanding and owning how each of us engage with the world and each other. Jessica coached us as individuals and as a team and she is able to fluidly move between these spaces, speaking right to the heart of what is most pertinent to each person.
The Enneagram framework has provided language and tools for us to be more effective as individuals and as a team and we feel far more strategically equipped and focused for the year ahead. We also have a far greater appreciation for our respective strengths and contributions to the team. Jessica is an incredibly talented facilitator and is able to land the Enneagram work and insight effortlessly into your practical context."
Deborah Good - Entrepreneur
“Jess uses a very multi-layered approach. I love that she uses all her various trainings to offer a really skilled, integrated and multi-faceted approach to insight creation and awareness. I love looking at my blindspots and she is very willing to go there – and go deep, so I get so much from every single session”
KC rossi - TRANSFORMATIVE business coach
"I loved Jessica's Enneagram programme and will recommend it to my business coaching clients. For the life-learner interested in understanding their nature in a deep and meaningful way, this program is invaluable. Of course, it helps navigate personal relationships more effectively, but it also is an insightful tool to utilize in business as well. Knowing your strengths, underlying motivations, pitfalls, and old habits gives you the power to course correct, align with your true nature and highest goals, and serve your clients more optimally (especially with the insight of their "type")."
“Jessica provides a solid framework for growth and transformation. My time with her has been a nourishing experience. I have much appreciation for her wisdom and quick ability to assess situations and offer just the right questions that allows you a whole new perspective. She holds the space with a gentle manner, while steadily steering you forward.”
LIDYS GARCIA - intuitive COACH, artist & MENTOR
"When I first went into this program I wasn't sure if it was going to be another 'personality typing' and I was a bit concerned about the quality of feedback being vague and fluffy as I’ve experienced before. But I can say that this program is jam packed with information as well as great support from Jessica. I loved the personal and customized approach. Yes, you can find free enneagram tests online, but how you get to understand it and apply it to your business and life is another thing; Jessica helps you with that with ease and care. She is down-to-earth and on point. I loved that it was straightforward and practical but still based on intuitive insights and Jessica guided me on how to apply the learnings to my benefit, in biz and life."
Kelly Pringle - Content Creator & Copywriter
“Jessica has a way of pulling information out of your head that is truly remarkable and I never walked away from one of our sessions without the feeling that I had had several profound AHA moments! The changes that present themselves after this kind of work are not always comfortable or easy but I have come away with a much deeper sense of knowing myself “
Celia Senekal – Facilitator, The Apple Tree Group
“Jess is wonderful. She made it easy to engage even when I sometimes would probably have been quiet. I found it easy to share openly with her and her challenging was done respectfully and encouragingly. The Enneagram is a wonderful tool to explore in a personal capacity and as a team. It allows for open and honest communication and a deep sense of understanding each other. “
alauna whelen - solopreneur
"Jessica helped me with harnessing the different aspects of the Enneagram to empower me as a business owner. This has allowed me to gain a deeper sense of clarity on what my needs and wants are and how they relate to who it is I serve, what my people are seeking, and how I can best provide something of value. Before working with Jessica I struggled to believe I could create a business that was both sustainable and profitable. From recognizing how I usually react or behave in situations, Jessica was able to provide a crystal clear path on how to harness other aspects of my unique Enneagram blueprint that support me to make better choices. Jessica gave me concrete ways to harness aspects of myself that will continue to serve me for the long term."
tanya monteiro - business owner, digital communications
Jessica's depth of knowledge and intuition combined to help me get clear on my own shortcomings without rejecting them but rather accepting them. She helped me explore, accept, and challenge my thoughts and my actions as I connect and re-connect with myself, something I've avoided for a long time. Her keen perception clearly communicated to me what I needed to question in order to get comfortable with this new phase in my life. The best way to know is to try and I cannot recommend Jessica enough in helping get clear on your own goals for living your best life.
SOPHY DALE - BUSINESS COACH
"I’ve always been intrigued but confused by the Enneagram, having found it difficult to 'type' myself with any accuracy. Jessica demystified this complex and subtle system for me and gave me heaps of insight into my own type and the idiosyncrasies of other types I come into contact with at home or in business. She made the process fun and accessible but I also came away with lots of actionable advice."
Kristin Tennent - senior manager
"Jess seems to be able to verbalise exactly how I am feeling and I leave with tools that I can apply to my life. I have learned so much about myself and the choices that I make and am able to now more consciously choose what serves me. Jess has helped me to identify what makes me feel light and free versus what I do out of obligation. I love my sessions and look forward to the aha moments and leaving with additional clarity, more equipped to live my life in a way that feels authentic and brings me joy."
“Intuitive, challenging, playful and motivating… These are just a few words to describe Jess. I’ve been running my own research agency for 12 years and recently embarked on a journey with Jess to take my business skills to the next level. Jess’s approach is refreshing, non-threatening, insightful and well-paced. I’m loving the experience and the results are already beginning to show.”
Kate Lawrie - BodyTalk Practitioner
"My sessions with Jessica were insightful and helped me to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of myself and where I am on my journey. Jess is very intuitive and gently guides and prompts you to think out the box and see the bigger picture. Each session brought new insights and many "aha" moments. I feel like my awareness opened, expanded and shifted and after two weeks it literally felt like I was shedding emotional baggage! I would definitely recommend Jessica to anyone who is feeling a bit stuck and needs a helping hand to guide them along their path."