Dorothy Tande

I would like to commend Dorothy on creating a safe space for open conversation from the very first session, I have always felt at ease and able to speak openly; this is incredibly beneficial as it allows for deeper exploration and self-reflection into areas of focus. The coaching sessions have all been of great value. I’ve worked through areas of development identified through one-to-ones with my line manager and psychometric testing and have improved greatly on all areas I chose to focus on, which has had the added bonus of improving interlinked competencies too. I feel much more confident in my abilities and have developed some useful techniques to push myself to keep on improving and positively engaging with various challenges as they arise. I would highly recommend coaching to anyone who is thinking about it, and to those who aren’t! I didn’t realise it would be as beneficial as it has been, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have developed in the way I have over the last few months without Dorothy’s coaching, a big thank you Dorothy! Project Sponsor, Transport Sector (Sept 2024)

As a result of working with Dorothy, in a very practical sense, the sessions helped me identify that I did want to do a CEO-level role, particularly a co-CEO or Co-Director role, so that when I then saw one come up in an organisation in the sector, I immediately identified it as an opportunity that I wanted to pursue, and was then offered the job which has been an excellent next step for me. I really appreciated that Dorothy took a ‘therapeutic’ approach, being very live to my body language, tone, energy etc and reflected that back to me. She also seemed to strike a good balance between asking me to set a focus for our sessions and then introducing useful perspectives and tools to move me forward. Dorothy also seemed to really get to know me and felt invested in what happened to me – it felt really great that she was so pleased for me when I got offered the job. Her focus on me using my strengths and believing in myself feels like a really great intervention for the self-doubt that I don’t always notice but is definitely a key part of my make up. Co-Director, Charity Sector Organisation

Before working with Dorothy, I had never had an executive coach, and was honestly a little sceptical. However, from the moment I first met with Dorothy, I knew her impact would be invaluable. Dorothy explained the coaching process so well, and immediately put me at ease, creating a safe space to share my experiences, goals and aspirations. Given the pressurized and fast-paced nature of my work environment, I sometimes had to chop and change appointment dates, and truly appreciated how exceptionally flexible and accommodating Dorothy was. Dorothy was instrumental in helping me build my personal brand, and instilled in me a new level of confidence in my ideas and ambitions. This really helped me achieve my personal and professional goals. Throughout my coaching tenure, Dorothy was a helpful sounding board for everything from important national presentations, public speaking engagements and even mentally preparing for new opportunities. I strongly recommend Dorothy as a coach and mentor and absolutely loved working with her. Assistant Director Nursing

My mentoring journey with Dorothy was incredibly useful and insightful. It helped me consider differently and more effectively how I approach my work and line management, and also enabled me to identify key areas that I could focus on to improve in my role and on my career path. I completed my sessions with a much better sense of what I needed to feel more confident, my leadership values and my career goals, all of which have made me a more productive leader for my organisation. Dorothy’s approach is thoughtful and considered – she is fantastic at making you stop and think about statements you make that you would normally say and not notice, but she encourages you to note these things down and think about them which has served me immensely. Head of Service, Charity Sector.

I always looked forward to the coaching sessions with Dorothy, even when initially, my situation at work seemed hopeless. Dorothy allowed me to talk, to open up, to challenge myself and to consider various techniques. I can clearly see the progression in my thinking, optimism and confidence in taking my career forward. This has been my first experience at professional coaching and it has been thoroughly positive. In hindsight, I wish I had searched for and initiated the coaching sessions earlier. Asset Manager.

Dorothy was a wonderful coach, she listened and encouraged me to work outside my comfort zone and try new ways of managing situations which in turn enabled me to develop my management skills. Her guidance enabled me to look more widely and strategically when trying to influence change. Clinical Nurse Specialist