Client Reviews & Stories

The coaching helped me realising the reason why I feel STRESSED and frustrated in the COMMUNICATION with others. I learned how to shift my THOUGHT PATTERNS on short term and I am more conscious now about the different voices within me. The breathing exercise is a really SIMPLE METHOD, which really works well and helped me. Looking back at the past showed me, that there are different parts of my personality. And finally identifying those 2 voices helped me to bring them into communication in a more CONSCIOUS way (i.e. journaling).

Sandra Kolb supported with leadership workshops to develop a COMMON UNDERSTANDING of values ​​and LEADERSHIP based on the mission statement for the management of the Zurich marketing region. She moderated well-organized workshops in an understandable manner and with a STRUCTURED approach, giving us the opportunity to develop our OWN SOLUTIONS and results. The playful nature of the exercises made the content of the workshops very varied and entertaining. We particularly appreciated that Sandra got involved well with our HETEROGENEOUS GROUP. She fit very well with us and understood quickly how to accompany us best towards our goal. We would work with Sandra AGAIN AT ANY TIME.

That’s true, now we are a REAL team. I may be GEOGRAPHICALLY far away, but now I feel like I BELONG.

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The CULTURE and LEADER WORKSHOP fully met our expectations based on the initial situation and preliminary discussions. The preparation and STRUCTURE were excellent, and the FACILITATION throughout the day was superb. Sandra is a great fit for the team and has a MOTIVATING WAY of engaging the participants. The first workshop has already had a positive IMPACT, and we are in regular exchange with each other.

Thanks to what we worked on together, I’ve made emotional progress. I’m not as uptight anymore; I’ve become more relaxed. I used to be extremely CONTROLLING. While I wasn’t as hard on others as I was on myself, it’s not an issue anymore. The image of the CONDUCTOR reminded me of this: I can DELEGATE, trust others, and handle mistakes more RELAXED. A key realization for me was that, in the transition from a tiny team to a large one, I simply can’t do everything myself anymore. My team members do a better job because I let them get on with it.

Sandra supported us in a TEAM-BUILDING workshop. It was good how she planned the workshop in advance, setting CLEAR OBJECTIVES, and coordinating the agenda. I believe the CONTRADICTIONS uncovered in the workshop helped us MOVE FORWARD. It was a positive experience, and I felt WELL SUPPORTED.

Hey, these two days have really UNITED us and given us a SHARED UNDERSTANDING of leadership.

The main reason I came to the coaching, was to prepare for the job topic. I feel now a kind of CALMNESS inside me and see a lot of positive things in my current and past job. I realised I have been building the competencies I need now over that time. I feel I have a SOLID application case now. I also feel CONFIDENT in interviews and can bring convincing examples. I feel you have given me all the keys to that.“ Emily Le Vaslot, 25 years, KYAN 05.26
Addendum: Hi Sandra, I just wanted to share with you that I GOT THE JOB. 🥳 I am starting July 1st in Zurich. I cried so much when the HR called to announce the good news! So happy. Thank for your help throughout the process!

Addendum: I HAVE THE DREAM JOB. 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

At first, I couldn't really picture what it would be like, but now I view it very POSITIVELY. Looking back at everything we’ve done, it really comes together to prepare me for future situations. Asking QUESTIONS and doing the breathing EXERCISES helped a lot; they make you think about things that wouldn't otherwise cross your mind. I’m much better at managing my THOUGHTS and STRESS now, and I feel more RELAXED. The SPARRING is really good. Many thanks.

Coaching with Sandra was an extremely valuable experience on the path to personal development and strengthening leadership skills. Sandra supported me not only in clearly defining goals but also in understanding the underlying NEUROLOGICAL MECHANISM. Practical methods such as working with the 'theme goal' and journaling, which aim to sustainably embed positive behaviors and provide CONCRETE TOOLS for everyday life, were particularly helpful. Examining PERSONAL VALUES was very insightful and enabled me to better reflect on my own behavior and its impact. Sandra conveys her knowledge clearly, understandably, and with great empathy, shows patience, and emphasizes that sustainable change takes time. Coaching with Sandra is highly recommended for anyone interested in SUSTAINABLE SELF-DEVELOPMENT.

I see added value in team coaching, especially for the YOUNG PEOPLE and the MANAGERS. They feel HEARD and that helps a lot. The ATMOSPHERE was positive during the short period of support, and we GOT as much OUT of it as possible and GOT THINGS MOVING. (4.5 of 5 stars)

Now I know how I can work concretely with our COMPANY VALUES ​​in my TEAM.

I've come to understand what I find difficult as a LEADER. Being myself and accepting "myself as I am" has given me freedom and SELF-CONFIDENCE. I started asking questions and advocating for my NEEDS in a friendly way.  That way I got the reactions I wished for. Especially the EMBODIMENT and the breathing we did, where small things with BIG IMPACT.

I was able to properly manage my ENERGY LEVELS, and my TEAM and I are on the right track. I can also let things come to me more easily without immediately attracting problems. I never imagined I'd get access to such a wide range of TOOLS that I can USE MYSELF. I'll be using them even more in the coming months. Thank you, Sandra.

What we discussed and worked on during the coaching sessions really helps me PRIORITIZE things. With good sleep and exercise, life is a bit better and MORE RELAXED to navigate. FOCUSING on specific things helps me avoid getting caught in a SPIRAL OF THOUGHTS. I’m increasingly able to simply let things come as they may. It has influenced my behavior and my thoughts—both consciously and likely unconsciously. I don’t have to pursue all 20 ideas at once; instead, I can now take things from the BUFFET piece by piece.

I handle stressful situations much more CALMLY these days. What has helped me most is becoming AWARE of my STRESS TRIGGERS and recognizing the WARNING SIGNS earlier. I've learned how to incorporate EFFECTIVE METHODS, like a stop sign, into my daily routine. My social ENVIRONMENT HAS NOTICED this too.