What My Clients Say
Reflecting on the value gained from Belinda’s coaching the most profound learnings that still resonate with me today has got to be the mental shift from working ‘in the business’ towards working ‘on the business’ as a cue to being more strategic. Setting one’s own agenda through a return on investment assessment, as a means to effectively managing time, expectations & demands was also most enlightening; while learning how to use topical discussions for smarter networking was invaluable. These along with many more nuggets that have supported me both professionally & personally.
What one can expect from coaching with Belinda is a lot of energetic engagement, pragmatic propositions, unwavering commitment for growth, and assured integrity.
Worth her fees!
Credit Risk Officer, Financial Services Sector
I have been privileged to have worked with Belinda numerous times throughout my career. I have found the contribution she made to my personal development was invaluable. I appreciated her ability to adapt her coaching style and content based on the progression of my career. I have found her approach to be relevant, empathetic and challenging, which is what I expect from a professional coach. I have no doubt that Belinda’s engagement and support has helped my in my personal and professional development.
Jason Brunninger, Head of Buses, Global manufacturer
Working in a senior commercial role, within the FMCG industry, means that my leadership is tested daily. As such, my leadership needs to be fine-tuned to be able to navigate the complexities of managing a high pressure environment. I need to have the capacity to maintain good leadership doctrine whilst dealing with individuals across a large spectrum of influence, such as suppliers, management, executives and colleagues. Decision making must not be clouded be blindsided weaknesses and as such the pedigree of leadership required in modern day commerce requires continual introspection, reflection and refinement in order to achieve excellence. Belinda Davies, assisted me in recognizing the potential blindsides of my personality and management traits, which could potentially hinder excellence when certain situations arise in business. Once recognizing these traits she assisted me in developing handles in ensuring that I am the master of my leadership and that I am not controlled by any weaknesses. The transformation in my management style has transformed into tangible and measurable results for my company.
There are no perfect leaders, but there are leaders who recognize opportunities for personal growth and improvement. Belinda is a must have coach for all leaders navigating large corporations in a complex trading environment.
Fred Bester, Boxer Superstores
Before seeking guidance from Belinda I was dealing with various challenges in the following areas; business strategy, personal and business relations, people management as well as work/study/life balance. Belinda dealt with these challenges methodically and helped me develop a holistic approach to these challenges. Her sessions are interactive and thought provoking. Belinda helped me realise that I have the answers to the challenges I face, which is empowering. What I found most important is that I became answerable to someone for tasks/goals which I set myself. This pushed me to set boundaries with people which is always uncomfortable as well as implement strategy which was developed during our sessions.
The best time to seek help is when you feel like there is none. Belinda was the guiding light I needed to get me through all of my challenges.
Jonathan Mazoue, Managing Partner, Berkowitz, Cohen Wartski, Attorneys
I and my team of directors have worked with Belinda Davies since January 2012. In that time she has coached me for 15 sessions of an hour each, and 8 of my colleagues for 12 hours each. In addition, she has coached the executive team on several different occasions for a total of 60 hours. She continues to work with my team and with our team of Project Managers.
Belinda prompts us to think more deliberately around what we are doing, what we should be doing, where we are aiming and what our roles are to achieve this. She promotes a different way of looking at some of our problems, stimulating discussion and thinking, which in turn knits the team together. In my personal coaching she challenged me to question what I believed to be important and helped me adopt reflection as a means of continual improvement.
Belinda has been an integral part of our executive team and her input has been invaluable in mapping out our future success.
Managing Director, large construction company, KZN
I was initially very apprehensive towards coaching, with very high levels of stress. Through your coaching you have guided me on how to handle situations and challenges in a more mature and calming manner, as well as putting things into perspective not only in the business environment but also in my personal life. I thoroughly enjoyed the coaching and hopefully we can continue into the future.
National Sales Director, global commercial vehicle manufacturer
I have worked with Belinda since March 2006 to current and during the time she has become an indispensable “partner” in my career development and she has assisted me in achieving my professional ambitions. She has also become a confidante and sounding board. During this time milestones in my career included being appointed as a partner in my firm, being requested to lead the UAE practice for my firm, on my return to the SA practice I have been requested to lead our business unit’s public sector investigations stream as well as been tasked with establishing a new part of the business and liaising with our global colleagues from the relevant centre of excellence in this regard. Belinda has become a consistent source of support for our team and has challenged us to acknowledge “blind spots” that we previously had not been able to address. She is consistently professional and dependable, is a constant source of thought leadership in the area, has a wealth of knowledge in her field and makes effective use of personality profiling tools to assist with insight.
Partner, Big Four auditing firm
I have worked with Belinda on two separate occasions in two separate companies. The impact that she has had on my own and my team’s performance in her role as a coach is incredible, and one can see people change for the positive almost immediately. Her ability to assess a situation and address the critical points is one of her strengths and leads to constructive discussion and higher levels of involvement from the people that she has coached. Belinda does not provide solutions to problems, but rather unlocks the individual’s ability to assess and deal with challenges. I would recommend
Belinda’s coaching to anyone who wishes to invest and empower themselves and their people in order to reach their full potential.
National General Manager: Technical Services, ZF Services
It has enabled me to focus on improving delivery in all areas and focus on the people in my department. I think my team has grown through the experience and I have grown as a leader.
Technical Director, McCormick SA
You cannot imagine what an impact you have had on my life. From someone who was always in panic mode and completely stressed out, I can now take more in my stride and really have focus.
National Sales Administration Manager, Commercial Vehicle OEM
I am privileged to have been coached by Belinda Davies. She has a meticulous way to repackage your own thoughts in a way that adds meaningful
direction.Her structured questions and books she recommended have unlocked hidden potential within me, and taught me new skills to approach life, personally and professionally with a positive mindset. She has an undeniable ability to form interpersonal connections with her clients. She created a
“safe” space for me to let my guard down, and just unpack. Her guidance has helped me to overcome work-burnout. I now feel confident to stand firm, to stand my ground and to face the next challenge in my life with confidence.
National Parts Distribution Manager, Commercial Vehicle OEM
What one can expect from coaching with Belinda is a lot of energetic engagement, pragmatic propositions, unwavering commitment for growth, and assured integrity.
Worth her fees!
Credit Risk Officer, Financial Services Sector
I have been privileged to have worked with Belinda numerous times throughout my career. I have found the contribution she made to my personal development was invaluable. I appreciated her ability to adapt her coaching style and content based on the progression of my career. I have found her approach to be relevant, empathetic and challenging, which is what I expect from a professional coach. I have no doubt that Belinda’s engagement and support has helped my in my personal and professional development.
Jason Brunninger, Head of Buses, Global manufacturer
Working in a senior commercial role, within the FMCG industry, means that my leadership is tested daily. As such, my leadership needs to be fine-tuned to be able to navigate the complexities of managing a high pressure environment. I need to have the capacity to maintain good leadership doctrine whilst dealing with individuals across a large spectrum of influence, such as suppliers, management, executives and colleagues. Decision making must not be clouded be blindsided weaknesses and as such the pedigree of leadership required in modern day commerce requires continual introspection, reflection and refinement in order to achieve excellence. Belinda Davies, assisted me in recognizing the potential blindsides of my personality and management traits, which could potentially hinder excellence when certain situations arise in business. Once recognizing these traits she assisted me in developing handles in ensuring that I am the master of my leadership and that I am not controlled by any weaknesses. The transformation in my management style has transformed into tangible and measurable results for my company.
There are no perfect leaders, but there are leaders who recognize opportunities for personal growth and improvement. Belinda is a must have coach for all leaders navigating large corporations in a complex trading environment.
Fred Bester, Boxer Superstores
Before seeking guidance from Belinda I was dealing with various challenges in the following areas; business strategy, personal and business relations, people management as well as work/study/life balance. Belinda dealt with these challenges methodically and helped me develop a holistic approach to these challenges. Her sessions are interactive and thought provoking. Belinda helped me realise that I have the answers to the challenges I face, which is empowering. What I found most important is that I became answerable to someone for tasks/goals which I set myself. This pushed me to set boundaries with people which is always uncomfortable as well as implement strategy which was developed during our sessions.
The best time to seek help is when you feel like there is none. Belinda was the guiding light I needed to get me through all of my challenges.
Jonathan Mazoue, Managing Partner, Berkowitz, Cohen Wartski, Attorneys
I and my team of directors have worked with Belinda Davies since January 2012. In that time she has coached me for 15 sessions of an hour each, and 8 of my colleagues for 12 hours each. In addition, she has coached the executive team on several different occasions for a total of 60 hours. She continues to work with my team and with our team of Project Managers.
Belinda prompts us to think more deliberately around what we are doing, what we should be doing, where we are aiming and what our roles are to achieve this. She promotes a different way of looking at some of our problems, stimulating discussion and thinking, which in turn knits the team together. In my personal coaching she challenged me to question what I believed to be important and helped me adopt reflection as a means of continual improvement.
Belinda has been an integral part of our executive team and her input has been invaluable in mapping out our future success.
Managing Director, large construction company, KZN
I was initially very apprehensive towards coaching, with very high levels of stress. Through your coaching you have guided me on how to handle situations and challenges in a more mature and calming manner, as well as putting things into perspective not only in the business environment but also in my personal life. I thoroughly enjoyed the coaching and hopefully we can continue into the future.
National Sales Director, global commercial vehicle manufacturer
I have worked with Belinda since March 2006 to current and during the time she has become an indispensable “partner” in my career development and she has assisted me in achieving my professional ambitions. She has also become a confidante and sounding board. During this time milestones in my career included being appointed as a partner in my firm, being requested to lead the UAE practice for my firm, on my return to the SA practice I have been requested to lead our business unit’s public sector investigations stream as well as been tasked with establishing a new part of the business and liaising with our global colleagues from the relevant centre of excellence in this regard. Belinda has become a consistent source of support for our team and has challenged us to acknowledge “blind spots” that we previously had not been able to address. She is consistently professional and dependable, is a constant source of thought leadership in the area, has a wealth of knowledge in her field and makes effective use of personality profiling tools to assist with insight.
Partner, Big Four auditing firm
I have worked with Belinda on two separate occasions in two separate companies. The impact that she has had on my own and my team’s performance in her role as a coach is incredible, and one can see people change for the positive almost immediately. Her ability to assess a situation and address the critical points is one of her strengths and leads to constructive discussion and higher levels of involvement from the people that she has coached. Belinda does not provide solutions to problems, but rather unlocks the individual’s ability to assess and deal with challenges. I would recommend
Belinda’s coaching to anyone who wishes to invest and empower themselves and their people in order to reach their full potential.
National General Manager: Technical Services, ZF Services
It has enabled me to focus on improving delivery in all areas and focus on the people in my department. I think my team has grown through the experience and I have grown as a leader.
Technical Director, McCormick SA
You cannot imagine what an impact you have had on my life. From someone who was always in panic mode and completely stressed out, I can now take more in my stride and really have focus.
National Sales Administration Manager, Commercial Vehicle OEM
I am privileged to have been coached by Belinda Davies. She has a meticulous way to repackage your own thoughts in a way that adds meaningful
direction.Her structured questions and books she recommended have unlocked hidden potential within me, and taught me new skills to approach life, personally and professionally with a positive mindset. She has an undeniable ability to form interpersonal connections with her clients. She created a
“safe” space for me to let my guard down, and just unpack. Her guidance has helped me to overcome work-burnout. I now feel confident to stand firm, to stand my ground and to face the next challenge in my life with confidence.
National Parts Distribution Manager, Commercial Vehicle OEM
