Testimonials
Here are some things our clients experienced:
"When emails are too many, when meetings are too frequent, follow up calls and project follow ups, new project launches... and the making of a priority list gets too far down the priority list: that's when I need my Executive Coach. So many times Cassandra has helped me see the forest through the trees. Her amazing mix of knowledge, wisdom and common sense have acted like a powerful light cutting through the misty fog. The ROI is immeasurable; it's a no brainer."
Paul L. Letendre, Executive Vice President, Sysco Atlanta, Halifax NS
"I decided to include coaching in our leadership retreat to provide our leaders with someone objective to develop a plan of action with them and help them learn how to model or practice that coach-like style with their teams. We realized many benefits." Read more
Andrew Miller, HR Director of Training, Sysco Corporate, Toronto ON
"After dealing with months of frustration in my new work environment, I made a decision to search for a Coach to help me deal with some challenges that were clearly having an impact on my life. After taking advantage of Cassandra’s trial coaching session, I decided that this was something worth pursuing. During my time with Cassandra, I have been very impressed with her knowledge, persistence, patience, and most importantly her sincerity in wanting to assist me in helping to find answers to questions I had been dealing with for some time." Read more
Andrew A. Butler, Property Manager, Oxford Properties, Toronto ON
"Receiving coaching from Cassandra was a real treat. I hope to be able to work with her again someday. While we worked together for only three months I feel that those months have been key in my transformation. I am very grateful and thankful to Cassandra's patience, motivation and generosity. I learned a lot about myself, both my weaknesses and strengths, and this has helped me to build confidence as I continue in my journey to clarifying my life's purpose."
Edna Iriarte, Independent Consultant, New York NY
"Working with Cassandra has been the most amazing experience for me. I was stuck in so many ways and she helped me open my world and showed me so many possibilities. I am extremely grateful to Cassandra for all the tools she has given me and the wonderful life she has opened for me."
Carey Ann Morrison, Executive Assistant, Toronto ON
"Cassandra initially impressed me with her creative and intriguing website. When I met her for the first time, her contagious enthusiasm, authentic personality and passion for coaching was what attracted me to hire her as a coach. Throughout the entire coaching process Cassandra had a warm and engaging style that allowed me to feel comfortable about sharing personal thoughts and taking positive action. Cassandra has a unique gift in making a client feel special. Being an exceptional listener, she carefully identifies the salient points of every call, asking thought provoking questions to create awareness and change. Thank you Cassandra for a very positive coaching experience!"
Jason Froats, Media & Public Communications, Alternate Energy Corporation, Toronto ON
"As a result of the coaching work I did with Cassandra, I experienced a wonderful breakthrough in the relationship with one of my primary relationships... my father. My relationship with my father growing up was quite distant and tumultuous - he found it difficult to express support, emotional connection or love for me. After engaging my father in an exercise that Cassandra recommended - my father now tells me he loves me every time we talk, either in phone or in-person - it has dramatically improved the quality, warmth and closeness of our interactions. I had no expectation of this but this was the life-changing result. Thank you so much Cassandra for this amazing gift!"
Kim Chernecki, Sales Performance Leader, Fusion Learning, Toronto ON
"I felt very relaxed and open in my chats with Cassandra as well as challenged as it brought me closer to what I know I needed to deal with. As I was confronted with issues, I felt I wasn't pushed but invited to address them if I were willing. I also found some of the written work (homeplay exercises) challenging. A few of the things that came up in our coaching conversations still ring true and it helps to not look at things that are part of me as problematic but simply a part of me (something I felt I learned)."
Peter Windrem, Actor & Musician, Toronto ON
“It has been an adventure working with Cassandra this past year. Our family has truly gained a great deal having the opportunity to be coached by her. Cassandra worked with each of us individually and as a family group. Although we each established individual goals we also had a larger, family objective. Our group goal was to promote and support one another within the family structure and to encourage all members to strive towards their personal goals.”
George, Despina, Ria and Stephanie Morfidis
Participants in Canadian Living Magazine Makeover
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My initial thought was I didn’t need a coach. But I decided, being a coach myself, that I would bring greater value to my clients through the experience of being coached. After my first session with Cassandra I quickly recognized that I was way off base in my initial thought.
I have been working with Cassandra for over six months and the experience has been awesome. She has challenged me in ways I’ve never been challenged before. I have discovered things about myself that I never acknowledged before, never mind that I now have given myself permission to be those things.
Every journey we take together is challenging, revealing, exciting and most of all fulfilling. I look forward to my sessions with great enthusiasm for what might be this time.
Thank you Cassandra. You are truly “brilliant”.
Mrs. M.Miller, Certified RESULTS Coach
Teragram Coaching and Consulting Group, Burlington, Ontario
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What I learned over the course of those 18-months is that the answers to my career questions would come by exploring my values, and dreams, and by taking risks. I also learned that greater awareness and understanding of myself is an ongoing process…
I LOVED my coaching experience, I continue to speak about it with people who seem willing to listen and I have recommended Cassandra to 2 close personal friends. Coaching with Cassandra changed my life.
Maureen Richards
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As a result of being coached by Cassandra I was able to sort my way through specific issues in my life and put into action some concrete steps for change. For example, I began a fitness program at home through the use of a charting tool she suggested. I sorted through and put behind me some issues with a fellow colleague. And on one occasion, I called Cass for help around making a major career decision, which would have had an enormous impact on my life. She helped me sort through my ‘gremlins’ to arrive at a place of greater awareness (including the pros and cons of the job offer) and commitment.
Terry Carson, M.Ed., Parenting Coach
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I was fortunate enough to have Ms. Gierden as my first coach and I could not have asked for a better first experience and introduction to coaching. Ms. Gierden delivered the perfect mix of personal coaching, as well as direction and insight on the industry itself.
Ray Ramotar
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I had reached a point in my career where I needed to make a change. However, to make a change can be a scary experience when you have entered the “comfortable zone.” I needed to stop talking about change and start the process to make change into my conscious reality. I had to look at the services of a job coach as an investment... An investment in myself and the future that I had the ability to achieve.
Through a personal referral, I was introduced to Cassandra. The experience proved to be positive. Cassandra encouraged me to approach obstacles in a constructive manner. Weekly goals and exercises allowed me to grow and begin to feel confident that change was within my reach. Cassandra provided a relaxed atmosphere for me to challenge everything that had been preventing me from taking the next step in my development.
I would highly recommend Cassandra as a personal coach to anyone who needs to finally get over the “comfortable zone bump” and onto the path they deserve.
Mr. C. Kelly, Film Set Designer
Community Care Manager, Toronto, Ontario
When I first spoke to Cassandra, I have to admit, I'd never heard of personal coaching. Growing up I'd had a baseball coach, a soccer coach, etc., but never a personal coach. I wondered what I could get out of it and decided to give it a try.
I have been very pleasantly surprised by the experience of having Cassandra as my personal coach. It has brought a clarity, and a new perspective to my career and personal life. As an artist I found her sensitive to my unique situation in a highly challenging field.Cassandra helped me to define and sharpen the focus of my goals, which is essential if you are to achieve them. Her insight gave me a completely new perspective on the challenges that I had been facing. The questions she asked me were so relevant to my goals, and yet I'd never thought to ask them of myself.
I have come away from this experience feeling empowered, and already enjoying the tangible results I've wanted all along.
Mr. S. Acomba, Musician
Toronto, Ontario
Working with Cassandra Gierden helped me to see myself clearly. I gained a better understanding, and appreciation, for who I am. This allowed me to look at difficult times as stepping stones, rather than problems.
It was this experience that opened me up to a world of possibility. I ended up having the courage to leave what I was doing (and hating) and set off on the greatest adventure of my life. The knowledge I gained through Cassandra's exercises and gentle coaxing is something that I will constantly reflect on.
Ms. E.McInnes, Creative Freelance Agent
Vancouver, B.C.
Working with Cassandra, has made me look at myself from a different angle. I have taken a new approach by looking at my life with the tools that i have learned from her.Cassandra has helped me focus my plans for the future by helping me set goals, planning out how i am going to achieve them, and what they really mean to me.
The sessions are a constant source of energy where our ideas work together to produce a remarkable outcome. Cassandra is an incredible source of information to me, and always offers new ways to look at situations that i have had trouble with. Overall, working with Cassandra has influenced my life in so many incredible ways.
Miss. A. Byron, Student
Port Moody, B.C.
Working with Cassandra has given me the tools and structured opportunities to move through issues quickly and with greater insight than I would have otherwise. At this point, I have progressed to where I have lots of momentum, tools and focus to realize my dreams and set achievable goals.
Mrs. A.Billyard, Marketing and Communications
Bentobox.net, Vancouver, B.C.
I wasn’t exactly looking for a personal coach, however after the very first session with Cassandra, I felt excited about my new outlook on life. With Cassandra’s help and support I have been able to refocus, set goals and hold myself accountable for all the promises I make to myself. Life is full of change and challenges, but I now I feel like opportunities are gravitating my way!"
Ms.M.Brevik, Senior Sales Representative
Aramark Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
This has been one of the scariest, but best experiences. With Cassandra's help and encouragement, I am able to face personal fears and challenges that I would otherwise have given up on! I can not only write down my dreams and hopes, but now can take action to making them come true! It truly has been a great pleasure now and will be in the future!
Ms. K.Wong, Administrative Assistant and Self-employed Website Developer
Synergy Creations, Vancouver, B.C.
Although I didn't know what to expect, I found that as soon as I started working with a coach, things started moving forward quickly both in my personal and professional life. I found working with Cassandra opened me up to new ideas, and the structure of setting goals and realizing I could achieve them, gave me the motivation to pursue goals I know now are more inline with my personal values.
Being able to relate to Cassandra as a professional and someone close to my age was something that I felt allowed me to work more openly and increased the experience. I know the future holds so many opportunities for me now and I'm enjoying myself more than I ever thought possible.
Mr. L.Tuck, Business Owner
Criminalogics Inc., Vancouver, B.C.
