Client Testimonials
See what other people are saying about GEM Coaching & Consulting! Cathy enjoys working closely with her clients to give them a great experience while encouraging growth and transformation.
Cathy helped prepare me for the management role I now hold; she coached me through a lot of the barriers I had and gave me excellent feedback on my job application. Her coaching style is empowering – with probing questions she challenged me to step out of my usual perspective and gain valuable insight and confidence. By the time we celebrated the close of our coaching sessions I had stepped into my new position, which I still hold and love 6 months later. Cathy’s support has been instrumental in the growth of my career and I still draw on the strategies that we discussed in our time together. Thanks Cathy!
Maria – Manager at Non-Profit
I worked with Cathy as I started my own journey towards coaching in 2016. In that time she informally guided me and provided great advice to help me along the way.
When it came time for my formal Coach Mentoring as part of my accreditation, it was an easy choice to work with Cathy, as I admired her knowledge of theory and personal style to working with people. I particularly remember her curiosity and working with me to develop my coaching style in the way that works best with my strengths.
I miss our discussions during the mentorship, it was the high point of my training hours.
I highly recommend Cathy as a mentor coach to work with anyone in their coaching journey.
Doug Lemermeyer – Director
Cathy has supported me in getting “unstuck” and moving ahead in my both my personal and professional life. Her coaching style has been the “perfect touch” in helping me clarify my goals, define my action steps and follow through with success. I am thrilled with where I am and where I’m going – and I’m indebted to Cathy’s commitment and coaching skill in helping me get there.
Brent – Director, Private Sector
I came across Cathy’s coaching services near the end of my GOA Mentorship program. Cathy provided a safe and welcoming environment which allowed me to be vulnerable, speak openly and truthfully without judgement. I quickly discovered the immediate and positive impact she had on my leadership style and professional relationships with the individuals I supervise.
Cathy provided valuable, honest, straightforward and practical feedback. This transformed my thinking into actionable tasks which generated positive results.
Crystal – Program Administrator, Government of Alberta
Throughout my career in Human Resources, I was introduced to leadership coaching on more than one occasion. When I met Cathy, she awoke my passion for it. Cathy has been my patient teacher, an encouraging mentor, and a trusted resource. Her approach is always service based and it shows in her practical, authentic, and kind support.
While working on my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential, I chose to take mentor coaching twice; once with another organization and once with Cathy. The difference was night and day in terms of how confident and competent I felt in practice.
I think Cathy’s superpower is inspiring coaches to do great work. I am so grateful to have had her guidance, and I recommend her mentor coaching service wholeheartedly.
Lorna Stewart, CPHR, IPMA-ACP, CLC