Tariq Ismati
Regional Director
Ontario Ministry of Labour
Training and Skills Development
Working with Jonathan was very useful, especially with everything going on around me (new in Canada, new to the public service system here, huge workplace cultural differences between where I grew up and this one, Canadian workplace communication styles, leading a huge operational branch and management team reporting to me, and not to forget working remotely under a Pandemic with so many stressful things).
Working with Jonathan was a great investment, I needed some time out from my busy world to refocus on myself and coaching gave me that chance. It was worth spending time with him to discuss my career journey from a volatile developing world in Afghanistan to a highly developed and sophisticated public service system in Canada. Also, the fact that I was able to discuss the challenges of a new workplace with someone whom I could share everything, and without expecting to be judged, was extremely helpful.
Jonathan was just great, excellent listening skills, which are highly needed for a coaching role, and facilitation skills to disentangle things from one another, particularly as I needed to confirm concepts and certain strategies to help my career environment in a professional leadership life.
Jonathan was just great, excellent listening skills, which are highly needed for a coaching role, and facilitation skills to disentangle things from one another, particularly as I needed to confirm concepts and certain strategies to help my career environment in a professional leadership life.
Neesha Fakir
Global Protection Advisor
ActionAid International
“The coaching sessions I had with Jonathan helped me to identify patterns that obstructed my growth mindset. I learned how to identify self-directed solutions to overcome them. Having a coach who maintained such a high degree of proactive listening enabled greater self-identified solutions.
The coaching sessions were an invaluable use of my time as I acquired several strategies to overcome the glass ceilings I was facing. I also felt better equipped with the skills to negotiate and navigate challenging circumstances that stood in the way of my growth.
Jonathan is an incredibly astute and resourceful coach who helps you, listens, empathizes, supports you to navigate complex challenges, and identify a pathway to resiliency. Jonathan’s mainstay and mastery of the art of coaching are evident by his ability to listen, empathize, and identify strong pathways to building resiliency in clients.
I would highly recommend Jonathan as a world-class coach to help you navigate complex challenges in your growth and to find self-directed solutions.
Working with Jonathan has helped me to tap into my growth mindset and to build greater resiliency in my professional and academic life.”
Sarah Marshall
Owner and Creative Director
John Boyd Hats
“Having had my business for two years I found I was struggling with the same problems again and again and was not sure how to get past them.
Jonathan helped me develop new ways to overcome anxiety, plan for the future of the business, and figure out ways to tackle problems that might arise.
His calm and patient manner made talking to him very natural and easy, and I really enjoyed each session. I would highly recommend Jonathan as a coach and am very glad I had the chance to work with him, I now feel much more confident in running my business.”
Anonymous
Corporate Lawyer
“Jonathan has a warm and empathic way of engaging that makes him very easy to talk to. He listens well, picking up on cues I didn't realise I'd given, gently guiding me towards a more productive outlook.
He'll help you work through whatever holds you back and lets you see a way forward. I felt better after talking to him, lighter, and was able to approach my goals productively, it all felt less overwhelming with him guiding me. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Jonathan.”