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Executive Coaching Testimonials from Senior Tech, Data & Product Leaders
Real Stories of Clarity, Balance, and Breakthroughs in Tech Leadership
Leading in tech can feel isolating. Constant delivery, complex decisions, and invisible pressures. These leaders didn’t turn to coaching because they were failing; they wanted clarity, balance, and renewed confidence.
Below, they share their stories: what changed, what unlocked, and how coaching helped them lead, and live, with greater purpose and ease.
From Overwhelm to Clarity
When your career’s accelerating but your energy isn’t, coaching helps you slow down to speed up, creating clarity where there’s noise.
Behaviours I thought were simply part of who I am, like working excessive hours, have been reprogrammed.
Coaching with Vicky helped me rebuild a healthy work-life balance and lead with renewed confidence
Judith Kilvington, Chief Executive Officer, Rich Mix (UK)
The confidence I gained enabled me to apply for a promotion — and I got the role.
Vicky helped me recognise what was holding me back and move from panic to comfort with clarity and confidence.
Toyin Ajayi, Software Engineer, Sainsbury's (UK)
Coaching gave me a safe space to speak openly, vocalise my thoughts, and hold myself to account.
I’ve experienced a fundamental shift in my confidence and how I approach my role.
Anonymous, Director of Product Management, FTSE 100 Retailer
Building Emotional Resilience
Leadership isn’t about avoiding discomfort — it’s about learning to sit with it, understand it, and grow through it.
I learned to sit with difficult emotions and process challenges rather than avoid them.
That shift changed how I handle feedback and setbacks, helping me lead with calm confidence.
Barbara Jachs, Chief Executive Officer, Human Experience Dynamics (UK)
From Stuck to Confident Leadership
For many women in tech, the real shift isn’t about working harder — it’s about thinking differently. Coaching helps you rebuild self-belief and lead with authenticity.
I went from feeling uncertain about my career direction to launching my startup and raising a seed round.
Vicky’s coaching was genuinely transformational, she helped me challenge self-limiting beliefs, understand my patterns, and create a business rooted in my values.
Barbara Jachs, Chief Executive Officer, Human Experience Dynamics (UK)
Vicky helped me think more about root causes, resulting in higher-quality strategy and results.
Her thoughtful, empathetic approach created a safe space to explore who I am as a leader.
Carl Barkey, VP Product Management, American Express (UK)
From Success to Fulfilment
Even accomplished leaders reach a point where external success doesn’t equal satisfaction. Coaching helps you reconnect with what truly matters and lead with balance and purpose.
Working with Vicky helped me level up in ways I couldn’t achieve alone.
Her deep understanding of tech leadership helped me look at myself and my path from an entirely new perspective — breaking through limits I didn’t know I had.
Angelika Czoch, Head of Product & Development, The Children’s Society (UK)
Vicky’s product expertise helped us interrogate our thinking and tackle thorny product challenges head-on.
Pair coaching created space for both myself and our Head of Product to think deeply about our leadership and direction.
Kari Gerstheimer, Chief Executive Officer, Access Social Care (UK)
Vicky created a safe and comfortable space to explore and guided me to look deeper and uncover what lies at the core.
I found meaningful answers — and more importantly, learned to ask the right questions.
Lenka Koppova, Business Owner (CZ)
What other clients say in their own words
Vicky’s warm, attentive, and considered approach will help you work through even the most challenging issues… she has a way of instilling calm and clarity.
Clare Booth, People Director, Rowcroft Hospice (UK)
Coaching with Vicky is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. She genuinely cares about your growth — and she’ll make you shine.
Barbara Jachs, CEO
An investment of time with Vicky will pay back many times over.
Carl Barkey, VP Product Management, American Express
Ready to experience your own breakthrough?
You’ve seen what’s possible. Now it’s your turn.
Book your free 45-minute Coaching Experience Call — a genuine coaching session where you can explore your challenge, experience the process, and leave with clarity on your next step.
Places are limited each month to keep sessions personal and meaningful.
Based in the UK, I offer one-to-one executive coaching for women in tech, data, and product leadership delivered online, wherever you are.