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From uncertain beginnings to working with a top-tier client: How Crispin built his freelance portfolio career.

Crispin Thorold, an international strategic communications advisor, wanted to grow his business as a freelance advisor in human rights and international law. But not soon after starting, he started to feel isolated and lacked focus on critical activities.

“Suddenly, I was on my own, and I just really didn't know how to put one foot in front of the other. I lost a lot of confidence.”

Read/listen to how coaching supported Crispin in landing his dream client.

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From holding back to bold pursuits - How Ritu realised her creative vision

“I lacked the confidence to speak the truth.”

Ritu Bhardwaj, a documentary film maker in the social and climate justice space, wanted to be more confident and assertive in pursuing her creative ideas.

She struggled to assert her needs and goals within the cultural context she’s operating in.

Read Ritu’s account of her coaching journey.

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“I can deal with any type of stressor now.”

“We look and act very composed, calm, but inside, there's a lot of anxiety."

Dr. Ishani Roy is leading a fast-growing social impact business, Serein Inc. The exponential business growth was coupled with frequent travel, challenging meetings, and remote team management. This affected Ishani physically and emotionally.

Read and listen to Ishani's coaching journey.

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“I took charge of what I wanted to do”

"I was sabotaging myself continuously all the time... I was on the verge of giving up."

Dr Balakrishnan Balachandran, an international development consultant, had earned his PhD in regional planning disaster-risk recovery. He aimed to land a role in academia. A few months later, all he had were rejection letters. He started to worry.

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“I feel more centred and confident.”

Carol Tojiero was looking to advance her career within a large international organisation. She loved her job, her team and the work she did. Over the years, she has taken on more and more responsibilities. She looked at the growth opportunities before her but struggled to navigate the space effectively.

Listen to her coaching journey.

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