Through the leadership course in the MBA program with the McColl School of Business at Queens University, I was afforded the opportunity to establish a coaching relationship with Rhonda York. My coaching relationship was very enlightening, enjoyable, and beneficial to my growth and development career-wise and to my personal pursuits.
Because of the quality coaching that I received, at the conclusion of each session, I truly looked forward to our next discussion. Much of this is due to the fact that Rhonda is a very easy person to talk with and relate to. She used real-time examples when I asked questions and sought advice, and placed the ownership on me to drive the coaching sessions with my current needs. This kept me accountable for the results that were achieved and because it is very difficult to help someone who does not want to help themselves, I feel that this is a very effective coaching strategy.
With this said, Rhonda did not make the sessions completely easy on me. She constructively asked "the next question" and somewhat challenged my thought process, which opened my eyes to some of my hidden biases. [With Rhonda's coaching, I learned] a different way of thinking about various situations that have occurred and/or may arise in the future. I also appreciated the fact that Rhonda took time to learn of various pursuits in my personal life as this very much so affects my career goals.
I highly recommend Rhonda York to anyone who is willing to invest a little time and effort towards a coaching relationship that is sure to pay great dividends in the future. - MA, Officer, Corporate Accounting and Reporting, Wachovia Corporation
