Holland Beckett Law have been engaging Amanda Russo for Leadership Coaching since 2018. The benefit of the Leadership Circle profile is that Amanda can help you recognise the personal qualities that contribute to your success as a leader and help raise awareness and personalised strategies to assist you to improve on some of the other important leadership skills that don’t necessarily come naturally to you. I found Amanda was able to both challenge and support me throughout the programme. From each session, I was able to immediately apply the learnings into my daily work life. I encourage others to take a bold step towards self-development.

—Sharline Fitzgerald, Practice Manager

I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. It’s not easy receiving anonymous 360-degree feedback on your “work ons” (read failings), but Amanda framed things in an easily understandable and constructive way that allowed me to figure out both which of my behaviours could (and should) be improved upon and how to improve them. She is very easy to talk to and put me at ease very early in the process. Understanding theory is one thing, but for every practical problem or example I had, Amanda would have something valuable to add or a suggestion to make on how to address or deal with it. In fact, I found myself consulting with her on things that were not strictly speaking to do with my leadership training because I had come to respect her perspective so much.

—Kevin Bond, Director

Working with Amanda has been an absolute game changer for me and my professional growth. Her coaching style resonated with me extremely well and is nothing short of fantastic.

From the very start, Amanda created a warm and trusting environment where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges and goals. Her ability to listen attentively and ask thought provoking questions allowed me to gain deeper insights into my own strengths and areas for improvement.

One of the aspects I appreciated most about Amanda's coaching was her unwavering belief in my potential. She consistently challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, push past my self imposed limitations, and embrace new opportunities for growth. Her encouragement and positive reinforcement gave me the confidence to take risks and navigate challenges in both my professional and personal life.

Thanks to Amanda's guidance, I have experienced tremendous personal and professional growth, which is evident not only to me, but also to my peers. I have gained a deeper understanding of my leadership style, and now have a greater understanding of why I behave the way I do and how to combat those feelings when required. I now approach challenges with a newfound sense of confidence that otherwise would not have been possible without Amanda’s help.

I highly recommend Amanda's leadership coaching to anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills. Her expertise, genuine care, and unwavering support make her an extraordinary coach. Working with Amanda has been an extremely transformative experience, and I am deeply grateful for the positive impact she has had on my professional journey.

—David Rowe, Head of Service Delivery

I highly recommend Amanda for anyone looking to improve themselves as a leader, or as a leader who wants to create a high performing team.

Her ability to understand the unique challenges leaders and executives face sets her apart. Amanda possesses a keen eye for spotting strengths and opportunities for development, ensuring that her insights lead to tangible improvements in leadership effectiveness and team performance.

In addition to her exceptional management assessment capabilities, Amanda excels as an executive coach. She engages with leaders on a personal level, fostering a nurturing and collaborative environment that encourages self-reflection and growth. Amanda's coaching style is empowering, supportive, and results-driven, making her an invaluable asset in helping leaders grow.

I have personally witnessed the positive impact Amanda has made within organisations that I have led. Her coaching has increased leadership effectiveness, improved team dynamics, and, ultimately, enhanced organisational performance.

I would happily recommend Amanda as someone who can help you to develop yourself and your team – and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

—Sean Horgan, Chief Executive Officer

Amanda has worked with our Senior Leadership Team over the past three years using the Leadership Circle framework with tailored coaching sessions to help us grow as leaders and individuals.

Amanda’s coaching style ensures you’re in a safe environment but still provides plenty of challenges to get you focused on your areas for development. Her ability to put me at ease but get right to the heart of what was underpinning my 360-degree feedback helped me understand my leadership blind spots and strengths. Through this, she offered suggestions and practical advice on growing and developing skills to address those blind spots while building on the strengths.

I’d happily recommend Amanda’s leadership coaching to anyone committed to improving their leadership skills.

—Mike Fox, Chief Executive

I have had the privilege of working alongside Amanda since 2020 as I embarked on the start of my leadership journey.

'Listening carefully and caring deeply' are a few brief words I would use to describe Amanda, reinforced by a deep sense of investment in my professional effectiveness, happiness, and success.

Adopting the 360 programme was one of my most memorable development experiences, providing a comprehensive understanding of my strengths and development areas and partnering with a coach who guides you through a transformational journey. Even today, I continue championing the programme to colleagues/industry contacts and have been delighted to see Amanda adopt new offerings.

Amanda's genuine and continued impact on my professional and personal life is something I will be truly grateful for.

—Dannielle Cook, Head of People & Culture

I have been more than happy to refer Amanda internally and to clients because, simply put, Amanda gets results. She does this by building strong, trusted relationships. We have found that Amanda gets complex work environments and is able to deal with the nuances of complexity, especially when helping with change management and developing leaders. Her leadership programme has given us the results we wanted - long-term sustainable change.

—Andrew Johnson, Managing Director

I received leadership coaching from Amanda in my transition into a senior leadership role within my litigation team. I credit her hugely in respect of my professional and personal growth during this time. Sessions with Amanda are akin to business mentorship – she is supportive and caring but also provides valuable ideas and strategies that are easy to incorporate into my practice. She is great at translating feedback into constructive ‘plans of action’. I truly felt like the sessions were a safe space to talk about all things (not just leadership) and that she was in my corner. It was a really enjoyable way to develop professional self-awareness and improve my leadership skills.  I would highly recommend her to anyone considering her services.

—Rachel Rosser, Associate