Client Compliments

  • "Working with Raechel helped me to reflect about what drives and energizes me in my current role, and what I should be looking for in future positions. She quickly understood my situation and personality and challenged me (in a very nice way) to think differently.”

    Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer, United Nations

  • “My executive coaching experience with Raechel Ford has been transformative.  Raechel has played a significant role in helping shape my career aspirations and deepening my coaching toolkit.   I have recommended and referred Raechel to my colleagues, not because they have problems but because I know Raechel can make a huge, positive difference in the degree of success one enjoys personally and professionally.”

    Lyndon Settle, CEO Quayside Holdings

  • “I’m really pleased I made this development commitment and chose Raechel as my coach. I’ve really appreciated that her approach is whole of person – since professional growth needs to be in balance with personal fulfilment. Through her coaching, I’m self-assured and confident in my leadership and have greater clarity on how I will shape the next phase of my career.”

    Ross Hay, Head of Product, ANZ

  • "Raechel is a beautiful person that brings warmth, intellect, and authenticity to her coaching style. This helped our time together feel less like sessions, and more like a catch-up with a critical friend. She has helped me hone my leadership style, and see my career decisions and goals more clearly."

    Richard Jefferies, CFO Tainui Group

  • I’ve worked with Raechel for a number of years and over that time we’ve built a trusted relationship. I’ve valued how Raechel has prioritised getting to know me, inside and outside of a work context, and my life interests and goals. As a top coach she’s naturally got the full toolkit of skills, but I’ve found that by knowing me well it has allowed her to ask more targeted questions to really explore situations and my leadership at a deep, not just surface, level. I look forward to continuing to work with Raechel over the years to come.

    Mark Stewart, COO Southern Cross Healthcare

  • “Since the first time I've met Raechel, I was impressed by her strategic ability to understand the problem and come up with a very comprehensive plan of development. Raechel ran our first Leadership Program for senior talent. Although we planned the program together in detail before it started, she was able to improve it as we went along to deliver the real outcomes we needed. Most importantly, Raechel creates a great rapport with all the employees during her programs, by getting to know them and elevating their thinking to a different level. I found in Raechel a great partner for our leadership development programs.”

    Syntia Leite, HRD Mānuka Health

  • Raechel gave me simple but powerful tools that actually work and gave me the confidence to really believe – "I can do this." Her authentic, honest and wise approach meant I felt like she soke to me as a person, someone who took the time to really get to know me. Raechel was always there when I needed her and I had absolute trust in her advice and approach. Working with Raechel is one of the best investments in yourself that you can make."

    Tom Barnes, Partner, DLA Piper

  • I wanted to thank you again for the coaching journey we have been on together. I appreciate your wise words, guidance and ‘push’ when I needed it. My coaching experience with you has been exceptional – I have truly appreciated your ability to bring clarity of thought and deeper consideration of my leadership and career journey, with your innate appreciation of the need to bring all of our worlds (home and work) to a greater balance to achieve excellence.

    Mel Manley, GM Operations, Quayside

  • I worked with Raechel to introduce and implement a leadership programme for a professional services partner group. The programme that we followed was revolutionary in changing people’s mindsets around their own leadership skills and abilities and for equipping them to develop those around them. I have also worked with Raechel as a business coach, on a one-on-one basis in my role as a CEO. Raechel’s energy, enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge is a stand out in this space and I have enjoyed and grown immensely through the work I have done with her. I would highly recommend her for Executive and Senior Leadership Development.

    Jo Simon, CEO Starship Foundation

  • Raechel has supported me on my journey both professionally and personally, providing me with tools and techniques that are tailored to my values and circumstances. I was able to determine the direction and areas of focus throughout our sessions, while Raechel was able to expand these to provide a holistic view of actions that could influence and impact across other areas of my wellbeing and goals. The blended approach to support being both in person and online was no barrier to the quality of support I received. I would highly recommend Raechel to others, she is kind and caring, with a laser focus on supporting you to achieve your goals across your professional and personal life.

    Nik Wilson, Director PwC

  • Raechel gave me the confidence to transition into a new role and organisation to bring out the best in me. Her coaching gave me real results which has helped to go forward. She has a friendly style which puts people at ease while still offering a valuable coaching approach. She had way of asking the right questions to get the best out of me and I always looked forward to my sessions with her. I would absolutely recommend Raechel for anyone who is looking for personal growth or wanting to deal with a particular issue. Best time ever spent!

    Claire Evans, Partner, PwC

  • Raechel worked with our senior leadership team to review our collaboration and effectiveness as a team. As a globally dispersed organisation spread across 38 countries, the effectiveness of our senior leadership team is incredibly important. Raechel’s approach allowed us to be open and direct, leading to the identification of specific areas for improvement. As a result of the work, we have agreed on clear habits and made changes to our routines to ensure these improvements are sustained. We appreciate Raechel's guidance, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with her enhance our leadership team’s performance.

    Rachel Baxter, General Manager, Strategy, People and Partners at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Discover the experiences of numerous executives guided by Raechel Ford, a renowned executive coach at the top of her field.

Curious about the impact of our coaching program? Dive into our client testimonial video to listen to some stories.

"I decided to embark on Raechel Ford's 12-month executive coaching program, and let me tell you, it was genuinely life-changing!

“Raechel isn't just a coach; she's a guide and a mentor. She possesses an amazing ability to understand individuals both in a professional and personal capacity.

Through our engaging and immersive sessions, Raechel helped me stretch beyond my comfort zones. Her insightful advice has impacted both my professional journey and personal development positively.

With her coaching, I've noticed my confidence soar, my communication skills sharpen, and my capability to handle challenging situations has significantly improved. Her approach is not solely about evolving as a leader, but also emphasizes personal growth.

With Raechel, I've gained an invaluable coach and mentor. If you aspire for substantial growth, both as a leader and an individual, I cannot recommend her enough."

— Sarah Cavanagh / ANZ