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“Charmaine's coaching approach was both supportive and challenging. She really listened and understood where I was coming from, asking just to right questions to enable me to identify for myself what the root of the challenge was, and what I need to do next to move forward.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Charmaine Afonso support and develop teams over the years, and I’ve always been impressed by her ability to bring out the best in people. She is an exceptional listener- genuinely attentive, empathetic, and thoughtful in the way she engages with others.

Charmaine has a natural talent for helping people reflect, find clarity, and build confidence, and she has demonstrated this consistently through her success in supporting and leading teams. Her recent certification as a coach is a wonderful recognition of skills she has already been putting into practice for many years.

I have no doubt that Charmaine will make a tremendous impact as a certified coach. Her combination of experience, empathy, strong listening skills, and genuine commitment to helping others succeed makes her someone I would wholeheartedly recommend.”

“I had the privilege of being coached by Charmaine and I can genuinely say that her guidance made a meaningful difference during an important period of career change for me.

She has a wonderful ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and help you find clarity without ever telling you what you “should” do. Her coaching helped me navigate career decisions with greater confidence, perspective, and self awareness.

Having now successfully completed her ICC coaching certification, I’m delighted to see her take this passion and skill to the next level i would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful support through a career transition or professional/personal growth .”

“I’ve had some truly meaningful coaching conversations with Charmaine. What stands out about her is her ability to create a space where I feel explored as a human being, with curiosity and without judgment.

She gently challenges my assumptions and invites me to look beneath the surface at the beliefs and patterns shaping my choices. Our conversations have helped me untangle beliefs that no longer serve me and find clarity during moments of indecision and procrastination.

What I value most is how she holds space for introspection while encouraging me to look deeper. She doesn’t offer answers; she helps me discover my own.

I’m grateful for the self-awareness and perspective I’ve gained through our conversations and would wholeheartedly recommend Charmaine to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.”

“Working with Charmaine over my coaching sessions has been genuinely transformative. She brings a rare blend of patience, presence, and perceptive questioning that consistently opens up new perspectives and deeper selfawareness.

Her ability to listen, truly listen, with empathy and understanding creates a space where reflection feels natural and growth feels achievable.

What stands out most is her, thoughtprovoking approach. She asks the kind of questions that gently challenge assumptions, spark clarity, and help you see possibilities you hadn’t considered before. Coupled with her supportive nature and calm, grounded energy, Charmaine makes every conversation meaningful and impactful.

She has already helped me immensely, and I can recommend her without a moment’s hesitation to anyone seeking a life coach, a sparring partner for ideas, or a trusted guide on their personal or professional journey.”

“My coaching session with Charmaine was very fruitful. I went to her wanting to build better habits into my current schedule.

She gave me the space to untangle my thoughts, identify what’s holding me back, and design a practical plan of action to move forward.

She was very easy to open up to, and genuinely made me feel heard. She picked up on things very quickly, and helped me look at the same situation from a fresh perspective. This session felt like a really important first step. I’m already looking forward to our next session!”

“Charmaine’s coaching gave me valuable perspective on two important startup challenges: finding the right technology talent and balancing my pursuit of perfection with the need to move quickly. Her thoughtful questioning helped me challenge my assumptions and approach both issues with greater clarity.”

“Charmaine has a rare ability to bring clarity to complex situations while making the process feel surprisingly energising. She coached me through a challenging professional situation with immense patience, warmth, and her vivacious personality.

She listens deeply, asks the right questions, and has a great instinct for knowing when to probe, challenge, or simply give you space to think.

What really stood out was her prowess as a coach: perceptive, empathetic, engaging, and incredibly intentional in how she guides a conversation.

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to anyone seeking professional or personal clarity!”

“My sessions with Charmaine were extremely helpful. I wanted help with a major career and life change. She really helped me to explore my decisions in a calm and rational way; giving helpful suggestions and practical tips on how to make the transition smooth and logical. Charmaine is extremely approachable, very down to earth and empowering.”

“Thank you Charmaine for being a good listener and the encouragement you give through your sessions. It was a privilege to be coached by you. Charmaine always brings the best out of you in an easy flow of conversation.”