Our people
David Roden, Director
Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
DCH LIHP
David has 18 years of consolidated experience encompassing business development, executive career coaching and workshop delivery focused on career transitions. He has worked with the private sector, including global financial and pharmaceutical institutions; the public sector, encompassing national and local entities as well as the voluntary sector.
He is a seasoned, effective and popular career coach. Energising and insightful, bringing a breadth of knowledge to groups and individuals from all backgrounds regardless of seniority or function.
Clients have commented on his accomplished presentational skills and his empathetic approach to workplace issues and stress. He works with his clients to develop a positive outlook and delivers meaningful results.
"Lucid, informative and entertaining." - FR, NPIA
"Addressed issues that I am currently grappling with in a systematic and thoughtful manner." - NP, Lehman Brothers
"Your innate understanding of cultural sensitivities helped to move me forward." - MT, Ujima Housing
"I felt the future was uncertain; David’s knowledge and ability to communicate with me at a deep level shifted me." - DP, GlaxoSmithKline
"Working with you has helped me bring some order into chaos and present myself more confidently at job interviews." - VT, Intel Corporation
"Your approach enabled me to tap into my inner resources and make a positive career choice" - SL, DFID
"The sessions were stimulating and informative, they made me think deeply and strategically." - DC - Fijitsu Siemens
Kunku Soota, Director
M. A. Delhi, M.A. London; Diplomas in Training Management
& Coaching
Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
In the last two years Kunku has worked with over 50 leaders in the public and private sectors. Most of this work has been in the context of supporting the organisation to shape and renew itself.
She draws from her rich experience to coach, inform and develop her clients who include: chief executives; chief operating officers; operational directors; heads of strategy, senior functional managers – finance; human resources; customer services; information technology and business development.
Clients report that her warm, empathy is encouraging and the goals agreed are challenging and relevant. She works to develop insight into the external environment, organisational context and personal reactions to change. By supporting her clients to draw on their own resourcefulness she develops a sense of confident control with a powerful focus on solutions and productive, skilful action.
"It has affected me greatly and I have made positive changes in my attitude and in life ever since." - IB, Cambridge City Council
"I’ve enjoyed and feel I’ve benefited from the time with you, and still have a smile on my face!" - CS, Slough Borough Council
"I had no experience of coaching and was sceptical; it has helped to focus me on action and what I can do." - SL, Masstock Arable UK
"You listen to me better than I do to myself; your feedback helps me reflect on what is really going on and I can then move on to the real issues." - SH, Reading PCT
"I have got over my distress and have developed strategies to take me and the team forward." - DW, Reading Borough Council