In 2013, I was hired by my dream technology company. I started there in an HR capacity after working in several different roles that focused on mediation, consulting, and HR. After a year I moved into an IT based role within the company, despite knowing little about fundamentals in IT but wanted to challenge myself to learn something new. My manager at the time, had been working with Hayes and recommended him to me as a way to accelerate my growth. At the time I was dealing with some intense imposter syndrome, being a female POC in a male dominated technology space, and knew that I needed some sort of guidance to get me through it. I felt like a fish out of water and decided to take the leap to meet with Hayes.
I was skeptical about what a coach could offer me, mainly because I had never experienced anything close to professional coaching before. Immediately upon meeting Hayes for drinks to get to know each other I felt at ease. Over my nearly three years in working with Hayes I have found him to be my most enthusiastic champion, a staunch feminist, creative problem solver, and an empathetic listener. Throughout our time working together I have been promoted twice, expanded my scope of work, moved into a managerial position, and have embraced challenge after challenge with relative ease.
I would recommend anyone seek Hayes out if you have the means to do so no matter where you are in your career or what industry you are in. read more