My coaching sessions with Kathy allowed me to step back and think about what really matters to me from a professional and personal standpoint. I had never thought about my values, "energizers'', strengths and skills in such a way. It really made me realize that my future role needs to be more aligned with what matters to me. The process was not easy, as it required that I accept to slow down and be comfortable with uncertainty before finding clarity. I highly recommend Kathy's coaching sessions if you are unhappy in your current role but aren't sure where to start to find the next job that will inspire and fulfil you!
Transition to managerial role AM, Brussels
I worked with Kathy as I was transitioning into a managerial role. We looked into areas where I wanted to gain more confidence and structure, including how to manage others and navigate through conflict and how to handle a heavy workload, as well as ways to moderate meetings in a dynamic and clear manner.
I am very satisfied with the results. I have more clarity about how to approach certain situations and I no longer feel intimidated by this challenge. I am making sure I not only perform, but also enjoy this new journey. Kathy has been instrumental in this successful transition.
Career and life coaching Catherine, Brussels
Working with Kathy has been an exceptional experience on a journey which has brought peace and clarity. I have reset my priorities, renewed energy for my work and my life and learned a lot about myself; Kathy has helped me find my balance. Throughout the process there was huge trust between us which made me feel safe and confident in my choices, allowing me to accept and embrace who I am. Thank you for everything.
Career and life coaching Lauren, Brussels
Kathy has been instrumental in helping me navigate a challenging period in my life. I approached her to explore a career change, and during our sessions, she provided invaluable insights and the perfect balance of structure and flexibility, allowing us to address deeper issues as they emerged. Kathy’s empathetic nature and excellent listening skills created a supportive environment where I could open up and feel genuinely heard. She helped me clarify what truly matters to me, both professionally and personally, and with her guidance, I now feel much more confident in transitioning to a new role. I highly recommend Kathy to anyone seeking meaningful and impactful coaching.
Career change Ruben, Brussels
I worked with Kathy when considering a career change from the public sector to private industry. I knew I wanted a change but was unsure about how to shape it.
Kathy brought structure to this transition, by helping me identify what I was looking for, list personal strengths and experience I could bring to a new job and then chart the path to acquiring that new job. In the process, she provided detailed input on what I am good at and which roles I would likely enjoy. Moreover, she was excellent at providing guidance (networking, CV-writing, interview prep) crucial to clinching the new job. A career switch is a long but ultimately rewarding process that – when done right – requires a lot of your time and effort. As a curious, patient, and friendly coach, Kathy was invaluable in helping me finish this process and find a job that I am happy with.
Career coaching, interview preparation Jonathan, Brussels
After I was let go from my dream job, I was low on confidence and finding it difficult to get even an interview, let alone a new job. So I decided to get some advice on what to do next and how to rethink my career. Kathy helped me by rebuilding my confidence with a supportive, helping hand approach where we explored what my skills, interests and passions were, rewrote my CV and worked on cover letters, interview technique and workplace behaviour. Thanks to her help, I’ve got an even better job, one that I also feel confident is the right one for me. I now feel prepared to resume my career with a positive outlook, open to new possibilities and confident in my own abilities. If you need help with your career, whether its exploring new possibilities or a complete rethink, give Kathy a call.
Interview preparation, management position Joanna, Brussels I’m thrilled to share that I successfully passed the interview, and I genuinely feel that your coaching was instrumental in this achievement.
Thanks to our sessions, I was well-prepared to handle a wide range of questions, even beyond what was asked in the interview. The broader discussions, especially on handling challenges, gave me a strong foundation to answer confidently and structure my responses effectively.
Thank you so much for your invaluable guidance and support – it truly made all the difference.
Career review Mabel, Brussels
I reached out to Kathy at a time when I was very lost in my professional life. I had lost a lot of confidence and didn’t know what I was capable of doing or wanted to do with my job. Kathy listened to my needs and expectations and was also very encouraging and understanding during our sessions. She has helped me regain confidence and figure out different options I could pursue professionally, and this was exactly what I hoped to achieve with career coaching. Thank you again for everything you have helped me with, and for constantly encouraging me to look at things from different perspectives. I really enjoyed and appreciated our sessions!
Career and life coaching Sofia, Brussels
I turned to Kathy seeking help with feelings of being stuck, having lost control of my personal life and not being able to make crucial decisions in my professional life. She has helped me to regain control of my personal life and has made me realise who I am as a person and as a professional, guiding me to create a work-life balance that allows me to stay true to my goals while respecting my own boundaries and limits. She handles every session with utmost tact and empathy, making you feel safe and respecting your timings. I would most certainly recommend Kathy's coaching to anyone feeling lost, stuck, confused or lacking confidence to pursue their goals and ambitions.
Interview preparation Ema, Brussels
I turned to Kathy for support in applying for vacancies and preparing for the interviews. My performance in the interviews was not where I wanted it to be, mostly because of stress and a lack of confidence. After three sessions with Kathy, I felt much more confident, getting a clear vision of how to prepare, recognize my strengths, and express myself and my motivation in a better way. Not only has it helped me boost my performance in the interviews, but it increased my overall self-confidence. The sessions have left a big impact on me and for this, I am very much grateful to Kathy. As a result, within weeks of our sessions, I got a great position I am very happy with.
Management interview preparation, IT sector Valérie, Bruxelles
J’ai contacté Kathy pour la préparation d’un interview pour un poste de management dans le domaine IT. Kathy m’a beaucoup aidé à préparer et structurer mes réponses aux questions types. Il est clair qu’elle connait très bien tous les rouages du recrutement. Nous avons fait plusieurs simulations d’entretien avec chaque fois des conseils précieux. Nous avons aussi beaucoup parlé de mes doutes, mes atouts et faiblesses.
Kathy m’a énormément aidé à booster ma confiance en moi pour ce poste. J’ai répondu aux questions de manière très convaincante lors de l’entretien qui s’est au final très bien passé. J’ai aussi beaucoup apprécié sa franchise et son sens du détail. Kathy a aussi démontré beaucoup de réactivité et flexibilité pour organiser nos séances de coaching. C’était pour moi une première expérience de coaching que j’ai beaucoup appréciée et que je recommande vivement !
New management role, public speaking Anna A, Brussels
I turned to Kathy at a moment when I feared that I would have failed in my new role as a manager if I had not taken steps to address my weak public speaking skills. As a non-native English speaker, often navigating the world of experts and policy-makers in Brussels and beyond, I was always anxious ahead of big presentations and meetings. My insecurities were such that I felt I had no words or charisma to get my message across in English. Kathy’s holistic approach came in very handy. Her mix of coaching and technical expertise helped me work through the emotional state I put myself in when in front of an audience while developing practical tools for overcoming my fears and structuring and delivering my presentations confidently. I love the fact that she has helped me come up with my own protocols for how I can approach public speaking (from preparation to the actual speech), based on a better understanding of what drives my fears and works well for me, rather than all those general public speaking tips out there. I recommend her highly to anyone who wants to become better at talking in front of people by developing their own style, voice and confidence.
Career review Saskia, Brussels
I contacted Kathy when I felt stuck in my career. I wasn’t sure where I was going and what I wanted to achieve. I was transitioning into a new role and was doubting not only my capability to succeed in this role, but also my motivation in accepting the position.
Through the coaching sessions with Kathy, I gained a better understanding of myself: my strengths, my personality and my (work) values. Kathy has a way of gently asking all the challenging questions, offering up new perspectives, and digging deeper to truly understand who we are. The sessions have helped me gain self-confidence and recognise that the path I am on right now will lead me to where I want to be in a few years.
Kathy adapted to my pace and my needs during each session. While some days it was about my overall vision for my career, other days I needed very concrete and hands-on help such as preparation for challenging conversations at work. Thank you Kathy for your unwavering faith in me!
Career review Eva, Brussels J'ai contacté Kathy alors que je me sentais bloquée dans ma carrière. Elle m'a guidée vers une meilleure compréhension de moi-même, en m'aidant notamment à identifier mes forces, mes "drivers" et mes priorités. Nous avons également travaillé sur mes points de blocage, toujours dans une approche très bienveillante. J'ai apprécié son style de communication chaleureux, sincère et positif. Kathy a adapté les sessions à mes attentes, en combinant des temps de réflexion globale sur mon projet professionnel et des sessions plus "pratiques" consacrées à certaines situations concrètes. Elle est très organisée et fait preuve d'une très grande qualité d'écoute. Je recommande à 100%.
Career change Lin, Gent
During my career transition from academia to the private industry, I had lots of confusion and uncertainty about how to explore different career options and establish my brand in the job market. So I reached out to Kathy for help.
Kathy's approach to our coaching sessions was well structured, helping me navigate every aspect of a successful career transition. She showed me how to dive into the job postings and understand the candidate qualifications that employers are looking for, as well as the company culture that is reflected in the job postings. Moreover, with her expertise, Kathy gave me lots of useful tips and tricks on how to improve my CV and cover letter to make my profile stand out in front of recruiters. She also guided me to (re)-discover my strengths which are crucial in determining which roles and responsibilities I enjoy the most at work. Moreover, Kathy also offered valuable insights into how to prepare for job interviews, follow up on application procedures and deliver my messages with impact. Finally, she showed me strategies for networking and generating referrals which I used in real life and landed a job offer.
Overall, my coaching experience with Kathy has been rewarding and eye-opening. I enjoy talking with her during the sessions as she is a great communicator, and she can always translate my questions and concerns into actionable points. I sincerely recommend her as a career coach for anyone who is also going through a career transition.
Career change Ana P, Brussels
I came to Kathy when I started feeling stuck and anxious while going through a career change. From our very first interaction, I knew she was the right coach for me. She was calm, warm and, above all, made me feel safe. In every session she would patiently listen and help me untangle my fears and thoughts, set goals, discuss options, all the while remaining flexible, open-minded and ready to provide a new perspective. I came not knowing what to expect and sometimes not even what to ask for and I got exactly what I needed! I am so grateful and cannot recommend Kathy strongly enough!
Career coaching Corina, Brussels
Kathy is a wonderful coach and I feel so lucky to have met her. She welcomed me with warmth and kindness. She listens without judgment. Her office, more of a cocoon, her professionalism and passion for coaching create the perfect recipe for a successful coaching. I felt safe and understood. She led me to unlock part of my potential, helped me to structure my ideas to develop my career. I left each session with immense satisfaction, a big smile and more confidence! Thank you very much for everything!
Career coaching Jakob, Germany When I met Kathy I was in a really tricky situation: I had landed my dream internship at my dream company - only to realise it was not for me. Kathy helped me sort through this internal turmoil and got me through the most challenging 6 months of my life. She gave me the tools to not only navigate my current work environment, but also the courage to work towards one that works for me. With Kathy’s help, I now feel more confident standing up for myself and optimistic in my pursuit of a fulfilling career.
Career review Katharina, Brussels
After having felt a little lost, unchallenged, and pessimistic about my career, I turned to Kathy for more clarity. She took the time to go over my skills, pinpoint my preferred tasks and passions, and helped me realise what kind of role I should really be striving for. All throughout, she was very kind, patient and understanding. Kathy also helped me navigate job postings better, and to relay my achievements in my applications. All in all, I became more confident in my abilities through her coaching, and whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone looking to make a positive change in their careers
Job application and interview preparation Chloé, Brussels
Kathy possède toutes les qualités que vous souhaitez trouver chez un coach. Elle est expérimentée, brillante, motivante, passionnée, organisée et désireuse de toujours s’améliorer. J'ai eu la chance bénéficier du soutien de Kathy pour me préparer à des entretiens d’embauche. Elle a aussi revu mon CV, mon dossier de candidature et mon compte LinkedIn, vérifiant mon anglais et dispensant ses meilleurs conseils afin de toujours mettre en valeur mes atouts. Que vous soyez dans la région de Bruxelles ou non (merci Zoom 😊), anglophone ou francophone, la meilleure chose que vous puissiez faire pour préparer votre avenir professionnel est de faire confiance à Kathy, elle saura vous challenger et vous encourager.
Career change Chiara, Brussels
I worked with Kathy in preparation for a career change, and her guidance has been incredibly helpful at all stages of the process. Her warm communication style transmits an optimistic attitude without any of the aggressive corporate-speak that coaching is often plagued with, and her feedback is the right blend of encouragement and challenge to assumptions that might be keeping you from progressing. Her approach is practical and well structured, with each session being a visible step forward.
Management job application and interview preparation Beatriz, Spain
My experience with Kathy was excellent and I recommend her to anyone who is investing in their professional career and wants to feel confident and prepared. She helped me in strengthening my candidacy for a very competitive position at an EU agency, giving advice and focused guidance during the entire selection process.
The coaching sessions were very well-structured and planned. My skills improved at each session to the point where I was able to successfully go through three stages of interviews with different selection board members, demonstrating my full potential and with full confidence.
Kathy is a trustworthy, committed and very professional coach and I recommend her without reservation.
Job search and interview preparation Elena, Brussels
I applied for three positions between January and March, was invited to first and second interviews for all three of them, and got two offers. I felt that I performed really well in all these interviews and tests. I believe I learned a lot about successful job search and interviews thanks to the sessions I had with you. Thank you so much for giving me the right tools in the short time we had together.
Interview preparation Ikram, Brussels Kathy ne m'a pas seulement aidé à améliorer mes performances et préparer mes entretiens en me donnant des outils concrets adaptés à ma personnalité et mes besoins. Très attentive et très positive, elle a su identifier mes atouts et mes faiblesses pour me proposer des techniques concrètes qui ont fait leurs preuves ! Elle m'a aidé à mieux appréhender mes entretiens, identifier et clarifier la manière dont je me présente, initier des discussions sur des sujets professionnels, gérer le stress et bien d'autres points importants pour un candidat ! Je recommande Kathy à toute personne qui cherche un emploi !
Career change Jess, UK
Kathy has been a fundamental support in my career change journey. She listens, asks challenging questions but is also empathetic, encouraging and motivating all at the same time. I felt at ease with her from the first time we met. Kathy has been invaluable in helping me build up my confidence and uncover my purpose. She has helped me overcome certain fears, given me focus, and offered sound advice at every step of the way. I’m so grateful to Kathy for being such a rock during a difficult and uncertain time in my life. As a result of our coaching sessions I’m now ready to launch my own business and begin work as a freelancer.
Interview preparation Magda, Brussels
Avec Kathy, j'ai découvert la science des job interviews : à quelles questions s'attendre, comment préparer mes exemples en puisant dans mon expérience professionnelle et pouvoir répondre de manière constructive quoiqu'il arrive. Elle a su pointer avec franchise et délicatesse les aspects à améliorer dans ma présentation et souligner mes forces. J'ai trouvé auprès de Kathy ce que je venais surtout chercher : gagner en confiance en moi et aborder sereinement cette expérience. Kathy réunit sérieux, générosité et gentillesse. Préparer cette interview avec elle a vraiment fait la différence. Je recommande vivement ses services!
Preparation for competency-based interview JM, Brussels
Excellent news: I got the EPSO competition! 😊 Thanks a lot again for your excellent advice and confidence building in preparing the general CBI exam!!
Career change Agnes, Brussels
Kathy Brandt has supported me patiently in setting up my goals and career plan. The coaching sessions gave me room to reflect and organize my thoughts, while challenging me to step out of my comfort zone. They were a good combination of establishing a future goal and then making achievable progress as we went along. At the end of the sixth session, I can see some encouraging changes in me, and feel more assured of myself and my career.
Career change and interview preparation Enrica, Italy
I decided to reach out to Kathy as I wanted to change jobs. During the discovery call I realised that she was the right person to help me out during this journey. Kathy helped me in revising my CV and cover letter, understanding my strengths and professional needs, and she provided me with precious tips on how to make an efficient job search. I was so happy to be offered a job I really want and feel very grateful for Kathy’s support. Preparing the interview together was key for getting this good outcome.
What I also really appreciate is that, besides providing me with her technical expertise, she was able to build an atmosphere of confidence and I felt I could share with her my feelings and fears about my career change decision.
Career change Dora, Brussels Kathy is an exceptional coach and I do not hesitate in recommending her. She is highly supportive, creative and diligent in ensuring that you progress in achieving your goals. I worked closely with Kathy when I was looking to find a new role. This was made more challenging as I also hoped to change the sector in which I worked. Through collaboration with Kathy, I identified the types of job which interested me, and am now delighted to have successfully secured my dream position. Kathy was instrumental in this process; she encouraged me throughout and helped me to work through challenges which arose. I really enjoyed working with Kathy and am grateful for all her support!
Interview preparation Rafaela, Brussels
Kathy is an extraordinary coach with whom it was very easy to establish a connection right from the beginning. Her professionalism along with her sympathy made me feel comfortable and eager to create an exciting work plan to overcome my main apprehensions in terms of the way I present myself in job interviews. I highly recommend Kathy's work for everyone who is looking for guidance on their career progression, and I will certainly make use of her services for any needs I might have in the future. Thank you Kathy!
Interview preparation Bénédicte, Belgique
Kathy m’a été recommandée à quelques semaines d’un entretien clé pour ma carrière. Elle a pu libérer des plages horaires pour m’apporter l’aide nécessaire pour me préparer à ce rendez-vous professionnel très important. Ses encouragements et son approche ont eu raison de mes dernières réticences et m’ont permis de mettre en avant tous mes atouts lors de l’entretien. Elle a su mettre en lumière mes forces et mes compétences et m’a aidée à les structurer pour les présenter de manière optimale. Merci à Kathy de m’avoir boostée comme il se doit dans de telles circonstances !
Career change Ciarán, Brussels
I worked with Kathy for a period of three months and I wholly recommend her coaching for anybody looking for help with career-related challenges. Kathy made a very positive first impression when she arranged for us to speak by phone to discuss what I needed and how best she could help. From the very start, she was clear about the parameters, expectations and objectives of our work and over the coming months our sessions would be consistent with what she described in that first conversation. In my case, this was a hybrid of practical advice for very specific, short-term tasks related to my job-hunt and a more abstract, longer-term reflection on what I really want and need from my career and how that fits into my life. These are very different exercises but Kathy is able to help with both, in large part because she has clearly done a great deal of research and is therefore able to draw on many materials and resources of all kinds. She can provide practical tips and resources to revise your LinkedIn profile or templates for your CV, as well as books and exercises to inform and guide you in terms of the bigger picture. Kathy put me at ease while challenging me at the same time; she is professional and personable in equal measure. She is clearly passionate about coaching and committed to helping her clients.
Job search and interview preparation Siobhán, Brussels
In the six months that Kathy and I have worked together, she has been an invaluable resource in my job search. She has provided concrete guidance on all aspects of my search, from the smallest detail (sprucing up cover letters and my CV, improving my LinkedIn profile) to the big picture (defining my career goals, as well as identifying and articulating my strengths). In addition, she has helped me prepare for interviews, from rehearsing practice questions to ensuring that the camera on my computer is angled properly to ensure that I make a great first impression! I think this combination of skills and her holistic ability to guide me in finding a job that is in line with my career goals is extremely rare in a coach. I can’t recommend Kathy highly enough!
Interview preparation for EPSO competitions Rita, Brussels
I had the great chance to get to know Kathy at the time of my preparation for EPSO competitions. A few weeks prior to an assistant competition, I had a bit of a time-constraint with a load of stress as to how to prepare for my interview. Already after the very first session with Kathy, I felt much more confident and self-aware, had abandoned a number of bad, old habits and become more focussed on how to build up a strategy to handle interview questions - whatever they may be like - rather than having pre-set answers and trying to guess specific questions. I have particularly appreciated Kathy's kind, reassuring and very professional approach: she has great interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and excellent understanding of different kinds of personalities along with their individual needs.
One can tell that she has developed a very serious professional background in coaching people, has an excellent understanding of the procedures and professional standards set within the EU institutions, while she also approaches candidates in an encouraging way allowing them to be at their best. After the first positive experience, we have also prepared together for my administrator interview. I can recommend her with confidence to candidates looking for truly professional coaching services and a positive personality.
CV, motivation letters and LinkedIn profile Rafaela R, The Hague
Kathy is really organized, attentive, and competent. We had a really great time working together and she helped me to improve my CV, motivation letters, and LinkedIn profile in a well-structured and clear manner. As a native speaker in English, she has many interesting suggestions and inputs, which undoubtedly added value to the description of my experiences/previous tasks and personal presentation. She works in a collaborative way and after the sessions I felt myself more confident of my strong points as a professional. I highly recommend Kathy's coaching sessions for those who want to boost their careers!
Interview preparation, IT project management Kheim, Bruxelles
Kathy m'a bien aidé dans la préparation d'une interview pour un poste de gestion de projets IT. Elle connait bien les dernières tendances dans le domaine du recrutement (interview structurée, STAR, langage corporel, etc..). Kathy s'implique beaucoup dans son rôle de coach en analysant le poste en détail et mon CV avant la séance de coaching. Les simulations d'interview sont un vrai plus pour réussir une interview. Les questions sont pertinentes. Elle donne aussi de bons conseils pour déstresser et être dans de bonnes conditions lors du jour J.
Preparation for an EU CAST interview Marta, Brussels I contacted Kathy, highly recommended by a former colleague of mine, to prepare for an EU CAST interview. As I did not have much experience with job interviews, I did not know what to expect and how to put forward my skills for what I felt was my ideal job. Kathy immediately understood me, helped me to identify my strengths and my weaknesses and to fully express my motivation. She was always there to listen and advise me on all aspects and doubts I had on how to present myself, from the right posture to the right words to use. After three sessions I felt way more confident and calmer. The interview was a success, not only because I had already trained on most of the questions with Kathy - which helped a lot, but also because I was focused enough to take my time to think and be concise for the more specific/technical ones.
Kathy's support has been crucial to me, to clearly express myself, to prepare on every little aspect of the post and to play my cards at my best. So, if you want a coach with practical interview experience, who can pull out a better version of yourself, give her a call.
Job search and interview preparation, NGO sector José, Brussels
The coaching sessions were interesting and helped me a lot. At first, I was not sure whether they would have any positive effects .... However, after the four sessions I had, I can say that they were indeed helpful. Working with Kathy helped me to reorganize my resumé, making it clearer and more attractive. I also worked with her on how to write direct and concise cover letters. The job interview preparation sessions were particularly useful, and effectively helped me to get the job I now have. In addition, Kathy was very flexible in organizing the working sessions as well as with their duration. She is a highly recommended professional.
Interview preparation, EU institution Thomas, Bruxelles
J’ai sollicité Kathy pour préparer un entretien pour un poste de manager au sein des Institutions Européennes. Pas très confiant dans mon anglais, j’avais besoin de me rassurer d’une part et d’obtenir une méthodologie répondant aux attentes des recruteurs d’autre part.
Le travail avec Kathy m’a aidé à préparer et structurer mes réponses mais m’a également permis de prendre confiance en moi et d’aborder l’entretien plus sereinement. Kathy connait très bien les techniques de recrutement, notamment aux Institutions Européennes et n’hésite pas à vous faire part de son expérience. J’ai eu l’occasion de faire plusieurs simulations d’entretien avec chaque fois des points à améliorer. Kathy a su s’adapter à mes besoins et à mon emploi du temps particulièrement compliqué. Petit à petit, j’ai pu construire ma méthodologie et apprendre à structurer mes réponses avec son aide.
Même si je ne suis pas sorti totalement satisfait de mon entretien de sélection, j’ai tout de même eu le poste. Je ne pense pas que j’y serais arrivé sans cette préparation en amont. Aucun regret donc d’avoir fait ces séances de coaching avec Kathy et je recommande vivement l’expérience.
Career change Monika, Brussels
I met Kathy to get to know more about coaching as my possible future profession. She gave me many interesting ideas and opened the door to the coaching community. I felt really inspired by her. Kathy is a great listener and a very open, kind person. Being coached by Kathy is like meeting a friend who is there for you to motivate you and give you strength to act.
Interview preparation, Belgian public sector Siham, Bruxelles
J’ai contacté Kathy pour préparer un entretien pour la fonction publique, où ma motivation et mes compétences allaient être évaluées selon la méthode STAR, méthode que je connaissais à peine.
Kathy est une professionnelle expérimentée, réactive et à l’écoute, mais aussi une personne humaine avec qui collaborer est très agréable. Son analyse de mon CV, de ma lettre de motivation ainsi que de la description du poste avant notre première séance du coaching m’ont fait ressentir son engagement professionnel. J’ai trouvé nos séances très bénéfiques. Kathy m’a aidé à structurer ma présentation et les éléments de ma motivation et, en travaillant différents exemples de mon expérience selon la méthode STAR, je me suis sentie préparée à répondre avec aisance. D’ailleurs, lors de l’entretien, j’ai eu des mises en situation semblables à celles qu’on avait travaillées. Avant d’autres entretiens, j’étais toujours stressée et à cause de cela parfois je n’arrivais pas à répondre correctement aux questions, même si j’avais les capacités requises pour le poste. Cette fois-ci, grâce aux conseils de Kathy, j’avais confiance en moi. Aujourd’hui, je souhaite lui dire merci beaucoup. Aussi, je recommande ses séances de coaching à toute personne qui a besoin d’être aidée comme moi. Je me suis sentie comme si je parlais à un proche qui faisait tout son possible pour m’aider et me motiver.
Career change Veronika, Brussels
I highly recommend Kathy's coaching sessions! Kathy is a very professional coach. If you are applying for a job or trying to find a new direction in your professional life, she is very helpful. She is able to recognise your needs quickly and boost your self-confidence. I really appreciate that Kathy has not only professional work experience but also highly developed social and emotional intelligence. She is a great coach and listener. Working with her has opened my mind and helped me to talk about myself, my career expectations, and my future career path.
Job search and interview preparation, Belgian NGO sector Catherine B, Bruxelles J'ai beaucoup aimé ton ouverture et ton attention. Je me suis d'abord sentie accueillie et écoutée et jamais jugée. J'ai apprécié ton engagement. C'était super d'avoir proposé des exercices mais le plus intéressant c'est de m'avoir poussée à approfondir certains points. J'avais besoin de ce moteur, le fait de m'engager envers toi à le faire a été utile. Et le fait que tout soit fait de manière professionnelle et sérieuse pousse aussi à respecter ce qu'on a dit !
C'était vraiment bien de choisir un projet précis et de me pousser à le creuser, à le questionner de manière concrète avec une liste de choses à faire et une échéance. Merci aussi Kathy pour ta franchise, pour ton enthousiasme et pour toute la force et la motivation que tu transmets. Tu m'as vraiment boostée et donné des outils et confiance en moi !
HR interview preparation, private sector Javier, Brussels Many thanks for the session with you this morning. I really got a better idea on how to express myself and how to position myself during interviews. It was very helpful. My interview afterwards went really well. The HR person asked me slightly different questions, but I still could use the same answers and deliver a good message. He wants to present my profile to the manager and arrange an interview with him for next week.
Career coaching and interview practice Alex, Germany
I contacted Kathy at a moment where I was looking for a career change, and I felt I needed help with this important step. By virtue of giving me some valuable tips and through practice, she helped me in my approach to interview questions, in particular with how to give structured and solid answers. Thanks to her coaching, I have a better understanding of what I want professionally, and I am more confidently going after my career goals. The fact that she is also a sensitive and empathic person made the sessions very enjoyable and personally fulfilling.
Interview coaching Dimitra, Greece
After several unsuccessful interviews, I decided to turn to Kathy and ask for her advice. During our coaching sessions, Kathy helped me to better understand the job description and explained in detail the steps that I should focus on to become a standout candidate. Her sample answers in the basic interview questions was a great source for every interview preparation. Additionally, she helped me feel more confident, recognizing my value and strengths. I should mention that not only did she support me with her professional advice, but she did also help me at a personal level to clear my mind and better understand what I am looking for in my career life. I strongly recommend Kathy to anyone who wants to prepare for an interview, reduce their stress, and land their dream job.
Interview preparation, EU Institution Elisa, Brussels
Before contacting Kathy, I had never had any experience with a coach, and I did not know what to expect.
Kathy explained the process clearly so that I understood what I could gain from the experience. I had two remote sessions and received material beforehand to prepare myself. Kathy also asked many questions about my current profile and the position I was going to be interviewed for.
The questions that Kathy asked me really made me think of who I am as a professional and where I wanted to be. She gave me the confidence and tools to successfully get through the interview stage and get the employment offer I wanted. I will most definitely use her technique again in the future and I am already recommending her services to my friends.
Interview preparation, EU institution Eugenia, Brussels
I contacted Kathy since I was looking for an experienced coach to prepare an interview for a contract agent position for the European Commission. I really liked Kathy's approach in preparing me, aimed at understanding each detail of the job as well as my strengths and weaknesses related to both the profile and the interview. She provided me with precious advice related to many different aspects, all of them very relevant to the interview process. I would definitely recommend her!
Interview preparation, EU agency Gwen, Alicante
J'ai contacté Kathy pour préparer un entretien à un poste de niveau AST au sein d'une agence européenne, et j'ai été très satisfaite par la qualité de son accompagnement. Kathy m'a appris à reformuler avec une grande clarté les idées et arguments que je cherchais à exprimer. Elle a aussi su me redonner confiance en mettant en avant les atouts de mon expérience professionnelle. Par ailleurs, j'ai beaucoup apprécié sa franchise, qui m'a permis de progresser de façon très efficace. Ensemble nous avons préparé non seulement le fond mais également la forme de l'entretien (posture, présentation physique, attitude, etc.). Grâce à ses conseils professionnels et humains, et aux moments de réflexion que nous avons pu avoir ensemble lors de ma préparation, l'entretien s'est très bien déroulé, et ce dans un climat détendu de dialogue plutôt que d’interrogatoire ! Je remercie Kathy pour la qualité de ses séances de coaching et je n'hésite pas un instant à recommander ses services!
Career coaching, CV update and interview practice Sandra, Zaventem I came across Kathy’s website a few months ago when looking for a coach based in Brussels. She has provided me with coaching sessions on changing careers, tips on updating my cv and she has supported me with the preparation of an interview for the EU agencies. Kathy has provided me with structured, and invaluable advice in all three areas. She is accommodating, a great listener and a very competent coach. I will not hesitate to consult Kathy when needed throughout my professional career. I highly recommend her services.
Job application for European Commission Lamia, Bruxelles
Kathy Brandt est une personne douce et charmante dotée d'une grande capacité d'écoute et d’un sens relationnel aigu. Elle vous met en confiance dès le premier entretien. Elle m'a aidée à aller au bout de mes idées, à pousser mes limites. Elle s'est investie pleinement dans mon projet de candidature à la Commission européenne et m'a beaucoup encouragée. Merci Kathy pour ces moments précieux d'échange, d'apprentissage et d'écoute. Je la recommande vivement, vous ne serez pas déçu par son professionnalisme.
Career coaching Rossana, Bruges
I strongly recommend Kathy Brandt to anyone who wants to unlock more of his or her career potential, and to anyone in need of a job coach or considering career coaching to further their career. Her firm but gentle guidance, and incredibly valuable advice, were exactly what I needed to get myself back on track. Additionally, I was extremely impressed with the quality of the material she provided. She is highly professional, extremely dedicated, and very good at what she does. She goes above and beyond to make sure you have what you need to get a new job. She delivers over and beyond the scope of career coaching.
CV update and rewrite Lukasz, Brussels
Kathy helped me to build a new, improved CV. Her experience and advice were key during the rewriting process and I am delighted with the result. She has in-depth knowledge of the EU institutions and recruitment procedures as well as excellent writing skills. Apart from being a devoted professional, Kathy is also a very friendly and supportive person and it made our work together a pleasant experience indeed.
Interview preparation for Certification procedure, EU institutions Snejana, Brussels
I was coached by Kathy while preparing for my Certification interviews. Thanks to her considerable knowledge of the functioning and culture of the EU institutions, I was able to anticipate likely questions and develop my answers. The coaching sessions were always well-prepared and centred on the areas where I needed to work most. Kathy helped me to become much more confident and aware of my own worth and pushed me outside of my comfort zone, thus helping me to become stronger and more resilient. This was noticed by colleagues and I was complimented by many for the transformation I’ve undergone. We worked on essential elements that would make me stand out during the interview and I felt well prepared for the big day. As a result, I have been selected to follow the certification programme. I am so grateful for your help and kindness dear Kathy!
Interview preparation, EU Agency Maria, Luxemburg
I had the great opportunity to be coached by Kathy when I was preparing for an interview for a managerial position in a European Agency. Kathy has been a fantastic team player in accommodating my request at very short notice, and in proposing an intensive session that worked out with great results.
I highly recommend Kathy’s coaching sessions. She is able to build an atmosphere of great confidence and positive thinking that empowers the trained person to fully express his/her potential. Kathy has the special gift to establish a clear, direct, connection with the coached person; she easily understands the person’s concerns and needs and provides valuable advice in a simple, clear, way.
Kathy takes great care of all the details of the preparation, from the physical, psychological and professional angles. I specifically asked for some tips and training for a videoconference interview, that nowadays is the new reality, but for which no one has been ever trained. Kathy gave me the right guidelines and instructions, which allowed me to overcome my hesitation and concerns during my interview!
I deeply appreciated the seriousness and the efforts that Kathy made in ensuring that all her feedback did find place in my mind and in my behaviour; this methodology has allowed me to be aware of all the relevant points to consider during the interview, to gain self-confidence and to enhance my performance. I also like the professional, solid, cases that Kathy brings to support her methodology, deriving from her professional experience in European Institutions.
I highly recommend Kathy’s coaching sessions. They will bring out the best from you and guide you to approach the interview with empowerment and great confidence.
Career coaching and interview preparation, EU institutions Olivier, Brussels I contacted Kathy to prepare for a management position. She helped me to better understand the expectations for this type of post, and to identify my strengths and aspects on which I should work further. She helped me to improve my CV and cover letter and to prepare for the interview. She helped to build a strategy to handle interview questions. Our online sessions helped me to gain confidence and self-awareness, and to recognise the arguments I could use to be convincing. This was my first coaching experience, and it was very positive.
Interview preparation, EU institution Maria, Athens
I got in touch with Kathy after some thorough online research. Since I had an important interview ahead, I felt I needed some coaching to improve my performance.
Right from our first conversation on the phone, I knew she was the right person to coach me. We arranged two sessions. Although I had first thought of discussing questions related to my performance at the interview, Kathy created a safe space for me to open up and express my deepest thoughts. So, during our first session the core issue was "why" I wanted to partake in this life-changing interview (as well as questions of self-worth and alternatives in case it didn't turn out in a positive way), and our second session was about "how" to do it. In both sessions it was like hearing a coach and a part of myself at the same time. With her patient and kind approach, I felt I got access to the "toolset" I needed to confidently tackle the interview. The inner smile that appeared in both my heart and mind after each session with Kathy justified my choice.
Interview preparation, IT project management Jean-Marc, Bruxelles
Je n’aurais jamais pu réussir aussi bien mon entretien sans les précieux conseils de Kathy. En seulement deux sessions de dernière minute elle a pu m'apprendre les bases et me préparer. Je recommande vivement à toute personne de prendre contact avec elle avant son entretien.
Career coaching Céline, Bruxelles
Étant au début de ma carrière, Kathy m'a aidé à définir mes valeurs, à déterminer ce que j'aime faire et à mieux me connaître. Kathy est patiente et professionnelle. Son écoute, sa bienveillance et ses encouragements m'ont permis de gagner confiance en moi et de me sentir soutenue. Merci Kathy!
Public speaking Núria, Brussels
I first contacted Kathy to help me to prepare for interviews, but since I found a job, I continued with her to improve my public speaking skills and exchange my previous work experiences with her. She gave me tools to feel more prepared in different situations, and I am already putting them into practice. I am very grateful for that. Thank you, Kathy, for your advice, and your willingness to help others.
Application for management post and interview practice, EU institutions Charlotte H, Brussels Kathy is a lovely person and was very helpful in editing my motivation letter and CV for my application for a management post. She allowed me to see how they would be perceived in the eyes of the recruiters, which gave me a lot of insight. She also gave me many good tips which substantially improved the final versions of both.
I approached Kathy again for interview practice. She gave some very good advice to prepare for the interview, and she also did some research about the professional domain in which I was applying. In this way, she was able to ask pertinent questions in the two mock interviews we did together. When I went to the actual interview, I was calmer and more confident. The do’s and don’ts in answering interview questions genuinely helped. She has a sharp eye and looks at everything, including advice on the way to dress. I would definitely recommend her. She is great if you know you need to be prepped a bit.
Interview preparation for Certification procedure, European institutions Daniel, Brussels The board felt that I was very well prepared… thanks a lot! I really enjoyed our preparations and they helped me to be structured and confident.
Interview preparation, EU institution Maria, Brussels
My experience with Kathy was very positive.
I received her contact upon recommendation, and while browsing through her website, I immediately felt that her approach and offers would be the perfect fit for what I needed. I very much appreciated her quick response after I first got in touch and her suggestion for a phone call, which gave me an opportunity to get to know her better and to exchange concrete ideas about my personalised coaching.
Kathy was immensely professional and resourceful, positive and kind, flexible and patient! The sessions with her supported me enormously, both while preparing for my interview and at the interview itself. The material she provided before the coaching sessions served as good guidelines, practising my answers to frequently asked questions and receiving her feedback greatly helped me to refine my key messages to convey during the interview, and to understand how to better present myself in general. I can truly recommend working with her, it was a pleasure and I am very thankful for this experience!
CV review Agata, Brussels
I met Kathy to improve the way I present myself in my CV. It has been a truly useful experience for me professionally, as she gave me a lot of interesting tips and ideas. On top of that, she is a very competent but also friendly coach who easily gains one’s trust.
Interview preparation Virginia, Brussels
I was fascinated to see how Kathy integrates her communication expertise with career coaching and thus takes it to the next level. This is very precious, especially when applying for communications positions with an explicit requirement to speak clearly and precisely on complex topics.
Kathy listened to my interview responses with great empathy and provided honest and valuable feedback on every aspect that influences the perception of interviewers - the choice of words and phrases, the voice tonality, timbre and pitch and emotional cues. The hints and tips that I received are very uplifting beyond the preparation for job interviews.
I strongly recommend Kathy's holistic approach to coaching as it is also a way to see job interviews in the bigger picture of our life journey and this makes all the difference.
Public speaking Cristina, Brussels
Speaking in public at school had become particularly challenging for me. This is why I decided to contact Kathy, hoping for some tips to improve my speaking performance. Thanks to her advice I managed to gain confidence in my public speaking skills and to change my mindset. Discussing my insecurities and doubts with her was what I found to be the most helpful. Thank you for everything Kathy!
Life coaching Romain, Bruxelles J’ai beaucoup apprécié ton engagement et ton sens de l’écoute, ta capacité à explorer différents domaines qui s’écartent du coaching traditionnel pour m’aider à avancer dans mon parcours mais surtout pour m’aider à me connaître mieux. J’ai également apprécié ta rigueur et ta gentillesse qui m’ont aidé à me sentir soutenu et encadré.
Life coaching Beatrice, UK My coaching sessions with Kathy were very helpful. I have never felt listened to as I did during our conversations. She helped me to set down my thoughts in an organised way that gave them clarity, and then I was able to begin to move forward. Kathy helped me to believe that it was okay to have the thoughts and feelings that I did, even if that meant at times putting my career interests before the needs, wishes or expectations of others. With her encouragement and continued support my self-belief and focus have improved. I am currently involved with research and practical work in which I am fully absorbed and using skills that took a long time to acquire and which had been lying dormant. Thank you, Kathy, for waking up the potential within me. It will be a joy to share with you and others the fruit of this new awakening. I would recommend Kathy to anyone who wishes to reignite their drive to use their skills in order to ultimately share them, and not to leave those skills unused.
Career coaching, Belgian private sector Nicolas D, Kraainem J'ai apprécié le fait de pouvoir parler librement tout en retraçant mon parcours. Cela m'a permis de comprendre comment j’étais arrivé à mon parcours professionnel, et tout ça grâce à Kathy.
Le fait que Kathy nous écoute et essaie de nous guider sans nous influencer, cela m'a permis d'ouvrir de nouvelles portes. Dans mon cas, cela m'a permis de savoir que je désirais au fond de moi recommencer des cours du soir. Kathy m'a transmis sa bonne humeur et surtout de voir plus loin que le bout de mon nez. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés, vous ne le regretterez pas. Un grand MERCI !
Preparation for European Commission internal competition Agnes, Bruxelles Kathy helped me prepare for my internal competition, first for the written application (motivation/talent screener), then later for the oral interview and presentation. Her enthusiasm energised me and her professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the selection procedure greatly helped me to be equipped with the knowledge and mindset needed to succeed in the competition.
Interview preparation for European agencies Rumyana, Brussels The coaching sessions with Kathy have been really helpful and productive. She provided me with valuable advice and professional guidance and was devoted to my interview preparation. I very much appreciate her knowledge, thoroughness, and patience in answering all my questions. Kathy is encouraging and creates an inspiring and motivating atmosphere. I have found her feedback and comprehensive analysis of my performance during the mock interviews very useful. Her rich library of videos, tips and interview preparation tools are excellent.
The conversations with Kathy make me feel more confident in my interaction with a selection panel and I believe I present my competencies in a convincing way. I highly recommend her as an excellent mentor. Thank you, Kathy!