Growing as a leader requires a degree of vulnerability as well as guidance from a coach who accepts you for what you are, helping you to uncover ways and paths to improve, stretch and grow. Drazenka combines a genuine, warm sincerity with decades of executive leadership experience. This facilitates conversations that are meaningful and practical. She knows the answer to your question is somewhere within your own experience and history and is very effective at helping you uncover it.

TOAST CONGER | Transformation Change Lead | IAG NZ

Drazenka is a strong leader who guided our team to success in a very soft and tough market. She is not only a highly regarded professional in insurance but also a fantastic coach and mentor and has the tenacity to help people with their own development, both personally and professionally. She has the ability to bring clarity to what's at hand and a strategy for how to deal with it. She is a firm believer that self-help is the best help and assists with thought provoking activities through her exceptional coaching techniques. I personally struggled to come out of my comfort zone for a while and Drazenka encouraged me to push boundaries and challenge myself which eventually led me to enhance my career and take a leap of faith into my current role.

FIONNA COOKE | Senior Underwriter | IAG

If we look back at our lives, there will be a few milestones that helped to shape who we are. For me, one of those milestones was meeting Drazenka and getting to spend time with her. I was challenged. I learned a lot about myself and how to stay true to that no matter what the circumstances are. I certainly learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

BARBARA ZAPISETSKAYA | Senior Associate (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) | CMS UK

Drazenka has a natural ability to coach and mentor. She listens and is completely non-judgemental. Her experiences in life and in her career, give her an ability to support and provide insightful and practical advice. I have learned a lot from her and used it in my own coaching practice.

NICKIE KEMP | Senior HR Business Partner | HRM

I wanted to say thank you for all your efforts in helping me to break through some of my strongest and most persistent subconscious beliefs that only held me back in my growth. Your inquisitive questioning skills, at times difficult and challenging, allowed me to dive deep into the issues at hand and see the damage they were causing, not only to me, but also those around me. You managed to create a very safe and open environment which meant I could be vulnerable when I needed to without feeling judged. I will be forever grateful for the transformative impact our meetings had on my life which have empowered me to live in the most authentic and joyful way.

IWONA BETTRIDGE | Regional Manager CPF | IAG NZ

Drazenka is an insightful, thoughtful and pragmatic coach, with a deep professional and personal history that she brings to the relationship. In our work together she really helped me get to the heart of what was holding me back, and how it was having an impact on other areas of my life. With Drazenka's guidance I have been able to think more positively about some of the challenges that I face, reframe the negatives and work through and secure my next career step.

RUTH GOLDWATER | Program Director | Fidelity Life

You meet many people in life but only some touch your mind and heart in a way you could not imagine. This is the impact Drazenka has had on my life, both on a personal and professional level. My initial meeting with Drazenka was as an outcome of a challenging professional assignment. Working with Drazenka was so effortless and comfortable and the trust that we built made handling the situation easy and smooth. I have never seen a leader develop such strong connections with her people. Drazenka has a strong personality and she is highly emotional on a people front, which I believe is her greatest strength. She is a powerful speaker and motivator whose positive influence can really help people get their heart, mind and soul aligned in the right direction.

TARANPRIET SAWHNEYY | Senior General Manager | WNS India

Drazenka’s unique ability to captivate audiences through the powerful tool of storytelling is inspiring. After encountering Drazenka in a leadership meeting, I decided to reach out and ask for some 1-1 coaching/mentorship to explore how I might take things to the next level. A few months in and I can honestly say that working with Drazenka is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my leadership journey. Drazenka challenges my way of thinking by asking lots of great questions and has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to lead effectively with purpose. I'm truly grateful for the conversations I've had with Drazenka and I always look forward to what our next conversation might reveal.

DARRELL VICKERS | Lead Motor Assessing | IAG NZ

My experience of working closely with you helped me to discover the best human I could be. You redefined the values of being humble yet proud, and encouraged me to develop a deeper understanding of my challenges to ensure goals were achieved. Most importantly, you consistently set benchmarks for growth, celebrating achievements throughout the journey. I’m glad I got to know such a wonderful human being who is also a great leader, a mentor and a friend.

VISHAL MUNSWAMY | Assistant Manager Credit Control | AXA India

Whether you are looking to hold yourself more accountable and take a leap forward in your career or personal development, Drazenka hits the mark. She applies an experienced, worldly and ‘scarily’ intuitive approach to her coaching style, and I deeply value the perspectives and time she has shared with me. Unpacking my fundamental beliefs and attributes assisted me in applying a different outlook on my career and to refocus my efforts on my goals.

SARAH BOARDMAN-JONES | NZ Risk Customer Assurance Lead | IAG NZ

Through Drazenka's knowledge, guidance and inquisitiveness, I learnt the importance of leadership vulnerability, the benefits of curiosity and the value of self-reflection. Drazenka unleashed my inner self-confidence and gave me the resources and tools to be a better leader. My journey with Drazenka has been a privilege and an absolute career highlight.

DAN BARKER | Manager First Line Risk | IAG NZ