What is it like working with Ilaria?
As part of my engagement with SDA Bocconi Business School, I recently received an anonymized 15-page document containing the feedback of 43 Executive MBA students who enjoyed 239 sessions over two years. I created two AI summaries. The first in the shape of a testimonial, the second in bullet point form extracting the salient qualities of our sessions.
High Satisfaction and Experience:
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Students reported high satisfaction with the program and coaching, with an average of 4.83/5 satisfaction with the coach.
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The coach, Ilaria Vilkelis, demonstrated empathy and professionalism and quickly provided a diverse set of tools and recommendations, contributing to a positive experience for the students.
Valuing Diverse Perspectives:
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Ilaria’s coaching showed inclusivity and diversity, considering different perspectives based on age, experience, background, and cultural contexts. The students valued this for its richness and quality.
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The coach’s opposite perspective was appreciated for its practical approach and combination of work experience and theoretical background.
Impact of Coaching:
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The coaching helped students gain self-awareness, deepen the need for change and improvement, and embrace an international mindset.
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It also led to better management of professional and personal situations and supported the pursuit of short-term and long-term goals.
Utilizing Coaching Goals:
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Clients utilized the coaching goals by developing an open mind and a correct state of mind, gaining awareness of strengths and weaknesses, and employing a specific list of actions to overcome fears and embrace the learning phase.
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They also benefited from continuous feedback, practical advice, and clear takeaways at the end of each session.
Practical Tools and Strategies:
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Ilaria provided practical tools, specific readings, and examples, helping students revise concepts dynamically and engage with the material beyond the sessions.
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The coach’s dialogue and open communication inspired and motivated students, providing motivation and applicable suggestions.
Positive Outcomes and Reflection:
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Students reported positive outcomes in their behaviour following coaching sessions, attributing progress to the coach’s guidance and practical tools.
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The coach helped students shape their thoughts into actionable strategies, leading to progress and a shift in perspective towards positive reflections.
Improvement and Focused Tasking:
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Ilaria’s coaching encouraged improvement by prioritizing students’ difficulties and helping them focus on clear, specific tasks to work on.
Embracing Change and New Experiences:
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Students appreciated the help from Ilaria in embracing change, improving meta-skills, and gaining confidence in their pursuit of continuous growth and improvement.
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The coach enabled a shift in thinking and approach towards new experiences, providing motivation, leadership, and a broadened network.
Effective Coaching Sessions:
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Coaching sessions provided clear outputs for personal and professional development.
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Revisiting previous discussions to analyze the application of suggestions and results.
Valuable Insights and Feedback:
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Identified concrete actions for improvement.
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Guidance in facing personal challenges and turmoil.
Continuous Learning and Growth:
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Receiving new stimuli, inputs, and ideas.
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Attentive coaching with proactive sharing of resources.
Empathetic and Professional Approach:
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Empathy and support throughout sessions.
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Creating an anchor and managing emotions effectively.
Effective Communication and Focus:
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Support in communicating effectively.
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Strategies to enhance focus and implement change.
Pragmatic Strategies and Immediate Actions:
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Practical approach with immediate actions.
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Pragmatic guidance for professional and personal growth.
Building Confidence and Setting Goals:
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Focus on confidence building and goal setting.
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Positive discussions on future objectives and activities.
Engaging and Useful Sessions:
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Stimulating discussions on work challenges.
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Useful preparation for upcoming challenges.
Positive Session:
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The session was positive and rich in insights for personal development.
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I received valuable advice on improving my CV and understanding personal values.
Purpose and Passion:
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Explored the evolution of self-perception in the professional domain.
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I received guidance on understanding my purpose and passion for my career.
Self-Improvement:
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Received suggestions for better communication in group work.
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Realized the importance of focusing on personal desires rather than others’ expectations.
Supportive Coach:
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The coach actively listened, provided useful insights, and created a supportive environment.
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Received emotional support and useful perspectives during a difficult time.
Relaxation and Mindfulness:
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Gained awareness and techniques for relaxation through the Mindfulness Program.
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Learned to recognize the impact of emotions and passion on engagement.
Professional Development:
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Identified areas of improvement related to job-related stress and burnout risks.
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Gained guidance and strategies for managing job-related conflicts and growth.
Coaching Benefits:
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Received valuable tools and advice focused on professional and personal growth.
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Empowered to embrace different perspectives and address professional challenges.
Transparent Feedback:
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Appreciated the coach’s transparency and willingness to give honest feedback.
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Guidance was provided on improving leadership style and reducing anxiety in stressful situations.
Outstanding Coach:
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Ilaria is an extraordinary coach with great communication and listening skills.
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She establishes transparent and honest relationships with her clients, delving deeper into their issues and offering a different perspective.