Maggie’s Testimonials

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Over the years, Maggie Ogram has played a pivotal role in supporting my leadership development. The foundation of our relationship is built upon confidentiality and the establishment of high trust, allowing for open and honest discussions.

Through our coaching conversations, I have experienced transformational learning. Maggie creates a reflective space that enables me to explore my thoughts, actions, and decisions. By encouraging deep introspection, I have gained valuable insights into my leadership style and areas for development.

Maggie possesses exceptional listening skills, attentively synthesising our discussions. . At the end of each session, we establish focused next steps, providing a clear direction for my growth. Her active listening and genuine enthusiasm for my learning journey are truly motivating.

During our coaching conversations, Maggie consistently seeks clarification, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of my challenges and goals. By asking thought-provoking open-ended questions, she delves deeper into key issues, allowing me to uncover new perspectives and possibilities.

I deeply appreciate Maggie’s individualised coaching approach tailored to my needs. She is flexible, understanding, and demonstrates care and concern without judgement. This personalised approach has helped me set smart goals and stay on task, constantly pushing me to achieve my leadership aspirations.

Maggie’s encouragement and praise have been invaluable. Her unwavering support and recognition of my progress provide me with the motivation and confidence to strive for continuous improvement.

In summary, my coaching conversations with Maggie over the years have been transformative, nurturing my leadership development. Through trust, reflection, focus, individualisation, and unwavering support, she has played a crucial role in my growth as a primary school principal.

Gina Benade
Principal
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School, Auckland

Maggie exhibits a natural coming alongside others as they co-develop a transformative and applied learning space. Drawing on active listening and reflective questioning, Maggie weaves together the application of theory, well-established practices and contextual flexing to coaching situations.

The number of people who return to Maggie after their initial experiences of co-working with her, as well as the respect leaders and teachers show for her coaching-related teaching, illustrates how Maggie’s practices and expertise contribute to the greater good of others.

Howard Youngs
Senior Lecturer
Auckland University of Technology