I had the opportunity to receive valuable advice from Claire during our introductory coaching session. I greatly appreciated her kindness, openness, and expert perspective on my career situation. I was specifically seeking a coach with experience in international organizations and NGOs, and Claire is perfectly well-suited to provide feedback on my career path. Throughout our 30-minute introductory call, Claire effectively outlined her approach and working methods. Without a doubt, I will be scheduling another session to collaborate further. Thank you, Claire, for your time and expertise.

I had three sessions with Claire, focused on 1) helping me prepare for competency based interviews and 2) identifying, leveraging and communication my values and strengthens to support the next stage of my professional journey. Claire has a very positive energy and is generous is sharing tips, insights and practical tools to ground our discussions. I particularly enjoyed exploring my strengths and value proposition in more depth, which gave me a lot of food for thought as I embark in my next job and try to be intentional about this next phase of my career. Sessions with Claire really function as 'magnifiers', helping reveal underlying values, strengths, needs, and put words on those.

I attended a session Claire led for the Hedera Collective of public international law professionals. Claire was phenomenal. She shared so many illuminating ideas, insights, and concepts that I spent the hour-long webinar nodding my head furiously. I gushed about her remarks to several people afterward, because it was one of if not the best talk I have ever heard on careers in this space. I say this with some experience — I am an alumna of an Ivy League law school who uses the school’s careers counseling team with regularity, and who has a number of outstanding mentors. I found Claire’s talk so helpful that I booked a standalone session with her, which was similarly invaluable. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

I never feel compelled enough to write negative reviews, but unfortunately, our session with Claire deserves one. My future business partner and I made an appointment to discuss a slightly unconventional idea (opening our own business). We are in the very beginning stages of brainstorming and planning, something I had explained to Claire in an email, and during our session. Claire’s behavior was absolutely abhorrent, demeaning, inappropriate, rude and disrespectful. She tried to excuse her behavior as “being challenging” and “asking tough questions.” In reality, it was to make us feel small, stupid, and incapable. I am an attorney; I’ve been through law schools, exams, presentations, and interviews. I understand being challenged, but there’s a constructive way to go about it. Some things that stood out in particular:

-Claire seems to be out of touch with today’s market. She is unaware of the rise of entrepreneurship, and how much tech has changed the landscape for so many. She also seems unaware of the fierce competition that exists in the human rights job market, competition that was not present when she was still looking for jobs at the entry level, because there’s been a steep rise in highly educated candidates.

-Claire’s intention was to make us feel small, stupid, and incapable. She kept “misunderstanding” basic ideas and concepts that I was bringing up, as if I was talking about rocket science. She kept asking the same simple questions over and over again, and frankly, I got tired of explaining myself. When my business partner repeated my points in different words, somehow she began to understand, but still didn’t fully get it. These were basic ideas.

-She kept contradicting herself. For example, she kept trashing everything we said, but then when asked, proclaimed that our ideas aren’t bad.

All in all, it was a complete waste of an hour. Her behavior was completely unexpected and unacceptable. I am astonished a person like her even offers coaching. I expected more advice, tips, or at the very least a productive discussion/brainstorming session. Instead, she berated us for an hour. My business partner and I felt the same way and regret not ending the call sooner.

The introductory session with Claire provided a good foundational understanding of the Swiss job market and some useful insights into the hiring culture. Claire was professional, approachable, easy to talk to and engaging. I left the session with practical tips which I could apply immediately, and will continue to work with her to develop a plan specific to my needs. I would highly recommend Claire to anyone making a career transition or seeking guidance and support in achieving their professional goals.

Claire gave so generously of her time in our first free session, she shared so many wise words and insights as well as practical tips that helped me prepare for a technical exam. This helped me perform well and proceed to the competency-based interview stage for a job I really want. The points she made gave me much to reflect on over and above these topics as well. What a valuable experience, thank you Claire!

I decided to start a coaching session with Claire in a period of intense transition both at the professional and personal level. Claire was exactly what I needed: an experienced human rights advocate who knows this field very well, a positive and an energetic person who lifted me up and helped me regain the self confidence I need to navigate this wonderful but difficult professional world. I highly recommend her!

Claire helped me move from the corporate sector to working for a global NGO - a transition that had been frustrating and challenging. Claire’s advice helped me transform my CV, cover letter skills and interview technique, as well as pushing me to make the most of networking opportunities. While I achieved my short term aim of getting experience in the aid sector, Claire also really helped me to think about my longer-term career plans.

So grateful to Claire for taking the time to listen to me and offering her well-rounded advice. After the brief time that we first got to meet I felt that I walked away with better clarity of my own goals and felt validated in my career pursuit. Thanks Claire!

Starting out on the road to running my own business I could not have hoped for a better start than a session with Claire!

Claire is a very professional coach. In only 30 minutes she could give me some advice and I ended the call much more confident that I'll find my own way to go.

Claire provided me with the guidance I was looking for. 10 years into my career I was worried about stagnating and under Claire's mentorship I have successfully refocused my plans. I couldn't recommend Claire more (Thank you, Claire!)

My first meeting with Claire left me feeling optimistic, clearheaded and lighter. Her complimentary session went beyond my expectations in terms of how much she listened and understood. She has so much experience and knowledge which was clear in the our brief meeting. I look forward to working with her further. Unlike other career coaches I had consulted her approach is individualised which is what I was looking for. Thank you Claire!

During my preliminary call with Claire, she already dove into my case and asked probing questions to clarify my coaching needs. I was impressed with how quickly she could provide in-depth advice and that she was willing to share her expertise at this stage. In this short time, she proved that she can provide the sector-specific insights that I'm looking for.

Claire raised questions and made me think my future professional goals from a différent perspective. She gave me wised adivices and pushed my boundaries. I now have new ways to approach the change of my career. Thank you Claire.

Claire has a unique way of deeply caring about and connecting with you, while also providing objective, insightful and actionable advice. She takes the time to understand how you as an individual need to be heard and process feedback.

Upon concluding sessions with Claire, you are left feeling relieved, motivated and energized to act on an inner-confidence and awareness that she helped you lean into. You're on your way to becoming your own best advocate.

I had a very positive coaching experience with Claire Mahon. Claire is not only a successful and knowledgeable human rights professional, she is also a very empathetic and human person. Since our first meeting, Claire made me feel at ease and free to express my concerns or frustrations with my career development. She helped me identify areas for improvement, clarify priorities and better understand who I am and what I want in my career. Even if coaching cannot solve all the issues related to someone's career development, I now feel better equipped to find a job that makes me feel meaningful and rewarded. I am very grateful to Claire for her support and would definitely recommend seeking advice from her.

I have an introductory session with Claire. She was very professional, clear about her work methodology and also extremely kind, which was very important for me. It made me feel comfortable :)

I appreciated the clarity with which Claire explained her work and ways in which she can help but also what she does not do. I found our introductory session also very reassuring and encouraging.

In addition to the above, Claire was very honest and clear in her explanations, something I highly appreciated. I learned that it is ok to feel a bit lost but it is possible to work it out.

Claire helped me coin my red thread, something I had been struggling with as I have diversified my activities lately. With kindness and warmth, she pointed out some of my limiting beliefs which still strongly shape where I am now. In just one hour, she gave me lots of food for thoughts to steer my actions in the coming weeks/months. With her experience and human approach, Claire is a wonderful coach and I highly recommend her.

My session with Ms Claire gave me a sense that I should pause and figure out where I want to be in the Human Rights field. As she mentioned, the answers lie with me and no one can advise me on my own life. Her perspective was much needed at a time when I was about to finish school.

She is empathic and professional. My session with her helped me truly move forward in the process of job hunting. She gave me the pep talk I needed. She helped reviewed my cover letter and resume and gave me insightful observations. She was entirely down to earth and approachable, and I look forward to working with her again.

I’ve had some fairly damaging workplace experiences and that makes me vulnerable. A recent experience had reopened old wounds and resumed old toxic thought patterns. And I had to start a year long secondment a year in the making whilst feeling pretty subpar. Claire helped to reframe, rephrase and challenge the negative, focus on the positive and put my best foot forward. Even though I wasn’t feeling my best.

It was a great pleasure to talk to Claire. She is perceptive and empathetic. An intro call was sufficient to give an idea of what an empowering experience working with her would be. Thank you, Claire!

I had a great first meeting with Claire. I really felt like she 'got it' when I spoke about my career challenges and my transition experience. I also felt like Claire listened keenly to me which was really important. I am signing up and am looking forward to really useful future exchanges.

Claire helped me prepare for a job interview. The strategies we elaborated and practice rounds were incredibly helpful. Claire knows what she's talking about and that helped me a lot. I'd do it again tomorrow if in a similar situation.

It was very revealing your advise and support. You helped me think out of the box. I've been using my old CV since 2001 and never thought that in all these years things changed so rapidly. You helped also to express better my capabilities and experience in a simple but direct way. Thank you very much!

Claire is an excellent career coach. Her 6-session coaching package was tremendously helpful, as she provides practical, supportive, valuable advice and insights based on her many years of relevant experience. I am so grateful for her guidance and cannot recommend her highly enough!

As the Executive Director of a small nonprofit with a staff of 1.5 (I was the one!), I often only had friends and family to debrief with yet most were not intricately familiar with the nonprofit world, dealing with Boards or Founders, or the pace and stress that comes with the job. Claire knows the Executive Director and the nonprofit universe. She understands the challenges and the perfect person to vent to. She asked great questions and would be see themes or threads that I couldn't. She helped me figure out what my options or next steps would be in dealing with this issue or that one and gave me the tools to better advocate for myself. I highly recommend her!

-more defined idea of the steps I will need to take to achieve desired career outcomes -more inspiration to be committed to working hard on achieving career goals -ideas about possibilities I have not considered -a much needed friendly chat with a professional that has a deep understanding of challenges I am facing

I truly enjoyed engaging with you and sharing my career trajectory as it relates to IR. The session gave me insight into how to present myself specifically in terms of getting a job in the industry. I’m already doing some of the suggestions and tips (such as noting down different organizations and relevant skills and LinkedIn profile searches) but I think it would’ve been better for me to gain more inspiration, so to speak, in terms of effective approaches :) I truly appreciate your empathy and time, Claire :)

Claire was so friendly and easy to talk to - it can be intimidating asking for professional guidance and coaching but she made the conversation feel very casual and stress-free. I had an introductory session with her, scheduled for 30 minutes, but we spoke for almost 45-50 minutes. She was not looking at the clock and did not abruptly end our conversation after our allotted time and I really appreciated that. This was only an intro session, but she also offered to take a quick glance at my resume and cover letter and gave me useful feedback - she really makes efficient use of your time together! I would definitely reach out to her again for career advice.

Claire was immediately and very helpful. She was able to perceive my needs and provide tangible options forward. I would gladly recommend her.

It was greeting sharing what my aspirations were and also learning the different opportunities out there that help catapult me to the next level. Additionally, it was great learning especially the services and how one can accessed them. Looking forward to enrolling for a session/s in the new year after I have worked on the areas I need to improve e.g. my CV etc.

Thanks again and looking forward. Happy holidays.

Roselidah

I am so impressed with the wonderful Claire Mahon! She is warm and welcoming but also professional and has already been a huge help even in just her introductory session. She has the experience necessary to help you with numerous things: your UN applications, career path, resume, cover letter, digital presence -- you name it, take your pick!

Even if this first call was just about an initial overview of my situation and options, I found that the discussion went in a productive direction and I am interested in pursuing it!

Hi Claire-

Thank you so much for your time. I felt you did a great job listening and connecting to my experiences. You also did a great job making me feel that you could help with all of what I presented - that instilled a lot of confidence and trust.

I would absolutely recommend booking a session with Claire. She's warm and funny and so easy to talk to - I think she could make just about anyone feel comfortable. I really enjoyed our session because I had been stewing over my career issues for a long time and in general feeling very negative about the situation. She made me feel like my worries were valid but that there is definately a way forward - I felt heard and understood, and sometimes that's exactly the reassurance you need to instigate the next step in your career.

You haven't shown up twice. Or responded to skype messages. So give up.

A really useful opportunity to sit and reflect about my career in general. It was incredibly helpful to be able to speak to someone in the field and who knows the struggles I am experiencing. I also am grateful for the additional free consultation, which you didn't have to do, but which made a great impression. I'll be booking for more soon. Thank you.

It was really great talking to you. I got the idea about the lack in my application procedures and how to overcome it. This short introductory session helped me to open up all my professional issues and get feedback on the same. Claire is a really friendly person, talking to whom you can really feel at ease and talk your heart out. During the 30 mins session, she always motivated me which is also another positive vibes which I got to continue with my job search.

Claire is an incredible coach. She has a lot of experience in the Geneva scene and you can sense it since the beginning. I have been drafting the same cover letter for 3 years, and with the coaching with her I completed changed the way of writing a cover letter. Her tips and advices made it way much easier than it seems. She guides you on how to read an application, how to present yourself among other very valuable things. Thank you very much Claire for your support!

Claire identified all I had been thinking - for the past two years - into palatable words! I learned the direction I need to now take and the vital steps in achieving this career goal.

Her understanding and way of looking forward during our discussion energised me to continue my efforts.

I look forward to booking another session with her in future. Thank you Claire!

Claire has been my mentor and friend since 2012 when I undertook an Internship at the Global Human Rights Clinic. At that time I had discovered my passion for human rights but was unsure how to pursue a career in the field. Claire opened up the world of human rights for me by giving me the space to pursue research interests and showing me the ropes of the United Nations. As a result of Claire's encouragement I followed my passion and gained a masters in human rights law from the university of Essex. I have been working in the human rights field ever since. Claire’s advice comes from real world experience; she is honest, she is encouraging and she's always there when you need her for career advice, assistance with projects and as a friend. She provides all this support with a great sense of humour and a smile on her face.  I am confident that with out Claire’s continuous support, guidance and encouragement I would not be where I am today. I look froward to continuing to work with Claire and the Global Human Rights Group in the future.

Claire gave me an opportunity to learn and participate in international Geneva. She truly mentored me, persuasively opened my mind and thinking to new perspectives. What she taught and inspired in me, became the catalyst for my new international career

Claire has a rare skill: she's able to care deeply and share a lot of empathy while providing clear, insightful advice. It's always so great to talk things through with her and get her thoughts on complicated situations!

I had an inspiring meeting with Claire which lasted for nearly two hours. I found Claire's personality and approach to questions and questioning intuitive and understanding. She is also open and honest in what she wants to find out about you but also in return is open about herself and her experience which is comprehensive and her willingness to share this with you is totally refreshing. She is helpful and willing to ensure you feel at ease with her and I am looking forward to working with And learning from Claire in the near future. Please note I wasn't sure of the below rating 1-5 , I hope 5 is the top end of the scale. Thanks Claire !