Client Testimonials

“Carmel has been an invaluable coach for the teams I have worked with providing thoughtful, relevant and skilful support to senior executives on both a one-to-one and whole team level. Carmel’s calm and considered approach creates an effective atmosphere for open and honest reflection, and the tone she sets ensures productive forward-looking developmental discussions. I have no hesitation in recommending Carmel to others.”

Dr Doug Brown | Chief Executive
British Society for Immunology

“Alzheimer’s Society developed an award-winning approach to organisational development and in her time with us Carmel Millar played a key part in driving this forward. In particular she helped ensure the development of the top team so that we modelled what we wanted to see developed across the organisation. This included the development and best use of 360 appraisals, a programme of engagement with frontline staff and volunteers, and the use of ‘awaydays’ to drive forward our behaviours and best practise.”

Jeremy Hughes CBE
Vice-Chair World Dementia Council
Former CEO Alzheimer’s Society

“Carmel is a truly inspirational leader, emotionally intelligent, skilled coach, listens, always looking for innovative solutions. I would highly recommend her.”

Dave Sargeant.
Former Strategic Director of Adult Social Care,
Surrey County Council

“Carmel joined us at St Peter & St James Hospice to support a specific HR issue but then opportunities opened up and simply blossomed so this became much more than a simple contract to complete a specific task.  The opportunity to be involved in Better Conversations provided many of our staff and trustees with an unexpected way of exploring previously fixed patterns and unhelpful ways of working.  In turn this unlocked new skills and confidence to deal with difficult conversations and resolve workplace issues.  Alongside that Carmel’s support in coaching individuals and un-sticking situations has been invaluable in moving us forward in a positive way.  It’s definitely been a journey but such a creative and nurturing one for the hospice.”

Barbara Williams | Chief Executive
St Peter & St James’ Hospice, Lewes

“I have worked with Carmel for a number of years – she is an inspirational leader, who has helped move our organisation forward enormously. I have always found Carmel hard working, helpful, innovative, caring, proactive and energetic. I have no problems at all in recommending Carmel.”

Paul Brocklehurst | CIO
Financial Services Compensation Scheme

‘I trusted her expertise and experience, entirely; I felt I was in very capable hands and had no worries at all about discussing or revealing any of my deepest concerns or anxieties’.

‘She is a great communicator and draws you in. She’s not afraid to challenge you or your situation and she always brings a new perspective which is really refreshing. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all my sessions with Carmel and feel very lucky to have her as my coach!’

‘Carmel asked excellent questions. They pushed me to be self-reflective, but also challenged me to go into less comfortable areas’

‘Carmel was able to adapt her considerable career experience in a broad range of work settings to (our organisational) setting and make it relevant and appropriate’.

‘Her calmness and warmth enable her to provide a really good coaching space’

‘Above all, Carmel is authentically encouraging, and patient and it felt like a privilege to be coached by her. I now have tangible strategies and clear coping mechanisms I can draw on, and a renewed sense of optimism for my roles and responsibilities; this couldn’t have come at better time’.